Olivia Rodrigo has been confirmed as a surprise performer at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, appearing on the festival’s penultimate day at Parc del Fòrum.

The announcement was first teased via the festival’s social media channels before Rodrigo confirmed it herself on Instagram, revealing that she would take to the Occident Stage at 10:25pm.The performance is framed as a nod to her 2023 album ‘Guts’, with promotional messaging referencing the record’s themes.

The festival’s 2026 edition features a wide-ranging line-up including Doja Cat, Massive Attack, The Cure, Gorillaz, My Bloody Valentine, and The xx, among others.

However, the event has faced disruption due to severe weather conditions, which have led to the cancellation of several high-profile sets, including those by Massive Attack and Doja Cat.

Rodrigo’s surprise appearance comes just days before the release of her third studio album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’, scheduled for 12 June.

The singer has described the forthcoming record as experimental and emotionally driven, focusing on themes such as jealousy and longing inspired by a significant romantic relationship.The album will include tracks such as ‘Drop Dead’ and ‘The Cure’, and draws influence from artists including The Cure, Joy Division, and Bikini Kill.Alongside the album, Rodrigo has announced a large-scale ‘Unraveled Tour’, featuring support acts such as Wolf Alice and The Last Dinner Party.The tour follows her highly successful ‘Guts World Tour’ in 2025, which sold out 95 shows and attracted over 1.4 million attendees.

Her recent headline performance at Glastonbury, featuring a guest appearance from Robert Smith, was widely praised and marked a significant milestone in her career.

Overall, the surprise Primavera Sound performance serves both as a promotional moment ahead of her new album and as an unexpected highlight within a festival affected by weather-related setbacks.