Skrillex at the Sonar Festival

Enjoy music in Barcelona: The best summer festivals

Barcelona

As the warm weather arrives, the people of Barcelona hit the streets to enjoy the best music from the past, present and even the future. Primavera Sound, Sónar, the Festival Jardins de Pedralbes... there’s something to cater to every taste!

With its unrivalled city environment, Barcelona brings together the very best from both Spanish and international music scenes. Here are the city’s main music festivals, So take note!Primavera Sound. Get yourself a ticket to this festival, held from the end of May to the beginning of June, and you will enjoy these days of endless music that will introduce you to the best that the Spanish and international music scenes have to offer. It has also been responsible for discovering various talents, such as Rosalía, who played at Primavera in 2015.Sónar. Held in mid-June, Sónar is the oldest electronic music festival in Barcelona and combines three events into one: Sónar de Día, for concerts and showcases; Sónar de Noche, for the biggest names in the scene; and Sónar+D, for the latest in digital transformation.

Barcelona International Jazz Festival - Poble Nou

Cruïlla. This festival brings together the latest breakout stars year after year. It is a highly eclectic festival, but its main focus is on quality and creating an extra special connection with its audience, which it manages to seduce every July.● And we can't forget, during the same dates, two more essential events for music lovers: the Jardins de Pedralbes Festival, renowned artists of all genres in an incomparable setting; and the International Jazz Festival, which brings the best of this genre to all audiences.There is a wide and varied range of events on offer, so come along, feel the beat and have fun!

Cruilla Festival
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