Radiant musical joy burst and blossomed at the inaugural installment of Primavera Sound in Los Angeles this past weekend. Held at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Sept. 16-18, the three-day festival captivated audiences with a diverse lineup of artists spanning indie, rock, electronic, and much more. Headlined by Lorde, Nine Inch Nails and Arctic Monkeys, the Los Angeles installment of Primavera Sound, one of the largest music festivals in Europe, marked the festival's first-ever edition in the Americas.
Other striking performers, which included Giveon, Mitski, Tierra Whack, Cigarettes After Sex, and dozens more, pulled the festivalgoers — more than 50,000 of them — into hypnosis. Among a sea of neon sunglasses and gauzy, Y2K-inspired crop tops, L.A. was aglow with sheer vibrance and delight at Primavera Sound.
In the mesmeric photo gallery below, relive the festival magic and highlights of Primavera Sound Los Angeles 2022, and make sure to mark your calendars for next year.