The Bilboloop festival returns this autumn to Sala Azkena with an energetic night of electric rhythm and vibrant guitars in downtown Bilbao. 🎶⚡

This concert is the first of two sessions organized by Bilboloop for this edition, bringing together notable acts from the international and local independent music scene.

🎶 BILBOLOOP 2026: HOME COUNTIES + NORMAN BATES

📅 16 October 2026

🕐 21:30

📍 Sala Azkena, Bilbao (Ibañez de Bilbao kalea, 26)

🎟️ 16 / 19 €

📖 Electronic rock and shoegaze live on stage

The evening presents two distinctive acts. Headlining the bill are Home Counties, an east London-based British outfit known for their sharp, dance-oriented electronic rock. The band will showcase their second studio album, "Humdrum".

The opening slot goes to Norman Bates, a band from Plentzia that navigates between pop rock and shoegaze through vibrant melodies, featuring songs written in both Basque and Spanish.

🎶 About the artists and the series

Home Counties arrive with a record produced by Al Doyle (LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip), highlighting their punchy synth-rock sound. Bilboloop continues its long-running commitment to connecting fresh local talent from the Basque Country with exciting acts from the UK music scene.

ℹ️ Good to know: The opening performance by Norman Bates includes songs in both Basque and Spanish.

✨ A must-see evening in Bilbao for cutting-edge indie sounds and danceable electronic rock.