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Benicassim 2018 lineup

The Benicassim 2018 lineup brought together some of the biggest global names in indie, rock and hip-hop, creating one of the strongest FIB editions of the late 2010s. With The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Travis Scott, Two Door Cinema Club, Bastille and Catfish & The Bottlemen leading the bill, FIB 2018 delivered four huge nights of live music under the Mediterranean heat.

Crowds entering Benicassim 2018 festival for the FIB lineup

Reviews from the time describe 2018 as a “crowd-pleasing” and “sun-soaked” edition. The Killers brought stadium-sized charisma, Liam Gallagher delivered a classic rock star performance packed with Oasis anthems, and Travis Scott offered one of his last European sets before the release of ASTROWORLD. Indie fans were spoilt with Wolf Alice, Everything Everything and Nothing But Thieves, while the Spanish alternative scene was represented by Rusos Blancos and Melenas.

Benicassim 2018 at a glance

  • Dates: 19–22 July 2018
  • Headliners: The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Travis Scott
  • Genres: Indie rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic
  • Atmosphere: Warm nights, huge crowds, indie-meets-pop energy

Benicassim 2018 lineup by day

Thursday 19 July 2018

  • Two Door Cinema Club
  • Bastille
  • Everything Everything
  • Melenas
  • The Magic Gang
  • Rusos Blancos

Two Door Cinema Club headlined the opening night with a polished, upbeat set, blending indie classics with newer synth-driven material. Bastille delivered emotional festival favourites, while Everything Everything impressed with a tightly executed performance just after sunset.

Friday 20 July 2018

  • Liam Gallagher
  • Catfish & The Bottlemen
  • Wolf Alice
  • tUnE-yArDs
  • Shame
  • The Vaccines

Liam Gallagher brought swagger, attitude and classics. Opening with “Rock ’n’ Roll Star” in 30°C heat, he won the crowd instantly. Fans sang Oasis favourites louder than the PA at times. Catfish & The Bottlemen delivered one of their best European festival sets, and Wolf Alice were widely praised for a powerful, emotionally rich performance.

Saturday 21 July 2018

  • The Killers
  • Nothing But Thieves
  • Laurel
  • Shame
  • Rusos Blancos
  • The Big Moon

The Killers dominated Saturday night with a high-energy, lights-blazing, crowd-pleasing set. Brandon Flowers had the crowd in the palm of his hand, switching effortlessly between stadium anthems and emotional moments. “Mr. Brightside” appeared twice — both versions sending the crowd into chaos. Nothing But Thieves delivered one of the heavy highlights of the weekend.

Sunday 22 July 2018

  • Travis Scott
  • Two Feet
  • Everything Everything (second appearance depending on stage)
  • J Hus (in early announcements)
  • Her
  • Belako

Travis Scott closed the festival with a blistering show filled with pyrotechnics, bass drops and crowd surges. His performance came just weeks before the global release of ASTROWORLD, giving FIB 2018 one of his last smaller-festival headline slots. Spanish favourites Belako delivered a standout set earlier in the night.

What Benicassim 2018 felt like

Festival-goers remember 2018 as the perfect blend of summer heat and huge sing-alongs. The Killers and Liam Gallagher attracted massive international crowds, while Travis Scott gave the festival a modern edge that resonated with younger fans. Days were scorching, with most people heading to the beach until late afternoon, before the arena filled quickly as dusk hit.

Reviews highlighted the strong sound quality, improved site layout and well-balanced lineup. Many fans consider 2018 a “crowd favourite” year thanks to the mix of nostalgic indie bands and chart-topping pop and rap artists.

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