Jaume Collboni Announces La Mercè 2026 Opening Speaker and Festival Image

The Mayor of Barcelona will reveal the opening speaker and the official image for the main festival, with Shanghai as the guest city.

Official press conference in Barcelona with microphones and institutional atmosphere.
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Official press conference in Barcelona with microphones and institutional atmosphere.

The Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, will present the first details for La Mercè 2026 on July 22nd, including the opening speaker and the official festival image.

The city of Barcelona will reveal the initial details for the upcoming La Mercè 2026 festival on Wednesday, July 22nd. The event will take place at the Palauet Albéniz at 10:00 AM.
Mayor Jaume Collboni will announce who will deliver the opening speech and unveil the official graphic image for this year's main festival. He will be accompanied by the individuals central to these announcements.
Also present at this presentation will be Meng Yuhong, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Barcelona, representing Shanghai, which will be the guest city for La Mercè 2026.
Media interested in covering the event must apply for accreditation in advance through the designated online form.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Barcelona - Sala de premsa (20/07/2026)