UMusic announces lineup for Azkena Rock Festival 2025
The Azkena Rock Festival 2025 is set to feature an incredible lineup of artists including John Fogerty, Manic Street Preachers, Dinosaur JR, The Flaming Lips, and Lucinda Williams, among others, who will be gracing the stages of Mendizabala in Vitoria-Gasteiz from June 19 to 21.
The Azkena Rock Festival, a must-attend event for rock & roll aficionados, is gearing up for its 23rd edition on June 19-21 in Mendizabala, Vitoria-Gasteiz. This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, with legendary acts such as John Fogerty, who will be performing his classic hits that captivated audiences in 2017, Manic Street Preachers from Wales, The Flaming Lips performing “Yoshimi Battle The Pink Robots,” Dinosaur JR playing their iconic “Without A Sound,” the iconic Lucinda Williams, The Hellacopters celebrating their 30th anniversary, and many more artists. Additionally, there will be free programming at Plaza de la Virgen Blanca and activities for families at Txiki ARF.
Don’t miss out on the pre-festival events like the ARABA ARF TOUR which kicked off on May 17 in Amurrio and will continue on June 14 in Labastida featuring bands like Lastagin, Nukore, Nightwaves, and The Clayton. The Azkena Warm Up Weekend will also offer two special concerts in Madrid with His lordship on June 13 and Early James on June 14.
The festival schedule is packed with exciting performances, starting on Thursday, June 19 with acts like BuzzCocks, Melissa Etheridge, and Dinosaur JR playing ‘Without A Sound’. Friday, June 20 will see performances at White Virgin Square by Laurie Wright followed by sets at Mendizabala by Sarria, Reckless Kelly, Lucinda Williams, and John Fogerty. Trashville will feature Mambo Rambo, Floau, Gogoponies, Wau and the Arrghs, and The Boy.
On Saturday, June 21, White Virgin Square will host Kitty, Daisy & Lewis followed by performances at Mendizabala by Richard Hawley, The Flaming Lips playing ‘Yoshimi Battle The Pink Robots,’ Manic Street Preachers, and more. Trashville will showcase Wallaroos, The Sex Organs, The Devils, The Neanderthals, and others.
The Azkena Rock Festival promises to be a music lover’s paradise, with a diverse lineup of artists spanning various genres and styles. Don’t miss out on this incredible musical experience at Mendizabala, Vitoria-Gasteiz from June 19-21, 2025.