Rigoberta Bandini

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Image courtesy of Festival Cruïlla.

When Paula Ribó brought Rigoberta Bandini to life, she had already spent years immersed in the arts as a writer, playwright, and multidisciplinary artist—experiences that fueled a project that would quickly become a landmark of Spanish popular culture. Between 2019 and 2022, with songs like “Ay Mamá” and her participation in the Benidorm Fest, Rigoberta Bandini gave voice to the feelings of a generation that doesn’t separate high and low culture, nor the personal from the political. With her album La Emperatriz, she established herself as an anthology of pop originality and creativity, delivering hits like “Perra,” “Too Many Drugs” and “In Spain We Call It Soledad,” and triumphing live with her RIGOTOUR. Maintaining a radically independent stance within the industry, and after a period of reflection, the Catalan artist is now preparing her next chapter: Jesucrista Superstar, a double album featuring tracks like “KAIMÁN” and “Pamela Anderson,” where she explores new sonic territories and reaffirms her role as a generational icon.

A concert in the 2026 edition of Festival Cruïlla.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.