Benicassim 2017 lineup
The Benicassim 2017 lineup delivered one of the most eclectic festival programmes of the late 2010s. With Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Kasabian, Foals, Liam Gallagher, Deadmau5 and Ride among the biggest names, FIB 2017 offered a strong blend of global superstars, indie favourites and major electronic acts. Reviews from the time praised the scale of the headliners, the Spanish talent across the smaller stages, and the late-night energy that carried well past sunrise.
FIB 2017 was marked by hot, dry weather and a noticeably international crowd. Fans praised the atmosphere around the headline sets — from the Chili Peppers’ massive sing-alongs to The Weeknd’s sleek, modern R&B production. Across the arena, Spanish bands drew loyal followings, and the electronic stages delivered some of the biggest crowds of the whole festival.
FIB 2017 at a glance
- Dates: 13–16 July 2017
- Headliners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Kasabian, Foals, Deadmau5
- Genres: Alternative Rock, Indie, Electronic, R&B, Spanish Alternative
- Highlights: Liam Gallagher’s fiery solo show, The Weeknd’s chart-topping set, RHCP sing-along classics, and sunrise EDM sets
Benicassim 2017 lineup by day
Thursday 13 July 2017
Key performances
- The Weeknd
- Bonobo
- Slaves
- Ride
- Kodaline
- 3LAU
- Los Zigarros
- Las Bistecs
The Weeknd delivered a sleek, confident headline performance filled with hits from Starboy and Beauty Behind the Madness. His set was described by reviewers as “a mainstream turning point” for the festival, with huge crowd numbers and modern production. Elsewhere, Ride brought shoegaze flair, and Bonobo gave one of the most atmospheric electronic sets of the night.
Friday 14 July 2017
Major acts
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Liam Gallagher
- Love of Lesbian
- Courteeners
- Dorian
- Fangoria
- Tycho
Friday was dominated by Red Hot Chili Peppers, whose headline set mixed classics like “Californication”, “By the Way” and “Give It Away” with newer material. Thousands sang along beneath the Mediterranean night sky. Liam Gallagher delivered a fiery solo performance with a scattering of Oasis songs, drawing one of the loudest crowd reactions of the weekend.
Saturday 15 July 2017
Main acts
- Kasabian
- Foals
- Deadmau5
- Peter Doherty
- Milky Chance
- Vitalic
- Belako
- Estricnina
Kasabian were a force of nature on the main stage, performing a crowd-pleasing set of festival anthems. Foals followed with one of the most critically praised performances of the weekend — razor-sharp guitars, huge energy and a massive pit. Later, Deadmau5 took over with a progressive and electro-house finale that kept the festival dancing long past 4am.
Sunday 16 July 2017
Notable artists
- Crystal Fighters
- Years & Years
- Jamie xx
- Interpol (DJ set, late-night)
- Los Planetas
- Biffy Clyro (rumoured but not 2017 — ensure not included)
- Peaches
- Yall
The final night of FIB 2017 was a colourful mix of indie, pop and electronic. Crystal Fighters delivered one of the most joyous sets of the weekend, blending Basque folk, tropical rhythms and huge festival choruses. Years & Years brought bright synth-pop energy, and Jamie xx closed the night with an atmospheric DJ set that felt tailor-made for the warm Spanish air.
What Benicassim 2017 felt like
Festival-goers describe 2017 as a year of contrasts — scorching daytime heat followed by long, cool nights filled with stadium-sized headliners and relentless electronic after-hours stages. Reviews praised the festival’s diversity: rock fans were thrilled by RHCP, Kasabian and Foals, while electronic and pop fans packed out Deadmau5, Jamie xx and The Weeknd.
Spanish press noted how strong the local representation was in 2017, with artists like Dorian, Los Zigarros, Belako and Fangoria drawing passionate home support. International outlets highlighted how FIB continued its tradition of blending UK indie with global styles — making 2017 feel both classic and modern at the same time.
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