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Severe Storms Force Cancellation of Primavera Sound Opening Night Headliners

Organisers said extreme rain and wind made the main stages unsafe, cancelling headliners with refunds promised for Thursday ticket-holders.

Overview

  • Organisers cancelled headline sets by Massive Attack, Doja Cat and Bad Gyal after heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday made performances on the Estrella Damm and Revolut stages unsafe.
  • Festival big screens first warned attendees to remain calm as Alex G and Mac DeMarco were pulled and parts of the main arena were closed while staff assessed conditions.
  • Many festival-goers criticised slow and unclear on-site communication and poor crowd guidance, saying they received conflicting information and had to return to the site multiple times.
  • Doja Cat posted on X and later appeared emotional on Instagram Live saying she was 'fully dressed and ready' to perform and promising she will return to make it up to fans.
  • Primavera said it followed established safety protocols, reported no serious incidents, confirmed refunds for Thursday tickets will be detailed on Monday 8 June, and intends to continue the festival schedule on Friday.