PODCAST: Primavera, Sónar and more! Summer festivals 2023
Guide to festivals around Catalonia plus music and chat from up-and-coming artist Ven'nus
June 3, 2023 12:08 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
The Tyets reach 1 million monthly Spotify streams singing in Catalan
'Coti x Coti,' fusing reggaeton with traditional sardana, has 7.5m plays
June 10, 2023 05:37 PM
Thrilling second night at the fiery festival that is Berga’s La Patum
More than 1000 firecrackers set of within the crowd at midnight
June 9, 2023 01:24 AM
Primavera Sound cancels Madrid Thursday festival due to adverse weather forecast
Day tickets automatically valid for Friday or Saturday, which are currently still expected to go ahead
June 8, 2023 09:48 AM
Ven'nus: Getting to know Barcelona filmmaker turned electronic pop artist
Through introspective lyrics and funky synth beats, listeners were wrapped around her finger at Primavera Pro
June 4, 2023 01:26 PM
Singer Joan Manuel Serrat wins Catalonia’s top cultural distinction
National Cultural Award also goes to painter Viladecans, translator Udina, circus director Sarraute, and festival Eufònic
June 2, 2023 06:21 PM
Classical on the Beach: Barcelona orchestras offer two free concerts
Liceu Orchestra and OBC will perform on Bogatell beach on June 20 and 21 while Orfeó Català choirs will sing in nearby community venues on June 19
June 6, 2023 07:29 PM
Summer festivals in Catalonia: full guide
Find the line-up, the location, the dates, and how much tickets cost
June 5, 2023 01:36 PM
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
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