Music festivals in Barcelona for all tastes and styles Barcelona is one of the leading hot spots for music festivals. One of the oldest and most internationally recognized is Sónar. From its first edition in 1994 to now, it has become the greatest electronic and digital music exponent. It is an avant-garde festival, creating trends and anticipating tomorrow's music. If you want to hear the sound from the years to come, you must stop by Sónar. Live a total experience! Another benchmark is the Primavera Sound Festival. Since it started in 2001, it has become one of the most important festivals for all rock and indie music fans and alternative pop or hip-hop enthusiasts. It is an event that brings together 50,000 people each day of the festival, most coming from outside Spain. Experience the most magical nights surrounded by your idols and listen live to the new rock and pop stars. When summer arrives, Barcelona becomes a real crossroad of sounds, trends, and musical styles. Cruïlla has the best concerts, amazing theatrical performances, and a wide range of fun and gastronomic activities. Discover a festival that is much more than a festival. Other festivals held during the summer are Les Nits de Barcelona, the Festival Cara B, and the ALMA Festival (known as Jardins de Pedralbes until 2023), two events bringing well-established artists and new figures to the international scene. Don't miss this opportunity to live the best music in unique venues like the Palau de Pedralbes, the Forum, or Poble Espanyol. Events and music festivals that must be on your calendar Music festivals are not limited to Barcelona; quite the opposite. Throughout the territory, you can find your festival, the concert of your favourite singer, discover the sounds of the future, or recover old-time favourites. At music festivals in Catalonia, anything is possible. Since 1989, the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic has been an extraordinary platform to discover new talents and to sing the best-known songs of established artists from the Catalan, Spanish, and Latin American music scene and any corner of the Mediterranean coast. If you want to enjoy the best of this music, Vic will welcome you with open arms. Enjoy the summer in Catalonia and all the events that come with it Summer is the most awaited season for lovers of musical events in Catalonia. You will find festivals of all kinds from the coast to the Pyrenees. The coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltrú hosts the Vida Festival, an event committed to caring for the environment and the public's well-being. It presents national and international figures as well as emerging artists. The Vida Festival offers the possibility to experience and enjoy an event with the young one in the house. The Costa Brava also hosts some of the most prestigious festivals on the international music scene every summer. On top of a cliff overlooking the sea and Calella de Palafrugell, you can find the Cap Roig Botanical Garden. In this unique framework, artists such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Sting have performed at the Jardins de Cap Roig Festival. In addition to great stars, at this very particular festival, you can also enjoy the best jazz, opera, or music from around the world. Sant Feliu de Guíxols hosts the oldest festival on the Catalan scene. The Porta Ferrada International Festival has gained recognition thanks to its eclectic approach. If you like ballet, classical theatre, flamenco, fado, or folk in all its variants and fusions, but also rock or pop, don't think anymore and start preparing your stay at Porta Ferrada. Music and dance go hand in hand at the Castell de Peralada Festival. During the spring and summer, you can enjoy classical music, ballet, opera, and other musical styles such as gospel, flamenco, pop, or jazz. A little further into the Pyrenees, one of the most important European events in popular and traditional music is held: the Pirineu Accordionist Gathering, which is held every summer in Arsèguel and Seu d'Urgell. Here, you will discover all the magic of the accordion through the best performers from various European and American countries. Catalonia's music events and festivals offer unique and unforgettable experiences. Dance and enjoy the sounds of your favourite bands in extraordinary places. Whatever your musical style, you're sure to find what you're looking for in the annual festivals that take place throughout the country. Experience Catalonia to the rhythm of the music you are most passionate about!