Cruïlla 2026 returns to Barcelona with Pixies, David Byrne

The Cruïlla festival returns to Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum from 8 to 11 July 2026 with a lineup of more than 50 acts, including international headliners Pixies, David Byrne, Halsey, Faithless, and The Black Crowes, alongside Spanish and Catalan artists like Rigoberta Bandini, Sen Senra, and Els Pets Source: Infobae.

Comedy expansion

For the seventh year, the festival hosts Cruïlla Comèdia, now extended to three days (9–11 July) at the Bonpreu stage, featuring comedians such as Ana Morgade, Ignatius Farray, and Marc Sarrats. The space is "more recogida" (cozy) and semicovered, enhancing audience focus Source: La Vanguardia. Organizer Oriol de Balanzó notes that Spain's comedy industry lags behind the US and UK, lacking official recognition from the Ministry of Culture Source: La Vanguardia.

Practical information

• Location: Parc del Fòrum, accessible by metro L4 (El Maresme | Fòrum), Trambesòs T4, and several bus lines Source: El Confidencial.
• Tickets: 4-day pass €162, 3-day €152, weekend €142 Source: El Mundo.

The festival also offers a varied gastronomic zone and art installations, maintaining its identity as a multidisciplinary event Source: El Mundo.