Event
Halloween in the Mercado de los Encants
Old objects always have a story behind them. Some, perhaps, are better left undiscovered. On 30 and 31 October, the Mercado de los Encants de Barcelona will celebrate Halloween with Circus, a haunted passage over 100 metres long inspired by the unsettling world of the circus.
About this event
The event will make use of the market’s identity, known for selling antiques and second-hand items, to build a story where the past and its mysteries take on an unexpected role.
The route will pass through different settings inspired by an abandoned circus. Game stalls, carriages, cages and dressing rooms will be part of a set specially created for the occasion, with characters appearing along the way.
Each space will have its own atmosphere and contribute to a story that blends classic horror elements with references to the tradition of the Encants.
The experience will feature different levels of fright, as well as a wide variety of characters and situations designed to surprise participants.
For two days, the market will swap its usual bustle of buyers and sellers for a journey among mysterious objects, dark corners and circus characters who don’t seem too interested in making people laugh.