The Best Music Festivals in Barcelona

If you thought UK festivals were great, wait until you get a load of European festivals. Offering a different kind of scenery and new artists to add to your playlists, festivals abroad are on a different spectrum, and with our focus on the swiftly approaching festival season we thought why not give you a list of each one? 

This list is dedicated to Barcelona, home of one of the most decorated clubs in the world. Known for being an award-winning city Barcelona is the best of both worlds with views, landmarks and more to make it an ultimate holiday destination. And if you're feeling like making it a festival destination then you've come to the right place. 

Down below we have some of the best music festivals in Barcelona, so let us stop talking so you can crack into where you'll be spending your money this summer!

Primavera Sound Barcelona

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When: Wednesday 4th - Sunday 8th June 2025

Where: Parc del Forum in Barcelona, Spain

2025 lineup: Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Jaime XX, ANOTR, Central Cee, Amine, Michael Bibi, Confidence Man, Wet Leg, LCD Soundsystem, Fontaines D.C and many more

Primavera Sound is possibly one of the biggest European festivals and easily one of the best festivals in Barcelona. With editions across Portugal, the US, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil too, Primavera Sound dedicates its festival to bringing the hottest artists all to one place.

With a mass of a mass genre of chart-topping sensations this year they've bagged, Charli XCX to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Jaime XX, ANOTR, Central Cee, Amine, Michael Bibi, Confidence Man, Wet Leg, LCD Soundsystem, Fontaines D.C and many more. With 4 days filled with views and top music in all genres from rock, pop, electronic, indie and more, this is a solid choice for a festival in Barcelona. 

Sónar Festival

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When: Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th June 2025

Where: Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona

2025 lineup: Peggy Gou, Bicep (presents Chroma AV/DJ set), Eric Prydz, Honey Dijon, Barry Can't Swim (DJ Set), Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto and many more 

Sonar Festival is known for pushing experimental electronic music, but that doesn't stop the team behind it from booking great artists from other genres, too. The fest has other editions in Reykjavik, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Istanbul and Hong Kong, but the sunny Barcelona edition is where it all began.

This marks a special edition as Sonar is collaborating with Boiler Room who'll be there on the Friday and Saturday apart of Sonar by Night which will 4 incredible stages to celebrate the best of electronic music. Sonar gives you the chance to celebrate technology conferences, a week of parties, business and networking opportunities, art installations, exhibitions, film screenings, debates and more. It’s the perfect weekend filled with music, art, technology and creative activities. 

Barcelona Rock Fest

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When: Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th June 2025

Where: Parc de Can Zam in Barcelona 

2025 lineup: Slipknot, Scorpions, Savatage, Judas Priest, Insomnium, Stryper, Alestorm, and many more 

This three-day rock, classic rock, heavy metal, and punk bash should be on any heavy music fan's watchlist. Rock Fest gives the unique opportunity to catch some legends of each scene under the glistening Spanish sun in the stunning Parc de Can Zam.

Known as one of the best music festivals in Barcelona when it comes to rock, heavy mental and more this is the perfect place to be moshng in the sun surrounded by linked minded people. Plus with big energy every year that takes it to higher epic levels with the addition of signing tent for punters to take pictures, get autographs, and meet their favourite bands (as long as they aren’t uber-famous). And reasonably priced food trucks are dotted around the site as well as bars with cheap (compared to UK prices) alcohol. Sounds good to us! 

Cruïlla Barcelona

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When: Wednesday 9th - Saturday 12th July 2025

Where: Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona

2025 lineup: Alanis Morissette, Girl in Red, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Leon Bridges, Texas, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and more

Hosted in the same location as Primavera Sound is Cruilla Barcelona. Known for its unbeatable setting, in the open air facing the sea, this is one of the best music festivals in Barcelona to have an unreal experience. 

Bringing in well-known artists from around the world this year they have bagged some absolute stars from, Alanis Morissette, Girl in Red, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Leon Bridges, Texas, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and more. However while doing that Cruilla also sheds light on smaller, upcoming artists, both local and international. And if that wasn't enough there are also loads of different programmes on throughout from comedy, arts, it's a festival of dreams. 

Brunch Electronik Festival

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When: Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th August 2025

Where: Parc Del Forum and Poble Espanyol

2025 lineup: Chris Stussy, Jungle (DJ Set), Interplanetary Criminal, Purple Disco Machine (Live), Sally C, DJ Tennis, FJAAK and loads more

On the list, we have a pretty new festival, but with the amount of noise it's been making we've had to include it in our list of the best music festivals in Barcelona. Coming in with their third edition is Bruch Electronik Festival which we're sure you can guess which genre it's all about. Blasting out the best electronic music across 4 days this is a solid festival option. 

Taking over Parc Del Forum and Poble Espanyol venues,  Brunch Electronik is also on the ball to beat local social and environmental issues, such as its Social Fooding Foundation which helps to reduce the hunger issues in Barcelona. So if you want to be a part of a good cause as well as a good crowd this is the place to be!

With plenty of great festivals to choose from, each celebrating different genres and with their own unique vibes, Barcelona is a fantastic city to spend festival season in. So which of these incredible Barcelona festivals will you choose? Will you be moshing at Rock Fest? Or will you go big and splash out on Primavera, one of the biggest festivals in the world? Whichever you choose, we know you’ll have the time of your life. So slap on some sun cream and get ready for some cracking live music.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

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