Courtney Barnett, Father John Misty, and Pixies are first acts confirmed for Bilbao BBK Live 2016

Appearing as a Spanish festival exclusive Pixies, plus Courtney Barnett, and Father John Misty are the first acts announced for the 11th edition of Spain's Bilbao BBK Live, a three day festival that takes place in the outskirts of Bilbao (north coast of Spain) and happening from Thursday 7th until Saturday 9th July 2016.

The 40,000 capacity festival has not yet announced any of the rest of the line-up for the four main stages, two dance tents, a pop tent, a chillout area, food stalls and a campsite.

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An early bird three day ticket from Seetickets is priced at £64 or £71 with camping.

Two low cost airlines operate direct flights from London to Bilbao. Check Easyjet (from Standstead) and Clickair (from Heathrow). Iberia also operates daily direct flights from Gatwick airport. Ryanair operates daily flights to Santander, just an hour bus ride to Bilbao.

Under 18-s will have to be accompanied by an adult.