The Festival Bringing 2000s Nostalgia Back to Barcelona
Love the Twenties is a full outdoor music festival, not a nightclub night or a tribute act. Three stages at Parc del Fòrum on 18 October 2026, thousands of people, and a lineup built entirely from the artists who soundtracked a generation. If your photo library from 2003 to 2013 makes you cringe and grin in equal measure, this is your festival.
The concept is simple and irresistible: a long afternoon and evening at one of Barcelona's most dramatic outdoor venues, right beside the Mediterranean, under a mild October sky that Barcelona does better than anywhere. Doors open at 14:00, giving you hours of daylight before the evening comes in. The festival's tagline is el lugar donde eres feliz (the place where you are happy), and you'll understand why from the first song.
Three Stages: How Love the Twenties Barcelona Works
Love the Twenties Barcelona 2026 splits across three stages, each with its own sound. You can drift between them all day, or plant yourself in front of your favourite and stay there.
- Escenario Nostalgia Milenial: the main stage and the heart of the festival. Spanish and international pop from the 2000s and 2010s: Cascada, O-Zone, Mohombi, Natalia, David Civera, Rosa López, King África, Henry Méndez, Cali & El Dandee, Charly Rodríguez, Eva Martí, and more.
- Escenario LoveTheReggaeton: classic reggaeton from the genre's golden decade. Alexis y Fido, Dasoul, Nacho, Jose de Rico, Lorna, and the artists who put urban Latin music on every dancefloor on the planet.
- Escenario Makineros 2000: the wildcard stage, and the most specifically Barcelonan of the three. Featuring Sylver, Ian Van Dahl, Dee Dee, Jumper Brothers, Evi Goffin, and DJ sets from Miguel Serna and Marta.
Local tip
Most international visitors will look at the Makineros 2000 stage and not recognise a single name. Go anyway. Makina was Barcelona's own underground electronic sound: fast, hard, and euphoric, born in the city's working-class suburbs in the late 1990s. Music critics dismissed it. The city danced to it every weekend. For a decade it was the sound of Saturday nights in Hospitalet and Sabadell, played loud on cassettes and in packed local clubs.
Having a dedicated stage for it at a major festival in 2026 is a kind of quiet vindication. For tourists, this stage offers something you genuinely cannot find anywhere else: a celebration of music that is specifically, proudly Barcelonan. Going to this festival and skipping the Makineros stage is like visiting New Orleans and only listening to cover bands.
Love the Twenties Barcelona Tickets: What to Buy
Four ticket categories are available, from general access to full VIP table. The festival is cashless: bars, food, and merch all run through an NFC wristband. You can preload credit at checkout, often at a bonus rate. Do one thing immediately after buying: nominate your ticket to a named person on the official site. Entry requires it, and name changes cost €20, so get it right the first time.
| Ticket type | Price from | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|
| General | €51.90 | Full venue access, all three stages |
| Front Stage Club | €88 | Exclusive stage-front zone, dedicated entrance and restrooms, 20% merch discount |
| Standing VIP | €117 | Welcome drink, jamón snacks, exclusive VIP area and restrooms, merch discount |
| Mesa VIP | €800 (4 people) | Private table, one bottle and mixers, all VIP amenities, backstage tour raffle entry |
Getting to Parc del Fòrum
The venue is in the Diagonal Mar area, right on the water at the northeastern edge of Barcelona. Public transport is the obvious choice here. Driving to an event this size is more trouble than it's worth.
The simplest option is the metro: Line 4 (Yellow) runs directly to El Maresme–Fòrum, the line's eastern terminus. From Plaça Catalunya the journey takes around 25 minutes. If you prefer the tram, lines T4, T5, and T6 all stop at Fòrum, a short walk from the festival entrance. On event days, expect additional services and some congestion at the station, so give yourself a little extra time.
If you want to stay close to the venue, the Diagonal Mar and Poblenou areas put you within easy reach of the festival. See our guide to Hotels near Parc del Fòrum for options in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love the Twenties Barcelona?
Love the Twenties is an outdoor music festival dedicated to the pop, reggaeton, and dance music of the 2000s and 2010s. The Barcelona edition takes place at Parc del Fòrum on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with three themed stages and a large lineup of artists from that era. It is part of a national Spanish tour organised by The Project.
What music plays at the festival?
Three stages, three sounds. The Nostalgia Milenial stage covers Spanish and international millennial pop (Cascada, O-Zone, Natalia, David Civera). The LoveTheReggaeton stage focuses on classic reggaeton (Alexis y Fido, Cali & El Dandee, Lorna). The Makineros 2000 stage celebrates makina, Barcelona's own fast electronic sound from the early 2000s, with Sylver, Ian Van Dahl, Dee Dee, and Jumper Brothers.
What time does Love the Twenties Barcelona open?
Doors open at 14:00 (2 PM) on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The event runs through the afternoon and into the evening.
Do I need to nominate my ticket before the event?
Yes. After buying, you must register the ticket under a specific name on the official website before you can enter. Name changes are allowed but cost €20, so nominate carefully. Do this at home well before the event date.
