For music lovers, Barcelona is the place to be this summer! Listeners of all varieties will find something to suit their needs, as performers of all genres will be taking the stage in the many festivals going on this summer. If music isn’t your forte, there will also be art shows, fashion shows, and theater performances to enjoy at many of these festivals. Read on for more details!
Daydream Festival

This festival, set to be held June 12th at the Barcelona Forum, will feature the incredibly popular Radiohead. Due to this being the band’s only live performance this year in Spain, you better get your tickets fast, because this will be a sell-out show.
Sonar
From June 19th-21st , this progressive music and multimedia arts festival celebrates its 12th birthday at the MACBA Grounds and Fira Gran Via (day, then night). Fans of electro music will really enjoy this year’s festival, with popular artists and djs on the schedule. Visit www.sonar.es for more info.
Benicassim
Possibly the most famous Barcelona summer music festivals will take place this year from July 17th -20th. As one of the biggest in the world, Benicassim has music for all tastes, and music lovers from all backgrounds will find something to enjoy here. You can go for a day, or get a 3 or 4 day pass to take advantage of every possible moment in this festival. Get ready to camp out and hear some great music, see fantastic art exhibits, theater acts, and fashion shows.
For more information visit www.fiberfib.com
Summercase
July 18th and 19th, Summercase’s third annual festival will take place in the Barcelona Forum. Performances by the likes of the ”Sex Pistols’‘ and a variety of other punk bands will set off another successful event this year. This party also includes a dance tent with djs playing the latest hits.
For more information visit www.summercase.com
Festin Canibal
In the Parc del Forum from June 27th-28th, a brand new festival will take place in Barcelona this summer. To support the urban music scene in this growing city, the Festin Canibal helps bands and Djs from Barcelona succeed in performing hip hop, rock, reggae, Catalan rumba and new flamenco music. If you’ve had the chance to attend the Cannibal Sound System night at Sala Apolo on Wednesday nights, you’ve had a small taste of what this festival will be like. Website: www.festincanibal.com
Kuiperfest
Outside of the city this summer, you can escape to the gorgeous Catalan countryside between June 20th and 22nd to enjoy this summer music festival. In the midst of olive groves and the rolling countryside of Catalunia, music and art will be presented (with over 45 live bands and theater acts). Camping is available for nature lovers, and food will be provided by three British chefs.
Location: Provincia de Teruel, Aragon (15 minutes from Calaceite)
Website: www.kuiperfest.com
For tickets to any of these events, or more, visit this site.












