Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat
Every Thursday morning, the Mercadal de la Plaça Nova del Mercat de Rubí opens its doors at Plaça Nova del Mercat, right across from the Indoor Market. It is a weekly street market specializing in clothing and footwear, where Rubí residents can find a wide variety of garments and accessories. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving customers several hours to browse the stalls and do their shopping. For those looking for a street market in Rubí featuring clothing and footwear, the Mercadal de la Plaça Nova del Mercat is a weekly fixture. The market’s central location, in a square near the Indoor Market, makes it easily accessible and allows visitors to combine their visit with other shopping in town. The open-air market atmosphere characterizes this traditional shopping experience, which is part of the local shopping scene. To find out exactly which days the market is held in Rubí and for any additional information about the Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat, we recommend checking the municipal calendar or visiting the area in person on Thursday mornings.
What will I find at this market?
Clothing and Footwear
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he Mercadal at Plaça Nova del Mercat is part of the itinerant sales network regulated by the Rubí Town Council, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of street market in Catalonia. It is held on Thursdays in Rubí (Barcelona) as a regular event for local commerce in the municipality.
How to Find the Market
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Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
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A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at L'Escardívol (3 min on foot, 234 m away) or take bus from Bus stop (the stop is 2 min on foot, 164 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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How to Get a Stall at the Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat market, located at Rubí? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Rubí town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Rubí (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Rubí town council at comerc@ajrubi.cat.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat — street market in the municipality of Rubí
The “Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Rubí, in the province of Barcelona (Cataluña). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 82,823 inhabitants.
Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 13:30.
The "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Rubí for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Barcelona, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Parada de autobús,” which is 164 meters away. For those traveling by car, L'Escardívol is 234 meters away.
If the Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Mercadal d'Antoni Sedó (Rubí) 1.9 km
- Les Fonts Market (Sant Quirze del Vallès) 3.6 km
- Los Jueves Weekly Market (Sant Cugat del Vallès) 5.1 km
- Can Torras - Can Llobet Market (Sant Quirze del Vallès) 6.0 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat FAQs
Where is the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat"? Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is located in the municipality of Rubí, in the province of Barcelona (Cataluña).
What can you buy at the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat"? At Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat" open? Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 13:30.
What time does the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat" open and close? Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is open from 08:30 – 13:30. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat" open today? No, Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat" open tomorrow? No, Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat—when is it open next? Mercadal de la plaça Nova del Mercat is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 13:30.