Primavera Sound 2026 in chaos after Doja Cat's set is cancelled
Heavy rain has caused chaos at Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona, leading to the cancellation of Doja Cat and other major acts. LGBTQ+ fans are now worried about Friday performances by Ethel Cain and PinkPantheress.
The Primavera Sound festival 2026 is in serious trouble. Heavy rain has caused major disruptions at the festival in Barcelona. Several big acts have had their sets cancelled.
Doja Cat was one of the biggest names affected. Her performance was cancelled because of the bad weather. Other acts like Massive Attack, Alex G, Bad Gyal, and Mac DeMarco also lost their slots.
Fans are now worried about the rest of the festival. Many people are asking if Friday's shows will still happen. Friday's line-up includes Addison Rae, PinkPantheress, and Ethel Cain. All three artists have strong connections to the LGBTQ+ community.
Ethel Cain is a transgender singer and songwriter. She is very popular among queer music fans. PinkPantheress also has a large LGBTQ+ following. Many fans travelled far to see these artists perform.
Primavera Sound is known as an LGBTQ+-friendly festival. It regularly books queer and trans artists. The festival has long been a safe space for LGBTQ+ people. The cancellations have disappointed many queer fans.
The festival organisers have not yet made a clear statement. Fans are waiting for news about the Friday performances. Some festival-goers have already left the site. Others are staying and hoping the shows will go ahead.
The weather in Barcelona has been very difficult this week. Heavy rain is unusual for this time of year. The rain has made the festival grounds unsafe in some areas.
This is not the first time weather has caused problems at a major festival. But the scale of the cancellations at Primavera Sound 2026 is unusual. The future of the entire festival weekend is now uncertain.
LGBTQ+ fans and allies are sharing their frustration on social media. Many had bought expensive tickets and booked travel. For queer fans especially, seeing artists like Ethel Cain live is a rare and meaningful experience.
It remains unclear whether cancelled acts will be rescheduled. The festival has not announced any refund policy yet. Updates are expected soon from the organisers.