Primavera Sound 2026

[pipan]

1 hour ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said:

Still, I feel that if the (hypothetical) choice came down to The Cure vs. Radiohead, The Cure would likely draw less controversy, while still adding major value to the lineup and retaining strong critical acclaim.

 

Controversy or not, I'd personally prefer The Cure, but also wouldn't mind Radiohead and ideally, I'll take both. However, I'm fully aware that the chances of both of them being on the line-up are close to zero.

[mikro]

The Last Dinner Party are playing Barcelona and Madrid in February, so they are most likely out.

[Dazrigby88]

2 hours ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said:

Just a quick thought: do you think Radiohead’s stance on the genocide could become a show-stopper for Primavera when considering booking them?

 

From what I saw this year, most bands performing had a strong pro-Palestine position. At the same time, I also heard that during Haim’s show there were some minor incidents, with someone being shut down for displaying a Palestinian flag.

 

I don’t really think the stakeholders want to risk turning the festival into a political battleground — especially at a time like this, when nobody with serious money on the line is willing to take a clear position. Still, I feel that if the (hypothetical) choice came down to The Cure vs. Radiohead, The Cure would likely draw less controversy, while still adding major value to the lineup and retaining strong critical acclaim.

 

this was very much covered further up the thread! lol

[matrainertje]

2 hours ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said:

Just a quick thought: do you think Radiohead’s stance on the genocide could become a show-stopper for Primavera when considering booking them?

 

From what I saw this year, most bands performing had a strong pro-Palestine position. At the same time, I also heard that during Haim’s show there were some minor incidents, with someone being shut down for displaying a Palestinian flag.

 

 

What stance? I mean, they booked and will continue to book acts that remain completely silent on the genocide. At least, Yorke has condemned the horrific disaster continuously unfolding in Gaza and called out the Israeli government (numerous times, by the way). 

 

I didn't recall protest during LCD Soundsystem's set, who played in Tel Aviv too. Or during Lana Del Rey's show, while she's been called a Zionist numerous times. 

[Dazrigby88]

1 minute ago, matrainertje said:

 

What stance? I mean, they booked and will continue to book acts that remain completely silent on the genocide. At least, Yorke has condemned the horrific disaster continuously unfolding in Gaza and called out the Israeli government (numerous times, by the way). 

 

I didn't recall protest during LCD Soundsystem's set, who played in Tel Aviv too. Or during Lana Del Rey's show, while she's been called a Zionist numerous times. 

Johny Greenwood is resolutely supportive of Israel and continues to play gigs there, while Thom's ill-advised, mealymouthed statement, which was aimed at calming some of the anger around Radiohead's seemingly neutral stance to what's going on there but actually seemed to blame people for taking a strong view on what's undoubtedly a genocide, only made things worse.

 

Just look at any Radiohead-related post on social media at the moment and you'll see why this is a legitimate question...

[matrainertje]

10 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

while Thom's ill-advised, mealymouthed statement, which was aimed at calming some of the anger around Radiohead's seemingly neutral stance to what's going on there but actually seemed to blame people for taking a strong view on what's undoubtedly a genocide, only made things worse.

But in the end, Thom called what's happening in Gaza horrific and Netanyahu an extremist that needs to be stopped. That's not up to interpretation. And that's what's counts, for me at least. And even though the statement is somewhat weaksauce (I wouldn't have mentioned Hamas), it's still miles better than staying absolutely silent on the matter. Something 90% of bands like to do. Where's Oasis' support? Or Foo Fighters'? Or QOSA's? Muses? Or - if we want to count 'political active' category, the support of the likes of Springsteen, The National? 

 

You also didn't mention Phil and Ed's continuous support as if that those aren't members of Radiohead. 

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[Dazrigby88]

57 minutes ago, matrainertje said:

But in the end, Thom called what's happening in Gaza horrific and Netanyahu an extremist that needs to be stopped. That's not up to interpretation. And that's what's counts, for me at least. And even though the statement is somewhat weaksauce (I wouldn't have mentioned Hamas), it's still miles better than staying absolutely silent on the matter. Something 90% of bands like to do. Where's Oasis' support? Or Foo Fighters'? Or QOSA's? Muses? Or - if we want to count 'political active' category, the support of the likes of Springsteen, The National? 

 

You also didn't mention Phil and Ed's continuous support as if that those aren't members of Radiohead. 

But none of the bands you've mentioned have played in Israel like Radiohead did, even after calls to boycott. As I said, Johny Greenwood is not only touring with a guy who likes to entertain the IDF, but he has even played there recently.. whichever way you look at it, playing in a country that's actively committing a genocide while there are hundreds of people being butchered every day just a few miles away is not a good look, which is why Thom felt the need to release his statement. The statement wasn't just weak.. he was trying to equivocate the situation and inferring that anyone who isn;t looking at the situation with a degree of neutrality is being obtuse, which is why it received the backlash it did.

 

Keep in mind, too, that Israelis/zionists see Radiohead as supportive of them and their cause. Just go on Reddit and take a look.. I've seen them discussing this very situation, saying things like "we still have Radiohead at least"... That's why them playing there and their equivocation is such an issue, because they're alllowing the Israeli government to art-wash, which is a powerful tool they use in their hasbara project. 

 

 

[MKBAB]

Lola Young probably on 

 

 

[mikro]

I have just noticed that Shame are playing a big European tour this Autumn, including not that frequently visited countries like Estonia, Slovakia, or Bulgaria. But no Spain and Portugal. So I guess Shame are also likely.

[Yelo, the Parmiggiana]

1 hour ago, scatteredscreens said:

I wish I could say it was a slow day at work and I just wanted to stir the pot, but it's not even a slow day...

 

 

[Valbork]

Not strictly Primavera, but this is Radiohead telling us where we can and cannot apply for tickets to see them. Does anyone else find this just a touch patronising and prescriptive? I'm finding it very hard to like this band these days.

[chilirocker]

30 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

But none of the bands you've mentioned have played in Israel like Radiohead did, even after calls to boycott. As I said, Johny Greenwood is not only touring with a guy who likes to entertain the IDF, but he has even played there recently.. whichever way you look at it, playing in a country that's actively committing a genocide while there are hundreds of people being butchered every day just a few miles away is not a good look, which is why Thom felt the need to release his statement. The statement wasn't just weak.. he was trying to equivocate the situation and inferring that anyone who isn;t looking at the situation with a degree of neutrality is being obtuse, which is why it received the backlash it did.

 

Keep in mind, too, that Israelis/zionists see Radiohead as supportive of them and their cause. Just go on Reddit and take a look.. I've seen them discussing this very situation, saying things like "we still have Radiohead at least"... That's why them playing there and their equivocation is such an issue, because they're alllowing the Israeli government to art-wash, which is a powerful tool they use in their hasbara project. 

 

 

Warpaint, Cigarettes After Sex, Nick Cave and Freddie Gibbs have all played Israel after Radiohead’s last date. Should we boycott all of those artists too?

[brosch]

7 minutes ago, Valbork said:

Not strictly Primavera, but this is Radiohead telling us where we can and cannot apply for tickets to see them. Does anyone else find this just a touch patronising and prescriptive? I'm finding it very hard to like this band these days.

No, they are just saying that people living closer to the venues have higher chances of getting tickets allocated. From an environmental point of view, thats not the worst idea.

 

This frome someone who lives in central Europe and will coincidentally be in UK for work related reasons in late November..

[xxialac]

29 minutes ago, Valbork said:

Not strictly Primavera, but this is Radiohead telling us where we can and cannot apply for tickets to see them. Does anyone else find this just a touch patronising and prescriptive? I'm finding it very hard to like this band these days.

 

I highly doubt Thom Yorke is having meetings where he and the band argue about what should go in the FAQ.

 

And for balance there is a commitment to no dynamic pricing which we should all welcome.

[Dazrigby88]

52 minutes ago, chilirocker said:

Warpaint, Cigarettes After Sex, Nick Cave and Freddie Gibbs have all played Israel after Radiohead’s last date. Should we boycott all of those artists too?

yes

[Dazrigby88]

52 minutes ago, chilirocker said:

Warpaint, Cigarettes After Sex, Nick Cave and Freddie Gibbs have all played Israel after Radiohead’s last date. Should we boycott all of those artists too?

Nick Cave especially!!

[Dazrigby88]

55 minutes ago, Valbork said:

Not strictly Primavera, but this is Radiohead telling us where we can and cannot apply for tickets to see them. Does anyone else find this just a touch patronising and prescriptive? I'm finding it very hard to like this band these days.

Same. Love their music, but I hadn't realised what an obnoxious dork Thom was until I saw the comments he made after being asked if they were touring soon.. 

 

“I am not aware of it and don’t really give a flying f**k. No offence to anyone and er, thanks for caring. But I think we’ve earned the right to do what makes sense to us without having to explain ourselves or be answerable to anyone else’s historical idea of what we should be doing.”

 

🤢🤢🤢
 

[FKA SOSOTWS]

Frankly, I don't think anybody who wants to see Radiohead at PS is gonna be convinced to boycott them. 

[LMDS]

16 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

Same. Love their music, but I hadn't realised what an obnoxious dork Thom was until I saw the comments he made after being asked if they were touring soon.. 

 

“I am not aware of it and don’t really give a flying f**k. No offence to anyone and er, thanks for caring. But I think we’ve earned the right to do what makes sense to us without having to explain ourselves or be answerable to anyone else’s historical idea of what we should be doing.”

 

🤢🤢🤢
 

 

Am I the only one who thinks that Thom Yorke's statement about Israel was made precisely because of these concerts? To try to prevent them from being boycotted? And maybe that's why they couldn't announce the tour earlier...
It's not exactly the band's style, but man, the timing...

[JedTheHumanoid]

7 minutes ago, LMDS said:

 

Am I the only one who thinks that Thom Yorke's statement about Israel was made precisely because of these concerts? To try to prevent them from being boycotted? And maybe that's why they couldn't announce the tour earlier...
It's not exactly the band's style, but man, the timing...

 

No.

 

They never played that 'say what it takes for them to like us' game, they always said what they think without commercial considerations, even in cases that they paid a price for that (for example standing up against Roger Walters and the BDS regarding their concert in Israel)

 

[Dazrigby88]

11 minutes ago, LMDS said:

 

Am I the only one who thinks that Thom Yorke's statement about Israel was made precisely because of these concerts? To try to prevent them from being boycotted? And maybe that's why they couldn't announce the tour earlier...
It's not exactly the band's style, but man, the timing...

you're not the only one.. I said exactly the same thing to my son. Then, when the statement recived the backlash it got, I said 'he messed that oen up, there's no way they can come back until this war is ended'... looks like I was wrong, but I think you're right mate.

[UsernameHere]

17 minutes ago, LMDS said:

 

Am I the only one who thinks that Thom Yorke's statement about Israel was made precisely because of these concerts? To try to prevent them from being boycotted? And maybe that's why they couldn't announce the tour earlier...
It's not exactly the band's style, but man, the timing...

If that was the case it would've been much easier to just say what everyone wanted to hear and not mention Hamas at all. I think they genuinely do what they want and have never seemed too concerned with the commercial side of things (at least not as a big priority).

[thetime]

30 minutes ago, LMDS said:

 

Am I the only one who thinks that Thom Yorke's statement about Israel was made precisely because of these concerts? To try to prevent them from being boycotted? And maybe that's why they couldn't announce the tour earlier...
It's not exactly the band's style, but man, the timing...

 

Hopefully they do, more chance for us Radiohead fans. 

[Whos3000_]

regardless of their political stance: 
would you consider this radiohead tour a must see even if you already saw them playing? 
My reasoning is that no way this won't lead to a proper tour with an album release in 1 to 2 years. Maybe better to keep the money and the expectations for that time anyway?