> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Media Accreditation Opens for La Mercè 2026 Festivities - URL: https://barna.news/media-accreditation-opens-for-la-merce/ - Published: 2026-09-16T21:04:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-16T21:04:04.000Z - Description: Journalists and photographers can now apply for access to key events during Barcelona's annual La Mercè Festival, running from 23 to 27 September. - Author: Barbara Town - Tags: whats-on ## Deadline Approaches for Press Access to [La Mercè](https://barna.news/whats-on-la-merce/) 2026 The Barcelona City Council has opened media accreditation for the upcoming La Mercè 2026 festival, which will take place from Tuesday 23 September to Saturday 27 September. Most events will be held in public spaces across the city and are freely accessible to the public, press, and photographers without accreditation. However, formal accreditation is required for journalists and media crews seeking access to restricted areas or official proceedings during the five-day celebration. --- ### City Hall Opening Speech Access Media wishing to cover the official opening speech at Barcelona City Hall must complete an online form available via the council’s press office. Only editors and photographers will be admitted to the Saló de Cent chamber. Requests must be submitted by Tuesday 22 September at 21:00\. Confirmation by email is mandatory for entry. Outlets needing the institutional video feed should email produccio@beteve.cat. ### Casteller Day Balcony Access Accreditation is also required for media wanting to access the City Hall balcony during the casteller (human tower) events. Due to limited space and safety protocols, access cannot be guaranteed. Applicants will receive confirmation by email if approved. An alternative viewing platform will be available on the stage in Plaça Sant Jaume, offering full visibility of all casteller performances. --- ### Concerts, Street Culture and Arts Coverage Press accreditation is available for journalists wishing to photograph from the designated pit areas at La Mercè concerts, all of which are held in open public spaces. Requests must be sent by Tuesday 22 September at 15:00 to mariad@tremenda.cat or premsaicub@bcn.cat. For Mercè Arts de Carrer (MAC), accreditation is recommended to facilitate filming and interviews with performers. This includes access to rehearsal activities in parks on 22 and 23 September. Requests must be submitted by the same 15:00 deadline to laia@wearecosmica.com or premsaicub@bcn.cat. ### Media Briefing at Parc del Fòrum A press opportunity will take place on Friday 25 September at 12:00 in Parc del Fòrum. Journalists can interview artistic commissioner Jordi Querol and capture footage of rehearsals by groups including Eunoia Kolectiv and the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Attendance requires prior accreditation by Thursday 24 September at 15:00 via email to laia@wearecosmica.com or premsaicub@bcn.cat. --- *Primary sources:* [*ajuntament.barcelona.cat*](https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/premsa/2026/09/16/acreditacions-festes-de-la-merce-2026/?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Barcelona City Council*](https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/en/press?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Ajuntament de Barcelona*](https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/ca?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [La Mercè 2026 Festival Starts 23 September](https://barna.news/la-merce-2026-festival-starts-23-september/) - [Winemakers to Open La Mercè 2026](https://barna.news/winemakers-to-open-la-merce-2026/) - [Mercè Arts de Carrer 2026 Unveils New Venues and Shanghai Focus](https://barna.news/merce-arts-de-carrer-2026-unveils-new/) - [What's On in Barcelona](https://barna.news/whats-on/)