Free Symphonic Music for La Mercè Festival

The Barcelona Symphony and National Orchestra of Catalonia (OBC) will perform a free open-air concert this Friday, 25 September, in Plaça Major de Nou Barris as part of Barcelona's annual La Mercè festivities. The performance begins at 8:45 PM and runs until 10:00 PM. The event is one of the city's flagship cultural offerings and allows residents to experience high-calibre symphonic music outside the formal concert hall.

Programme Features Tchaikovsky and Borodin

The evening's programme includes Alexander Borodin's Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor, followed by Béla Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances. The concert concludes with a selection from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, conducted by guest conductor Miguel Sepúlveda. This performance is part of a broader initiative to bring classical music to neighbourhoods across Barcelona during La Mercè. The OBC has previously performed in public squares as part of the festival, expanding access to orchestral works.

Weekend of Classical Music Across the City

Classical music fans have multiple opportunities to attend live performances this weekend. On Saturday, 26 September, the Barcelona Municipal Band performs in the same venue, Plaça Major de Nou Barris, starting at 8:45 PM. Elsewhere, Candlelight concert series presents string quartet performances by candlelight at the Palau de la Música Catalana throughout the weekend, featuring film scores and classical masterpieces. The weekend concludes with the Barcelona Classic Gala performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 8:30 PM on Sunday, 27 September, in the Basílica de la Mercè.

Residents are invited to attend the OBC concert for free this Friday evening in Nou Barris, a rare chance to enjoy world-class symphonic music in an open-air setting.

Those planning to attend should arrive early to secure seating, as space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is fully accessible and suitable for all ages.

Reported by barcelonasecreta.com, feverup.com, Barcelona Secreta.