Bilbao BBK Live will reach its twentieth edition in 2026 and will celebrate it with a program that traces two decades of musical history from its iconic venue in Kobetamendi. The festival, which will be celebrated on July 9, 10 and 11announced the first glimpse of a poster that combines big international names with references from the state scene and new promises.
Robbie Williams at the top of the bill with his Long tour of the 90sa retrospective journey over the decade that marked his career and which coincides with the release of his new album, Britpop. Additionally, the former Take That member will also be present at the Icónica Fest in Seville on June 30, as the Andalusian festival announced today.
Next to him, David Byrnefounder of Talking Heads and one of the most innovative figures in contemporary music, is another of the strong names in BBK Live’s lineup.
SLOW DOWNone of the most moving groups of current alternative rock, will bring its release of energy, while Lily Allen will exclusively present his album West End Girl during a concert where he will perform the entire album.
They will also take the stage Alabama Shakeswith its characteristic soul-rock led by Brittany Howard; the velvety soul of Californians You, sacred souls; the Belgian producer Charlotte de Witteabsolute reference of contemporary techno; And Interpolsymbol of indie rock of the last two decades.
Alongside them, names like Belle and Sebastian, CMAT either Paris Paloma They will offer a more intimate register, reaffirming the stylistic diversity that is the hallmark of the festival. From pop nostalgia to introspective folk, the different stories on the poster form a mosaic that pays homage to music in all its facets.
Electronics will play a key role in this edition with artists who represent both the tradition and innovation of the genre. Richie Hawtin will present DEF EFXa project that combines live improvisation and immersive technology. At his side will be the new duo Tomoraformed by Tom Rowlands (The Chemical Brothers) and DAWN; the Belgians Soul Waxpioneers in transforming their live performance into a multi-dimensional experience; and German Devicealways on the border between emotion and sound experimentation.
The festival also strengthens its local identity with a rigorous selection of state artists who embody the current moment in Spanish music. Among them stand out Dani Fernández, Belén Aguilera, FASHION And Xoël Lopezwith new voices like Ralphie Choo, Bb trickz, Juicy BAE either LOVEwhich reflect the creative excitement of the new generation.
Other points of view, Yerai Cortés And Queralt Lahoz will explore new forms of flamenco, while Noise depression, Petunias And Cervatane (a project from Burrito Kachimba members of Derby Motoreta) brings intensity to the realm of post-punk and experimental rock.
Continuing with international names, the Neapolitan duo Naked Genea Live will bring his mix of funk, electronica and Mediterranean sounds; ZAZ will bring the vitality of French pop; Malian Fatoumata Diawara will show the strength of Bambara singing in a concert that unites African roots and global modernity, and there will also be the rave phenomenon of ChevalgiirLone of the electronic revelations of the year.
New names from the alternative scene complete the cast, such as Mental businesses, Carpet man, Trio of folk sluts, Hoonine, Don West And Mietze Conteaccompanied by a strong group of local talent with “eusko label»: Sara Zozaïa, Aimarz, Mars Lasarte, GAR And Softreaffirming the festival’s commitment to Basque creation.
BBK Live will celebrate its 20th edition “reaffirming what made it a unique festival: an experience that transcends music to connect landscape, culture and community. For three days, the mountain will once again transform into a place where every concert, every detail and every encounter is designed to last,” the organization said in a press release.
An exclusive pre-sale for participants of previous editions is now available. The special sale for fans will take place from Monday December 15 at 12 p.m. to Wednesday December 17 at 10 a.m., and to access it you must register on the waiting list activated on the festival website. The general sale will begin on Wednesday, December 17 at 10 a.m., at the cost of 160 euros plus fees management.
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