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Primavera Sound interrupts concerts because of rain in Barcelona
Rain has hit this Thursday’s programme at Primavera Sound in Barcelona hard. The festival has had to interrupt part of its programme at Parc del Fòrum, leaving thousands of attendees waiting to find out whether the concerts scheduled for the evening can go ahead.
One of the most visible cases has been that of Alex G. His performance was scheduled for 20:50, but it did not begin because of the weather conditions. The suspension has raised questions among the public, especially because other stages were still active at the same time.
Oklou, also scheduled for 20:50, did take to the stage. That difference between stages has increased confusion around the site, with attendees trying to find out which concerts were going ahead, which had been halted and where to wait for further instructions.
The organisers have not yet clarified when the affected programme will resume. That lack of information is keeping those hoping to see some of the evening’s biggest names on edge, including Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal.
For the public, the problem is not only musical. The rain changes how people move around the Fòrum, complicates access, slows journeys between stages and forces them to decide whether to wait inside the venue or leave before knowing what will happen with the main concerts.
Primavera Sound is one of the major events of the year in Barcelona, and each edition draws thousands of people towards the Besòs coast. When the weather fails, the impact is also felt outside the festival: more crowded public transport, greater demand for taxis and attendees seeking shelter in nearby bars, hotels or stations.
The situation leaves a day that is open and full of uncertainty. Until there is a clear update, those at the venue depend on official notices and on what happens stage by stage.
For Barcelona, the episode is a reminder of the fragility of large outdoor festivals. A strong line-up can fill the city, but one storm is enough to alter schedules, travel plans and the experience of thousands of people within minutes.