FIB Benicassim Festival

What FIB Benicassim Festival does

FIB Benicàssim is a long-running music festival founded in 1995 and organized by FESTIVAL FIB, AIE. (a Spanish economic interest grouping registered in Valencia). The annual event is held in Benicàssim, Castellón, and operates a multi-day format with an 80+ artist lineup; the upcoming edition is scheduled for July 16-18, 2026. The festival's operational stack centers on a cashless wristband payment system, supported by add-on services including camping, four tiers of glamping, transport packages, and on-site lockers, with wristbands shipped directly to attendees' homes prior to the event. Technology therefore functions as a transactional and access-control layer rather than as a customer-experience differentiator.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) ticket sales across a multi-tier pricing structure ranging from €50 to €300, including a premium Golden VIP tier; (2) add-on services (camping, glamping, transport, lockers, wristband shipping) that monetize the on-site experience; and (3) sponsorships from a diversified brand portfolio including Heineken, Repsol (named Energy Partner), Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and SHEIN. Institutional partnerships with Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, Generalitat Valenciana, Benicàssim Town Hall, and Diputación de Castellón provide public-sector support and tourism alignment.

The festival reports 97-99% ticket sell-through, indicating demand near capacity. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and is privately held under the AIE structure, with no disclosed revenue, funding, or parent-company information available in the input data.

Name

FIB Benicassim Festival

Legal name

FESTIVAL FIB, AIE.

Website

https://fiberfib.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FIB Benicàssim is a heritage Spanish music festival (founded 1995) operated by FESTIVAL FIB, AIE., running an 80+ artist multi-day event in Benicàssim with tiered ticketing (€50-€300), cashless wristband technology, and on-site accommodations serving mass-market music fans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales (Abonos / Entradas): The primary revenue stream is the sale of festival tickets (3-day general admission, VIP, Golden VIP, and single-day tickets) ranging from 50€ to 300€. Tickets include access to all concert stages and the general festival grounds. First nomination is free; name changes cost 20€.
2. Add-on Services and Upgrades: Supplementary services including Villacamp camping (from 27€), glamping tents (64.99€–860€), lockers (18€–54€), Fiberbus transport (18€–38€), shuttle bus routes (5€–11€ per trip), shower passes (12€), and promotional cashless top-ups (50€–150€ with bonus credit). These are purchased alongside or after the initial ticket.
3. Sponsorship and Brand Partnerships: The festival generates revenue through brand sponsorships. Identified partners include Heineken (beer), Repsol (energy), Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Jose Cuervo, SHEIN, Cutty Sark, Cacique, Poliakov vodka, Inpost, Druni (perfume), Umbro (sportswear), Taco Bell, Dulcesol, Estepark, and institutional bodies (Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, Generalitat Valenciana, Benicàssim Town Hall, Castellón Provincial Government).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FIB Benicàssim is an annual 3-day international music festival held in Benicàssim, Spain. It sells festival tickets (General Admission, VIP, Golden VIP, and single-day passes) that grant access to multi-stage live concerts, and bundles these tickets with add-on services including on-site camping, glamping, mobile charging lockers, official shuttle and circular bus transport, and cashless wristband payments.

Product overview

FIB Benicàssim is an annual music festival held July 16-18, 2026 in Benicàssim, Spain. The core offering is multi-day festival passes (General Admission, VIP, and Golden VIP tiers) providing access to concerts across multiple stages. The festival operates a cashless wristband payment system as its primary transaction method. Supplementary services include on-site accommodation (Villacamp camping, Glamping), transport (Fiberbus shuttle, Shuttle Bus from various cities), secure lockers, shower passes, and wristband shipping. Additional offerings include Promo Recarga cash-top-up bonuses and ticket transfer services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Admission (Abono General) 3-day festival pass from €70 providing access to the FIB Benicàssim 2026 venue from Thursday July 16 to Saturday July 18, including all concerts and stages. Aimed at individual festival-goers.
• VIP Ticket (Abono VIP) Premium 3-day pass from €145 with VIP zone access including private bars, gastro area, chill area, exclusive bathrooms, limited VIP grandstand with main stage visibility, preferential access lanes, and 3 welcome pints of beer pre-loaded on wristband.
• Golden VIP Ticket Top-tier 3-day pass from €300 with front stage access to the main stage, 9 included consumptions (excluding XL format), official glass, coaster holder, and VIP zone access.
• Single Day Tickets One-day festival passes from €50 available for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, each granting access to that day's concerts and venue.
• Villacamp Camping Official FIB rest area from €27 located 700m from the beach and 2km from the concert venue, with Fiberbus connection. Available from Thursday July 16 at 10am to Sunday July 19 until 12 noon. Includes optional Shower Pass (Bono Duchas) from €12 for unlimited showers.
• Glamping Accommodation Pre-pitched tent accommodation within Villacamp in four tiers: Easy Tent (from €64.99, padded floor, lantern, lock, max 2 people), Double Deluxe (from €155, foam mattresses, bedding, max 2), Bell Tent Deluxe (from €510, buffet breakfast, max 4), and Emperor Tent (from €860, buffet breakfast, max 8). Requires separate Villacamp pass and festival ticket.
• Hotel + Ticket Pack Package deal combining 3-night hotel accommodation in Oropesa or Castellón with a festival general admission ticket.
• Fiberbus (Official Festival Bus) Official festival shuttle bus with circular routes connecting Benicàssim (from €18 full festival), Castellón (from €38), and Oropesa. Continuous service from 11:00 to 06:00 with wristband-linked access.
• Shuttle Bus (Bus Lanzadera) Daily shuttle bus service from €5/way from Valencia (€11/way), Sagunto-Vall d'Uxó (€7/way), Onda-Alcora (€6/way), Burriana-Almazora (€6/way), and Vila-real (€5/way). Round-trip available for all 3 festival days with fixed assigned bus.
• Festival Lockers (Consignas) Secure on-site storage lockers from €18 with four sizes (Small €18, Large €36, Large Deep €45, Extra Large €54), each equipped with 3 electrical sockets, 2 USB ports, and 1 USB-C port for mobile device charging. Access via code or festival wristband with unlimited openings.
• Promo Recarga (Cashless Top-up Bonus) Cashless wristband top-up promotions from €50 offering bonus credit: €50 + €5 free; €100 + €15 free; €150 + €30 free plus a coaster holder. Extra promotional credit is non-refundable while personal balance is refundable after the festival.
• Cashless Wristband System RFID-enabled festival wristband with embedded chip used as the cashless payment method for all on-site purchases (drinks, food, merchandise, brand purchases). Activated via QR code scan and linked to attendee's ID. Attendees preload money online before or during the festival.
• Wristband Shipping Service Home delivery or pickup-point delivery of festival wristbands free of charge to Peninsula addresses via TIPSA courier or pickup at TIPSA points or Estepark commercial center in Castellón. Reduces on-site queues; not available for Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta, or Melilla.
• Ticket Transfer and Nomination Service Service allowing ticket holders to transfer or nominate tickets to other attendees via Enterticket. First nomination is free; name changes cost €20.
• Refund Guarantee (Garantía de Devolución) Optional €5 money-back guarantee added during ticket purchase that provides a refund if the attendee cannot attend the festival for covered reasons.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• EnterticketcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterticket is the official ticketing partner for FIB Benicàssim, handling all ticket sales, wristband management, add-on service purchases (Fiberbus, lockers, Villacamp, glamping, promo recharge), name changes, and post-festival balance refunds. The platform links all add-on services to the ticket via a subscription code.
• TIPSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTIPSA handles the shipping of festival wristbands to attendees' home addresses or TIPSA pickup points, eliminating on-site collection queues. A special pickup point is also available at Estepark commercial center in Castellón. Shipments only to mainland Spain.
• Mobile LockersupportingTechnology or IntegrationMobile Locker provides secure lockers inside the festival enclosure with integrated charging (3 sockets, 2 USB, 1 USB-C). Four sizes available (S, L, LD, XL). Access via code or festival wristband, with unlimited openings. Customer support at [email protected].
• Festents (Glamping Provider)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFestents provides pre-pitched glamping tents at Villacamp, including Easy Tent, Double Deluxe, Bell Tent Deluxe, and Emperor Tent options. Contact: [email protected].
• RepsolsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRepsol is the official Energy Partner of FIB Benicàssim 2026, supporting the festival's energy needs and brand presence.
• Heineken EspañasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHeineken is a brand partner of FIB Benicàssim, providing beer offerings at the festival and gaining visibility among the festival's young adult audience.
• Diputación de CastellónsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Castellón Provincial Government is an institutional partner of the festival, supporting FIB Benicàssim as a major cultural event in the province.
• Turisme Comunitat ValencianasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe regional tourism body of the Valencian Community is an institutional partner, promoting FIB Benicàssim as a key tourism and cultural event in the region.
• Generalitat ValencianasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Valencian Government is an institutional partner of FIB Benicàssim, supporting the festival as a major cultural and tourism event in the region.
• Ayuntamiento de BenicàssimsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Benicàssim Town Hall is the host municipality and institutional partner of the festival, providing local support and promoting the event as a key cultural asset for the town.
• Coca-ColasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is a brand partner of FIB Benicàssim, providing beverages at the festival and brand visibility among attendees.
• Red BullsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRed Bull is a brand partner of FIB Benicàssim, associated with energy drinks and youth lifestyle branding.
• Jose CuervosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJose Cuervo is a brand partner of FIB Benicàssim, providing tequila-based beverages at the festival.
• SHEINsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSHEIN is a brand partner of FIB Benicàssim, providing fashion and lifestyle products and brand visibility at the festival.
• The Music Republic (Lost & Found)supportingTechnology or IntegrationThe Music Republic manages the festival's lost and found service. Attendees can contact [email protected] for lost items. The organization also handles child/guardian authorization forms for minors attending the festival.
• Estepark CastellónsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEstepark commercial and leisure center in Castellón serves as a wristband pickup point (29 June – 2 July, 12h–20h) for festival attendees.
• Casa Ronald McDonaldminorOthersCasa Ronald McDonald is listed as a social collaborator of the festival, supporting the social responsibility dimension of FIB Benicàssim.
• HICID (Shuttle Bus Operator)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHICID operates the official daily shuttle buses. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sónar: Barcelona-based electronic music and creative technology festival running since 1994. Comparable to FIB as a long-running Spanish summer festival with international audience draw, though it skews more heavily toward electronic music.
• Viña Rock: Albacete-based multi-day Spanish rock/alternative festival running since 1996. Comparable to FIB in longevity, multi-genre lineup approach, and Spanish summer festival positioning with camping infrastructure.
• Resurrection Fest: Galicia-based annual rock and metal music festival running since 2006. Comparable to FIB as a Spanish regional festival with multi-day format, sell-out attendance, and brand-driven international lineup curation.
• Primavera Sound: Barcelona-based annual music festival (founded 2001) featuring rock, indie, and electronic music with multi-day format. Directly comparable to FIB in genre mix, European summer festival timing, and target demographic of 18-35 international attendees. Recently acquired by Live Nation, providing a relevant M&A benchmark.
• Arenal Sound: Burriana-based (Castellón province, same region as FIB) multi-day Spanish music festival. Directly comparable as a regional competitor in the same Valencian/Castellón geography, competing for overlapping attendee base and sponsorship dollars.
• Tomorrowland: Belgium-based electronic dance music festival running since 2005 and one of the world's largest festivals. Comparable to FIB as a multi-stage, multi-day European summer festival with cashless wristband technology, premium tier (VIP) structure, and global attendee base.
• BBK Live: Bilbao-based multi-day rock/indie/pop festival sponsored by Kutxabank. Directly comparable to FIB in genre mix, Spanish regional positioning, and 3-4 day outdoor format. Similar headliner-driven model and institutional sponsorship structure.
• Cruïlla Barcelona: Barcelona-based multi-genre Spanish music festival running since 2014. Comparable to FIB in format, international lineup curation, and target demographic, though based in Catalonia rather than the Valencian Community.
• Mad Cool Festival: Madrid-based multi-day rock/pop/electronic music festival held annually since 2016. Directly comparable to FIB in format, lineup curation, and Spanish/Iberian market positioning; competes for the same summer festival calendar slot.
• Glastonbury Festival: UK-based multi-day performing arts festival running since 1970. Comparable to FIB as a long-running European outdoor summer festival with sell-out attendance, premium camping/glamping add-ons, multi-stage programming, and iconic brand status.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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