Bilbao BBK Live 2026

[Giovanni]

4 hours ago, xxialac said:

I am a bit worried for BBK this year. Of the better bands left to choose from, most seem to have been snapped up already.

 

Maybe that's why it takes them so long to make the announcement.

 

Also, afair they usually tease the announcement itself, right?

[xxialac]

4 minutes ago, Giovanni said:

 

Maybe that's why it takes them so long to make the announcement.

 

Also, afair they usually tease the announcement itself, right?

They do normally tease it if I remember.

And they can't announce after next week when people's money is going on Christmas so clock is ticking!

[DDave]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Fontaines headlining BBk as a Spanish exclusive 

Edited December 4, 2025 by DDave

[Specta]

14 hours ago, DDave said:

Wouldn't be surprised to see Fontaines headlining BBk as a Spanish exclusive 

They will be doing some dates in August. La route du rock is a french festival exclusive date and next week Frequency in Austria before going to R&L and Electric Picnic.

Interesting to see if they can find few more dates around BBK but i guess the dates in August makes it more unlikely.

 

[xxialac]

Yeah, I don't see Fontaines playing based on dates.

Not my taste but perhaps they'll book Alanis Morrissette.

[xxialac]

So the announcement must be in the week ahead now.

Not sure who they will be able to book but in the past they've done a great job.

[DDave]

Unlikely but you never know  (the 9th)

[xxialac]

Alas it wouldn’t make sense to route Bilbao to Barcelona to Madrid when you could do a far more efficient Bilbao to Madrid to Barcelona…

[charlierc]

10 minutes ago, xxialac said:

Alas it wouldn’t make sense to route Bilbao to Barcelona to Madrid when you could do a far more efficient Bilbao to Madrid to Barcelona…

Spain's Madrid-centric infrastructure at work eh? I looked at trying to pair Bilbao and Barcelona on a holiday trip and the difference between them combined with lack of direct high-speed train without going via Madrid feels like quite the faff.

[xxialac]

21 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Spain's Madrid-centric infrastructure at work eh? I looked at trying to pair Bilbao and Barcelona on a holiday trip and the difference between them combined with lack of direct high-speed train without going via Madrid feels like quite the faff.

There is a direct high speed train in fact.

Not the very fastest but same speed as eg London to Edinburgh.

[charlierc]

31 minutes ago, xxialac said:

There is a direct high speed train in fact.

Not the very fastest but same speed as eg London to Edinburgh.

Maybe I was expecting quicker than 7 hours given how rapid the Madrid-Valencia train is from experiencing of going on that. Ah well. Happy to be corrected.

[xxialac]

29 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Maybe I was expecting quicker than 7 hours given how rapid the Madrid-Valencia train is from experiencing of going on that. Ah well. Happy to be corrected.

Unlike the UK, Spain has super rapid trains like on that route you mention. And as it’s a vastly bigger a country, it’s just as well!

[DDave]

1st names on Thursday 

[sisco]

[49Lawson]

1 minute ago, sisco said:

Not a bad top-end that in fairness to them. Lovely to see Lily Allen is open to festivals though, got me fingers crossed she turns up at Werchter now.

[sisco]

3 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

Not a bad top-end that in fairness to them. Lovely to see Lily Allen is open to festivals though, got me fingers crossed she turns up at Werchter now.

Think that’s 3 in July she’s now been announced for 

[49Lawson]

5 minutes ago, sisco said:

Think that’s 3 in July she’s now been announced for 

Ah has she? I had a look on her website but I only saw the Mighty Hoopla in May but it probably just hasn't been updated yet. Either way, crossing my fingers we cross paths somewhere next year. 

[DDave]

I like that. Definitely one of the more interesting line ups for 2026. Decent undercard as well

[xxialac]

23 minutes ago, sisco said:

I hate it on the other hand and I've loved so many previous editions.

Horses for courses..

[sinivali]

I have a discount code to give away, as I I won't be going this time. It makes the pass 125e + fees, or 163e + fees with camping. PM in case anyone wants it. 

[DDave]

13 minutes ago, xxialac said:

I hate it on the other hand and I've loved so many previous editions.

Horses for courses..

David Byrne is my number one artist to see next year and I don't mind Robbie Williams as long as (he doesn't talk endless drivel or do unecessary covers). I'm presuming CDW and Richie Hawtin will be on very early in the morning? 

Edited December 11, 2025 by DDave

[FestivalJamie]

49 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

Not a bad top-end that in fairness to them. Lovely to see Lily Allen is open to festivals though, got me fingers crossed she turns up at Werchter now.

She’s been announced for Lollapallooza Berlin as well

[gfa]

55 minutes ago, sisco said:

Very solid this.

 

53 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

Not a bad top-end that in fairness to them. Lovely to see Lily Allen is open to festivals though, got me fingers crossed she turns up at Werchter now.

She was already at Mighty Hoopla in London (maybe elsewhere, too)

[sisco]

45 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

Ah has she? I had a look on her website but I only saw the Mighty Hoopla in May but it probably just hasn't been updated yet. Either way, crossing my fingers we cross paths somewhere next year. 

Yeah, BBK, Ruiksock (Finland) and Lolla Berlin.  So certainly around 

[49Lawson]

45 minutes ago, DDave said:

I like that. Definitely one of the more interesting line ups for 2026. Decent undercard as well

Yeah I think that's what I like about it. Like don't get me wrong, I love all three of Gorillaz, Nick Cave and The Cure but I feel like I can't look at a poster without 1, 2 or all 3 of them occupying the top spaces. Little bit of variety is nice.