As we eagerly await the first-ever Primavera Sound Madrid, let’s take a look back at Primavera Sound 2023 in Barcelona which closed out a successful edition filled with great music, and now is passing the torch to Spain’s capital for the upcoming weekend. The event in the Catalan city drew an impressive crowd of 253,000 attendees.
Some amazing performances took place at Parc del Forum, featuring artists like Blur, New Order, Rosalía, Kendrick Lamar, Tokischa, Blur, Trueno, and more. Take a glimpse at Primavera Sound 2023 Barcelona by scrolling through this collection of photos.
© Primavera SoundBlur
Blur rocked the house during their Primavera Sound reunion set, wowing the crowd by flawlessly mixing their classic hits with fresh tunes from their upcoming album. Their energetic performance had everyone on their feet, and they even surprised everyone by dusting off a forgotten b-side gem from 1993.
© Primavera SoundRosalía
Rosalía, the sensational Spanish pop diva, made a triumphant comeback to her hometown of Barcelona at the legendary festival. The Catalan singer took the stage in a captivating black bodysuit, accompanied by her fierce backup dancers. She created an atmosphere of pure excitement, unleashing an electrifying performance with the crowd singing to every word.
© Primavera SoundKendrick Lamar
The Barcelona crowd went wild for Kendrick Lamar as he took the stage, belting out his biggest hits like “Humble” and “Backseat Freestyle” with an unmatched energy. And just when they thought it couldn’t get any better, Kendrick surprised everyone by bringing out Baby Keem, who had already hyped up the crowd earlier in the night.
© Primavera SoundNew Order
New Order also wowed the crowd by saying goodbye with the iconic song “Love Will Tear Us Apart”
© Primavera SoundTokischa
Tokischa, a bold and rule-breaking artist from the Dominican Republic, captivated audiences with her passionately calculated performances. Matching her backup dancers, she dressed in a suit and tie.
© GettyImagesTokischa
Through her music, the Dominican singer passionately advocated for love, freedom, and the right to self-expression, attracting a massive and enthusiastic crowd.
© Primavera SoundTrueno
Trueno, the Argentine rapper, gave an exhilarating performance. Singing a mix of his popular tracks like “Atrevido,” “Argentina,” and a lively finale featuring IKV in “Dance Crip.”
© Primavera SoundVillano Antillano
The Puerto Rican singer also known as Villano Antillano, took the stage, bringing her empowering anthems celebrating sexual and gender diversity. Infused with urban rhythms, particularly trap music, she captivated the audience with her unique musical creations.
© Primavera SoundCaroline Polachek
Caroline Polachek’s performance had the crowd going wild right from the start. The best part of the show was when she sang ‘Sunset’ with a flamenco vibe.
© Primavera SoundIsabella Lovestory
Honduran perreo-pop princess Isabella Lovestory, who is also scheduled to perform at a smaller venue in Madrid alongside Tokischa, Villano Antillano, Lil Ella, and DJ Playero, captivated the crowd in Barcelona with her magnetic and sexy stage presence.
