This year, the grand finale of the La Mercè festival in Barcelona promises to be especially striking. Organizers have already set the date: the Piromusical will take place on the evening of September 28, Sunday, at exactly 10:00 PM. Thousands of residents and visitors will once again gather on Avinguda Maria Cristina to witness the spectacular show, where music and fireworks merge into one breathtaking performance.
In 2025, the musical program will be curated by the duo Estopa. The Muñoz brothers have prepared not only their own hits for the audience, but also unexpected tracks by other well-known bands. The lineup will include songs by groups such as Extremoduro, Los Chichos, and Albert Pla. A special highlight will be the premiere of the new Catalan rumba “Camila,” performed together with The Tyets. All of this will be accompanied by pyrotechnic effects and the return of the famous water dances of the Font Màgica de Montjuïc, which had been out of operation for several months due to renovations.
The main venue for the celebration remains Avinguda Maria Cristina. However, for those who prefer to avoid the crowd, there are alternative options. One of the most popular spots to watch the show is the dome of the Arenas shopping center (Gran Via, 373-385), but entry is only possible with a reservation at one of the restaurants. Another location is The Clock terrace on the eighth floor of the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel (Plaza España, 6), where reservations opened long before the event and available spots are now almost gone.
Other interesting locations include the Stage rooftop at the Occidental Barcelona 1929 hotel (Creu Coberta, 20-22), where you can enter for 15 euros while spots are still available. The InterContinental Barcelona restaurant (Av. Rius i Taulet, 1-3) offers dinner with a view of the National Art Museum of Catalonia. This year, a new rooftop at the Moxy hotel (Mallorca, 1) was added to the list—here, you can enjoy the show without reservations, in a relaxed atmosphere with signature cocktails.
For those who prefer greater heights, the bar on the 25th floor of the Nobu hotel (Avenida de Roma, 2-4) is open—this is the tallest spot to watch the Piromusical, but reservations are not available, so it’s best to arrive early. If you’re on a budget, the steps of the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) are always an option, drawing huge crowds and becoming a tradition of their own.
In addition to paid terraces and hotels, the city offers free viewpoints. These include the Mirador del Park Güell, Mirador del Poble-sec / Montjuïc, and other hills surrounding Montjuïc. Here, you can gather with friends and enjoy the spectacle at no extra cost, weather and visibility permitting.
