No matter your musical taste, cultural interests, or even camping ability, there is definitely something for you among the 2025 festivals taking place around the world, from Europe to Japan.
It’s never too late to start planning your festival season; after all, numerous fascinating festivals take place throughout the year. Are you overwhelmed by questions like which country, which lineup, and whether to camp or not? Don’t worry—this comprehensive summary of the 2025 festivals is here.
Sapporo Snow Festival
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Date: February 4 – 11, 2025
As February blankets Sapporo in white, the city transforms into a dazzling frozen art exhibition with this festival. The main venue, Odori Park, will surround you with towering snow sculptures that push the limits of imagination. From intricate replicas of famous landmarks to captivating characters from Japanese folklore, these icy sculptures stand as testaments to human creativity and skill. Imagine warming yourself up with a bowl of miso ramen on a freezing February day and elevating the fun by sledding in the snow. As night falls over the city, the illuminated sculptures will transport you into a magical atmosphere.
Venice Carnival
Location: Venice, Italy
Date: February 14 – March 4, 2025
With this festival, you will step into a living fairytale. This tradition, which has continued for centuries, transforms the floating city into a mysterious world where reality and fantasy blur behind elaborate masks and extravagant costumes. As you glide through narrow canals and historic squares, you will encounter elegantly dressed revelers posing for photographers and hosting spontaneous masked balls in hidden courtyards.
The traditional Venice Carnival offers a feast for your stomach with delicious pastries and a feast for your soul with classical music echoing from grand palaces. Organize your plans now to immerse yourself in this enchanting atmosphere.
Rio Carnival
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: February 28 – March 5, 2025
Get ready to participate in the world’s biggest party, an explosion of color, rhythm, and fun. This legendary celebration, which draws more than two million people to the streets every day, is the very essence of Brazil’s energy and creativity.
The heart of the carnival is the Sambadrome, where costumed dancers, singers, and enormous floats compete for the title of the best samba school. We guarantee that you must witness this ceremony at least once in your lifetime. However, the real magic happens in the countless street parties scattered throughout the city, where locals in creative costumes showcase their samba skills—join in and dance the night away!
Coachella
Location: California, USA
Date: April 11 – 20, 2025
Tickets: coachella.com
When talking about world-famous festivals, Coachella is one of the first that comes to mind. Although it is known as a celebrity-spotting paradise, that shouldn’t distract from the spectacular lineup it brings together every year.
The world’s biggest stars, rising names, top pop icons, and promising newcomers all share the same stage. While this year’s lineup has yet to be finalized, rumors suggest Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, and Lady Gaga will be among the performers.
Sonar Festival
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Date: June 12 – 14, 2025
Tickets: sonar.es
Now in its 22nd year, this Barcelona-based festival is a combination of an electronic music extravaganza and an intellectual exploration of digital culture. There aren’t many festivals where you can attend digital culture lectures by day and dance wildly at night—but at Sonar, this is perfectly normal. The festival extends its influence across the city, organizing art installations and family-friendly events, yet the primary focus is always the music.
This year’s lineup includes Four Tet, Skrillex, Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren, and many more. Tickets start at 210 euros.
Glastonbury Festival
Location: Somerset, England
Date: June 25 – 29, 2025
Tickets: Glastonbury Festivals
Glastonbury remains an untouchable landmark in British pop culture. It is difficult to explain just how vast the festival grounds are, but it’s certainly much larger than what you see on social media. Apart from the main Pyramid Stage, countless events take place, covering a broad musical spectrum from pop to reggae, rock to dubstep, metal to folk, and techno. No matter where you go, you will encounter vibrant energy.
While this year’s lineup is still uncertain, rumors suggest Eminem, Rihanna, and Madonna may perform. What is confirmed, however, is that Rod Stewart and Neil Young will take the stage.
Montreux Jazz Festival
Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Date: July 4 – 19, 2025
Tickets: Montreux Jazz Festival
Originally a pure jazz festival, Montreux Jazz Festival has significantly expanded its scope since the 1980s, now welcoming artists from the worlds of blues, rock, and soul—even Deep Purple has performed here an impressive eight times!
Held on the shores of Lake Geneva, this luxurious two-week festival is one you should definitely plan for in advance.
Exit Festival
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia
Date: July 10 – 13, 2025
Tickets: Exit Festival
Exit Festival has a fascinating history—it was founded in 2000 as a student movement advocating for democracy in Serbia and has since attracted over two million visitors from 60 different countries.
The festival venue is just as impressive: a medieval fortress. Attending a festival within the ancient stone walls of a fortress during the scorching July heat sounds like a unique experience, doesn’t it? With 16 stages, performances spanning multiple music genres, a zipline, and a 3D dance arena, this festival promises an unforgettable adventure.
Tomorrowland
Location: Boom, Belgium
Date: July 18 – 27, 2025
Tickets: Biletwise
When it comes to hosting massive and extravagant parties, few festivals can rival Tomorrowland. Held in the small town of Boom, this festival has been attracting the world’s biggest DJs and electronic music producers for over a decade, and it continues to expand and evolve each year. Festivalgoers can expect 14 stages, spectacular light shows, giant disco balls, massive butterfly decorations, and industrial-scale confetti explosions.
This year’s lineup includes David Guetta, Solomun, Sofi Tukker, and Mahmut Orhan. Unfortunately, tickets for 2025 are already sold out, so you might want to start planning for 2026!
Fuji Rock Festival
Location: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Date: July 25 – 27, 2025
Tickets: Sales not yet started
Are you ready to take a cable car up a mountain for a music festival? Japan’s largest festival, Fuji Rock, not only offers spectacular performances but also multiple accommodation options while aiming to be the world’s cleanest festival. However, street sleeping is now officially banned. This festival is legendary for a reason—once, Red Hot Chili Peppers performed during a storm, and frontman Anthony Kiedis broke his arm yet continued the concert. The lineup for this year hasn’t been announced yet, but three-day passes will cost approximately 49,000 Japanese yen.
Wilderness Festival
Location: Oxfordshire, England
Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Tickets: Wilderness Festival
Promising a magical August escape, Wilderness Festival is much more than just a music event. It features open-air theater, discussions, debates, horseback riding, a lakeside spa, and even gourmet long-table feasts hosted by world-renowned chefs. If this sounds like the perfect festival for you, make sure to reserve your spot early!
Sziget Festival
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Date: August 6 – 11, 2025
Tickets: Sziget Festival
One of Europe’s largest festivals, Sziget draws over 350,000 music lovers to a stunning island in the heart of Budapest. This seven-day event features 50 different venues and over 200 daily performances. Musically, it hosts big-name headliners as well as indie, metal, jazz, folk, and alternative bands. Culturally, it includes theater, circus acts, exhibitions, and of course, the opportunity to explore Budapest’s historic streets.
The 2025 lineup is as impressive as a Grammy Awards show, featuring Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, A$AP Rocky, and many more.
Green Man Festival
Location: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Date: August 14 – 17, 2025
Tickets: Green Man Festival
With over 50 years of history, Green Man Festival welcomes attendees of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or with your family, you’re guaranteed to have a great time. Let yourself be carried away by the lush green surroundings, live music, workshops, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly activities.
With a wide variety of international food options, 99 types of beer and cider, and eight bars serving your favorite cocktails, it’s a perfect festival to escape the summer heat. The full lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but previous years’ headliners like Sampha, First Aid Kit, and Michael Kiwanuka will return this year.
La Tomatina
Location: Buñol, Valencia, Spain
Date: August 24, 2025
Get ready to join the world’s largest food fight! Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the small town of Buñol in Valencia, Spain, hosts one of the most bizarre and exciting festivals in the world: La Tomatina. At exactly 11 a.m., trucks carrying more than 150,000 tomatoes roll into the town square. With the sound of a water cannon, participants start hurling tomatoes at each other, turning the streets into a river of red pulp. The air is filled with the strong smell of tomatoes, the sound of laughter, and the cheers of thousands of festivalgoers. This one-hour-long tomato fight draws visitors from all over the world!
Pushkar Camel Fair
Location: Rajasthan, India
Date: November 2025
The small desert town of Pushkar in Rajasthan comes alive each November with one of India’s most colorful and unique festivals: the Pushkar Camel Fair. This centuries-old event combines a livestock fair with a religious pilgrimage, creating a vibrant display of Indian culture and tradition.
As you approach the town, you will see thousands of camels, horses, and cattle brought by their owners, who have traveled for days to buy, sell, or trade their animals. The air is filled with the sound of camel bells, the shouts of traders, and the sacred chants echoing around Pushkar Lake. If you are looking for an unforgettable cultural experience or will be in India during this time, this festival is not to be missed!
