Primavera Sound: the kick-off of the festival season in Barcelona

Good weather arrives in Barcelona and with it the festival season opens. Primavera Sound, which will be held between May 29 and June 4, will be in charge of giving the starting signal, with renowned artists such as Rosalia, Calvin Harris or Kendrick Lamar. Are you going to miss it? Hola Barcelona takes you there, because with the purchase of your ticket you will have a 25% discount for the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, our subscription with unlimited trips to use public transport.

16/05/2023
Primavera Sound will kick off the season of live music festivals

The best international artists will be present

Barcelona dresses up to host one of the most anticipated times of the year, in which music lovers can enjoy great live festivals. The event that marks the beginning of this season will be the prestigious Primavera Sound, which is held every year in the Parc del Fòrum.

This year's edition is full of renowned singers and groups and will not leave music fans around the world indifferent. It will be held between May 31 and June 4 and will be attended by some of the most popular artists on the international scene.

Blur, Halsey and Ghost, among others, will be in charge of delighting the attendees during the first day. On Friday, it will be the turn of Kendrick Lamar, Fred Again..., Skrillex or Depeche Mode. On Saturday June 3, Rosalía, Calvin Harris or Måneskin will set up the big party during the last night of night concerts in Parc del Fòrum.

The final fireworks arrives on Sunday June 4 with the daytime party organized by Brunch Electronik that will bring the best electronic music DJs on the international scene to put an end to the festival.

How can I go by public transport?

If you plan to attend Primavera Sound and want to go by public transport, you have several options at your disposal. We present some of the alternatives that you can use to get to the venue without complications:

Metro: (Line 4) Festival's location, Parc del Fòrum, is a 9-minute walk from the El Maresme - Fòrum metro station and a 13-minute walk from the Selva de Mar station. meter are as follows:

  • From Monday to Thursday, from 05:00 to 00:00.
  • On Fridays and the eve of holidays, the service operates from 05:00 to 02:00.
  • On Saturdays, the metro service is continuous throughout the day.

Bus: There will be two free shuttle bus points to Plaça Catalunya: one in the outer area of ​​Playa de la Mar Bella and another on Paseo Taulat. In addition, you have the following lines at your disposal:

  • H16, 7, 136, V31, V29, V33, B20 i B23.  (6.30 a 23.15h)
  • Night: N6 o N7. (23.00 a 6.00 h.)

TRAM: During the days of the festival, it will be available 24 hours a day. On Wednesday, the service will last until 1 am.

Remember that you can plan your trip with the Hola Barcelona app!

It's time to move with Hola Barcelona Travel Card!

With the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, you have unlimited travel on public transport in Barcelona 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. time of the day. And you are in luck because with the purchase of your Primavera Sound ticket you will receive a 25% discount for this mobility product.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase this transport pass at an unbeatable price together with your ticket to the festival!

Don't stop the party!

The plans that surround Barcelona for good music and a good atmosphere do not end with Primavera Sound. Barcelona will keep going for this exciting season with the celebration of Sónar, Cruïlla and Brunch Electronik, among others.

If you are a music lover, Barcelona is the perfect place for you in the coming months. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the most important festivals in the world, Hola Barcelona, takes you there!

Rosalia will go to Primavera Sound consolidated as one of the most prominent artists on the international music scene / Photo: Andrés Ibarra, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Enjoy the different artists who complete a spectacular poster / Photo: Jordon Conner via Unsplash
DJ Calvin Harris will lead the party at Parc del Forum on Saturday night / Photo: Carlos Delgado, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Don't stop the party!

The plans that surround Barcelona for good music and a good atmosphere do not end with Primavera Sound. Barcelona will keep going for this exciting season with the celebration of Sónar, Cruïlla and Brunch Electronik, among others.

If you are a music lover, Barcelona is the perfect place for you in the coming months. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the most important festivals in the world!