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✈️How to get to Benicàssim Festival
Planning your trip to Benicàssim Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT), about 18 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Valencia Airport (VLC), about 77 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 25 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Castellón de la Plana 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 Festival Internacional de Benicassim (FIB) (Benicàssim Festival)
Accommodation near the Benicàssim Festival 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 Castellón de la Plana, 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 Castellón de la Plana.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Benicàssim Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Festival Internacional de Benicassim (FIB) in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 0% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 31° / 23° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 30° / 22° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Mainly clear | 30° / 22° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Benicàssim Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Benicàssim Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Castellón de la Plana and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Benicàssim Festival, the FIB institution
The Benicàssim Festival, known by the acronym FIB (Festival Internacional de Benicàssim), has reigned for over twenty-five years as one of the Mediterranean's major festivals. Held on the beaches of Benicàssim, this legendary event has welcomed the biggest international stars of rock, pop and electronic music. With 32 artists scheduled, FIB continues to offer eclectic programming that mixes legends and discoveries.
The 2026 lineup honors the festival's tradition of excellence. Drum & bass pioneers Pendulum share the stage with artists like Tinie Tempah and Lori Meyers. The alternative scene is represented by Deadletter, Nuevos Vicios and Carlos Ares.
Benicàssim explores an exceptionally rich musical territory. From alternative rock to breakbeat, including britpop and dance, the festival embraces all contemporary expressions. The multiple stages also host big beat, dance-pop and acoustic rock acts.
With its unique atmosphere combining beach and concerts, legendary campsite and reputation as a festival where people come as much for the music as for the overall experience, Benicàssim remains an institution on the European festival calendar. A summer gathering that continues to attract music lovers from around the world to the enchanting setting of the Costa del Azahar.
❓FAQ
When was FIB first held?
The Festival Internacional de Benicassim has been held every year since 1995 in Benicassim, on the Costa Azahar in the province of Castellon, Spain.
What are the 2026 dates?
The 2026 edition runs from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 July, three days of concerts with Franz Ferdinand, The Prodigy, The Kooks and Biffy Clyro.
How do you get there by train?
Benicassim has its own station on the Valencia-Barcelona line; from there the official Fiberbus takes you to the site, located north of the town along the N-340.
Is camping available?
The festival offers glamping (tent already pitched) from EUR 64.99, with a rest area at Villacamp and an optional shower pass.
How does paying on site work?
The festival wristband is cashless: you load money onto it to pay for food, drinks and services, and any remaining balance can be refunded from 22 July 2026.
From what age do children pay?
Only children under 9 get in free. Minors aged 0 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with a signed authorisation.
Is there support for special needs?
Festival-goers with a special requirement can flag it via a dedicated form on the festival's contact page.
