The annual season at the Teatre Tantarantana, located in the district of Ciutat Vella in the centre of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, includes mainly shows and performances on dance topics.

Shows can be seen such as Dust, a contemporary dance by the Nun Art dance company. As to physical theatre, the Sevilla Centro de Arte Escenico presents: I cook and he does the washing up. An open-air show will include Clogs go for good habits, performed by the Canary Islands dance company Nomada Danza - Teatro.

The Barcelona festivities take place between today and Sunday with over 600 activities and venues throughout the city. It is one of the biggest events in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

La Merce, patron of Barcelona, has its Saint today and with a warm and nice weather celebrating this holiday and celebration, many events can be followed, from Castellers (human castles / human tower building groups) in front of the city council to an activity packed day in the city park Ciutadella.

In the park are all sorts of games for children like table games and throwing a boomerang. Also several days with the yearly Asian Festival, where one can enjoy Asian food, Jazz groups, Indian and Chinese live music, including Cui Jian, the well known Chinese rock star.

Each night fireworks can be seen along the Barcelona beach, participating several international companies.

Many museums participate with free entrance during the festivities.

This year´s city guest is Istanbul (Turkey). At the maritim Museum of Barcelona you can see Turkish shadow theatre, discover cinema, a Turkish bazaar and National art.

Turkish music can be listened to at Plaza Sant Jaume.