Bilbao BBK Live 2027: things to do nearby between sets

8 to 10 July 2027 · ExpectedBilbao, Spain

At Bilbao BBK Live the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Bilbao.

Tours in Bilbao Hotels for these dates

Airport to Kobetamendi hill

Bilbao airport (BIO) is 12 km north. Bizkaibus A3247 runs to the centre every 20 minutes in about 20 minutes; taxis cost about 30 euros.

Free shuttle buses from the city centre.

Public transport directions to Kobetamendi hill

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Casco Viejo	Old town pensions above the pintxo bars.
Mid-range	Abando and Indautxu	Modern hotels near the station and San Mamés.
Splurge	Abandoibarra riverside	Design hotels by the Guggenheim.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 7 July to 11 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 8 to 10 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Thursday 8 July

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingBasque cooking class Half day · Food · Indoor
Pintxos and txakoli.
FreeFunicular de Artxanda for the view (small fee).

A day off-site

Friday 9 July

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-dayGuggenheim Museum guided tour Half day · Indoor · Low walking
Frank Gehry's titanium building and its collection.
EatGure Toki Award-winning pintxos on Plaza Nueva

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupBasque Museum.
EatCafé Iruña Neo-Moorish café since 1903

Recovery day

Sunday 11 July

Slow outings only.

Easy outingPintxos tour in the Casco Viejo Evening · Food · Nightlife
Txakoli wine and pintxos bar to bar.
EatMercado de la Ribera Market hall with a pintxo floor

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

San Sebastián day trip

La Concha beach and the old town bars.

See times and prices

Bilbao Maritime Museum.
Beaches at Getxo and Sopelana by metro.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Pintxos tour in the Casco Viejo

Txakoli wine and pintxos bar to bar.

See times and prices

Full day

Gaztelugatxe and the Basque coast

The island hermitage stairs and fishing villages.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Rioja wine tour

Bodegas in La Rioja Alavesa.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

San Sebastián day trip

La Concha beach and the old town bars.

See times and prices

After dark

Pozas street bars near San Mamés.

6 tours worth booking for Bilbao BBK Live

Tour	Length	Good for
Gaztelugatxe and the Basque coast	Full day	Everyone
Rioja wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Basque cooking class	Half day	Food lovers, Bad weather
Guggenheim Museum guided tour	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
San Sebastián day trip	Full day	Families
Pintxos tour in the Casco Viejo	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Plaza Nueva bars Square of pintxo bars
Gure Toki Award-winning pintxos on Plaza Nueva
Café Iruña Neo-Moorish café since 1903
Mercado de la Ribera Market hall with a pintxo floor
Bar Charly Classic pintxos on Plaza Nueva

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Food · Indoor

Basque cooking class

Pintxos and txakoli.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Guggenheim Museum guided tour

Frank Gehry's titanium building and its collection.

See times and prices

Fine Arts Museum.
Basque Museum.

Getting around on event days

Metro Bilbao reaches the beaches at Getxo and Plentzia.
San Mamés stadium has its own metro station.
Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.

Day trips from Bilbao

San Sebastián: 1 hour 15 minutes by bus
Vitoria-Gasteiz: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Bilbao BBK Live.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Bilbao BBK Live 2027?

The next edition is 8 to 10 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Kobetamendi hill?

Bilbao airport (BIO) is 12 km north. Bizkaibus A3247 runs to the centre every 20 minutes in about 20 minutes; taxis cost about 30 euros. Free shuttle buses from the city centre.

Where should I stay for Bilbao BBK Live?

For most visitors the best base is Abando and Indautxu: Modern hotels near the station and San Mamés.

What else can we do around Bilbao BBK Live?

Good short outings in Bilbao include Guggenheim Museum guided tour, Basque cooking class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Bilbao BBK Live?

Family-friendly picks: San Sebastián day trip. Bilbao Maritime Museum.

How far is Kobetamendi hill from Bilbao centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Free shuttle buses from the city centre.

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