Music festivals in Barcelona: the summer dates you can't miss

Summer means sun, beach, and... music festivals! Get ready to sing and dance, Hola Barcelona takes you there!

23/05/2024
Music festivals in Barcelona: the summer dates you can't miss

During the months of June, July, and August, Barcelona offers many proposals for music lovers, discover them and enjoy an unforgettable experience with the best festivals in the city!

Primavera Sound

Once again, one of the city's most iconic festivals arrives: Primavera Sound. Held at Parc del Fòrum, this event attracts thousands of music lovers every year with an eclectic combination of international and local artists. From rock and pop to electronic and indie music, Primavera Sound offers an unforgettable experience for everyone. From May 29 to June 2, 2024, vibe with music icons like Lana del Rey, Pulp, or Vampire Weekend at Primavera Sound.

Take advantage of the most comfortable way to get around with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card. You get unlimited travel on Barcelona's public transport for 2 days (48 h), 3 days (72 h), 4 days (96 h), or 5 days (120 h) consecutively from the first validation and at any time of the day. And you're in luck because until June 3, with the purchase of your Primavera Sound ticket, you'll receive a 25% discount on this mobility pass!

Sónar

Sónar is another of Barcelona's music festivals that stands out for its innovation. Focused on electronic music and multimedia arts, Sónar Barcelona is a must for lovers of music and digital culture. Divided into Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night, this festival offers a varied program that includes international DJs as well as new artistic proposals. From June 13 to 15, 2024, enjoy Sónar at Fira Montjuïc (Sónar by Day) and at Fira Gran Via (Sónar by Night). Don't miss it!

Offweek

If you are passionate about techno and house music, Offweek is your festival. This event, which takes place in different spaces in Barcelona, brings together some of the best DJs in the world in a series of exclusive parties. Head to Parc del Fòrum on June 14 and 15, 2024, and dance to the rhythm of the music!

Barcelona Rock Fest

Rockers, this summer you also have an unmissable event in Barcelona! The Barcelona Rock Fest, held at Parc de Can Zam in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, from July 5 to 7. With an energetic atmosphere and a dream lineup, Barcelona Rock Fest is a unique opportunity to see some of the best bands in the genre live.

Grec Festival

The Grec Festival is not just a music festival, but a celebration of performing arts in general. Theater, dance, music, and circus come together for much of the summer (from June 26 to August 4). The Grec Festival offers a varied and high-quality program that spans about fifty spaces in the city with international proposals, the best local talent, and unique experiences.

Barcelona offers many proposals for music lovers / Photo: Jordon Connor via Unsplash
Get ready to enjoy the best of live music / Photo: Anthony Delanoix via Unsplash

This summer, Barcelona becomes a paradise for music lovers. Are you ready to live it to the fullest? Hola Barcelona takes you there!