How better than to kick off your summer in Spain at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024?
The annual music festival takes over Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum from May 30 through June 1 with SZA, Lana Del Rey, Vampire Weekend, PJ Harvey, and more performing.
Image Credit: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
Your guide to the Primavera Sound Festival 2024 in Barcelona
What you need to know about Barcelona’s annual music festival, including how much Primavera 2024 is, who’s playing, and what you should wear.
What is Primavera Sound Barcelona?
Primavera Sound is an annual music festival held in Barcelona. It typically kicks off in late-May or early-June, acting as a perfect way to say goodbye to spring and welcome the warm vibes of a Spanish summer. This year’s Primavera Sound festival dates are May 30 - June 1, 2024.
Where is Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona?
Primavera Sound Festival takes place at Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum. Parc del Fòrum is northeast of the city center right on the coast, adjacent to the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona.
Image Credit: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
How much does it cost to go to the Primavera Sound in Barcelona?
There are multiple ticket options and price tiers for Primavera Sound festival. There are single day tickets and full festival tickets. Here’s the lowdown on how much it costs to go to Primavera Sound in Barcelona, as of this writing:
- Single day standard tickets: From €125.00 + fees (Friday is sold out).
- Single day VIP tickets: From €185.00 + fees (Friday is sold out).
- Brunch Electronik on Sunday: From €35.00 + fees
- Full festival tickets first release: From €265.00 + fees
- Full festival tickets second release: From €295.00 + fees
- Full festival tickets third release: From €325.00 + fees
- VIP full festival tickets first release: From €495.00 + fees
- VIP full festival tickets second release: From €545.00 + fees
Image Credit: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
What do you wear to Primavera Sound?
Do not wear helmets and do not come in your birthday suit, but that’s basically the only dress code rule at Primavera Sound. They’ve got a paid cloakroom at the main entrance if you’re rolling up in your suit. Most people attending Primavera Sound will wear light and airy clothing for partying under the Spanish sun. Mesh, denim, sweats: you name it, you can wear it.
Is Primavera a good festival?
Primavera is a great festival when it comes to its diversity of musical acts. Big names on the card don’t overshadow the bands leaning towards the indie or underground side. Primavera Sound is 22 years old, so its reputation as a good festival is a matter of record. Even a casual audiophile will find something on every stage to rock to.
Image Credit and Location: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
Primavera Sound Barcelona Lineup 2024
Primavera Sound Barcelona’s lineup for 2024 is stacked.
- SZA
- Lana Del Rey
- Vampire Weekend
- Blonde Redhead
- Chelsea Wolfe
- PJ Harvey
- Charli XCX
- Troye Sivan
- Anotr
- FKA Twigs
And that just scratches the surface of the stages.
Image Credit and Location: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
How to get to Primavera Sound Barcelona by train
If you’re coming into Barcelona via Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you can take the R2 Nord (R2N) line that runs from the airport to Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, and El Clot-Aragó train stations.
Then, head to the nearest tram or metro station and use either the Fòrum tram stop or the El Maresme | Fòrum metro stop to arrive at Parc del Fòrum.
Getting to Primavera Sound in Barcelona from other Spanish and French cities is a walk in the parc.
🇪🇸 From Madrid to Barcelona Sants: ~ 2h 43m from $8.10
🇪🇸 From Seville to Barcelona: ~ 5h 32m from $18.52
🇫🇷 From Montpellier to Barcelona: ~ 3h 5m from $40.51
🇫🇷 From Lyon to Barcelona: ~ 4h 59m from $52.09
Loved Primavera Sound Barcelona so much that you can’t wait until 2025? You don’t have to. Before the festival heads over to Latin America, it’s making a pitstop in Porto, Portugal, from June 6 - 8. Take an adventure from Barcelona to Porto by train with the cheapest tickets available on the Trainline app.
Bumming around in Barcelona for a bit longer? We’ve got suggestions on what to do and see (besides the La Sagrada Familia). If you’re exploring Spain by train, might we suggest popping into Málaga’s museums, visiting Costa Brava’s beaches, and checking out the stunning botanical garden inside of Madrid Atocha train station.
Header Image Credit and Location: Primavera Sound, Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain