La Merce Festival & Other September Events
September (2009) Events in Barcelona
FESTIVALS
- National Day of Catalonia
When? September 11
Where? Throughout the city.
What? Concerts, parades, demonatrations and other city-wide displays of Catalonian pride.
- La Mercè Festival
When? September 23 - 27
Where? Throughout the city.
What? Festival honoring Barcelona's patroness, the Virgin of Mercy ("La Mercè"). Human towers, parades, costumes, concerts, dancing and much more. A fitting farewell to summer and welcome to fall!
EXHIBITIONS
- Quinquis de los 80 Quinquis of the 80's
When? May 25 - September 6
Where? CCCB (C/ Montalegre, 5)
What? An exhibition focusing on movies famous in Spain between 1978 and 1985 that revolve around the figure of the young delinquient as protagonist. Includes audiovisuals, documentaries, photographs, press clippings, posters and much more.
- La arquitectura democrática de Palladio The Democratic Architecture of Palladio
When? May 22 - September 6
Where? CaixaForum Centre Social i Cultural (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 6)
What? An exhibition following the trajectory of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio featuring more than 200 of his works.
- 1909. Fotografía, ciutat y conflicte 1909. Photography, city and conflict
When? June 17 - January 16 (2010)
Where? Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona
What? An exhibit featuring photography of Barcelona during the first quarter of the 20th century, focusing on territory, social classes and living spaces.
- Kees Van Dongen
When? July 11 - September 27
Where? Picasso Museum (C/ Moncada 15 - 23)
What? A retrospective exhibition of nearly 100 works by Dutch painter Kees van Dongen, who was Picasso's neighbor when they were both living in Paris.
- Andrea Palladio
When? July 11 - September 27
Where? CaixaForum Centre Social i Cultural (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 6)
What? An exhibition that uses drawings, manuscripts, books and scale models in this homage to the spectacular buildings and lasting influence of 14th century Venetian architect Andrea Palladio.
- El Castell dels Tres Dragons
When? February 20 - September 13
Where? Museo de Zoologia (Passeig Picasso, s/n - La Ribera)
What? A temporary exhibition all about the history and architecture of the zoo's famous building, the Castell dels Tres Dragons, which was built in 1888 by Domènech i Montaner, one of Spain's top modernista architects.
THEATRE
- Romeo y Julieta, urbanizados
When? August 26 - October 4
Where? Teatre Gaudí de Barcelona (C/ Sant Antoni Maria Clare, 120)
What? A dance interpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary, urban setting.
- Desig d'ópera
When? August 8 - October 4
Where? Versus Teatre (Castillejos, 179)
What? A performance about the relationships of six characters during three different times of their lives as told through a selection of classical opera.
CONCERTS
- Coldplay
When? September 4
Where? Estadio Olímpico de Lluís Companys (Passeig Olimpic 17 -19)
What? Major concert by internationally famous UK band Coldplay.
www.coldplay.com
- McFly
When? September 13
Where? Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla 113)
What? Concert by popular UK pop rock / pop punk band McFly.
www.mcflyofficial.com
- Raphael
When? September 19
Where? Palau Sant Jordi (Passeig Olimpic 5 - 7)
What? Concert by Spanish singer Raphael.
www.raphaelnetl.com
* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Barcelona Events
