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Road To Bay Fest
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Road To Bay Fest

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Beky Bay, Italy
17 artists

Key facts

Dates
11 August 2026
Where
Beky Bay, Italy
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
RISE AGAINST, DROPKICK MURPHYS, THERAPY?

Data updated on 16 February 2026 — source: official site, Songkick

🎤Lineup

Headliners
DROPKICK MURPHYS – Celtic Rock
Celtic Rock
THERAPY? – Alternative Metal
THERAPY?
Alternative Metal
A Wilhelm Scream – Punk
A Wilhelm Scream
Punk
Belvedere – Punk
Belvedere
Punk
Entrance Rules
H2O – Punk
Punk
Laura Jane Grace – Punk
Laura Jane Grace
Punk
Rido – Drum & Bass
Rido
Drum & Bass
Strung Out – Punk
Strung Out
Punk
Suicide Machines
Suicide Machines
The Corps – Indie Rock
The Corps
Indie Rock
The Get Up Kids – Post-Hardcore
The Get Up Kids
Post-Hardcore

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🎧Official playlist110 tracks

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✈️How to get to Road To Bay Fest

Planning your trip to Road To Bay Fest? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI), about 16 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 22 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Rimini (RN) 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.
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🛏️Where to stay near Beky Bay (Road To Bay Fest)

Accommodation near the Road To Bay 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 Rimini (RN), 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 Rimini (RN).

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Road To Bay Fest 2026 weather

Weather in Beky Bay in August 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high31°
Typical low20°

Chance of rain: about 0% of days

2025Overcast31° / 21°no rainy days
2024Overcast34° / 23°no rainy days
2023Overcast27° / 14°no rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Road To Bay Fest

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Road To Bay Fest. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Rimini (RN) and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

Road To Bay Fest 2026: alternative rock and pop at Beky Bay, Italy

Road To Bay Fest takes place at Beky Bay in Bellaria-Igea Marina, on the Adriatic coast of Italy. This beach festival offers a day of alternative rock, pop and electronic music in a festive seaside atmosphere.

The 2026 edition brings together 26 American and international artists with strong roots in 90s and 2000s rock. Among the headliners: Foo Fighters, Less Than Jake, THE WARNING and Rilo Kiley.

The programme moves between pop-rock, alternative punk, conscious hip-hop and singer-songwriter. Acts like Better Than Ezra, Bush and The Beths complete a lineup firmly rooted in indie and alternative rock.

On 11 August 2026 at Beky Bay, Adriatic coast of Italy. Check the lineup and book your tickets.

❓FAQ

What happens on 11 August 2026?

A single night at Beky Bay in Bellaria Igea Marina (Rimini), with Less Than Jake, Suicide Machines and A Wilhelm Scream. It is part of the Road To Bay Fest 2026 run: five concerts — 10 and 16 July, 10, 11 and 12 August — plus the Pool Party on 13 August. A Full Pass covers the whole run, an August Pass just the August dates.

Do under-9s pay?

No. Children under 9 get in free with an accompanying adult holding a valid ticket, who is responsible for them for the whole evening.

Is there a campsite for the event?

Yes — Bay Camp, where you pitch your tent right beside the concert area. It is paid, at the per-person rate shown on the ticketing site, and requires at least one festival ticket. No tents are rented on site, but toilets, sinks and showers are provided in adequate numbers, with security on duty 24 hours a day. Not allowed: fires and barbecues, campers and caravans, and any animal other than a guide dog.

Where can you eat before or during the show?

Birgo Burger sets up right on the Beky Bay beach, serving burgers between sets.

How long has this been running?

The organisers’ archive of past editions starts in August 2015 at Beky Bay. The Road To Bay Fest name originally referred to the warm-up dates, which appear in the programme from 2024 onwards before giving their name to the entire 2026 run.

📋Practical info

Dates
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Country
City
Beky Bay
Artists
17 artists
Main genre
Official website
bayfest.it
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Lineup focus score

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Musical footprint

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