Skip to content

Benicassim 2019 lineup

The Benicassim 2019 lineup marked the festival’s 25th anniversary with one of its most crowd-pleasing mixes of indie, rock, pop and electronic. Over four hot nights in July, fans saw Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Fatboy Slim and The 1975 joined by a deep undercard including Franz Ferdinand, George Ezra, Jess Glynne, Gerry Cinnamon and a strong Spanish alternative presence.

Crowds arriving for the Benicassim 2019 lineup at the FIB festival entrance

Benicassim 2019 at a glance

  • Festival: Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB)
  • Edition: 25th anniversary
  • Dates: 18–21 July 2019
  • Headline names: Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Fatboy Slim, The 1975
  • Other major acts: Franz Ferdinand, George Ezra, Jess Glynne, Vetusta Morla, Gerry Cinnamon, Blossoms
  • Genres: Indie, rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, Spanish alternative

Headliners & big moments in 2019

The 25th anniversary edition felt like a celebration of everything FIB is known for. Fatboy Slim turned the opening night into a huge dance party, Lana Del Rey brought a dreamlike, cinematic headline set on the Friday, and Kings of Leon delivered a classic guitar-heavy Saturday highlight. On Sunday, Spanish favourites Vetusta Morla performed a special anniversary show, with Franz Ferdinand and George Ezra helping to close the weekend in style.

Across the site, reviews described a friendly, mixed crowd: sunburnt Brits, Spanish fans celebrating their homegrown bands, and travellers from all over Europe. Late-night DJ sets kept the arena busy until well past 4am, especially on the South Beach and dance stages.

Benicassim 2019 lineup by day

Thursday 18 July 2019 – Opening night

  • Fatboy Slim
  • Action Bronson
  • Marina
  • Kodaline
  • Fontaines D.C.
  • Novio Caballo
  • Bakermat
  • Cherry Glazerr
  • Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ set)

Thursday set the tone for the anniversary weekend. Fatboy Slim headlined with a full-throttle DJ show packed with visuals, mash-ups and hands-in-the-air moments. Earlier in the evening, Action Bronson delivered heavyweight hip-hop, Marina provided big pop choruses, and Fontaines D.C. impressed as one of the breakout guitar bands of the summer.

Friday 19 July 2019 – Lana Del Rey & The 1975

  • Lana Del Rey
  • The 1975
  • Krept & Konan
  • Gorgon City (live)
  • The Hunna
  • LA M.O.D.A.
  • Gerry Cinnamon
  • Belako
  • Superorganism
  • The Big Moon
  • Gus Dapperton
  • Mavi Phoenix
  • The Blinders
  • Barny Fletcher
  • Bifannah
  • Monterrosa
  • Or:la

Friday mixed pop, indie and rap. The 1975 brought slick production, neon staging and a set stacked with festival anthems. Lana Del Rey, in one of her only Spanish appearances that year, delivered a slow-burning, emotional headline performance that suited the warm night perfectly. Gerry Cinnamon drew one of the loudest sing-alongs outside the main headliners, while LA M.O.D.A. and Belako represented the Spanish scene with huge support.

Saturday 20 July 2019 – Kings of Leon take over

  • Kings of Leon
  • Jess Glynne
  • AJ Tracey
  • Blossoms
  • You Me At Six
  • Yellow Days
  • Carolina Durante
  • Sea Girls
  • Cassius
  • Cora Novoa
  • Project Pablo
  • La Zowi
  • Alien Tango
  • Peaness

Saturday leaned heavily into guitars and big choruses. Kings of Leon headlined with a stadium-ready set, moving from early tracks like “Molly’s Chambers” through to “Use Somebody” and “Sex on Fire”. Jess Glynne and AJ Tracey added a more pop and grime edge earlier in the night, while Blossoms, You Me At Six and Sea Girls kept indie and alt-rock fans happy.

Sunday 21 July 2019 – 25th anniversary finale

  • Vetusta Morla
  • Franz Ferdinand
  • George Ezra
  • Octavian
  • Ezra Furman
  • Black Lips
  • Cariño
  • Soleá Morente & Napoleón Solo
  • Hot Dub Time Machine
  • DJ Seinfeld

The closing day felt like a nod to the festival’s roots and its future. Spanish heroes Vetusta Morla played a special show to mark FIB’s 25 years, revisiting material from Un Día En El Mundo alongside newer songs. Franz Ferdinand and George Ezra both delivered big, feel-good sets, while Ezra Furman and Black Lips brought a more alternative edge. Late into the night, Hot Dub Time Machine and DJ Seinfeld kept the anniversary party going.

What Benicassim 2019 felt like

People who were there often describe 2019 as “classic FIB with a modern twist”. Daytimes were scorching, with many fans spending hours on the beach before heading into the arena at sunset. The evenings brought a mix of nostalgia – Kings of Leon’s early-2000s anthems, Fatboy Slim’s big-beat throwbacks – and newer sounds from artists like Fontaines D.C., AJ Tracey and Superorganism.

The anniversary branding was visible around the site, and Spanish acts had a strong presence, from Vetusta Morla to Carolina Durante and Cariño. Reviews highlighted the friendly atmosphere, good sound across the main stages and the typical Benicàssim rhythm of late nights and very late mornings.

Further reading & archives

Looking back at the Benicassim 2019 lineup and thinking about going again? Use these up-to-date guides: