Primavera Sound 2026

[pipan]

4 hours ago, xxialac said:

There is no motivation to announce the breakdown now, wouldn’t be surprised if they wait til March.

And what do you think was their motivation last year?

[xxialac]

8 minutes ago, pipan said:

And what do you think was their motivation last year?

If as the OP said they did it at the same time, then it was no extra effort.

 

The announcement of Ciutat got so little attention in of itself that publishing the breakdown of each band to venues is going to get a shrug from most people.

[pipan]

2 minutes ago, xxialac said:

If as the OP said they did it at the same time, then it was no extra effort.

 

The announcement of Ciutat got so little attention in of itself that publishing the breakdown of each band to venues is going to get a shrug from most people.

I might have a mental blockage but how is this different from last year? There wasn't any special announcement on day splits last year, day splits just appeared on the website after the poster was released. Do you think they're planning some special day splits announcement this time?

[xxialac]

16 minutes ago, pipan said:

I might have a mental blockage but how is this different from last year? There wasn't any special announcement on day splits last year, day splits just appeared on the website after the poster was released. Do you think they're planning some special day splits announcement this time?

The original poster said they did the day splits at the same time last year so I was basing it off that.

[pipan]

7 minutes ago, xxialac said:

The original poster said they did the day splits at the same time last year so I was basing it off that.

I'm the OP. 😅 OK, doesn't matter, I still think that the day splits might appear on the webpage or in the app without any secial announcement... and sooner rather than later. We'll see.

[emmanuel]

Bit late to this but the Ciutat lineup is truly impressive.

[Fabrizzo]

Current 93 will play on Monday, June 1st according to David Tibet's Instagram

[FKA SOSOTWS]

From the Ciutat list, Ata Kak is opening dates for Big Thief on the Tuesday and Wednesday. Thus, I bet they'll play on Sunday.

[pipan]

 

Saturday sold out.

[Johndenis]

What *is* la cituat.. in 2012 I recall seeing Richard Hawley at Ciutadella on the Sunday night, that wasn't ticketed at all..in 2015 I saw the Juan McLean in a club (sala apolo?) on the Wednesday night.. in 2013 I tried to talk my way into a venue on the Wednesday night but failed (was that for Nick Cave?)..in 2011 I queued but had to listen to Echo and the Bunnymen from outside Poble Espanol.

 

I thought these were very much extra single gigs. I was aware this has become a handful of gigs but this now seems like loads? All as part of your festival ticket? 

[pipan]

1 hour ago, Johndenis said:

What *is* la cituat.. in 2012 I recall seeing Richard Hawley at Ciutadella on the Sunday night, that wasn't ticketed at all..in 2015 I saw the Juan McLean in a club (sala apolo?) on the Wednesday night.. in 2013 I tried to talk my way into a venue on the Wednesday night but failed (was that for Nick Cave?)..in 2011 I queued but had to listen to Echo and the Bunnymen from outside Poble Espanol.

 

I thought these were very much extra single gigs. I was aware this has become a handful of gigs but this now seems like loads? All as part of your festival ticket? 

 

The number of ciutat names is very similar to last year, so if you check last year's clashfinder, you'll get a pretty good picture of what it looks like. Basically, all the acts on Monday and Tuesday are "a la ciutat", also most of the acts on Wednesday and Sunday (minus the few artists that play Parc del Forum) and some acts on Thursday and Friday afternoon that play at CCCB.

 

Edit: And yes, all are included in full festival ticket, but you have to make a reservation (last year you had to pay 15 euros for reservation but it was refunded once you attended the show). Reservations expected in March/April 2026.

Edited December 14, 2025 by pipan

[Fabrizzo]

Friday and Saturday day tickets sold out... let's hope it's not too crowded

[pipan]

4 hours ago, Fabrizzo said:

Friday and Saturday day tickets sold out... let's hope it's not too crowded

 

All the tickets were sold out this year and I think it was quite okay. So, if they don't mess up with the capacity, we should be fine.

[FKA SOSOTWS]

Mordor will be packed again. The rest of the site should be manageable.

[xxialac]

Who of the Ciutat names is not just good live but especially good live?

[water.people]

10 hours ago, xxialac said:

Who of the Ciutat names is not just good live but especially good live?

Model/Actriz - they were far and away my favourite gig of the year

 

 

[katyaz]

On 16/12/2025 at 23:37, water.people said:

Model/Actriz - they were far and away my favourite gig of the year

 

 

Yeh agreed and they're getting better live too. Done a lot of dates this year and more next year so I expect their ciutat show to be solid 

 

Will check out Femtanyl too but how to put this... Very young crowd. Similar to Machinegirl, big Atari Teenage Riot influence (for both of them) imo

[xxialac]

3 hours ago, katyaz said:

Yeh agreed and they're getting better live too. Done a lot of dates this year and more next year so I expect their ciutat show to be solid 

 

Will check out Femtanyl too but how to put this... Very young crowd. Similar to Machinegirl, big Atari Teenage Riot influence (for both of them) imo

They already played Ciutat last year. And were already incredibly good live then - was my show of PS24.

[quentin_Tent]

Just been discussing the hip hop offering with my wonderful wife and she’s just referred to Joey Valence and Brae as Joey and JD Vance. 
Feliz Navidad. See you in 6 months xx

[UsernameHere]

Perry Bamonte of the Cure died Today. Awful news. 

Edited December 26, 2025 by UsernameHere

[Eugenio]

23 hours ago, UsernameHere said:

Perry Bamonte of the Cure died Today. Awful news. 

Porl Thompson can be a possible substitute 

[FKA SOSOTWS]

No substitute needed, The Cure was already planning to play like a five-piece just as they did in 2016.

[Johndenis]

On 27/12/2025 at 22:33, FKA SOSOTWS said:

No substitute needed, The Cure was already planning to play like a five-piece just as they did in 2016.

Meaning Perry (RIP) had dropped out of the line up already?  I saw The Cure at Primavera in 2012, I can't recall the lien up, am pretty sure Porl was with them in 2017 at Glastonbury.  

[frankburns]

2 hours ago, Johndenis said:

Meaning Perry (RIP) had dropped out of the line up already?  I saw The Cure at Primavera in 2012, I can't recall the lien up, am pretty sure Porl was with them in 2017 at Glastonbury.  

Porl (now: Pearl) left the band in 2011.  

Reeves Gabrels replaced him in 2012.

[FKA SOSOTWS]

2 hours ago, Johndenis said:

Meaning Perry (RIP) had dropped out of the line up already?  I saw The Cure at Primavera in 2012, I can't recall the lien up, am pretty sure Porl was with them in 2017 at Glastonbury.  

Yes, the band already announced the five piece lineup for the forthcoming tour prior to Perry's passing.