Combining your holiday with a festival trip is the ultimate life hack.
Jetting off to sunnier climes where sunshine is practically guaranteed while avoiding the chance of mud, rain and drizzle during a classic British weekend seems like a no brainer, right? Let Daily Star’s International Festival Guide for 2025 take the stress out of deciding where to go.
Whether you’re into partying on the slopes at Snowbombing or catching a tan at Rock In Rio, there’s something for everyone in this year’s extensive events guide. From EDM to techno, pop to rock and everything in between, broaden your horizons this year and venture outside of the UK to get more bang for your buck – go on, we dare you!
Grab your suitcase, dig out your passport and scroll on to take a look at the hottest festivals you don’t want to miss in 2025.
CRSSD Festival
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When: 1-2 March
Where: San Diego, California
What: One of North America’s most celebrated strongholds for credible electronic music
Lineup highlights: FISHER, Claptone, Flight Facilities, DJ EZ, SG Lewis, ARTBAT, Ben UFO
Find tickets for the event here.
M3F Festival
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When: 7-8 March
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: North America’s most celebrated nonprofit music festival
Lineup highlights: LCD Soundsystem, Justice, Confidence Man, Hippie Sabotage, Summer Salt
Find tickets for the event here.
SXM Festival
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When: March 12-16
Where: Sint Maarten, The Caribbean
What: Famous for transforming the gorgeous Caribbean island of Saint Martin into North America’s most famous party island
Lineup highlights: Sam Divine, Camelphat, Ella Romand and Ferreck Dawn
Find tickets for the event here.
Time Warp Mannheim
When: 5 April
Where: Mannheim, Germany
What: “One of the world’s leading underground events for more than three decades”
Lineup highlights: Black Coffee, Nina Kraviz, DJ Heartstring, HAAi, Seth Troxler
Find tickets for the event here.
Snowbombing
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When: 7 -12 April
Where: Mayrhofen, Austria
What: “One of the world’s must-visit party experiences”
Lineup highlights: The Prodigy, Armand Van Helden, Nia Archives, Skream & Benga, Hedex, Hybrid Minds, Ewan McVicar, LF System & more
Find tickets for the event here.
Sunny Side Malta
When: 16th-18th May
Where: Malta
What: Malta’s premier electronic festival
Lineup highlights: CARISTA, Dungeon Meat, Felipe Valenzuela, Hamish & Toby, Harry Mccanna, Magda, Margaret Dygas, Maxime DB, Sam Bangura, Sonja Moonear and many more.
Find tickets for the event here.
Sand In My Boots
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When: 16-18 May
Where: Gulf Shores, Alabama
What: The new three-day festival and beach vacation curated by Morgan Wallen
Lineup highlights: Wallen himself, Post Malone, T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, The War On Drugs, 2 Chainz
Find tickets for the event here.
Lightning In A Bottle
(Image: Lightning in a Bottle)
When: 21-25 May
Where: Buena Vista Lake, California
What: A gateway to the extraordinary, a technicolor beacon for individuality in a monochrome world
Lineup highlights: Khruangbin, Jamie XX, Four Tet, Sammy Virji, Interplanetary Criminal, Bou, Hybrid Minds
Find tickets for the event here.
Primavera Sound
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When: 5-7 June
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: A state of the art line up that celebrates its unique identity
Lineup highlights: Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, FKA Twigs, Central Cee, Clairo, Fontaines D.C.
Some of the biggest names topping the charts right now are set to gather in one place for Primavera Sound this year. Prepare to be blown away by the unmistakable voices of the hottest artists right now – tickets to their solo shows alone would set you back a pretty penny, so think of Prima as a smart financial investment.
Find tickets for the event here.
OffSonar
(Image: OffSonar festival)
When: 10-15 June
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: A world-class electronic music across four stunning open-air stages
Lineup highlights: Four Tet, Eric Prydz, Peggy Gou, Jayda G, Vintage Culture, Honey Dijon, Helena Hauff
Jet over to Barcelona and soak up the summer sun during the day before dancing your socks off by night. OffSonar takes over the entire city with incredible EDM performers that’ll create a vibe you’ll never truly match.
Find tickets for the event here.
Sonar
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When: 12-15 June
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: A pioneering festival that reflects the evolution and expansion of electronic music and digital culture
Lineup highlights: Eric Prydz, Four Tet, Peggy Gou, Skrillex B2B Blawan, Honey Dijon, Barry Can’t Swim (DJ Set)
Find tickets for the event here.
Rock For People
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When: 12-15 June
Where: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
What: A huge, open air summer rock festival
Lineup highlights: Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Pendulum and The Prodigy
Buy your tickets here.
Rock In Rio
When: 15-23 June
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
What: Beyond the music the festival offers a myriad of immersive attractions, interactive activities and socio-environmental projects to engage with
Lineup highlights: Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Ne-Yo, Camila Cabello, Evanescence, Lukas Graham
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Electric Forest
When: 19-22 June
Where: Rothbury, Michigan
What: Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars of music, art, community, and exploration
Lineup highlights: Tiesto, Disclosure (DJ set), Nia Archive, Caribou, GASHI, Hamdi, Loco Dice, Will Clarke
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Hideout
When: 23-27 June
Where: Zrce Beach, Croatia
What: “Four stages of world class electronic music”
Lineup highlights: Bicep, Alan Fitzpatrick, Gorgon City and many more.
Bag your ticket at the link right here.
Hospitality On The Beach
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When: 2-9 July
Where: Tisno, Croatia
What: “The world’s foremost drum and bass celebration”
Lineup highlights: Flava D, Camo & Krooked, Kings Of The Rollers, Sub Focus, Inja
Hospitality on the Beach takes place The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia – a bustling hotspot perfect for Croatia’s most iconic DnB festival.
Four epic stages based right on the Croatian coastline, all within touching distance of the clear Adriatic waters, will host some of the biggest names in Drum and Bass right now.
For those interested (who wouldn’t be?!), tickets are now available for just £190 plus booking fee. Party goers can also make payments of £28.57 per month – make sure you secure your spot using the link here.
Kappa Futur
When: 4-6 July
Where: Torino, Italy
What: The past, present, and future of the techno’s foremost flag bearers
Lineup highlights: Anyma, Carl Cox live, Skream B2B Prospa, Miss Monique, DJ Hell, Dixon, Artbat
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Afro Nation
When: 9-11 July
Where: Portimao, Portugal
What: The world’s largest celebration of African music and culture.
Lineup highlights: Burna Boy, DBN, Franglish, KMat, Tems, Tiakola
Get you hands on some tickets here.
NOS Alive
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When: 11-13 July
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
What: “One of Europe’s premier festivals”
Lineup highlights: Dua LIpa, Tyla, Pearl Jam, Sum 41, Arcade Fire, Nothing But Thieves
Come and celebrate the festival’s 16th edition by securing a ticket here.
Exit
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When: 10-13 July
Where: Novi Sad, Serbia
What: Electrifying performances that highlight the best of homegrown artistry.
Lineup highlights: Eric Prydz, Tiesto, Loreen, Hurts, Boris Brejcha
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Bilbao
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When: 10-12 July
Where: Bilbao, Spain
What: A festival of reference in Europe, located in a privileged natural setting with up to 12 stages
Lineup highlights: Kylie Minogue, Pulp, Raye, Amyl and the Sniffers, Jessica Pratt
Get some tickets for you and your mates here.
Under The Big Sky
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When: 18-20 July
Where: Whitefish, Montana
What: An unforgettable three days of music and rodeo
Lineup highlights: Mumford & Sons, Luke Grimes, Whitney Morgan, Houndmouth, Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Electric Castle
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When: 16-20 July
Where: Banffy Castle, Romania
What: Set in the grounds of a castle in the heart of Transylvania – where the mythical meets the magical
Lineup highlights: Netsky, Dirty Shirt, The Amazons, Inja, Kings of the Rollers, Kids With Buns
Grab tickets for this year’s event here.
Monegros Desert Festival
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When: July 26
Where: Monegros, Aragon, Spain
What: Monegros is a feat of creativity and community that brings the ‘Spirit of the Rave’ to life for 22hrs of non-stop music.
Lineup highlights: Pendulum Live, Laurent Garnier, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models, Andres Campo, Richie Hawtin,
Grab tickets for this year’s event here.
Brunch Electronik
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When: 7-10 August
Where: Barcelona
What: “The biggest Brunch of the year and Barcelona’s summer festival”
Lineup highlights: Nina Kraviz, Anetha, Adriatique, DJ Gigola, The Martinez Brothers
Get your hands on tickets here.
Sziget
(Image: Sziget Festival)
When: 7-12 August
Where: Budapest, Hungary
What: Six days of exploring all kinds of magic and unexpected surprises.
Lineup highlights: Fred Again, Stormzy, Crystal Fighters, Martin Garrix, Sam Smith
Buy tickets Budapest’s biggest event here.
Summer Daze
When: 11-18 August
Where: Malta
What: “An unforgettable experience, complete with a vibrant atmosphere and non-stop entertainment”
Lineup highlights: Jax Jones, Charlie Hedges, Sonny Fodera, James Hype, Meduza, Solardo
Summer Daze is bringing the heat back to Malta with chart-topping acts guaranteed to get you grooving.
Party-goers can also check out the country’s ancient Megalithic temples, stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and fortified towns as the island has a rich history dating back thousands of years.
Secure your 2025 tickets here. We went along last year – see what we thought here.
Sonus
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When: 17-21 August
Where: Pag Island, Croatia
What: A fusion of new school stars, legends, and tastemakers, amplified by the elements of adventure travel
Lineup highlights: Deborah De Luca, Nico Moreno, Vintage Culture, FJAAK, Joseph Capriati, Mau P, Patrick Mason
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Rock En Seine
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When: 20-24 August
Where: Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, Paris
What: A multiple-day rock music festival
Lineup highlights: Suki Waterhouse, London Grammar, A$AP Rocky, Vampire Weekend, Jorja Smith, Anyma, Queens of the Stone Age
Get your tickets here.
Mysteryland
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When: 22nd – 24th August
Where: Haarlemmermeer (near Amsterdam), The Netherlands
What: One of the leading electronic music festivals in The Netherlands
Lineup highlights: TBC
Get you hands on some tickets here.
Meo Kalorama
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When: 29-31 August
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
What: “A unique blend of musical exploration and cultural immersion for the ideal end-of-summer festival getaway”
Lineup highlights: Sam Smith, Jungle, Massive Attack, Burna Boy
If you’re thinking of travelling to the beautiful city of Lisbon this summer, treat yourself with a short getaway to Meo Kalorama festival – the perfect place to let loose and unwind after a long year waiting for the sunshine.
Preparing to perform to sun-soaked crowds are the likes of RAYE, Peggy Gou and LCD Soundsystem among many more famous faces.
Buy tickets for your summer getaway here.
BEONIX
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When: 20-22 September
Where: Limassol, Cyprus
What: “A unique festival filled with electronic music and arts”
Lineup highlights: Fatboy Slim, Claptone, Klangphonics, Kadosh
A vacation and a festival rolled into one, BEONIX is your chance to party the night away with some of the biggest names in electronic dance music that the industry has to offer.
Get your tickets here.
Gates of Agartha
When: 10-13 October
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
What: “An ancient but futurist realm with immersive soundtracks from the world’s best DJ talent”
Lineup highlights: Camelphat, Jimi Jules, Bedouin, Ame, Nandu
For festival goers who purchase the Full Experience, there will be a curated culinary adventure, a stunning beach club party, exclusive boat tour and magical opening ceremony on offer.
Buy tickets here.
Time Warp
When: 25-26 October
Where: Mannheim, Germany
What: A diverse lineup of long-time Time Warp techno heroes and newcomers curated to mark 30 years of the festival
Lineup highlights: Adam Beyer, Cera Khin, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Sven Vath plus many more
Buy tickets here.
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