This year, Primavera Sound expands to the capital of Spain for the first time and promised to be the biggest edition ever, but the storms and rain that hit the peninsula have forced thecancellation of the first day of concertsleaving a bad taste in the mouths of many of those who had purchased a ticket. However, the organization of the festival has communicated that those who have a ticket for Thursday will have several alternatives so as not to lose money.

It should be noted that the activity planned in the Primavera Auditorium (The Music Station) for theday of the 8June is still on, as reported by Primavera Sound. In addition, and he has clarified that the festival will go ahead and open its doors on days June 9 and 10. In this sense, the organization has indicated that the tickets for Thursday will be valid for the day of Friday 9 or Saturday 10 June “without the need for additional procedures“.

In the event that the attendee cannot attend the concerts of the following days or is not interested in making use of the ticket, and once the festival is over and as soon as possible, the refund of the amount will be received, according to the organization. of the day entry automatically. However, in the statement issued Nothing is indicated about discounts in the price of the subscription for the three days.

OCU Tips

Despite these alternatives offered by the organization, there may be several additional expenses associated with the purchase of a ticket and the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) advises people who planned to attend Primavera Sound this Thursday, with a ticket or voucher , that they claim the expenses associated with this situation from the festival organization. For example, transportation or accommodation costs as it is a cause of force majeure.

This is what the OCU advises, after reminding consumers who planned to attend, either with a day ticket or with a voucher, that they are entitled to a refund of the amount paid. Those affected could also claim compensation for the additional damages caused by the cancellation, according to the OCU after the festival announced this Wednesday that it was suspending the event this Thursday due to “persistent inclement weather.” The OCU has transferred to the organization its concern about capacity before his offer to allow access to the sessions on Friday or Saturday with the day ticket on Thursday.