Olivia Rodrigo sparks chaos in Montjuïc with her secret concert at El Grec

The event, organised by Spotify alongside FC Barcelona, celebrated the artist’s collaboration with the club for the clásico against Real Madrid CF. It confirmed how Barcelona has become a meeting point for music, football and pop culture, following a formula already used with names such as Rosalía, Drake and the Rolling Stones.

For almost fifty minutes, Olivia Rodrigo delivered a repertoire full of energy and teenage nostalgia, revisiting songs from her albums SOUR and GUTS. Tracks such as Vampire, Deja Vu, Drivers License and Get Him Back unleashed the audience’s euphoria, while the singer alternated explosive moments with more intimate and close ones. The live debut of Drop Dead, a preview of her next album, heightened the feeling of experiencing an unrepeatable night.

The artist also used her stay to reinforce her connection with Barcelona. Hours before the concert, she was seen walking in Barceloneta and on Passeig de Gràcia, wearing items from the local brand Gimaguas. On stage, she addressed the audience several times in Spanish and confessed that every visit to the city gives her a holiday feeling, which attendees received with shouts and applause.

The Olivia Rodrigo phenomenon again demonstrated Barcelona’s ability to attract global cultural events with an immediate impact on the city. The mixture of exclusivity, live music and international projection made Montjuïc the centre of attention during a night many fans already consider historic.

Teatre Grec has become one of Barcelona’s most special cultural venues. Its location in Montjuïc and open-air format make it a unique setting for intimate concerts and high-impact events. Over the years, international artists and exclusive proposals have strengthened its role as one of the city’s major cultural meeting points during spring and summer.