Route of the best festivals in Spain
Long days full of of music, spectacle and pure energy on stage. Every year, Spain receives a great lineup of artists from the national and international music scene at the festivals held across the country. Want to know where you can start your festival route?
-
Viña Rock
Between the end of April and the beginning of May, this festival offers three days full of alternative music, rock and hip-hop. You can live the experience of camping with your friends at the foot of the stage that has been set up every year in Villarobledo (Albacete, Castile-La Mancha) for more than two decades. Get excited to meet your new camping neighbors and share much more than musical tastes!
-
Primavera Sound
Kendrick Lamar, Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, J Balvin, Rosalía... As the month of June approaches, Barcelona is preparing to welcome artists who have revolutionised the musical scene. For several days, the Parc del Fòrum offers you non-stop music and with ocean views of the Costa Brava, there is no better way to cool off between songs!
-
Sónar
How about a good helping of electronic music? In addition to the popular Primavera Sound festival held at the Fòrum, if you are a fan of electronic classics or if you want to discover its newest facets, don't miss the opportunity to experience Sónar. For more than 25 years, this festival has been bringing together the best DJs and hosting activities that invite you to interact and learn with music industry professionals.
-
Bilbao BBK Live
Can you imagine going glamping on a mountain in northern Spain with views of the city of Bilbao? The BBK Live camping area is set up on Mount Arraiz, and if you descend along one of its trails you will reach Mount Cobetas, where a pop, rock and indie music show awaits you for three summer afternoons.
-
Mad Cool Festival
While newer than the rest, Mad Cool Festival has managed to position itself as one of the best music festivals in the country. Artists like Vetusta Morla, The Who, Bastille, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Muse and Metallica have graced this Madrid stage. A summer festival with a full range of leisure activities that also includes other art forms such as fashion, cinema, gastronomy and photography.
-
Benicàssim International Festival (FIB)
Warm summer nights on the coast of Benicàssim, music and racing friends to the water on this Mediterranean beach. The FIB brings together musical styles for many tastes (rock, indie, pop, alternative and electronic music), and usually opts for innovative shows. Do you want to become a FIB-er and greet the summer in style?
-
Rototom Sunsplash
Did you know that Benicàssim also hosts one of the largest reggae music festivals in Europe? In August, Rototom Sunsplash invites the most important artists of the genre and up-and-coming talent! A week to soak up music, art and culture through its program of concerts, workshops and talks.
-
Arenal Sound
Arenal Sound is an independent music festival that takes place on the sand of Burriana Beach, another coastal town in the region of Valencia (half an hour by car from Benicàssim). One of the most attended events in Spain, which has brought in artists like Bad Bunny, Rozalén, C. Tangana, La Raíz and Steve Aoki between the end of July and the beginning of August, days when El Arenal Beach is packed to the gills!
-
Sonorama Ribera
In the land of the delicious Ribera del Duero red wine, in the city of Aranda de Duero (Burgos), you can enjoy an incredibly indie music festival during the month of August. This event has brought together great groups such as Love Of Lesbian, The Vaccines, Crystal Fighters, Sidonie and Franz Ferdinand, among many others.
Travel plans for inspiring you
Book yours
Choose between thousands of activities to live your best life on holiday.
