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Benicassim 2009

Benicassim Festival

When: July 16-19

Where: Benicassim, Valencia, Spain

Benicàssim International Festival information: Kings Of Leon make a welcome return to the hugely popular Spanish bash, and are joined by some heavyweights headliners. People making the flight over can expect Oasis, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand.

4- day tickets include free access to the Festival campsites from 13th ´till 21st July.

Benicàssim International Festival tickets: 170€ / £155 for a weekend ticket with camping. The campsite opens July 13.

Website: www.fiberfib.com

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