The Mercado de la Abaceria in Barcelona is preparing for its grand reopening on 21 November, following a significant renovation. Merchants at the market have organised a series of activities to mark the occasion, which will commence with children's games from 10:30 to 13:00.
Additional events include a workshop with the Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia from 11:00 to 12:00, live music performed by The A Swing Band from 12:00 to 14:30, and the Ecopagès children's activity from 12:00 to 13:00.
New features of the market
The revamped market will house 37 establishments, comprising 30 stalls inside, six outside, and one self-service area. It will also feature a central information point, refrigerated lockers, a nursing and care room, a kitchen space, a multipurpose room, and customer parking.
In tribute to the late artist Amaia Arrazola, who passed away in 2025, the market will include two exhibition spaces showcasing her work. One space will display part of a mural she painted on the market's perimeter, while the second will feature vinyl reproductions of the original mural design, visible from the second-floor balcony overlooking the market stalls.
Investment and design
This modernisation project, which cost €38 million, has transformed the Mercado de la Abaceria into a contemporary commercial hub spanning 14,350 square metres. The new design incorporates transparent elements in the façades and enhances green spaces, aiming for better integration within the densely populated urban environment.
The ceramic roof features photovoltaic panels, adding significant architectural value while maintaining the original market's volume.
