The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 15 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.

Where you sit	Tickets from	Dates listed
Upper tier	£103.24	15

What time do doors open at Estadio San Mamés?

Most upcoming dates start at 21:00 (15 of 15 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.

Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.

About Estadio San Mamés: Layout, History & Architecture

Opened in 2013, Estadio San Mamés stands as a contemporary architectural statement on the south bank of Bilbao's Estuary. Designed by César Azkarate of IDOM, the stadium replaced its venerable predecessor, blending a modern steel and glass facade with a distinctive scale-like exterior. With a capacity of approximately 53,331 for football matches, the arena reconfigures for major live music events, utilizing the central pitch as a standing area while maintaining tiered seating across its four stands.

The layout is primarily designed for sporting events, featuring multiple levels of seating that encircle the pitch. Sightlines are generally unobstructed from most tiered positions, though upper levels provide a distant, panoramic view of the stage. For concerts, the central standing area offers direct proximity to performers. Acoustically, as a large, open-air concrete and steel structure, the space is expansive and prone to significant reverberation. Musical fidelity relies heavily on a powerful, well-calibrated PA system to project sound across the vast area and mitigate echoes, rather than benefiting from natural acoustic warmth or intimacy.

The Live Experience & Current Schedule

Entering San Mamés for a live performance involves navigating multiple perimeter gates, each equipped for bag searches and security checks. Inside, broad concourses provide access to numerous concession stands and bars. For concerts, the atmosphere typically oscillates between the dense, energetic crowd on the standing pitch and the more spacious, overview experience from the tiered seating. While pitch proximity offers intensity, the elevated seats guarantee clear sightlines, albeit from a greater distance. With 15 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £42.15. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Athletic Club vs Getafe CF on 25th October 2026.

How do I get to Estadio San Mamés, Bilbao?

Estadio San Mamés is at Juan Antonio Zunzunegui etorbidea, Bilbao, 48011. Open in Google Maps

By train and tube

The San Mamés Metro station (servicing Lines 1, 2, and 3) is located directly adjacent to the stadium's south-eastern side, offering convenient access. The Euskotren tram also stops at San Mamés, providing additional local rail connections.

By bus

Several Bilbobus lines serve the stadium precinct, including routes 26, 38, 56, and 62, with stops along surrounding streets such as Luis Briñas and Zunzunegui. Bilbao Intermodal, the city's main bus terminal, is situated a 5-minute walk south-east, offering regional and national bus connections.

By car and parking

Limited parking is available near the stadium. The Zubiarte Shopping Centre car park, located about a 10-minute walk south-east along the river's edge on Paseo de la Ría, offers paid parking. Hospital Basurto also has parking facilities approximately an 8-minute walk south-west on Ventosa Kalea. High congestion is common on event days, and advance booking is strongly recommended.

Entry and security

Entrances are located at various numbered gates around the stadium perimeter. All attendees are subject to bag checks and security screening. For major events, arriving at least 60-90 minutes before the scheduled start time is advised to allow ample time for entry procedures and to find your seating or standing area. Main access points are typically found on the stadium's north side, facing the Estuary, and along the eastern flank.