The best summer festivals of Barcelona
It has been a few weeks since the summer started, and it’s the time of the year when Barcelona is full of life, people, joy but above all it is full of concerts and festivals! There is always something to do in this city, no matter what you like or how old you are.
Barcelona is known worldwide for many things and especially for its music fests and concerts. The Catalan capital usually hold its fests from June to August, here are some upcoming events you can attend and should not miss!
FESTIVAL JARDINS DE PEDRABLES : in one of the most emblematic and beautiful gardens of the city, you can see and listen to many national and international artists : Carla Burni, Ana Belén, Diego el Cigala,…. Dates : from 5th June to 15th July. Where : Avinguda Diagonal, 686 festivalpedralbes.com
FESTIVAL VIDA : this festival is not in Barcelona but it is pretty close and easy to reach. This fest is held in a rural Masia. If you go there, you’ll have the chance to see Beirut, HotChip, José González, Madness among others. Dates: 4-6 July Where: Masia d’en Cabanyes, Vilanova i la Geltrú vidafestival.com
CRUÏLLA FESTIVAL: this festival has become one of the most important in the Catalan capital. Many national and international artists perform there : Black Eyed Peas, Kylie Minogue, Jorge Drexler, Dorian … Dates: 3-6 July | Where: Parc Del Fórum, Barcelona. cruillabarcelona.com
CAP ROIG FESTIVAL: this festival is the most summery of all, especially because of its location in Calella de Palafrugell. Artists from all over the world go there : Liam Gallagher, Ben Harper, Rozalén, Vanesa Martín, Pastora Soler, Sting, Maluma or Luis Fonsi … etc Dates: from July 12 to August 13 | Where: Calella de Palafrugell | caproigfestival.com
BBF – Barcelona Beach Festival: this is the electronic music festival of the city, where you will find the best DJ’s such as Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Dj Snake. Dancing is assured. Date: July 13 | Where: Platja del Fòrum and Parc de la Pau, Barcelona. bcnbeachfestival.com
TOMORROWLAND : this Belgian electronic music fest has crossed the borders and will take place in Barcelona this summer! Date: July 28 | Where: Can Zam Park tomorrowland.com
DGTL Festival: this festival originally from the Netherlands will also take place in the Catalan capital. You can enjoy electronic music in its purest state combined with an amazing atmosphere! Dates: August 10 and 11 | Where: Parc del Fórum bcn.dgtl.nl
If you want to enjoy your summer and go to music fests, Barcelona is definitely the place to be. Now you know the list of the best summer fests, you just have to choose which one you want to go!
