The cultural hub that is Barcelona is preparing for a busy summer jam-packed with festivals, including the world famous Primavera Sound Festival. This much anticipated event is expected to bring 130,000 music lovers to the city. Unlike other music festivals, Primavera Sound does not allow fans to camp overnight, thus leaving tourists rushing to find accommodation. Apartment Barcelona offers central accommodation for the many fans heading to the Catalan capital this summer.

1. San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival 2012 - Central Accommodation by Apartment
Barcelona
As Barcelona prepares for the 12th annual
Primavera Sound Festival, tourists looking to
attend the event are reserving their
accommodation in anticipation. Sponsored by San
Miguel and running from May 30 to June 3, this is
one of the largest annual music festivals in Europe
and it is set to attract around 130,000 music
lovers to the Catalan capital.
The festival’s first edition in 2001 enjoyed the presence of 8,000 people. Since then, Primavera
Sound has grown in popularity and attendance, with 2011’s event bringing 123,000 fans to
Barcelona. This year, legendary band The Cure will be headlining the show, among other
notable artists such as Franz Ferdinand and Björk, meaning this 5-day musical extravaganza is
going to be one of the biggest yet.
It should come as no surprise that thousands of music fans flock to Barcelona for the
Primavera Sound Festival, which over the years has played host to many renowned bands such
as The Pixies, Sonic Youth, Portishead, Arcade Fire, My Bloody Valentine, and The White
Stripes.
Tom Robinson of the BBC described the 2011 edition of the event in his report as follows:
“Primavera Sound has gained a reputation for having the best line up of any music festival in
the calendar and this year was no exception.”
Accommodation for Primavera Sound Festival
Unlike many other music festivals taking place this summer, Primavera Sound does not allow
the option for visitors to camp out at its venues, which include Parc del Fòrum and Arc de
Triomf, meaning the hospitality industry in Barcelona will enjoy a notable influx of tourists
from all over the world during the dates. Those attending the event will instead have the
option to stay close to the action in one of the many Barcelona apartments, either in the city
center or at the beach.
Apartment Barcelona
Apartment Barcelona is a leading tourist apartment rental company with over 500 apartments
in and around the city center.
For those making their way to Barcelona for the Primavera Sound Festival this summer,
Apartment Barcelona is offering comfortable, affordable accommodation, near to both of the
venues. Visitors can choose from an apartment with sea views, a Ramblas apartment in
Barcelona, and many more as their temporary home for the duration of the festival. Prices

2. range from 30€ pppn, and there is a wide variety of styles and sizes of apartment to select
from, including accommodation for up to 8 people: ideal for those looking to attend the
festival with a large group of friends.
For more information on the San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival and apartment Barcelona
visit www.apartmentbarcelona.com/blog.