
The route of the best festivals in Spain
Long days of music, spectacle and pure energy on stage. Every year, Spain hosts a great line-up of artists from the national and international music scene at festivals held in the country. Would you like to know where to start your festival route?
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Viña Rock
At the end of April, this festival offers three days full of alternative music, rock and hip-hop, during which you can live the experience of camping with your friends at the foot of the stage that has been set up in Villarobledo (Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha) for more than two decades. Come and meet your new camper neighbours with whom you will share much more than just musical tastes!
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Primavera Sound
Kendrick Lamar, Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, J Balvin, Rosalía, and more. As June approaches, Barcelona prepares to welcome the artists who revolutionised the music scene. For several days, the Parc del Fòrum offers non-stop music, and with sea views of the Costa Brava, there's no better way to cool off between songs!
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Sónar
How about a good helping of electronic music? In addition to the popular Primavera Sound festival held at the Forum, if you're a fan of the classics of electronic music or if you want to discover its newest facets, don't miss the opportunity to experience Sonar, with more than 25 years of bringing together the best DJs and organising activities that invite you to interact and learn with professionals from the music industry.
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Bilbao BBK Live
Can you imagine glamping on a mountain in northern Spain overlooking the city of Bilbao? The BBK Live camping area is set up on Mount Arraiz, and if you go down one of its paths you will reach Mount Cobetas, where a pop, rock and indie music show awaits you on three summer evenings.
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Mad Cool Festival
While newer than the rest, Mad Cool Festival has managed to position itself as one of the best in the country. Artists such as Vetusta Morla, The Who, Bastille, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift have performed on the Madrid stage. A summer festival with a full range of leisure activities that also includes other forms of art, such as fashion, cinema, cuisine, and photography.
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Benicàssim International Festival (FIB)
Warm summer nights on the coast of Benicàssim, music and races with friends to the water of this beach on the Mediterranean Sea. The FIB brings together musical styles for many tastes (rock, indie, pop, alternative and electronic music), and usually offers something innovative too. Do you want to become an FIBer and start the holidays in style?
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Rototom Sunsplash
Did you know that Benicàssim also hosts one of the biggest reggae music festivals in Europe? In August, Rototom Sunsplash invites the most important artists of the genre and promising new acts! A week to soak up music, art and culture through its programme of concerts, workshops and talks.
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Arenal Sound
Arenal Sound is an independent music festival that takes place on the sandy beach of Burriana, another coastal town in the Region of Valencia (half an hour's drive from Benicàssim). One of the most popular events in Spain, which has brought together artists such as Bad Bunny, Rozalén, La Raíz and Steve Aoki from the end of July to the beginning of August, days when the Arenal beach is packed to the rafters!
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Sonorama Ribera
In the land of the delicious Ribera del Duero red wine, you can enjoy this alternative music festival held in Burgos, in the town of Aranda de Duero. An event that has brought together great groups such as Love Of Lesbian, The Vaccines, Crystal Fighters, Nacho Cano, and many others.