Summer festivals in Catalonia: full guide
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June 5, 2023 01:36 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Rosalía and Calvin Harris close 2023 Primavera Sound Barcelona after welcoming 253,000 spectators
Music festival ready to mirror show in Madrid in one week after many activities in Catalan capital, 2024 dates already confirmed
June 4, 2023 04:03 AM
‘It’s gonna be crazy’: Primavera Sound braces for Rosalía’s homecoming show
Festival-goers hail Catalan superstar ahead of much-awaited headlining performance
June 3, 2023 03:25 PM
‘Our first time in Europe’: Primavera Sound draws crowds of foreigners to Barcelona
Depeche Mode, Kendrick Lamar, and Fred again.. perform on festival’s second big day
June 2, 2023 07:20 PM
Excited fans return to Barcelona for 2023 Primavera Sound with Blur, Halsey, New Order on first big night
Parc del Fòrum area becomes massive festival site with dozens of stages and international artists
June 1, 2023 06:01 PM
Award-winning filmmaker Carla Simón wins Spanish cinema national prize
Director won Berlinale's Golden Bear for 'Alcarràs', Spain's pick for the 2022 Oscars race
June 1, 2023 07:09 PM
Primavera Sound kicks off in Barcelona with night of free concerts
Pet Shop Boys draw crowds to Parc del Fòrum, while Catalan artists Ven’nus, Galgo Lento, and Las Bajas Pasiones perform in city center
May 31, 2023 08:58 PM
Pompeii and Roman gladiators back to life in exhibition premiering in Barcelona
Virtual reality experience and over 150 pieces from Naples archeological museum among highlights of display
May 31, 2023 02:38 PM
Going to Primavera Sound 2023? Here’s a practical guide on everything you need to know
What you can and can’t bring into Parc del Fòrum, how to get home each night, and where to activate your digital ticket
May 30, 2023 10:44 AM
Formula 1 Barcelona Fan Village opens its doors ahead of Grand Prix
Free event gathers activities and F1 simulators at Catalan capital's Port Vell harbor
May 26, 2023 08:48 PM
Chris Martin halts Coldplay concert to praise Castells human tower in Barcelona
"It is incredible, that is the best thing I have ever seen in a concert," singer said
May 26, 2023 10:09 AM
Catalan movie wins Best European Film at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Elena Martín's ‘Creatura’ explores a woman's relationship with her sexuality
May 25, 2023 05:46 PM
‘An explosion of energy’: Tina Turner’s Barcelona shows, remembered
From 1979 to 1996, the late artist brought a string of legendary performances to Catalonia
May 25, 2023 04:56 PM
Cruïlla aims for sustainability with reusable glasses
Organizers hope to become zero-waste festival and will reduce the number of generators used
May 25, 2023 10:11 AM
Coldplay's Sky Full of Stars takes over Barcelona Olympic Stadium
British band performs first of four concerts in Catalan capital after tickets sold-out in hours
May 24, 2023 11:53 PM
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