Barcelona, ES

Barcelona is a major European music hub, generating significant revenue through its vibrant music scene. The city hosts world-renowned festivals like Primavera Sound and Sónar, positioning it as a leader in both indie rock and electronic music¹. Barcelona surpassed Madrid as Spain's top city for music event revenues in 2024². The city is known for diverse genres including Catalan rumba, flamenco fusion, and electronic music, with 55% of Catalonia's music companies based there³.