The Poblenou Creative District celabrate La Mercè

La Mercè Festival returns from September 23 to 28 with activities and concerts all over Barcelona. Members of Poblenou Urban District join the celebration by organizing a variety of events.

Catacroquet 

|September 23–28, from 4 PM to 7 PM|

Catacroquet becomes a relaxing spot between La Mercè activities. During the festival week, they’re offering a 2-for-1 deal on their entire Spritz menu.

Cuadro

|September 27, at 9 PM|

The restaurant Cuadro Barcelona joins in the rhythm of La Mercè with a free jazz concert by the duo Xavi Maldonado and Sebastián Noren. Great food, good wine, and live music — what more could you ask for?

Disseny Hub Barcelona

|September 24|

DHub celebrates La Mercè with an open house day, offering free access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions:

• How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Way to Design
• Do You Design or Work? The New Visual Communication. 1980–2003
• The Dressed Body. Silhouettes and Fashion (1550–2015)
• Common Objects. Local Stories, Global Debates
• Matter Matters. Designing with the World
• Pop Up: Neomateria: Resonant Grow
• Pop Up: Campo/Contracampo

Also, next week marks the final days to visit the Miguel Milá exhibition, which closes on September 28.

Fundació Carulla

|September 26, 7 PM|

Closing of the Terrats en Cultura 2025 cycle: Entreacte(s) + Wine Tasting of DO Catalunya wines. These short plays will be performed at the Fundació Carulla building:

• Two Ways to Leave Your Partner on the Beach by Anna Maria Ricart
• A Beer With Him by Llàtzer Garcia
• Fictions by Helena Tornero

A combination of performing arts and gastronomy that promises a unique sensory experience, reaffirming the vitality and adaptability of Catalan playwriting to reinvent itself and connect with a broader and increasingly diverse audience.

La Nau

MusikaliVR Fest |September 23, 7 PM|

The first edition of MusikaliVR Fest arrives! A night of fun and live music with Sin Bragas, Turista Sueca, Dogteeth, Sirocco, and Patatas Bravas DJ set. A pioneering experience in Europe that combines live music and virtual reality. The event offers 180º 3D concerts, interviews, and exclusive content for a more immersive fan experience.

Ainda |September 24, 8:30 PM|

A concert by the Argentine indie pop duo that’s making waves. Their songs mix melancholy, sweetness, and polished production.

Unusual* Concept Store

|September 26 & 27, from 11 AM to 8 PM|

Unusual* will unveil its new space at Marià Aguiló Street, 110, along with the launch of their new autumn-winter collection. The event will feature fashion, furniture, illustrations, and everyday design objects. It’s a great chance to discover exclusive new creations and experience their unique new store.