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French-British singer-songwriter Lauren Auder has been selected by Best Fit to play the showcase, as one of three collaborations, joining NYC-based newsletter Perfectly Imperfect (who have chosen Brussels-based producer Camille Keller), and Latin culture platform Remezcla (who have chosen experimental Guatemalan artist aLex vs aLex.
The three join a culturally diverse and gender-balanced lineup that brings musical projects from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Catalonia, South Korea, Ecuador, the US, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and the UK Kingdom to Barcelona. The three-day programme which runs outdoors at the Centre de Cultura Contemporània (CCCB) will feature over 20 emerging international artists as part of the Primavera a la Ciutat strand, with all showcases free to attend.
The 2026 programme includes Los Angeles artist 3L3D3P, a member of the Vada Vada collective known for high-intensity electronics and chaotic live performances. Buenos Aires musician and King Krule collaborator GAL GO will also appear, alongside Montreal post-punk outfit La Sécurité and Irish folk experimentalists and Best Fit-favourites Madra Salach [pictured above].
Other international names include Ecuadorian duo MIEL, South Korean collective Azikazin Magic World, Icelandic folk artist RAKEL, and Polish composer YANA, who combines classical instruments with electronic textures. From the UK and France, singer-songwriter Clara Mann will perform, while London band Hank – known for abrupt shifts between melody and noise – are also confirmed.
The Catalan scene is represented by producer Hadren, known for his deconstructed club and avant-pop work as Azul, as well as Kris Tena, whose work focuses on intimate, guitar-led songwriting. Jolly Damper and Ibizan-Catalan duo L'Arannà complete the local contingent.
22 artists in all will play across the event, which runs from 3-5 June; check out the line-up poster below and head to Spotify for a playlist.
Primavera Pro functions as a meeting point for music industry professionals, with conferences and networking sessions running alongside the showcase programme. Last year’s edition welcomed 3,200 delegates from 68 countries. The showcase stage offers a first look at artists poised for wider recognition, building on a history that's included early performances from Fontaines D.C., Confidence Man and CMAT.
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