Lastest Benicassim News

See the articles below for all the latest Benicassim news, including line-up announcements and rumours, recent happenings in the town of Benicassim, ticket sales and availability and much more.


Your Stories – Tell Us About What You Loved

Your Stories – Tell Us About What You Loved

Thanks to all of you who came along to Benicassim 2011. We know everybody is now waiting for news on Benicassim 2012, just sign-up to our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest news and rumours for next year’s festival. We’ve just released our first festival story from the 2011 festival, Sam Bennett...

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How was this year’s Festival For You?

How was this year’s Festival For You?

So you hit Beni in 2011 did ya?  We’d love to hear all your festival news, stories and views?  What worked, what didn’t.  Who rocked, who just didn’t meet your expectations?  Let us know using the comments section below.  Don’t forget, if you send us your Beni stories then we’d love...

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Benicassim 2012

Benicassim 2012

Well this year’s Benicassim was a roaring success, but before it even happened we we’re getting questions from people desperate to know when, where, how and what is happening for Benicassim 2012.  Make sure you sign-up for our free update service to be the first to find out all the latest 2012 news as...

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Dynamite blows line-up into orbit

Dynamite blows line-up into orbit

Big Audio Dynamite are set to perform at this year’s instalment of Benicassim. Held in Benicassim, near Barcelona, Benicassim mixes a fantastic blend of music with superb weather. If your idea of festival fun is being knee deep in mud, then this gig ain’t for you. This year’s bill is already shaping...

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More new acts added to Benicassim line-up

More new acts added to Benicassim line-up

Yet more new acts have been added to the line-up for this year’s Benicassim.  Check out the extended line-up for more details.  If you’re into the detail then check out this article that outlines all the artists that have been added. In the mean time why not use the comment space below to tell us whether...

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New Acts Added to Line-up for Benicassim 2011

New Acts Added to Line-up for Benicassim 2011

New acts have just been added to the line-up for Benicassim in 2011.  The additional acts include: Arcade Fire Beirut Elbow Friendly Fires Primal Scream PRESENT Screamadelica Tinie Tempah These guys join the already fantastic line-up which include Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes et al. The world renowened 5-piece from...

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First acts announced for Benicassim 2011

First acts announced for Benicassim 2011

The first acts for Benicassim 2011 have just been announced, The Arctic Monkeys amongst others are some of the awesome acts sure to set the show alight.  Visit our line-up information pages for further details.  Don’t forget to sign-up to our update service to be the first to hear about future line-up announcements. If...

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Excitement Builds as Winter Takes Hold

Excitement Builds as Winter Takes Hold

The levels of excitement around next year’s annual Benicassim music festival reached a high this week as the British winter starts to take a grip and signs of frost and other wintery substances start to materialise across the UK. Here at Benicassim.org.uk we always see a slight peak in ticket sales at this...

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Holidays in Benicassim

Holidays in Benicassim

With Benicassim music festival now done and dusted for 2010 people’s attention is shifting now to taking a holiday in the sunshine town of Benicassim. Popular Year Round Although interest in the town hits an all time high during July each year when the festival carnival arrives in town and kicks-off 4 days of...

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Interviews with Fans of Benicassim 2010

Interviews with Fans of Benicassim 2010

Benicassim 2010 went down an absolute treat with the fans this year. Here we’ve got interviews with several festival goers on what they thought after seeing a range of great performers including The Prodigy, Kasabian, PIL, The Specials, Ray Davies, Peter Hook, Dizzee Rascal, Gorillaz, Ellie Goulding, Ian Brown,...

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Review of Benicassim 2010

Review of Benicassim 2010

As the curtains come down on another great festival those who went to Benicassim in 2010 were not disappointed! Here we take a quick look at a small selection of the acts.  Make sure you add your memories by using the comment form below. The festival got off to a roaring start with Magnetic Man members Skream and...

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Things to do in Benicassim other than the Festival itself

Things to do in Benicassim other than the Festival itself

Benicassim is a great little town that has plenty of attractions if it all gets a bit too much for you at the festival.  Here’s a list of some of the stuff you could do during your stay: Go Karting at the towns circuit – the go kart circuit is right on top of the festival site – you’ll see...

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VillaCamp or CampFIB for camping at Benicassim

VillaCamp or CampFIB for camping at Benicassim

Update: Benicamp has now been approved by the local authority, this article was updated in June 2010 to reflect this information. At Benicassim you have two options on where to pitch your tent for the duration of the festival: VillaCamp (formerly BeniCamp)  – an extra 65 € to camp here! CampFIB – included...

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Not long to go until this year’s festival kicks off

Not long to go until this year’s festival kicks off

The excitement around Benicassim 2010 is really starting to build now.  With little over a month until thousands of festival goers descent on the seaside town. Benicassim is one of a small group of European music festivals which has recently been awarded the  “Green N Clean Award” by Yourope (European...

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Benicassim nearly killed the Kings of Leon

Benicassim nearly killed the Kings of Leon

Anybody who went to last year’s Benicassim Festival is likely to remember vividly the freak storms that hit the town on the Friday night.  This is the first time in the festival’s history that such a storm, nearly bordering on a hurricane, has happened.  We’d put money on it not happening again...

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Sales of Benicassim Tickets Hotting Up

Sales of Benicassim Tickets Hotting Up

Tickets for Benicassim 2010 have been selling at the fastest rate ever during the first half of May.  We’ve got a sneaking suspicion that people are getting a little bit fed up with the appalling start we’ve had to the “great British Summer” and are starting to turn to overseas festivals. ...

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Ash, Funkagenda, Efterklang and more added to line-up

Ash, Funkagenda, Efterklang and more added to line-up

We’re really excited to announce that the following acts have been added to this year’s line-up: Alex Under Ash Brendan Benson The Clientele Efterklang Funkagenda I Blame Coco Jack Beats The Pinker Tones Puggy The Ruskins View the line-up page for full day-by-day line. The lineup will be fully...

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Lily Allen, Broken Bells and Ray Davies added to line-up

Lily Allen, Broken Bells and Ray Davies added to line-up

Benicassim has just announched the addition of several new acts to the already jam-packed line-up: Lily Allen Broken Bells Ray Davies Check out the full line-up for Beni 2010. Let us know what you think about this year’s line-up so far using the comments section below. Tweet

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More acts added to Benicassim line-up

More acts added to Benicassim line-up

Breaking news… This summer’s Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) is pleased to announce a whole raft of new acts to add to the already bursting line-up.  The famous open-air rock festival has secured Joy Division’s Peter Hook amongst a raft of other artists including: Peter Hook (performing...

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Tickets for this years festival selling at record speed

Tickets for this years festival selling at record speed

We are pleased to report that tickets for this year’s festival are selling at record speed!  It’s definitely going to be a sell out and the feeling of excitement and anticipation is greater than ever.  We’re certain that Benicasssim 2010 is going to be the best ever Beni festival!  But don’t...

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