Primavera Sound: indie and electronic music by the sea

Primavera Sound is one of Europe's top music festivals, held by the sea at Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum. Its line-ups mix indie, rock, pop, electronic and hip-hop, attracting music fans from all over the world.

Fun facts

• The festival started in 2001.
• The Parc del Fòrum was built for the Universal Forum of Cultures in 2004.
• Primavera a la Ciutat brings concerts to venues across the city.

What to see

• The main stages beside the sea at the Parc del Fòrum.
• Concerts in city venues during Primavera a la Ciutat.
• Sagrada Família, Gaudí's unfinished basilica.

What to taste

• Patatas bravas, fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
• Pa amb tomàquet, bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil.
• Vermut, a Barcelona aperitif tradition.

What to do

• Watch the sunset from the Bunkers del Carmel.
• Relax on Barceloneta beach.
• Explore the Gothic Quarter.

💡 Tip: Metro line L4 stops near the festival. The Aerobús links El Prat airport with the centre; Girona and Reus are budget alternatives.