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
Reggaeton Beach Festival (July 20 and 21)
Lovers of reggaeton and urban latin music are summoned for the sixth consecutive year to the biggest event in Catalonia on these genres. The old beach location gives way to the Circuit de Montmeló, where thousands of people will be able to sing and party to the rhythm of artists such as Anuel AA, Saiko, Bryant Myers, María Becerra and many others…
In total, 16 hours of partying where music is mixed with water activities and a large catering and chill zone.
📍 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Montmeló).
📅 July 20 and 21.
Daily tickets from 75€ / whole-weekend tickets: 125€
Grec Festival (from June 26 to August 4)
Although it is more associated with theater, the Grec Festival is much more than performing arts: in this year’s edition music takes center stage, with national figures from the world of music of the most prominent.
Artists such as trombonist and jazz singer Rita Payés, the eclectic pop rock group Antònia Font or Macaco and Queralt Lahoz, among others, will be performing at the emblematic Teatre Grec in the Barcelona Mestiza combo. And on the stages of Grec Ciutat will play Chano Domínguez or Les Testarudes, among other established figures or young promises.
📍 Various locations
🗓️ From June 26 to August 4
💸 From 13 €
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.
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.
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: full festival tickets 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.
💸 Full ticket festivals: 265 €.
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)
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.