Primavera Sound fans are delighted by next year’s line-up, with the likes of The Cure and Gorillaz set to play at the festival, though some say one person lower on the line-up should headline
An unlikely addition to next year’s Primavera Sound festival line-up has thrilled members of the public. The likes of My Bloody Valentine, The Cure, and Gorillaz will headline the Barcelona-based festival in 2026. Further down the line-up are brilliant bands like Geese, Wet Leg, and Yard Act, as well as a few surprises in the mix for good measure.
But some were puzzled by one act in particular being so far down on the line-up, and have gone as far as to say they should be headlining the festival. The xx, Addison Rae, and PinkPanthress were among the headliners for next year. Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Doja Cat, and Massive Attack are also listed as show headliners.
An appearance from an artist who has featured in some of the biggest Hollywood films of the last few years has surprised people as they are lower down on the roster and many believe she should be top billing.
Fans who spotted Cara Delevingne sandwiched between Geese frontman Cameron Winter and the great post-rock group caroline were confused as to how the Hollywood star wasn’t headlining.
Not only were they wanting her to headline the show, they didn’t even realise the Paper Towns star had been making music. One person wrote: “Cara Delevingne what are you doing here?” Another added: “Like genuinely what? Does she make music? I am so confused.”
A third person has since shed some light onto Delevingne being on the Primavera Sound line-up. They wrote: “She does. She’s a singer/songwriter and also plays drums.
“She made two albums (2013) and (2015) when she was managed by Simon Fuller but neither were officially released when her contract negotiations stalled with labels. They all wanted her to change her name.
“She has done soundtrack work and production work and writing for other artists. she most recently worked with Fiona Apple on her 2021 album, Fetch The Bolt Cutters.
“Her new project under her own name will be out next year so this show will likely focus on debuting the songs from that.”
Others believe next year’s festival line-up, which also features Big Thief and Baxter Dury, is a surefire hit for the festival.
One person shared: “Top quality lineup. Can understand the 2025 lineup being a big hit for pop fans but this is much more like it, right up my street.”
Another added: “Man, I am jealous of whoever ends up going. Hell of a lineup, even the more obscure artists are great.” A third added: “This line up is sooooo good. All the acts on this line up are amazing and also relevant, something other festivals are lacking.”
Others believe the line-up is the best in years. One wrote: “Incredible lineup. Maybe the best since 2022. MBV, The Cure, Gorillaz, Massive Attack and the xx are God tier headliners.”