All About BBF Barcelona Beach Festival

Barcelona, Spain

Open-air

XXL – 50k+

Electronic

$$$

International, Casual, Live Music

8 – 24h

With jaw-dropping stage designs and enviable lineups, BBF Barcelona Beach Festival is one of the largest EDM festivals in Spain. 

Hosting more than 70,000 people every year, it is one of the most anticipated festivals in Spain. Besides its star-studded lineup, its beach location offers stunning sea views and it also is accessible from the city center.

Here’s everything you need to know about the BBF Barcelona Beach Festival.

The electronic festival was an instant success

When the electronic music wave was hitting Europe’s clubs and dance floors, BBF Barcelona Beach Festival was a mere twinkle on the festival market. Despite the fierce competition in the industry, international music producer Pino Sagliocco created an electronic-only music festival to stand out from its commercial counterparts.

In an interview, he said the beach element was an “unbeatable” asset. “A festival on the beach… how many are there? Bare feet in the sand, sympathy and music.”

When it comes to lineups, the 2014 festival edition showcased an impressive roster of local DJs. Performers included seasoned producer Juan Magán and Brian Cross, who once was a resident DJ at Privilege Ibiza.

Live Nation organized BBF Barcelona Beach Festival

Entertainment mammoth Live Nation is responsible for bringing some of the most in-demand festivals to life. Whether it’s the multi-genre Lollapalooza or the rock-fueled Download, Live Nation masters the art of organising festivals.

And BBF Barcelona Beach Festival is no exception to that. At the end of the day, Pino Sagliocco was Live Nation’s head concert promoter.

Platja del Fòrum is the festival’s home

With this massive sandy space, the festival has been able to welcome more than 70,000 visitors annually.

Award-winning DJs rocked BBF’s stages

Since its first event in 2014, BBF Barcelona Beach Festival has been brining the most roaring industry names to the Spanish city. Always aiming for the stars, the music festival showcases the lineups that many live music events attempt to score.

A-list artists from the electronic realm such as Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Armin Van Buuren, and Alan Walker, pop up on BBF’s timetable year after year.

There are different ticket types available

BBF Barcelona Beach Festival has something for every pocket. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly ticket experience or want to splurge, the festival features two different types of tickets -General Admission and Premium. 

The General Admission ticket will get you access to the site. On top of that, you will also receive credits that can be used at the bar.

If you choose to go the premium way, you’ll receive direct site access, exclusive bathrooms, and a designated area near the stage.

You can treat yourself to exclusive VIP service

What’s a festival without its fancy VIP experience? BBF Barcelona Beach Festival’s VIP ticket not only gets you the perks available in the Premium ticket – you’ll also receive VIP hospitality, stage, and backstage experiences.

With VIP, you’ve pretty much won the lottery for free food and drinks. But the icing on the cake is the stage and backstage experiences.

Stage Experience grants you group access to the artist’s performance while they’re rocking the stage. As for the Backstage Experience, you’ll receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at BBF Barcelona Beach Festival.

Minors can attend the music festival

While most festivals have a strict ban for people under 18, BBF is willing to give minors a taste of its music ethos. If you love EDM but won’t be 18 anytime soon, you can attend the festival – but only if a parent or legal guardian tags along.