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BILBAOBBK LIVE
The Basque Country's big rock/pop/indie festival, perched on Mount Kobetamendi with panoramic views over Bilbao. Three days in mid-July, 120,000+ festival-goers, on-site camping. Launched in 2006. Next edition July 8 to 10, 2027.
Bilbao BBK Live 2027
The Bilbao BBK Live festival.
In a nutshell.
Bilbao BBK Live was launched in 2006 under the name Bilbao Live Festival, before taking the name of its title sponsor, Basque savings bank BBK (Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa), in 2007. From the start it has been held on a site built specifically on the slopes of Mount Kobetamendi, southwest of Bilbao — a setting that has become the festival's signature: you take in the stages from a height, with the city and its hills as a backdrop. Three days in mid-July, 120,000+ festival-goers, a rock/pop/indie/electronic lineup that has hosted Guns N'Roses, Radiohead, The Strokes, Depeche Mode and Gorillaz over the years. Unlike most big Spanish city festivals, on-site camping is available, at Mount Arraiz, three kilometres from the site.
What sets Bilbao BBK Live apart is its location: the stages sit on a hillside, and between sets your eyes land on Bilbao below and the surrounding hills. Few European festivals offer such a view during the concerts themselves. The lineup blends big international headliners with the Spanish and Basque scene, without sticking to a single genre — rock, pop, indie and electronic share the three main stages.
Two ways to experience the festival: stay in Bilbao and reach the site by free shuttle (running round the clock during the festival, from San Mamés or BEC in Barakaldo), or camp on site at Mount Arraiz, three kilometres away, also connected by free shuttles. The Basque climate stays cooler and more changeable than the rest of Spain in summer — a light waterproof jacket is never a bad idea, even in mid-July.
Bilbao BBK Live · what's confirmed
What we know about Bilbao BBK Live 2027.
- Dates
- July 8 to 10, 2027, announced by the organiser.
- Confirmed
- Tickets
- From €145, indicative price to reconfirm on the ticket shop.
- To reconfirm
- Line-up
- Not yet announced by the organiser.
- Upcoming
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
Bilbao BBK Live in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of Bilbao BBK Live 2027 before you get your tickets.
Origin
Born in 2006 as Bilbao Live Festival
Renamed Bilbao BBK Live in 2007 when Basque savings bank BBK became its title sponsor. Run from the start by Basque promoter Last Tour International.
The venue
Perched on Mount Kobetamendi, panoramic view over Bilbao
An 18.5-hectare site built specifically for the festival on a hillside southwest of the city — Bilbao BBK Live's visual signature since it launched.
Fast-growing attendance
From 51,000 (2006) to over 120,000 festival-goers
Over a million festival-goers combined since the first edition. The 100,000 mark was passed as early as 2011.
Standout headliners
Guns N'Roses, Radiohead, The Strokes, Depeche Mode, Gorillaz
A rock/pop/indie/electronic lineup that has hosted some of the biggest names on the international scene since 2006.
What to expect
Changeable Basque weather, even in July
Cooler and damper than the rest of Spain in summer — a light waterproof jacket is recommended alongside sunscreen.
Budget
3-day pass around €145–160 (2026 prices)
On-site camping at Mount Arraiz remains the most affordable accommodation option — a rarer perk among big Spanish city festivals.
Bilbao BBK Live 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
Three days, Thursday to Saturday, mid-July (July 8–10, 2027, officially confirmed dates). Concerts from afternoon into the night across the three main stages.
Tickets
At bilbaobbklive.com, in tiers (early bird, Fan rate, general sale). 3-day pass, group deals (Cuadrilla) and a reduced under-24 rate (Gaztea) available. 2027 lineup not yet announced.
Payment
Cashless via the festival wristband, rechargeable online and on site.
Access and transport
Free shuttles running round the clock during the festival from San Mamés (Capuchinos de Basurto) and BEC (Barakaldo), departing every 10 minutes. Extra metro service on concert nights.
Accessibility
Dedicated accessible zones and a platform (including one at the main stage), a dedicated shuttle from San Mamés from 5pm to 7am every festival day. Access form to fill in ahead of time on the official website.
TransportBilbao is under two hours' flight from Paris; the site is reached by free shuttle from downtown.
- By plane
- Direct Paris → Bilbao (BIO) flights, about 1h50. Also direct links from Madrid (1h05) and Barcelona (1h20). The airport is 20 min from the centre by shuttle or taxi.
- By train/bus
- No direct train from Paris: TGV to Bordeaux (about 2h), then bus or train to Bilbao (about 3-4h). From Madrid, bus or Alvia train, about 4h30-5h.
- On site
- Free shuttles 24h a day during the festival from San Mamés and BEC (Barakaldo) to Kobetamendi, every 10 minutes. Extra metro service on concert nights.
AccommodationStay in Bilbao and take the shuttle, or camp directly on site at Mount Arraiz.
- Mount Arraiz campsite
- The festival's official campsite, 3 km from the site, linked by free shuttles — the cheapest and most immersive option.
- City centre (Casco Viejo, Abando)
- The liveliest area, wide choice of hotels and rentals, 20-30 min from the site via the free shuttles from San Mamés.
- San Mamés / Basurto
- A residential neighbourhood right next to the shuttle departure point to Kobetamendi — shorter journeys.
DestinationBilbao, the Guggenheim and the Basque coast.
- Bilbao
- The Guggenheim Museum, the Casco Viejo (old town) and its pintxo bars, the renovated Ría quays. A Basque cultural capital in the midst of an urban renaissance.
- Around
- San Sebastián (1h by road) and its beaches, the Basque coast between Getxo and Mundaka, the Rioja vineyards further south.
- Weather
- Mid-July in Bilbao: 18 to 26°C, changeable Atlantic climate, showers possible even in summer — unlike the rest of Spain.
Information last updated on October 2, 2026
Bilbao BBK Live aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official recap of the 2017 edition — the most recent one published on the festival's official YouTube channel.
Bilbao BBK Live 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
The Bilbao BBK Live 2027 line-up hasn't been revealed yet. We'll update this page as soon as it's announced.
Line-up coming soon
The first names usually drop in autumn, several months before the festival. Come back then: the full day-by-day line-up will show up here.
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
Bilbao BBK Live.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around Mount Kobetamendi, Bilbao.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
A taste of it
Bilbao BBK Live
like you were there.
The view over Bilbao from the festival site, on Mount Kobetamendi — Bilbao BBK Live's signature shot.
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