Arte y cultura Andrea González
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Summer festivals

Enjoy live music in Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Jerez and international destinations including the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States. Avoid FOMO by making plans for the coming months with our calendar and don’t miss your favourite headliners.

 

  1. 1 Primavera Sound

    About to turn a quarter of a century old, Primavera Sound kicks off the season in Barcelona. With the most viral headliners of the year, such as Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, this festival will take place at the Parc del Fòrum from 4 to 8 June. For its edition in Porto – held from 12 to 15 June at the Parque da Cidade – names such as Central Cee, Haim and Carolina Durante are expected, in addition to Charli XCX, who returns to the line-up and makes her debut in Portugal.

    Primavera Sound 2025. In the image, dark night with thousands of people dancing and singing in front of a stage. In the background, a sign with yellow neon lights where you that reads “Created in Barcelona”.
    The incredible atmosphere at Primavera Sound 2024

  2. 2 Mad Cool

    From 10-13 July, artists such as Iggy Pop, Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo will perform in Madrid. Mad Cool is on at the Iberdrola Music venue in Villaverde and tickets can still be purchased to also see the best names on the national scene, such as Alcalá Norte, Arde Bogotá and Natalia Lacunza. As a new feature of this eighth edition, an extra day has been added in collaboration with Brunch Electronik, with an electronic music line-up that includes DJs such as South Korea’s Peggy Gou and Madrid’s Macarena Hoffmann.

    The image shows an aerial view of the main stage at Mad Cool's last edition. The stage is the focal point of the photo, with a path dividing a crowd of people that spills over the edges of the image.
    The Mad Cool stage during the Pearl Jam concert at the 2024 edition.

  3. 3 Glastonbury

    Glastonbury, one of Europe’s most popular festivals, turns 55 this year. Held in the village of the same name in Somerset in the UK, the festival was founded by farmer Michael Eavis as a multidisciplinary event where, in addition to music, there was space for theatre, comedy and even cabaret. Honouring the festival’s collaborative and sustainable spirit since its origins, Greenpeace, Oxfam and WaterAid UK are among its participants.

    The picture shows a sea of lights, a colourful lighthouse and a huge stage surrounded by countless tents.
    Glastonbury night image, 2023 edition. Photo by Andrew Allcock.

  4. 4 Barbadillo Jazz Vejer

    Jazz lovers just can’t miss the Barbadillo Jazz Vejer International Jazz Festival, whose ninth edition runs from 26-28 June. The event will be held next to the Muralla de la Segur and feature artists such as New York guitarist Peter Bernstein, Latin Grammy winner Alain Pérez and singer and bassist Nik West, creating an intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for anyone also interested in following The White Villages Route of Cádiz.

    In the image, three artists are playing the bass, guitar and drums, respectively. In the background, images are projected onto the wall.
    A snapshot of the stage at the Muralla de la Segur.

  5. 5 Tomorrowland

    One of the largest festivals in the world, Tomorrowland celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. At its headquarters in Boom, Belgium, the festival anticipates almost half a million electronic music lovers over two weekends: from 18-20 July and 25-27 July. Camp at DreamVille, the official Tomorrowland campsite with accommodation options for every taste, and enjoy DJs including Martin Garrix, Miss Monique and David Guetta during the first week and Swedish House Mafia and Steve Aoki during the second.

    The image shows giant butterflies flying over the crowd in front of the stage, pursued by columns of light.
    Stage Garden of Madness at Tomorrowland

  6. 6 Lollapalooza

    Lollapalooza takes place this summer in Chicago from 31 July–3 August. A mix of artists – including Tyler, The Creator, Young Miko, Damiano David and A$AP Rocky – will appear in Grant Park, in the heart of the city and on the shores of Lake Michigan. The European branch of Lollapalooza will be held in Berlin a few days earlier, from 12-13 July, at the Olympiastadion and the adjacent Olympiapark. Justin Timberlake, Raye and Brutalismus 3000 are confirmed.

    The image shows giant white letters spelling out 'Lollapalooza'. There is vegetation in the background and visitors around.
    Entrance to the venue. Photo by Nathan Zucker for Lollapalooza 2024.

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