Benicassim 2014 lineup
The Benicassim 2014 lineup delivered one of the most eclectic mixes of the decade, blending indie, rock, pop, dance and Spanish alternative. With Kasabian, The Libertines, Paolo Nutini, Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status and The 1975 all appearing, FIB 2014 felt like a year where festival trends were shifting — guitar bands still dominated the main stage, but EDM, electro-pop and rising Spanish indie artists also played a major role.
Reviews from the time highlight that FIB 2014 had one of the liveliest crowds the festival had seen in years. The return of The Libertines added a nostalgic buzz, Kasabian were called “unstoppable” in multiple write-ups, and Paolo Nutini’s huge Saturday performance reflected his rapid rise in popularity that year. Elsewhere on site, Spanish acts like Dorian, Kokoshca and The Parrots drew enthusiastic home support, while electronic sets kept the party going until dawn.
Benicassim 2014 lineup at a glance
- Dates: 17–20 July 2014
- Main headliners: Kasabian, The Libertines, Paolo Nutini
- Genres: Indie, Rock, Pop, EDM, Electro-Pop, Spanish Alternative
- Key talking points: The Libertines reunion energy, Kasabian’s huge Friday set, Paolo Nutini’s breakout moment, and a strong mix of Spanish artists
Benicassim 2014 lineup by day
Thursday 17 July 2014 – Benicassim 2014 lineup highlights
Key performances
- Tinie Tempah
- Chase & Status
- Ellie Goulding
- James
- Klaxons
- Mucho
Thursday opened with a strong dance-led feel. Chase & Status tore through one of the most high-energy sets of the weekend, while Tinie Tempah had the crowd bouncing from start to finish. Ellie Goulding brought the pop shine, and James delivered a crowd-pleasing performance just before sunset.
Friday 18 July 2014
Main acts
- Kasabian
- Above & Beyond
- Albert Hammond Jr
- Fat White Family
- Jake Bugg
- The 1975
- Paul Weller
- Tame Impala
- Kokoshca
- Razorlight
- Of Montreal
- Tom Odell
Friday belonged to Kasabian, whose headline set was described in reviews as “explosive”, “swagger-filled” and “tailor-made for a Spanish crowd”. Earlier in the day, The 1975 drew a huge mid-evening crowd, Jake Bugg played a confident set, and Tame Impala delivered one of the most psychedelic moments of the festival.
Saturday 19 July 2014
Featured artists
- The Libertines
- Manic Street Preachers
- Example
- Katy B
- Lily Allen
- Francois & The Atlas Mountains
- Cat Power
- Tachenko
- Telegram
- Triángulo de Amor Bizarro
The Saturday crowd was electric, with many festival-goers calling The Libertines the highlight of the entire weekend. Their performance was emotional and chaotic in the best way — classic sing-alongs, big choruses and a sense of reunion energy that carried across the site. Manic Street Preachers put in a polished set, while Example and Katy B took over the late-night electronic atmosphere.
Sunday 20 July 2014 – Benicassim 2014 lineup finale
Sunday lineup highlights
- Paolo Nutini
- Alesso
- Courteeners
- Drenge
- Hozier
- Kodaline
- La Femme
- M.I.A.
- Nina Nesbitt
- Presidents of the United States of America
- Sub Focus
- Slow Magic
- The Academic
- The Charlatans
- Travis
Sunday showcased one of the most diverse days of the festival. Paolo Nutini drew a massive audience for a passionate, soulful performance that many critics described as “career-defining”. Hozier impressed with early material shortly before breaking worldwide. Alesso and Sub Focus closed out the weekend with EDM fireworks stretching into the early hours.
What the Benicassim 2014 lineup weekend felt like
Fans who were there describe Benicassim 2014 as a summer of big contrasts — relaxed daytime beach sessions followed by adrenaline-filled nights. Temperatures soared well above 30°C in the afternoons, and crowds didn’t return to the arena until sunset, creating a unique rhythm where the bulk of the action took place between 9pm and sunrise.
Reviews from NME, DIY Mag and fan blogs praised the atmosphere: friendly, international and buzzing with anticipation before each headline set. Kasabian and The Libertines received particularly strong reactions, and many festival-goers still cite 2014 as one of the last “classic indie years” before the lineup began leaning more heavily into electronic and pop acts.
Spanish bands played a bigger role than usual, adding local identity and giving the festival a broader cultural feel — something that has continued into more recent editions of FIB.
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