Bilbao BBK Live returns to Kobetamendi on 10th – 12th July 2025, reaffirming its commitment to diversity and artistic exploration. This year’s edition will feature over 80 artists, bringing together established icons, breakthrough talent, and fresh new voices while continuing to celebrate female and queer talent with an alternative perspective. A day led by female headliners underscores the festival’s dedication to creative freedom, with a programme that transcends genres and expectations. More than just a music event, Bilbao BBK Live offers an immersive experience where attendees connect with the rhythm of the festival, the city, and the unique surroundings of Kobetamendi.
Festival organisers have unveiled a second and final wave of stellar artists, including DAMIANO DAVID, AVALON EMERSON, KAYTRANADA, OCTO OCTA, MANUKA HONEY, CC:DISCO!, SPARKS, SAL DEL COCHE, FAFI ABDEL NOUR and more.
The festival will kick off on Thursday, 10th July, with PULP, one of the most iconic bands of all time, making their debut in Bilbao as one of the festival’s headliners. A defining name in Britpop, the British band will lead a day that balances history and modernity, making their long-awaited performance in Kobetamendi one of the standout moments of 2025’s edition. Joining them is KAYTRANADA, the architect of modern electronic groove, who will bring his Grammy-winning fusion of house, hip-hop, and R&B, promising a set of effortless rhythm and style on his ‘Timeless Tour’. MICHAEL KIWANUKA, whose blend of folk, rock, and soul has redefined contemporary singer-songwriting, and BICEP present CHROMA (AV DJ set), an immersive show that will transform the stage into an audiovisual journey.
Friday at Bilbao BBK Live puts women at the forefront, headlined by the powerhouse vocals of RAYE and the genre-bending energy of dancehall queen BAD GYAL. Joining them, Spanish phenomenon AMAIA will bring her signature sensitivity and acclaimed third album, while AMYL & THE SNIFFERS will inject raw punk energy into the mix. On the electronic front, POLO & PAN will be blending their tropical house with dreamy soundscapes, alongside ORBITAL, one of the final missing pieces in Bilbao BBK Live’s electronic music legacy.
KYLIE MINOGUE takes the spotlight on the festival’s final day, reaffirming her status as one of the festival’s major headliners. Arriving at Kobetamendi with ‘Tension I’I, she promises a dazzling live show. Joining her is the electrifying NATHY PELUSO, known for her genre-blurring sound and commanding stage presence. DAMIANO DAVID, frontman of Måneskin, will make his solo show debut in Spain with his album ‘FUNNY little FEARS’, a bold step into his artistic evolution.
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