We could make a list of festivals in Barcelona that are held specifically at the Forum, but the festival industry in the city (and surrounding area) goes far beyond that. The line-ups of this season are no small feat and the parade of national and international figures is imminent. Take note of all the possibilities of live music that this city offers you and consider a getaway to the east or north to live the full experience.
Music festivals in Barcelona
Cruïlla (from July 10 to 13)
The Parc del Fòrum sets up the Cruïlla tents in a unique setting in mid-July: outdoors and facing the sea. In addition, it is not only live music but also art and comedy accompany the artists. The lineup includes Maria Becerra, Trueno, Rojuu, La Plazuela, Avril Lavigrne, Pet Shop Boys, Oques Grasses, and many more.
📍 Parc del Fòrum.
📅 July 10, 11, 12 and 13.
subscriptions between 130 € and 150 €.
White Summer (from August 4 to 14)
Music, design and gastronomy fused in the Costa Brava. That’s right White Summer the family festival in Palamós, Girona. Programmed from August 4, every day great national and international artists will parade through the Village Stage and the Main Stage as Vicco, Ladilla Rusa, and Carlos Ares, among others.
The festival not only offers live music, but also shows, games for the little ones, and features a pop-up market that showcases the art and crafts of more than 60 entrepreneurs and designers. In addition, the dining variety is extensive, with more than 18 options ranging from gourmet hot dogs to Asian food and vegetarian and vegan options.
📍 Palamós, Girona.
📅 From August 4 to 14.
VIDA Festival (from July 4 to 6)
From July 4 to 6, Vilanova i la Geltrú will be transformed into a cultural oasis for those looking for a festival free of crowds. With a focus on cultural decentralization, the VIDA Festival moves away from the big urban centers to turn the Garraf area into a stage for international music.
This year, the line-up offers an eclectic mix of artists. From the first day with Vance Joy, El Columpio Asesino, Teo Lucadamo and more, to the second day with James Blake, Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba and Mujeres; and culminating with M.I.A, Los Planetas, Alice Phoebe Lou, Joe Twilight, TRISTAN! on the last day.
📍 Masia d’en Cabanyes
📅 From July 4 to July 6, 2024.
💸 Tickets per day from 68 €. Subscription 179 € (without camping included)
Cara B Festival (September 27 and 28)
The reverse side of culture, counterculture or counter-festival closes the season in Barcelona. It’s Cara B, two days of concerts by independent (not indie) artists like Yung Beef, La Élite, Hoke… these were the big names of 2023, and this 2024, the FSTVL B24, has confirmed Sen Senra, Cruz Cafune, Rodrigo Cuevas, Baiuca, Cupido, Diego 900, Jimena Amarillo and more national new wave artists. As always, the lineup reserves several blank spots that will be unveiled the closer the date gets, and they never disappoint.
📍 Parc del Fòrum. C/ de la Pau, 12 .
📅 September 27 and 28.
95,94 € two-day pass.
Barcelona Rock Fest (5, 6 and 7th of July)
The most purist rock fans have an unavoidable appointment in the already mythical Rock Fest. Three days with historic bands like Pantera, Deep Purple, Blind Guardian, Europe, Alkoholika Society and a long list of groups that will make us move our hair, real or fictitious.
Although the festival starts on the 5th, for the most anxious there will be a previous activity on the 4th. That day you can pick up your wristband and enjoy a luxury opening concert: El Drogas (21h) and Metallijam (23h). In this way the organization of the event ensures that there will be no queues at the beginning of the festival and that you will not miss a second of this download of good rock and roll.
📍 Parc de Can Zam (Santa Coloma de Gramenet)
🗓️ 5, 6 and 7 July
💸 Day ticket from 96€ / Season tickets from 210€.
Les Nits de Barcelona (from July 1 to 25)
Les Nits de Barcelona offers until July 25 concerts of great artists in the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes, an environment full of nature in the heart of Barcelona. In this year’s edition, there will be no lack of variety: it starts with the incombustible Pretenders and ends with Luis Fonsi. In between, from Patti Smith Quartet to Luz Casal, from Sopa de Cabra to Rufus Wainwright. For dessert, a few varieties, such as the show of comedian Bruno Oro or the magic of Mag Lari.
The artistic experience is complemented by a varied gastronomic offer and small concerts in the Village, ideal to start the night before the expected performance.
🗓️ From July 1 to 25
📍 Gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes
💸 Starting at 22€.
Bonus Track: you can now buy the ‘Early Bird’ full festival pass for Primavera Sound 2025
Primavera Sound is that kind of festival that, even without confirmed artists, already generates the expectation, the desire, of those who are faithful to the event year after year. We don’t even have a headliner yet, and we don’t need to! We know that from the 5th to the 7th of June 2025 Primavera Sound will celebrate its 23rd edition and it will do it with the big names of the current music scene. And we also know that we will be there to celebrate.
📍 Parc del Fòrum.
📅 From 5 to 7 June 2025.
💸 Early Bird tickets: 220 € only until July 10.
Festivals that deserve a getaway from Barcelona
A getaway to Huesca: South Pyrenees (July 4 to 28)
Simply put, WOW. The image that accompanies this text is one of the most beautiful sceneries of the national panorama the first one goes into the Lanuza reservoir, with the mountains of Peña Foratata in the background, reflected in the crystal-clear and appealing water.
This year, the Pirineos Sur International Festival of Cultures presents a poster that takes us back to La Romería of Rodrigo Cuevas, the passion of Estrella Morente, the dance of Ricky Martin or the jazz of Chucho Valdés. Incredible line up in a bucolic space.
📍 Lanuza Natural Auditorium (Aragonese Pyrenees)
📅 From July 4 to 28.
💸 Day tickets starting at 32€.
The premiere of the year: KALORAMA Madrid (from August 29 to 31)
If it wasn’t genuinely worth traveling to the capital for a festival, we wouldn’t include it in this round up of festivals from Barcelona. KALORAMA lands in Madrid from August 29 to 31 after having triumphed in Lisbon. And, in addition, it presents an impressive line-up. LCD Soundsystem, Peggy Gou, Sam Smith, Massive Attack and many more will be at IFEMA at the end of August to launch a new festival in Madrid.
📍 Recinto Ferial IFEMA Madrid.
📅 August 29-31.
The desired: Bilbao BBK Live (July 11, 12 and 13)
Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, AIR, Los Planetas… What a great festival Bilbao BBK Live. In addition, Verde is the color par excellence of this event, with sustainability (well understood) always as a flag. In addition to all this, there is a more alternative musical offer on the Basoa and Lasai stages. From Barcelona, a getaway to immerse ourselves in the cool of the Kobetamendi forest with the best music.
📍 Kobetamendi Park / Kobetamendi Parkea (Bilbao)
📅 July 11, 12 and 13.
Cullera part 1: Zevra Festival (July 19 to 22)
Urban music also has its festival in Cullera Beach. Looking at the Zevra Festival confirmations so far we dare to say that it has one of the great line-ups of summer 2024. From August 19th to 22nd, just a few meters from the Mediterráneo at Cullera Beach, the Zevra Festival will celebrate its 5th edition with Rels B, Nicki Nicole, Maluma, Myke Towersm Siko, Omar Montes and many more.
Our recommendation is to get a Super VIP ticket, which includes: drinks at an exclusive price, VIP toilets and showers, and a separate ticket that will speed up your festival experience. Season tickets, camping Zone and all the extras are already on sale at Fever.
📍 Plaça Numero 22, 74 (Cullera)
📅 July 19-22.
Cullera part 2: Medusa Festival (August 9 to 12)![Artists : Medusa Sunbeach Festival 2024](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
In approximately 3 hours from Barcelona, you can reach the Levantine mountain. Yes, in the very Cullera Beach where the sunrises from the sea are the natural context of the Medusa Festival, the festival par excellence of electronic music.
Headlining an electronic lineup loaded with industry titans are names such as DJ Snake, Afrojack, Vintage Culture, ATB, 3 Are Legend, Hardwell and Vini Vici who promise to 4 days of festival and beach where electronic music will be the protagonist.
📍 Medusa Beach Club. Plaça Numero 22, 74 (Cullera)
📅 August 9 to 12.