100 Nights of Summer has landed in Portugal for the annual NOS Primavera Sound Festival. The smaller sibling of the Barcelona mega-festival takes place in Porto’s lovely Parque da Cidade (City Park). It also happens to be across the street from the beach. Here are just a few of my favorite moments from the weekend. Stay tuned for a more in depth review later on this week.

    Friday, June 9

    5:30 pm

    Welcome to Portugal!

    6:17pm

    Every seat is a good seat

    Kick off your shoes and throw down a blanket. The two main stages at NOS Primavera Sound feel like a picnic at the park and are set on a gentle hill with optimal views of the bands. So comfortable, you may fall asleep.

    8:29pm

    #festivallove @ Deerhunter

    9:05pm

    Meet a festival fan: Juan from Portugal (on the left)

    “I’m not usually like this, but festivals make me more expressive…and I’ve also had a few drinks.”  – In response to my compliment about his sick dance moves during Deerhunter.

    10:40pm

    Stay weird forever Sigur Rós12:14pm

    Parquet Courts

    Saturday, June 10

    5:55pm

    “The people of Porto live like there’s no tomorrow.”

    – Lisbon festie explaining to me the difference between the two cities.

    7:35pm

    Destroyer and sunny skies

    8:03pm

    Brian Wilson performs all of Pet Sounds

    I know he’s a legend and all that, but I need some more Dinosaur Jr.

    8:45pm

    Crowdsurfing @ Dinosaur Jr.

    9:15pm

    Battles blows my mind

    I’ve listened to this NYC band online, but sometimes it takes a live experience to really connect with an artist. Battles wins the award for my top set at NOS Primavera with their crazy energy performance.

    10:54pm

    #ducksofinstagram

    Three feathered fans try to find a spot on the grass before legend PJ Harvey takes the stage.

    Sunday, June 11

    6:50pm

    Flower crowns all around

    Two festivals in a row have featured these flower crown creation stations. I’m calling it a trend of the season because I’m a self-declared festival expert and can make bold statements like this.

    8:04pm

    Modern Family cameo

    “Our mayor looks just like Phil Dunphy from the show Modern Family.” This was told to me from a fellow reporter during a press conference. I’ll let you decide for yourself. Bonus points to the paparazzi shooting a picture from above the fence.

    8:12pm

    All festivals should be using reusable cups

    This is how you keep a festival clean and lower your environmental footprint. Charge a $2.50 deposit for a reusable cup. The NOS Primavera Sound grounds were spotless all weekend.

    10:55pm

    “It was great. I liked it a lot and the music was good.”

    – Working with fellow press reporters on our reviews.

    1:17am

    Ty Segall killing it again

    12:51am

    Late night snacking

    Slow roasted pork. Cured meats. Soft cheese. Yum.