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 Rós

12:14pm

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.