Primavera Sound 2025

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One of the largest and most well known festivals in Spain, Primavera Sound attracts more than 200,000 music lovers with a vibrant line-up of more than 200 international artists. Both a celebration of independent music and a showcase for recently established musicians, Primavera hosts the hottest new talent as well as long established names in the alternative music scene.

Set in the coastal playground of the Parc del Fòrum, it is arguably the most unmissable date in the European music calendar. Since its inaugural one-day edition at Poble Espanyol in 2001, the festival has gone from strength to strength, with its generation-spanning lineup capable of setting the mood for the music season to come.

The festival offers a little something for everyone with a diverse roster of talent that encompasses everything from the music world's most respected names to up-and-coming artists. This year's lineup is still in the works, but last year featured everything from reggaeton to K-pop and punk, headliners included Pulp, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Lana del Rey, The National, Disclosure, SZA, PJ Harvey, Mitsky, FKA Twigs and Charli XCX.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.