Barcelona’s iconic La Mercè festival will close with its traditional pyromusical fireworks show on 28 September at 10pm, this year featuring a soundtrack curated by the legendary Catalan band Estopa.
The announcement was made by the Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB), which highlighted Estopa’s enduring influence over their 25-year career, blending rumba, pop, and rock into some of Spain’s most recognisable hits.
The Muñoz brothers, David and José Manuel, said their playlist will combine “songs that move us and make us vibrate,” while also syncing harmoniously with the fireworks display crafted by Pirotecnia Igual.
Since 2023, La Mercè’s closing show has invited renowned artists with strong ties to Barcelona to design the musical selection:
- 2023: Sónar festival curated the soundtrack for its 30th anniversary.
- 2024: Rosalía presented the show, using the occasion to debut her single Omega with Ralphie Choo.
- 2025: Estopa now takes the stage as cultural heirs.
The ICUB promises a dazzling blend of fireworks, music, and emotion, ensuring the festival ends with a powerful spectacle for the entire city.
