'la mercè'

1,005 officers, 467 at night, on duty to avoid large crowds gathering and drinking on the streets 

Learn how to get free tickets for September 24

Dancing giants, correfocs and live music will be part of the festivities

500 activities to be held throughout the city in 23 different spaces as part of 150th edition of capital’s annual celebration

Weeklong fair goes more local than ever, featuring Catalan artists and reaching new districts in push to avoid large gatherings

Culture on offer as the summer draws to a close includes Barcelona Gallery Weekend and a five-hour Eternal Sunset performance from John Talabot

Ada Colau says major events gathering thousands will be last to be approved to take place after crisis passes

Victories for Barça but contrasting fortunes for Catalan basketball sides

Here is a rundown (pun intended) of races in Catalonia over the coming months

Figures are up on 2018 as embodiment of Catalan culture once again draws the crowds

The Beirut-based clown troupe are performing in Barcelona as part of the La Mercè festival

Barcelona's biggest street festival returns, with an incredible selection of music, dancing, and theatre to enjoy free of charge

With La Mercè days away, get yourself to the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic to kickstart the party early

Summer might be coming to an end in Barcelona, but the party is just getting started

Festivals, fairs, walking tours and more