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The CCCB hosts 20 free concerts by new global talents at Primavera Pro 2026

Barcelona is preparing for an influx of emerging music. From 3 to 5 June, the CCCB will host free concerts. Artists from around the world will showcase their talent. Primavera Pro 2026 promises surprises and discoveries. Entry is free and open to all.

Barcelona is preparing for a wave of emerging music. From 3 to 5 June, the CCCB will host free concerts. Artists from around the world will show their talent. Primavera Pro 2026 promises surprises and discoveries. Entry is free and open.

Barcelona will experience an explosion of fresh, diverse music in the very heart of the city. The Centre for Contemporary Culture (CCCB) will open its doors from 3 to 5 June to host around twenty free concerts as part of Primavera Pro 2026. This event has become a unique opportunity to discover international artists and local proposals before they rise to fame.

While Primavera Sound fills Parc del Fòrum, the CCCB is transformed into a showcase for new, adventurous sounds. The outdoor concerts, at no cost, allow the public to get close to musicians who may soon be on everyone’s lips. In previous editions, names such as Fontaines D.C. and Confidence Man appeared on this same stage when they were still unknown to most people.

This year’s programme brings together voices and styles from every corner. From the punk electronica of Los Angeles-based 3L3D3P to the Irish folk of Madra Salach or the experimental pop of Irish artist April. Also standing out are proposals such as the krautrock of La Sécurité (Quebec), the Latin touch of Ecuadorian duo Miel, the Korean electronica of Azikazin Magic World and the indie pop of British-French artist Lauren Auder.

The Catalan scene will be represented by talents such as producer and DJ Hadren, the intimacy of Kris Tena, producer Jolly Damper — known for his association with Rosalía — and duo L'arannà, who fuse tradition and synthesisers. Joining them are artists from places as diverse as British-French artist Clara Mann, Lisbon-born Daniel Silva, Icelandic artist Rakel, Polish artist Yana, Mexican artists Pájaro Vampiro, Londoners Hank and Quebec artist Christian Sean.

Concert times have not yet been published, but anticipation is growing among those seeking new musical experiences in the city. Entry will be free until capacity is reached, making the CCCB the essential meeting point for those who want to get ahead of trends and experience live music without barriers.

The CCCB, located in Raval, is one of Barcelona’s most active and versatile cultural spaces. Its programme includes exhibitions, debates, festivals and concerts, always with an innovative, outward-looking perspective. Over the years, it has consolidated its role as a platform for emerging creativity and cultural dialogue, attracting both local and international audiences. Its courtyard, the venue for Primavera Pro concerts, has become a symbol of the city’s musical vitality each spring.

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