Azkena Rock Festival turns its 24th edition into a memorable intergenerational rock festival
More than 48,000 people celebrate three days at Mendizabala, cementing Azkena Rock Festival’s status as the mecca of rock ’n’ roll The 10 Best Moments of the Day From the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca to the final chords at Mendizabala, the audience enjoyed a third day marked by major comebacks, new discoveries, and the […]
Alice Cooper wows the crowd on the second night of the Azkena Rock Festival with a setlist full of classics
10 moments that defined the second day of the 2026 edition The second day of the Azkena Rock Festival once again demonstrated the festival’s ability to bring together different generations, cultures, and ways of experiencing rock music. From the early hours in downtown Vitoria-Gasteiz to the final chords at Mendizabala, live music set the tone […]
Azkena Rock Festival kicks off the first day with a host of reunions
8 moments that marked the start of the 24th edition at Mendizabala This afternoon, Mendizabala threw its doors wide open to kick off a new edition that promises to offer all attendees massive doses of rock ’n’ roll and unforgettable moments. The first day was filled with reunions, excitement, and, above all, a strong desire […]
Azkena Rock Festival is all set to celebrate its 24th edition with The Hives, Alice Cooper, and Social Distortion, among others
June 18, 19, and 20 at Mendizabala, Vitoria-Gasteiz Azkena Rock Festival is all set to celebrate its 24th edition on June 18, 19, and 20 in Mendizabala, Vitoria-Gasteiz. The temple of rock ’n’ roll will once again bring together audiences of all ages around a lineup headlined by names like Alice Cooper, Social Distortion, and […]
Azkena Rock Festival unveils its schedule, the lineup for the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, and its family-friendly area, Txiki ARF
The bands Bywater Call and The Backyard Casanovas will headline the free concerts at Plaza de la Virgen Blanca For the third consecutive year, families can experience rock music in Mendizabala thanks to the Txiki ARF area Alice Cooper, Social Distortion, and The Hives headline a lineup that also includes big names such as Imelda […]
Azkena Rock Festival announces its lineup and presents the schedule for each day of its 24th edition
Carpenter Brut’s hybrid of synthwave and industrial metal joins a rich and eclectic lineup that already included big names such as Alice Cooper, Social Distortion, and The Hives among its nearly fifty confirmed artists Veteran bluesman Robert Finley and Madrid trio Black Maracas also join the lineup Day tickets are now available at a promotional […]
Azkena Rock Festival adds The Hives, Alcalá Norte, Counting Crows, and Superchunk to its 2026 lineup
The lineup is rounded out by The Temperance Movement, Hällas, Vandoliers, DeWolff, and Lepora They join the more than forty artists already confirmed for 2026, including Alice Cooper, Social Distortion, Imelda May, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit The promotional price ticket will remain available until Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00am The flame of […]
Trashville, the most visceral and wild side of Azkena Rock Festival, unveils its full lineup
The Dwarves, Bridge City Sinners, Cuir, Henge, and Les Robots are part of the lineup for the festival’s most electrifying stage Fifteen new artists join the first eclectic batch of bands already confirmed for the 24th edition of ARF, which will be held in Mendizabala (Vitoria-Gasteiz) on June 18, 19, and 20, 2026 If the […]
Alice Cooper and Social Distortion headline the first confirmations for the 24th edition of the Azkena Rock Festival
Imelda May, in an exclusive show reviewing her rock ‘n’ roll repertoire backed by guitarist Darrel Highman, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Sugar, Old Crow Medicine Show, Evaristo, and Sleaford Mods are also included among the twenty artists who complete the first preview of the favorite festival of rock lovers. The 24th edition of […]