Music festivals in spring in Bizkaia

Legends, reggae, blues and jazz in full bloom

BBK Bilbao Music Legends Fest 2025

On the 13th and 14th of June, the BBK Bilbao Music Legends Fest 2025 will take place at the Bilbao Arena in Miribilla.

This year’s line-up includes Alan Parsons Live Project, Blue Öyster Cult, Lita Ford, The Dead Daisies, Sex Museum, Errobi and Voodoo Child, among other legendary artists.

Getxo International Jazz Festival 2025

Early July: Getxo International Jazz Festival.

Free concerts in Algorta Station Square and Ereaga Beach, jam sessions in The Piper’s Irish Pub, street parades and exhibitions.

The Muxikebarri Hall will be the venue for concerts by jazz greats and the band competition.

Txapel Reggae Armintza 2025

In mid-July, not to be missed is Txapel Reggae in Armintza, between Bilbao and Bakio.

A festival held since 1990 that brings together fans of Jamaican rhythms and local and international artists in a free event that includes parades, Afrodance masterclasses, batucadas, anti-racism workshops and DJ sessions.

Portugalete International Folklore Festival 2025

Around the third week of July, the 50th edition of the Portugalete International Folklore Festival, organised by Elai Alai, will take place.

The festival brings together folklore groups from many different countries and offers traditional music and dance performances, as well as exhibitions and other cultural events.

Bilbao Blues Festival 2025

From 25th to 27th July, the fourth edition of the Bilbao Blues Festival with the great Jimmie Vaughan in the spotlight.

Free concerts at El Arenal with bands such as Mississippi Queen and The Wet Dogs, The Kings of Blues, Blackburn Brothers, Delanie Pickering, Terrence Simien, Vanessa Collier and Chicago Blues Summer Tour, among others.

Music plays in Bizkaia, not only at BBK Live.