Surprise Olivia Rodrigo set rounds out 2026 Primavera Sound

The festival welcomed 287,000 fans across Barcelona with an edition that aimed to promote Catalan music and culture

News By Ciaran Donnelly | 9 June 2026

Primavera Sound © Christian Bertrand

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