The ultimate guide to music festivals in Catalonia

Primavera Sound

The alternative music event par excellence
Primavera Sound is the reference musical event in Barcelona and one of the most popular
festivals in Catalonia. Well-known for its varied lineup, Primavera brings together
acclaimed artists from all over the world in just 3 days: from rappers to rock legends as well
as pop stars and electronic beats. This is a spring festival where you can enjoy Alex Turner’s
band make their comeback or watch the three Migos on the stage bringing the crowd to their feet. There’s no camping or accommodation, so you should check for your
own hostel or apartment.
LINEUP: Arctic Monkeys, The National, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Lorde, Migos, A$AP
Rocky, Migos, BJÖRK...
PRICE: 215 (all days) 85 ( day ticket)
DATES: May 30 - June 3 
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Sónar

Music, technology, and creativity
Sónar is the best alternative electronic festival in Spain. In addition, this festival is
far-reaching and features musicians from the fields of hip-hop, alternative rock, rap, dance
music. There is just one requirement: they should be working musically for progress
transgression, and innovation and creativity. Sónar holds workshops and conferences about
modernization and the evolution of technology, visual effects, and music. A festival with a
young and cool atmosphere where you’ll be dancing all day, here you can also purchase Sónar by Day or Sónar by Night tickets, depending on your preference.
LINEUP: Diplo, Gorillaz, Modeselektor, LCD Soundsystem, Thom Yorke, Bonobo, Rosalía...
PRICE: 195 (3 days), 58 (Sónar by Day) and 79 (Sónar by Night)
DATES: June 14 - 16
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Festival Cruïlla Barcelona

Dance, summer, and Barcelona
Cruïlla is one of the biggest musical summer events in Barcelona. It takes place in the venue
spot as the Primavera Sound Festival, next to the seafront. This festival is growing every
year, and its lineup also includes international popular artists. An eclectic festival with a cool
and fun environment that provides rock, pop, electronic performances along with some
reggae and R&B rhythms. 
LINEUP: Jack White, Prophets of Rage, N.E.R.D, Kygo, Justice, The roots, David Byrne,
Bunbury, Ben Howard...
PRICE: 135 (all days), 115 (2 day tickets) , 55-65( day ticket)
DATE: July 12-14
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Cap Roig

International artists at a beautiful landscape on the Costa Brava
The location and the atmosphere is the biggest selling point of Cap Roig. The festival takes
place in the Cap Roig gardens, a 17-hectare-space that has more than a thousand
different botanical species and sculptures from recognized artists. Nature, art, culture, and
history meet at Cap Roig, on the Costa Brava, which makes it a unique venue in Catalonia.
The lineup is mostly composed of famous bands that reached their top some years back but
also includes current national artists.
LINEUP: Sting, Bryan Ferry, Jarabe de Palo, Andrea Bocelli, Luis Miguel, Maná, Juanes,
Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson...
PRICE: 20-375 ( depends on each concert)
DATE: July 13 July- August 22
LOCATION: Calella de Palafrugell, Girona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Festival Jardins de Pedralbes

Elegant outdoor concerts in the center of Barcelona
As spring is almost over and summer approaches, it's time for one of the most popular
season of concerts in Barcelona, the Jardins de Pedralbes Festival, held in a beautiful and green park of the city. During the day, people run through the park, but in the evening, artists like Tom Jones will bring the house down. The atmosphere is romantic and elegant. If you arrive early, you can try the gastronomy on offer and get lost in the gardens.
LINEUP: Zaz, Tom Jones, The Jacksons, Miguel Poveda, Ainhoa Arteta, Simple Minds, Angus
& Julia Stone, Fleet Foxes...
PRICE: 18-58
DATE: June 6- July 13
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Festival Castell de Peralada

Sobriety, elegance, and qualities
In the words of Montserrat Caballé, considered one of the best sopranos of the 20th century, this festival is “pure music.” The Peralada Festival has the best selection of classical music, opera, dance show and other popular international artists. In aristocratic style, the medieval gardens offer you an added value to round off the festival. Set in the gardens of the Peralada Castle, the auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy Acis and Galatea or The Magic Flute.
LINEUP: Joan Manuel Serrat, Carla Bruni, Plácido Domingo, Jonas Kaufmann, Santana...
PRICE: 30-320 (Each concert)
DATE: July 5 - August 17
LOCATION: Peralada, Girona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Barcelona Beach Festival

The best electronic dance music on the city beach
Barcelona Beach Festival, also known as BBF, is becoming one of the essential parties on the Barcelona’s summer night must-do list. On July 14, Barcelona becomes the world capital of electronic dance music. A breathtaking stage added to the best international DJs aim to produce an unforgettable party on the beach.
LINEUP: Armin Van Buren, Axwell/Ingrosso, The Chainsmokers, David Guetta...
PRICE: 65
DATE: July 14
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Vida Festival

International Pop amongst the trees
Vida, translated as ‘Life’, offers more than a cool line-up. It is set in a Catalan country manor just 45 minutes from Barcelona, and just away from the beach. Vida is relaxed, intimate and romantic, where sometimes you can see more wine glasses than pints, but it is also kid-friendly. Vida is a festival where you can listen to recognized artists in a bucolic environment. It might be less popular than other festivals but also costs less, and if you get your tickets early.
LINEUP: St.Vincent, Franz Ferdinand, Iron&Wine, Los Planetas, Calexico, They Might Be
Giants, Nick Mulvey...
PRICE: 95 ( All days), 30-40 ( Day)
DATE: June 28 - July 1 
LOCATION: Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: Yes. Vida Camp. Camping and services for 20 euros throughout the Festival.

Rock Fest Barcelona

Rock&Loud in Barcelona
A unique opportunity to see best international rock bands in Catalonia at one time. With a
great line-up, mainly metal rock, this festival is a delight for the old rockers of the area. If you
want to see old glories of rock, this is your festival!
LINEUP: Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Megadeth...
PRICE: 186.50 (3 days), 110.20 - 136 (each day)
DATE: July 5-7
LOCATION: Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: Yes, camping. 30

Portaferrada

Sushi and music are always better when are together
The 56th edition of the Portaferrada Festival brings different recognized national and
international artists from disparate musical genres. In Sant Feliu de Guíxols, half an hour
south of Girona, festival-goers will be able to enjoy concerts served with a wide Japanese
culinary offer. Although the main concerts are on a stage it the moonlight and next to the
sea, the Festival comprises different areas around the city.
LINEUP: Jack Johnson, Caetano Veloso, Joan Manuel Serrat, Ara Maliakin, Diego el Cigala,
Maceo Parker, Estopa...
PRICE: 20-50 ( depends on each concert)
DATE: July 5 - August 18
LOCATION: Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Festival Jardins Terramar Sitges 2018

Good food and better music in a natural atmosphere
Sitges is a unique seaside town 30 minutes from Barcelona. The concerts of the Jardins
Festival will take place in a charming garden in the village, a green space decorated with
Noucentisme art, the movement directly following Modernism. This season of concerts is a great opportunity to watch great artists, but also to try the spectacular gastronomic offer.
LINEUP: Diego el Cigala, Gloria Gaynor Joan Manuel Serrat, Gregory Porter, James Rhodes,
Joan Dausà i Els Amics de les Arts...
PRICE: 15- 70 ( depends on each concert)
DATE: July 20 - August 15
LOCATION: Sitges, Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Tomorrowland United with Spain

The youngest brother of the best European electronic Festival
Tomorrowland serves as a bridge between Belgium and Spain. An innovative electronic dance music show that mixes live performances by national and international DJ's with a live connection with the Tomorrowland Mainstage, in Belgium. It was recently in the news because last year, a technical malfunction caused a fire, prompting the evacuation of 22,000 fans.
LINEUP: Quintino V, Yves V, Steve Aoki, Galantis, Steve Angelo…
PRICE: 60
DATE: July 28
LOCATION: Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Cambrils International Music Festival

Popular artists feature in a festival with more than 40 years history
This season of concerts is really important for the local music scene in the south of Catalonia. The shows will take place in the middle of the summer at a big park in Cambrils, and the broad spectrum of artists and music styles will satisfy different tastes. Good music at a reasonable price in a seaside town, what could go wrong?
LINEUP: Kase-O, Al McKay ‘s Earth Wind & Fire Experience, Pastora Soler, Sweet California,
Miguel Poveda, Juanes, Jorge Drexler, Bunbury...
PRICE: 12- 43 ( depends on each concert)
DATE: July 26 - August 12
LOCATION: Cambrils, Tarragona
ACCOMMODATION: No

 

Sons del món

The delicatessen Festival of the Empordà
Wine and music, could there be a better night? During this festival, there's a wine tasting session before each concert, ideal for devotees of good wine and good music. The concerts will take place in two different towns 15 away by car, Roses, and Castelló
d’Empúries.
LINEUP: Michael Nyman, Inner Circle, Gloria Gaynor, Sergio Dalma,Sau30, Judit Nedderman,
Maria del Mar bonet...
PRICE: 15-70 (depends on each concert)
DATES: July 6 - August 4
LOCATION: Roses & Castelló d’Empuries, GironaCambrils, Tarragona
ACCOMMODATION: No

Grec Festival

Music-art performances in a Greek Amphitheatre
Grec Festival is one of the cultural events of the year in Barcelona. This festival is named after its location, the Teatre Grec, a beautiful outdoor theater in Barcelona. This summer season of shows includes dance, music, theatre, and circus from artists around the world. Grec offers the festival-goer a wide offer of high-level shows from different cultural fields in the center of Barcelona.
LINEUP: Albert Pla, Pat Metheny, Snarky Puppy, Cécile Mclorin, Cory Henry, R+R=now, Alva
Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto...
PRICE: 10-60 (depends on each concert)
DATE: July 2-31
LOCATION: Barcelona
ACCOMMODATION: No