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Live Bands in Benidorm
Every live band playing in Benidorm tonight and over the next seven days — solo singers, vocal duos, rock and pop covers bands across The Square, Rincon de Loix, Levante and the Old Town. Updated daily with venue, start time and direct links.
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Live bands in Benidorm — every night of the week
Benidorm has one of the busiest live music scenes anywhere on the Costa Blanca. From solo acoustic singers and male/female vocal duos to full four-piece bands, you'll find live music in Benidorm playing in bars, terraces, beachfront cafés and hotel lounges seven nights a week — in summer often from lunchtime through to 2am. This page lists every live band playing in Benidorm tonight and across the next seven days, with venue, start time and a direct link to the show.
Whether you're chasing rock covers, 70s and 80s classics, country, Motown soul, Irish folk, reggae, indie or the latest pop hits, there's a band in Benidorm playing it tonight. Use the day chips above to flick between today, tomorrow and the rest of the week.
Where to find live bands in Benidorm
Live music in Benidorm is concentrated in four main zones:
- The Square (Plaza de la Hispanidad) — the busiest live-music hub. Almost every bar around The Square hosts at least one live band or duo per night.
- Rincon de Loix — the British "old town" feel, with long-standing live music bars and singer-songwriter pubs.
- Levante beachfront — beach bars, chiringuitos and hotel terraces with early-evening acoustic sets and Sunday afternoon live music.
- Poniente & Old Town — more Spanish-leaning, with flamenco fusion, Latin and jazz acts in smaller bars and the Mercado.
Types of live bands you'll see
- Solo singers & acoustic guitarists — perfect for early evening drinks and dinner.
- Male/female vocal duos — the staple Benidorm format, covering decades of singalong hits.
- Full live bands — drums, bass, guitars and vocals delivering rock, indie, soul and pop covers.
- Irish & folk bands — a Benidorm institution, especially around St Patrick's week.
- Latin, salsa & reggaeton bands — found mostly in the Old Town and Poniente bars.
What time do live bands play in Benidorm?
Live music in Benidorm typically runs from around 20:30 to 01:00, with the busiest set times between 22:00 and midnight. Many beachfront and Sunday-afternoon venues also run earlier "matinee" live sets from 15:00–18:00. Every show on this page has its exact start time listed, so you can plan a multi-venue evening with no guesswork.
Free vs paid live music in Benidorm
Almost every live band in Benidorm's pubs, bars and terraces is free entry — you pay for your drinks and tip the band if you enjoyed the set. Larger ticketed gigs, festivals and concert events (such as Low Festival and Reggaeton Beach Festival) are listed separately on our events in Benidorm calendar.
Build your night out
Pair live music with a tribute act, a late-night DJ or club night and a full-scale cabaret or production show to put together the perfect Benidorm evening. Our what's on this week view shows everything together day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see live bands in Benidorm tonight?
Live bands play every night across The Square, Rincon de Loix, Levante beachfront bars and the Old Town. Tonight's full lineup with start times is on this page.
Is live music in Benidorm free?
Almost every live band in Benidorm's pubs, bars and terraces is free entry — you only pay for drinks. Ticketed concerts and festivals appear on our Events in Benidorm calendar.
What time do bands start playing in Benidorm?
Most live bands start between 20:30 and 22:00, with sets running until around 01:00. Many beachfront venues also run Sunday-afternoon matinees from 15:00.
What kind of music do Benidorm bands play?
Expect everything from 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s covers and rock classics to country, Motown, Irish folk, indie and current pop hits, plus Latin and salsa bands in the Old Town.