Are you an art and music enthusiast and wondering for the best festivals to attend in 2025? Then, look no further! We have created a list of the 7 Must-visit Art & Music Festivals Around The World
On a global level, people come together to enjoy the festive spirit of various Cultural festivals, each offering a quirky experience. From famous gatherings to emerging hotspots, these festivals promise best experiences filled with vibrant atmospheres, amazing performances, and cultural immersion. Get ready and mark your calendar as well as pack your bags for these must-visit events! Let’s explore some of the top festivals around the globe.
Lollapalooza Music Festival (Mumbai, India)
Here’s the good news for you. Lolla is returning to Mumbai the third year in a row, and the fans can’t keep calm. It was started as a four-day American music festival in 1991. It has become a global phenomenon in Buenos Aires, Santiago, Berlin, Paris, São Paulo, and Stockholm. It is known for being one of the first music festivals that uses a multi-stage concept and the forthcoming fiesta will feature four stages displaying diverse music genres from hip-hop, EDM, and techno, to rock, pop, and rap.
However, the day-wise schedule of those performances is yet to be released and it is likely closer to the festival dates. But the impressive line-up will include Green Day; Canadian pop star, Shawn Mendes; American punk rock band, English songwriter and singer Louis Tomlinson, Indian rapper, Hanumankind; and a many more bands such as John Summit, Glass Animals, Zedd, and who not. We promise it is going to be one of the most diverse as well as inclusive music festivals that will be held in the Asian subcontinent.
Tomorrowland Winter (Alpe d’Huez, France)
There’s something unique about Tomorrowland Winter. The festival will be held at the most spectacular domains in France at Alpe d’Huez. The festival will have over 150 electronic artists from all around the world with the fascinating indoor and outdoor stages at the ski resort or on the mountains. The uplifting beats coupled with the view of the surrounding snow-covered mountains makes for a surreal experience. And the best part of the festival? The adventure enthusiasts mix with the rush of electronic music and fun activities such as snowboarding, skiing and sledding.
Friendly Note: This week-long party is only for adults and children below the age of 18 years are not allowed strictly at Tomorrowland Winter.
The fifth edition of the festival is likely to be the best and grandest ever festival, as the villages and areas 250 km of ski slopes will become the major spot for the People of Tomorrow.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (California, USA)
The Coachella Valley, located in the Colorado Desert, resonates with the tunes of some of the world’s most renowned music artists. This annual festival of arts and music was started in 1999. As the name suggests, it comes with music with stunning installations, fashionable costumes inspiring art, and unending fun over two weekends.
It is a family-friendly festival that promises tons of fun which includes car- and tent-camping as the most popular accommodation options, craft workshops at the Coachella Art Studios, and communal dining experiences, and many more fun things to explore. As always, you can expect to discover some emerging musicians, but rumors suggest that Rina Sawayama, The Marias, Parcels, Vince Staples, Mac DeMarco, Crumb, BADBADNOTGOOD, Orville Peck, Ethel Cain, Nicki Nicole, and Keinemusik are come to return and spice things up in 2025.
Art Basel (Basel, Switzerland)
Basel is no doubt the best artistic city in Switzerland. It has the maximum number of museums all around the country and whimsy art and stunning sculptures installations that beautify the pretty surroundings. It is located on the border of Switzerland, France and Germany. And that’s why Basel is enriched with influences from all the three countries.
It is only appropriate then, that one of the most influential art fairs in the world takes place in that city and is named after it. After its launch in 1970, Art Basel expanded to several locations worldwide, including Hong Kong and Miami Beach. In Basel, the fair includes over 250 leading galleries displaying works of a total 4,000 artists from five continents.
This week-long art event is dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary works from both established and emerging artists.
Glastonbury Festival (Somerset, England)
The Glastonbury Festival, filled with quirky performances, has become a cultural phenomenon for over 50 years and attracts famous figures from the music industry, such as Rihanna, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, and Eminem.
There are also rumors about Taylor Swift performing at the next festival. Other popular attractions include mime, drama, and fringe theatre. Although the festival is primarily made for youth, and the minimum age required to attend the festival is 13.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Every year in the month of August, the capital of Scotland (Edinburgh) becomes the canvas for the largest celebration of performing arts & eclectic cultures.
The festival includes three weeks of nonstop fun filled with street performances, comedy shows, theatre festivals, poetry recitals, cabarets, circuses, magic shows, operas, and many other performing arts that you can ever imagine.
Pubs become the main spot for some of the best immersive performance experiences. The cobbled streets are filled with artists in colorful costumes, and new and talented stars emerge during the festival.
If you look Beyond the fun and excitement, you’ll see important messages being expressed on issues such as politics, gender equality, inclusivity, and acceptance. If you have the opportunity for a longer holiday, then you should definitely enjoy the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival that will be held in July, before the Festival Fringe.
Venice Biennale (Venice, Italy)
The Venice Biennale or popularly known as La Biennale di Venezia is one of the oldest celebrations of arts. It was one of the first International Art Exhibitions that was organised in 1895. Over these years, the Biennale has featured many things such as architecture, cinema, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre.
Do you know that Biennale is an Italian phrase which means ‘every other year. And that’s why the Art Biennale or the Architecture Biennale are celebrated every alternate year. The theme for the 19th edition that is going to be held in 2025 ‘the International Architecture Exhibition’ will be ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.’ The theme will majorly focus on the future of intelligence, like artificial intelligence. The main idea of this exhibition is to research an ability to adapt to the best resources for the environment. It will be interesting to see works and concepts that are related to the sector of art, engineering, data science, planetary systems, and biology being displayed as the solutions for the future problems of our planet.
Conclusion
These 7 Must-visit Art & Music Festivals around the world in 2025 offers a diverse range of cultural adventures and art and musical experiences and. Whether you love rock, electronic, indie, or jazz, these are a festival on this list for you. Start planning your festival journey now and get ready for an unforgettable year of music and memories.