Bilbao BBK Live 2026

What is Bilbao BBK Live?

Running since 2006, Bilbao BBK Live has become a fixture of the European summer, drawing tens of thousands of fans up to Kobetamendi each year for headline acts across several stages. Its mountaintop location and views over Bilbao are central to its identity.

The festival takes place on Mount Kobetamendi above the city, combining several stages with food, bars and a campsite on the hill.

• Where: Kobetamendi, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.
• When: each summer, typically in July — see the event page for the confirmed 2026 dates.
• Format: multi-day, multi-stage hillside festival with on-site camping.

Planning a trip to Bilbao for Bilbao BBK Live

Bilbao has its own international airport, a metro and a tram, and shuttle buses typically run up to Kobetamendi during the festival. Many visitors combine the trip with the city’s Guggenheim Museum and the nearby Basque coast.

Book accommodation or a camping pass early, and confirm the exact dates, ticket tiers and lineup on the official site before you travel.

Where is Bilbao BBK Live held?

On Mount Kobetamendi, a hill overlooking the city of Bilbao in the Basque Country, northern Spain.

When is Bilbao BBK Live 2026?

The festival takes place in summer, usually in July. See our linked event page and the official site for the confirmed 2026 dates.

How do I get up to Kobetamendi?

Festival shuttle buses run from Bilbao up to the Kobetamendi site; the city also has an airport, metro and tram — check the official site for transport details.

Is there camping at the festival?

Yes — Bilbao BBK Live offers an on-site campsite on the hill, with passes sold separately. See the official site for options and prices.