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Primavera Sound Closes Record-Setting Edition With 293,000 Attendees as Talks Begin on New Venue Deal

Negotiations to secure the Parc del Fòrum for future editions follow a week of sold-out performances that cemented Barcelona as a music capital.

Ambiente en la jornada inaugural del Primavera Sound
Diego Ibáñez, cantante de Carolina Durante, durante su concierto en el Primavera Sound

Overview

  • The festival drew 293,000 total attendees across the Parc del Fòrum and city venues, averaging around 71,000 spectators per day at the main site.
  • Sixty-five percent of festivalgoers came from 136 countries, with an average age of 29 and a balanced gender split.
  • Headliners Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan delivered sold-out, high-production shows alongside indie and electronic acts like FKA Twigs, Idles and Waxahatchee.
  • Organizers reported an economic return exceeding €300 million for Barcelona, driven by spending on accommodation, dining and local services.
  • Primavera Sound’s leadership is in discussions with Barcelona City Council to renew its multi-year agreement for use of the Parc del Fòrum and planned venue upgrades.