Getting there · Wed 4 Aug 2027
How to get to Sonorama Ribera 2027 — 4–8 August in Aranda de Duero
Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 August 2027 in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), with the concert site at El Picón. No passenger trains reach Aranda: here's how to get there by car or bus, which shuttles and coaches ran in 2026 and how to team up with other festival-goers to share the trip.
Dates and times — Sonorama Ribera 2027
- Date
- Wed 4 Aug 2027
- Times
- To be announced
- Venue
- Recinto El Picón
- City
- Aranda de Duero
Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 August 2027. Festival passes give access to the site on 4, 5, 6 and 7 August; on Sunday 8 the programme is morning-only and free, according to the terms of sale. The 2027 times haven't been published: in 2026 concerts at the site started at 7pm and, from Thursday to Saturday, ran until 5am.
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How to get to the El Picón site (Aranda de Duero)
The concert site is at El Picón (C/ Valladolid at C/ Haza) and the daytime programme is spread around the centre of Aranda. The 2027 transport plan hasn't been published; 2026 is the reference. Information from Sonorama Ribera, Autocares Bayo, El Correo de Burgos and Movelia:
Train — no passenger service
Aranda de Duero-Montecillo station is closed to the public and the direct Madrid–Burgos line has no passenger trains. You reach Aranda by road.
Festival coaches (2026 information)
In 2026 Autocares Bayo ran coaches from Madrid (Plaza de Castilla, €23 each way), Burgos (€15, stopping in Lerma and Gumiel de Izán) and Valladolid (€17, stopping in Peñafiel and Fuentecén). The 2027 ones haven't been announced.
Regular coach service
There's a regular bus between Madrid (Avenida de América) and Aranda de Duero bus station, about 2 h 10 min according to Movelia. Check times and prices before you travel.
Shuttles within Aranda (2026 information)
In 2026 three lines (C1, C2 and C3) linked the neighbourhoods with the 'Picón & Camping' stop at IES El Empecinado. The council shuttle ran until 11:30pm, then a festival bus linked El Picón and the centre until 4am.
Taxi
The official 2026 map placed the festival taxi rank next to IES El Empecinado.
Car and parking
Aranda is on the A-1 (Madrid–Burgos) and the N-122 (Valladolid–Soria). In 2026 the festival marked seven car parks on its official map; the 2027 plan hasn't been published.
Ride share with other festival-goersBest if you're coming from afar
With no train and thousands of cars heading into Aranda, going as a group is the practical option: see on VIB3S who's going from your area, split fuel and parking and agree the ride home.
Why share a ride
Five days in Aranda de Duero and no train to get you there
On VIB3S you can see who else is going to Sonorama Ribera from your area, chat in the community and fill a car together. You split fuel and parking, and the ride home is agreed before you leave.
On your own
- Aranda de Duero station has no passenger service: the only way in is by road
- In 2026 the concerts at the site ended at 5am from Thursday to Saturday, and the coaches to Burgos and Valladolid left at that time
- In 2026 the festival expected around 40,000 people a day in a small city: cars are spread across car parks all over Aranda
- Driving alone means paying all the fuel for the A-1 yourself, both ways
With VIB3S
VIB3S: team up and share the car to Sonorama
- Post or join. Choose driver or passenger. Your call.
- Split costs. Fuel, tolls and parking between everyone.
- Any origin. From anywhere in Spain.
- Round trip. Organise the return from the app too.
Who else from your area is going to Sonorama Ribera 2027?
Download VIB3S, see who's heading to Aranda de Duero from your city and share the journey, including the way back.
From your city
Trips to Sonorama Ribera 2027 from your city
Approximate driving times to Aranda de Duero, not counting festival traffic:
Burgos
~55 min via A-1
Valladolid
~1 h 10 min via A-11 and N-122
Soria
~1 h 15 min via N-122
Segovia
~1 h 20 min via N-110 and A-1
Palencia
~1 h 25 min via A-62 and N-122
Madrid
~1 h 45 min via A-1
Vitoria-Gasteiz
~1 h 55 min via A-1
Logroño
~2 h 10 min via A-12 and A-1
Bilbao
~2 h 20 min via AP-68 and A-1
Zaragoza
~2 h 50 min via A-2 and N-122
If you drive
Driving to Sonorama? Share your empty seats
Post your trip on VIB3S, choose who rides with you and split the fuel and parking between everyone.
- ✓The app suggests a fair price per seat based on your route
- ✓Profiles with ratings from previous trips
- ✓You decide who gets in: accept or decline before you leave
How it works
Go to Sonorama Ribera 2027 with other festival-goers
Community, chat and ride sharing in one app. Free on iOS and Android.
- 1
Find the festival in the app
Search for Sonorama Ribera 2027 on VIB3S and join its community.
- 2
See who's going and chat
See which festival-goers are going and where they're coming from, and talk to them in the event chat. All in one place.
- 3
Share a ride with other festival-goers
Driving? Take other festival-goers along and split fuel, tolls and parking. Going as a passenger? Find drivers heading to the festival from your area — it's usually cheaper than going on your own.
How it looks in the app
Search for Sonorama Ribera, see who's going from your area and join the trip that suits you best.
Sonorama Ribera 2027: arrive in Aranda de Duero together
The ride home from Aranda, agreed before you leave
Passes cover Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday is morning-only: a lot of people head home on Sunday at the same time. Post the return trip on VIB3S too, pick a specific meeting point in Aranda and make sure whoever drives is rested and hasn't been drinking.
Passes already on sale for August 2027
- The official site lists 2027 passes on sale, in the Early Bird phase, before the lineup is out
- No coaches or shuttles have been announced for 2027 yet
- The earlier you post your trip, the more festival-goers from your area you'll find
Real numbers
- km published
- 500K+
- App Store
- 4.9★
- in the community
- 15K+
FAQ
FAQ — How to get to Sonorama Ribera 2027
When and where is Sonorama Ribera 2027?
From Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 August 2027 in Aranda de Duero (Burgos). The official ticket channel places the festival at Recinto El Picón, C/ Valladolid (at C/ Haza), 09400 Aranda de Duero. Passes give access on 4, 5, 6 and 7 August; on Sunday 8 the programme is morning-only and free.
Can I get to Sonorama Ribera by train?
No. Aranda de Duero-Montecillo station is closed to the public and the direct Madrid–Burgos line has no passenger service. You reach Aranda de Duero by road: by car, on a regular bus or on the festival coaches once they're announced.
Are there buses to Sonorama Ribera from Madrid, Burgos or Valladolid?
They haven't been announced for 2027. In 2026 the festival offered coaches run by Autocares Bayo from Madrid (Plaza de Castilla, €23 each way, out on Wednesday and back on Sunday), Burgos (€15 each way, Friday and Saturday, stopping in Lerma and Gumiel de Izán) and Valladolid (€17 each way, stopping in Peñafiel and Fuentecén). Outbound and return tickets were bought separately.
Are there shuttles within Aranda de Duero?
The 2027 ones haven't been published. In 2026 the official map showed three shuttle lines (C1, C2 and C3) with stops at Plaza de la Hispanidad, Hospital Santos Reyes, Barrio La Estación, Sol de las Moreras, Zona Centro, Barrio Santa Catalina and Colegio Vera Cruz, ending at the 'Picón & Camping' stop at IES El Empecinado. According to El Correo de Burgos, the council shuttle ran until 11:30pm and then a festival bus linked El Picón and the centre until 4am.
How do I get to Aranda de Duero by car?
Aranda de Duero is on the A-1 motorway (Madrid–Burgos) and the N-122 (Valladolid–Soria). It's about 1 h 45 min from Madrid and just under an hour from Burgos in normal traffic.
Where do you park at Sonorama Ribera?
The 2027 plan hasn't been published. In 2026 the festival's official map marked seven numbered car parks around Aranda plus a car park for motorhomes and cars. The details are on the VIB3S parking page (/en/parking/sonorama-ribera-aranda-2027-parking).
Can minors go to Sonorama Ribera?
Yes, with conditions. Children aged 0 to 11 need the 'Entrada Infantil' and must come with a parent or legal guardian; ages 12 to 15 need a general ticket and must be accompanied; 16- and 17-year-olds can go on their own with a general ticket and the signed authorisation. Under-18s can only enter the campsite with a parent or legal guardian.
How much does it cost to carpool to Sonorama Ribera?
It depends on where you're coming from. The app suggests a fair price per seat based on the route, and you split fuel and parking instead of each paying separately.
More tips in our guide how to carpool to a festival.
