Barcelona Rock Fest cancels north-American MANOWAR show and announces Avantasia’s performance
Music festival claims could not yield to the group’s "demands" and "impositions"
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Sónar 2022: 122,000 attend as acts like C. Tangana and Nathy Peluso bring new audience
Organizers look ahead to celebrating 30 years after bouncing back following the pandemic
Unraveling Berga's secret: how La Patum festivities have endured 600 years
Traditional celebration in northern town of Berga has medieval roots and attracts thousands of people
Nathy Peluso takes over Sónar’s first night ahead of new concert on second day
Music festival-goers had been waiting to see over 110 performances over three days since 2019
Fire and revelry take over Berga square for central day of La Patum festivity
Demons group marks 400th anniversary with firecrackers on tails and heads
UNESCO-recognized La Patum celebrations begin with a bang after Covid hiatus
First day of festivity features parade of dancing giants, demons and dragons with fire coming out of their mouths
Vance Joy celebrates Catalan summer in new single 'Catalonia'
Australian singer-songwriter sings of hot streets, vermouth, seaside and olive trees
The Magic Flute comes to Liceu under baton of Gustavo Dudamel
David McVicar's production of Mozart's classic opera runs from June 20 to July 2 in Barcelona
Going to Sónar 2022? Here’s a practical guide on everything you need to know
Music festival returns to city with day and night events and 117 performances including international DJs and artists
‘Havaneres’ by the sea, a music genre with history
Neus Mar, one few female ‘havanera’ soloists performing traditional music of ‘Indians’
Primavera Sound will stay in Barcelona until 2027
Almost half a million people attend 20th edition of music festival
Dua Lipa crowns first night of second Primavera Sound weekend
Attendees also got to enjoy Gorillaz, Bad Gyal, Interpol, and Metronomy
Springsteen announces second concert in Barcelona, tickets already available
American musician sells out first gig in Catalan capital within minutes
Barcelona hotel rooftop week back from June 10 to 19
56 establishments take part in initiative with over 150 activities, including exhibitions, visits, concerts, and cocktail masterclasses
Gorillaz, Nick Cave, Tyler, The Creator light up third day of Primavera Sound
Headliners took to the stage with no more queues despite complaints on first day
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