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CultureMERCÈ '26

La Tabalada: The Sonic Prelude to the Festival

Barcelona's sonic pulse before the fire.

FESTIVEMUSICCULTURE
  • Passeig de Gràcia

Before the fire takes the streets, the thunder of drums announces the arrival. La Tabalada is the powerful, festive call that puts Barcelona on alert. Child and adult percussionists unite their rhythms in a collective heartbeat resonating through Provença, Rambla de Catalunya, and Passeig de Gràcia. Feel the pre-correfoc energy, where the atmosphere already burns without flames. A potent prelude for lovers of popular culture.

The Planns tip

Find your spot at the intersection with Carrer de Mallorca before 4:30 PM; visibility is nil once the percussion block starts moving.

Practical info

Saturday: from 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM Free Admission

The venue

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