Festivals in Spain
Anyone who’s been to Spain will tell you that its residents know how to throw a party. And that’s before the festival season even kicks off. The legendary music festivals in Spain attract the biggest names in the business. They’re dotted throughout the country and take advantage of the perfect climate and infectious party atmosphere to create lasting musical memories.
Sonar
Dates: 18 – 20 July 2019
Location: Barcelona
Headliners: A$AP Rocky, Amelie Lens, Body & Soul
Website: sonar.es
Sónar is a multi-location electronic music extravaganza. Although it has performances from some of the world’s best electronic acts, the added elements of film and several conferences and workshops make this one of the world’s best music festivals.
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Vida
Dates: 4 – 6 July 2019
Location: Vilanova
Headliners: Julia Jacklin, Madness, Miqui Puig & ACP, Stella Donnelly
Website: vidafestival.com
Don’t let Vida’s laid-back, coastal atmosphere fool you. This is a festival to reckon with, thanks to its charming location and impressive lineup. The lineups are enough to challenge even the biggest music festivals in Spain.
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Bilbao BBK Live
Dates: 11 – 13 July 2019
Location: Bilbao
Headliners: Thom Yorke, Suede, Weezer, The Strokes
Website: bilbaobbklive.com
Bilbao BBK seems to have it all – stunning scenery, nearby beaches, and a lineup that never fails to impress. There’s never a dull moment at this northern Spain festival.
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Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB)
Dates: 18 – 21 July 2018
Location: Benicàssim
Headliners: The 1975, Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Franz Ferdinand, George Ezra, Jess Glynne
Website: fiberfib.com
FIB may just be Spain’s best indie and alternative festival. It also has a good amount of electro thrown into the mix. It’s been one of Spain’s top festivals for more than 20 years, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon.
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DCODE
Dates: 8 September 2019
Location: Madrid
Headliners: Imagine Dragons, Izal, Bastille, Sidonie, The Vaccines, La M.O.D.A
Website: dcodefest.com
In true Barcelona-Madrid rivalry, DCODE appears to have risen in response to Barcelona’s stranglehold on the indie music festival scene. This one-day festival in the capital features a long lineup, and it’s one of the year's last summer festivals in Spain.
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Rototom Sunsplash
For a proper dose of reggea, ska, dub and many other genres, Rototom Sunsplash is the place to go. This week-long festival celebrates music and culture, together with the artists and the 230.000 visitors. Fun garanteed!
