Attending Rototom Sunsplash for the first time is much more than going to a music festival. It's immersing yourself in a cultural experience where reggae music, community, respect, and diversity are part of everyday life.
If it's your first time — or if you want to experience it more calmly and consciously — this practical guide will help you prepare and enjoy the festival from the very first moment.
What is Rototom Sunsplash and what makes it different
Rototom Sunsplash is not just a reggae music festival. It's a meeting place where people of all ages and backgrounds share culture, values, and experiences.
In addition to concerts, the festival offers workshops, conferences, family activities, rest areas and zones designed to coexist with respect and diversity.
Coming to Rototom is like being part of a small, vibrant city, where everyone contributes and where the experience is built together.
Where is Rototom Sunsplash held and how to get there
Rototom Sunsplash is held very close to Benicàssim (Castellón) , in a well-connected environment easily accessible from different parts of Spain and Europe.
You can get to the festival in several ways:
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Rototom charter buses from some airports and cities, a comfortable and direct option to get there without worries
- By bus , the Benicàssim bus station is less than 1 km from the festival grounds
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By train , with connections from any Spanish airport to nearby stations, making the journey much easier even if you are coming from far away.
Once in Benicàssim, getting around is easy and convenient, even if you don't have a car.
Internal transport: festival, beach and more
During the festival, there is a bus service connecting different key points, making travel easier:
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Buses between the festival grounds and the beach .
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Direct connection to the SOLE beach bar , a perfect space to continue enjoying the Rototom atmosphere by the sea.
This way you can combine music, relaxation and the beach without complications.
Rototom campsite: everything you need, at hand
For many people, camping is an essential part of the Rototom experience and a parallel festival in itself. It's designed to offer comfort, camaraderie, and basic services that make your stay much easier.
At the campsite you will find:
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Basic supermarket , for last minute purchases.
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Restaurant, cafeteria and bakery , ideal for breakfasts, lunches or moments of rest.
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Kitchen areas , for those who prefer to prepare their own food.
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Plenty of showers and well-distributed restrooms.
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Family campsite , with quiet spaces designed for going with children.
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Areas adapted for people with functional diversity , facilitating accessibility.
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Electric charging points and lockers , for greater convenience and security.
The campsite is not just a place to sleep, but another space for community where the spirit of the festival is also experienced.
What to bring to Rototom Sunsplash: the essentials
Packing your backpack properly will allow you to move around comfortably and enjoy the festival without worries. Some recommended essentials:
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Comfortable and breathable clothing.
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Comfortable footwear for walking and dancing.
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Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and beach towel .
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Lightweight bag or backpack for everyday use.
The key is simplicity: carrying only what you need will help you move around more freely.
Tips for enjoying the venue and the atmosphere
One of the things that makes Rototom Sunsplash unique is its atmosphere. To fully experience it:
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Respect common spaces and the people around you.
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Maintain an open and curious attitude: diversity is an essential part of the festival.
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Take advantage of the rest areas and parallel activities.
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If you come as a family, you'll find areas and activities designed for the little ones too.
The Rototom experience is built from small gestures.
Enjoy the festival with awareness and respect.
Rototom Sunsplash is committed to a more conscious way of experiencing music and cultural events. As an attendee, you are also part of that commitment.
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Take care of the environment and reduce waste.
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Consume responsibly.
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Respect the rhythms, opinions, and expressions of others.
Enjoying and caring are not opposites: at Rototom, they go hand in hand.
Experiencing Rototom before and after the festival
The experience doesn't begin the day the first concert starts, nor does it end when you get home. Rototom is also lived in the waiting, in the preparations, and in the memories that stay with you afterward.
Being part of the Rototom community means carrying that energy of music, respect and coexistence with you throughout the year.
One last piece of advice
Come with an open mind, a willing heart, and a desire to share.
Rototom Sunsplash cannot be fully explained in words: it is discovered step by step, song by song and encounter by encounter.
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