Wonderland publishes 'best-of-the-rest' picks for Primavera Sound Barcelona

Wonderland published a new Primavera Sound Barcelona guide on June 1 that shifts attention away from the festival’s biggest names and toward artists lower down the bill. The magazine’s “best of the rest” roundup highlighted five acts in particular: FKA twigs, Beabadoobee, MJ Lenderman, Magdalena Bay and Floating Points. The piece lands two days before Primavera Sound opens in Barcelona on June 3. It also arrives as the festival and its media partners push both on-site logistics and remote viewing plans for this year’s edition. ### Which artists did Wonderland single out? Wonderland’s June 1 guide named FKA twigs, Beabadoobee, MJ Lenderman, Magdalena Bay and Floating Points as recommended acts beyond the headliner tier. The magazine framed the list as a discovery guide for festivalgoers looking past the most prominent names on the poster. FKA twigs gives the list one of its most recognizable names, while Beabadoobee, MJ Lenderman, Magdalena Bay and Floating Points reflect the breadth of Primavera’s programming across pop, indie rock and electronic music. Wonderland’s article presented the picks as artists “to discover this week in Barcelona.” ### When and where is Primavera Sound Barcelona happening? (assets.wonderlandmagazine.com) Primavera Sound Barcelona is scheduled for June 3-7, 2026, at Parc del Fòrum, according to the festival’s official site. The event is billed there as the 24th edition of Primavera Sound Barcelona. The festival’s opening day is set for Wednesday, June 3, with Primavera describing it as the first day the Parc del Fòrum site opens before the main three-day stretch. (assets.wonderlandmagazine.com) The official opening-day page lists Guitarricadelafuente, Wet Leg, Yard Act and Ouineta among the acts for that date. ### Why does this guide matter now? Primavera Sound’s official channels say set times are already available, and the festival has moved into final pre-event planning. (primaverasound.com) That makes editorial guides like Wonderland’s useful this week because they help readers navigate a lineup that extends well beyond the top-billed acts. NME separately reported on June 1 that Amazon Music’s livestream lineup includes names such as The Cure, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, HAIM, Beach House, Turnstile, TV On The Radio, Wet Leg, Parcels and Amaarae. (primaverasound.com) That report adds another layer to the festival’s discovery push by identifying which performances remote viewers may be able to follow live. (primaverasound.com) ### How can people watch if they are not in Barcelona? Primavera Sound said selected performances will be available worldwide through Amazon Music’s official festival stream. The festival said viewers will be able to watch via the Amazon Music app, Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channels during the event’s three main days. (nme.com) Amazon Music’s stream will include full concerts as well as interviews, features and behind-the-scenes coverage, according to Primavera’s announcement. NME’s June 1 report said the livestream roster includes The Cure, Doja Cat and Gorillaz among the acts selected for broadcast. (primaverasound.com) ### What happens next before the festival starts? June 3 is the next key date, when Primavera Sound opens at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona. Primavera’s site says festivalgoers can already consult set times and practical information, while remote viewers can use Amazon Music’s platforms to follow selected performances once the main days begin. (primaverasound.com 1) (primaverasound.com 2)