Primavera Sound 2026

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18 hours ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

I could see Little Simz and Wet Leg playing Amazon Music Stage at like 3am, after Mordor closes. That's become a pretty prestigious timeslot in prior years, with Charli and Turnstile playing it.

I hope so. Acts like that are always better away from Mordor. Kneecap are another I'd rather they didn't put there. Unless it's Kendrick, hip hop just doesn't translate to that huge open space. 

[xxialac]

I can't think of any act that I'd rather see at Mordor than elsewhere. Car park vibes, far busier than it used to be and now with that stupid gantry in the middle blocking the view too and almost impossible to get in and out of.  

[xxialac]

Ethel Cain is getting stellar reviews for her gigs...

[FKA SOSOTWS]

I'm a fan of Ethel Cain and already saw her current tour. To be honest, I thought the Willoughby Tucker songs didn't translate as well as they sound on record, and she sang the encore of older songs in a different manner that I thought did a disservice to them. Reminded me of how Alex Turner sings Arctic Monkeys songs nowadays. That said, the Perverts songs were a real treat and the lightshow was cool. I'm assuming she'll play Amazon Music Stage in the dark at Primavera. Should be more memorable than early evening Mordor in full sunlight.

[Kempleton]

50 minutes ago, xxialac said:

Ethel Cain is getting stellar reviews for her gigs...

Well deserved, in my opinion. Really enjoyed her gig in Glasgow on Saturday night. 
 

Agree that it would only really work in the dark.

[Valbork]

Quite intrigued (and happy) that Fcukers are on the poster again for next year. They played both cuitat and main festival this year. Guessing with the release of a couple of tracks an album could be on its way but any ideas where they would go? Perhaps subbing Wet Leg on Wednesday freebie?

Edited October 8, 2025 by Valbork

[pipan]

46 minutes ago, Valbork said:

Quite intrigued (and happy) that Fcukers are on the poster again for next year. They played both cuitat and main festival this year. Guessing with the release of a couple of tracks an album could be on its way but any ideas where they would go? Perhaps subbing Wet Leg on Wednesday freebie?

 

Clash-free Wednesday would be nice and fair, considering that last year they put them right in the middle of the worst clash of the festival (Beach House / TV on the Radio).

[Yelo, the Parmiggiana]

22 hours ago, Valbork said:

Quite intrigued (and happy) that Fcukers are on the poster again for next year. They played both cuitat and main festival this year. Guessing with the release of a couple of tracks an album could be on its way but any ideas where they would go? Perhaps subbing Wet Leg on Wednesday freebie?

They also did a Boiler Room (it wasn't too much to write home about, tbf)

 

[xxialac]

22 hours ago, Valbork said:

Quite intrigued (and happy) that Fcukers are on the poster again for next year. They played both cuitat and main festival this year. Guessing with the release of a couple of tracks an album could be on its way but any ideas where they would go? Perhaps subbing Wet Leg on Wednesday freebie?

I was expecting to enjoy them but found them a bit naff and a second rate Confidence Man.

[BenjoDiMeo]

4 hours ago, xxialac said:

I was expecting to enjoy them but found them a bit naff and a second rate Confidence Man.

Likewise, left the Apolo gig after a couple tracks, it felt a bit pointless and forced.

[FKA SOSOTWS]

Glad I didn't skip Tommy Wright III who was at Apolo 2 during Fcukers. His set was a riot.

[xxialac]

21 minutes ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

Glad I didn't skip Tommy Wright III who was at Apolo 2 during Fcukers. His set was a riot.

Now we're talking! 

[Fabrizzo]

1 hour ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

Glad I didn't skip Tommy Wright III who was at Apolo 2 during Fcukers. His set was a riot.

Were we all there? What a night!

[Eugenio]

Shall we except day split to be released next week?

[xxialac]

23 minutes ago, Eugenio said:

Shall we except day split to be released next week?

So hard to know as no precedent for a September announcement. Think before end of the month is highly likely.

[JedTheHumanoid]

1 hour ago, xxialac said:

So hard to know as no precedent for a September announcement. Think before end of the month is highly likely.

Judging by the fact that Porto is usually released much closer to BCN and wasn't yet, I'm guessing we'll wait more than the 3 weeks last year. Also Lola Young might also delay things.

By the end of the month sounds reasonable

[manelrl]

The Cure will play North Festival in Porto, so they're out of Primavera

Edited October 14, 2025 by manelrl

[Trk]

This date being on sunday also helps us predict The Cure will play on friday in Barcelona (since Doja is expected for thursday).

[FKA SOSOTWS]

52 minutes ago, Trk said:

This date being on sunday also helps us predict The Cure will play on friday in Barcelona (since Doja is expected for thursday).

 

Doja and The Cure could be same night though, and then The xx and Gorillaz on the respective two other days.

[Trk]

The most logical thing is that the two biggest names play on different nights though.

 

[FKA SOSOTWS]

Primavera 2023 had Kendrick and Depeche Mode on the same night. You never know.

[Yelo, the Parmiggiana]

Based on nothing, I bet it will be something like:
 

Addison Rae - The Cure - Gorillaz

My Bloody Valentine - Doja Cat - Skrillex 

PinkPanthress - The XX - Massive Attack - Peggy Gou

 

My rationals are:

- Spreading the pop names around the cartel in order to incentivize three days ticket

- The Cure having a "double slot" and hence justifying the lack for a 4th major name that day

- Gorillaz playing with The Cure for Strange Timez reasons

 

 

[Trk]

If I had to bet I think the day split will look something like (if they want to make it mixed/balanced):

 

Doja Cat • Massive Attack • Skrillex

The Cure • Addison Rae • MBV 

The xx • Gorillaz • Pinkpantheress

And you still have big acts like Peggy Gou, Little Simz, Bad Gyal, Mac DeMarco or Big Thief to make any of these days stronger or more appealing to a certain target.

[livenstu]

SUGAR are back!  Quintessential Primavera act & with dates in May, I'd be shocked if Primavera doesn't try & book them 

[Fabrizzo]

27 minutes ago, livenstu said:

SUGAR are back!  Quintessential Primavera act & with dates in May, I'd be shocked if Primavera doesn't try & book them 

Ciutat? 🤞🏻