Telecogresca Festival Confirmed at Parc del Fòrum Despite Fee Dispute

The student-run event will take place on March 28 after tensions with Barcelona City Council over rental costs.

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The Telecogresca Cultural Association has confirmed that its annual music festival will proceed at Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum on March 28, following a dispute over rising venue costs.

In January, organizers warned that the 50th anniversary of the event was at risk after the Barcelona City Council increased the rental fee by 250%. The association, run by volunteers, argued that they were being unfairly charged commercial rates despite being a non-profit student organization.

"The City Council is talking to the university to cover the expenses."

Xavier Marcé · Barcelona Councilor for Culture
The 2026 lineup features acts such as Boikot, Auxili, La Ludwig Band, and Mama Dousha. Despite the financial pressure, the organizers intend to hold at least two more editions at the same seaside location.