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✈️How to get to Z! Live Rock
Planning your trip to Z! Live Rock? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Salamanca Airport (SLM), about 66 km from the venue.
- Allow about 92 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Salamanca 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 Z! Live Rock
Accommodation near the Z! Live Rock 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 Salamanca, 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 Salamanca.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Z! Live Rock
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Z! Live Rock. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Salamanca and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Z! Live Rock at IFEZA: Spain's Ultimate Metal Gathering
The Z! Live Rock festival stands as one of the most anticipated metal events on the Iberian Peninsula. Hosted at IFEZA, this gathering celebrates the excellence of heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal. Since its inception, Z! Live Rock has attracted extreme music enthusiasts from across Europe to experience the most powerful riffs imaginable.
The 2026 lineup showcases an impressive collection of legends and established talent. Festival-goers will witness Opeth, masters of progressive death metal, alongside Emperor, Norwegian black metal pioneers. The stage will also host Twisted Sister for a memorable glam metal performance, plus Saxon, veterans of the NWOBHM movement.
The festival doesn't limit itself to established giants and equally showcases the next generation. Tesseract will represent modern djent, while Brothers of Metal bring their explosive energy to power metal. Spanish acts like Soziedad Alkoholika and Su Ta Gar proudly represent the local scene with their cutting hardcore punk.
With a sonic palette covering every shade of metal, from the symphonic metal of Serious Black to the devastating groove metal of Krisiun, Z! Live Rock promises a unique experience. The festival's electric atmosphere, combined with top-quality production and a perfectly suited venue, guarantees an unforgettable weekend for all metalheads. Don't miss this exceptional edition celebrating the diversity and power of metal in all its forms.
❓FAQ
When does Z! Live Rock 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition runs from 11 to 13 June 2026 — three days of concerts at IFEZA in Zamora.
What are the accommodation options?
Several formats are available: the classic Z! campsite, the Glamping Home (enclosed wooden cabins for 2, 4 or 6 people with beds, lighting, charging sockets and bedding) and Deluxe Tents (pre-pitched tents with mattress, pillow and bedding). Glamping and Deluxe Tents are booked in advance and include 24h reception access.
How do payments work on site?
The festival is cashless: at the box office your ticket is swapped for a smart RFID/NFC wristband that acts as both entry pass and wallet, topped up by card or cash. It is accepted everywhere except the Metal Market, which uses regular payment. Unspent balance can be refunded from 16 to 30 June 2026 (a 0.20 € fee applies); keep your wristband and its QR code.
Can children attend?
Children aged 0 to 12 enter free but still need a free ticket and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with the authorisation form completed. From 13 to 17, entry is paid (authorisation also required). The Pekezetas project additionally runs a kids' play area and crèche for ages 1 to 12, open on all three festival days.
How do I get there and where can I park?
Zamora has several free car parks (Puente de los Poetas, Tres Árboles, Crta. Aldehuela…) and paid ones, many less than a 10-minute walk from IFEZA, plus three motorhome areas (Valorio, Entrepuentes, San Frontis). An official shuttle links Salamanca to the venue daily: departure from Salamanca at 3:00 pm, return from Zamora at 3:00 am after the concerts. More details on the official site.
