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✈️How to get to Aiara Fest
Planning your trip to Aiara Fest? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Vitoria Airport (VIT), about 28 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Bilbao Airport (BIO), about 30 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 39 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Alava or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Kirol Gunea (Aiara Fest)
Accommodation near the Aiara Fest site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Alava, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Alava.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Aiara Fest 2026 weather
Weather in El Refor, Kirol Gunea in May 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 50% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 29° / 15° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 17° / 9° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 25° / 11° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Aiara Fest
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Aiara Fest. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Alava and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Aiara Fest 2026: the Basque rock festival in Amurrio
Organized in the Aiara valley, in the heart of the Spanish Basque Country, Aiara Fest celebrates the local rock and alternative scene every year. The 2026 edition takes place on May 29th-30th at the El Refor sports complex, near Amurrio, featuring a lineup of 14 predominantly Spanish and Basque bands.
The lineup showcases great musical diversity, between rock, punk rock, and heavy metal. Headliners include Dubioza Kolektiv, a festive Bosnian collective, La Pegatina, and Biznaga, a figure of contemporary Spanish rock.
The Basque scene is well represented, with Su Ta Gar, Sobrezero, and Niña Coyote eta Chico Tornado. The lineup also explores stoner rock, speed metal, and punk sounds, in an intimate atmosphere typical of local festivals.
On May 29th-30th, 2026, the Aiara valley vibrates to the rhythm of Basque rock. Check out the full lineup and book your tickets.
