Saturday, September 13, 2025

Summer may be drawing to a close, but the global festival calendar shows no signs of slowing down. From the buzzing streets of Tokyo to the vibrant heart of São Paulo, with stops across Europe, the United States, and North Africa, the coming weeks promise a whirlwind of music events catering to all tastes, ages, and latitudes.

The journey begins in Japan with ULTRA JAPAN, set in Tokyo on September 13–14. Featuring a star-studded lineup including Calvin Harris, DJ Snake, and Martin Garrix, this festival guarantees two days of high-energy electronic music. Just a few days later, on September 18, the focus shifts to Switzerland for SUNICE in Ascona, where HUGEL, Lilly Palmer, and WhoMadeWho will deliver three days of music against a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lake.

Across the Atlantic, the United States will host several key events: UNITY in Las Vegas will unfold across multiple weekends in September (19-20, 26-27) and October (17-18) 2025, with headliners like Chase & Status, Eli Brown, and Kaskade. On the West Coast, San Diego prepares for CRSSD Festival (September 27–28), featuring Ben Böhmer, John Summit, and Purple Disco Machine.

The Mediterranean also takes center stage with BEONIX in Limassol, Cyprus (September 18–21), bringing heavyweights such as Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, and Maceo Plex. In Italy, Milan becomes the stage for VISION OPEN AIR (September 25–27), headlined by PAWSA, Peggy Gou, and Solomun. Meanwhile, London gears up for RESISTANCE (September 26–27), showcasing Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, and Reiner Zonneveld.

Heading south, Morocco hosts the MOGA Festival in Essaouira (October 1–5), blending electronic beats with local influences, led by Bedouin, DJ Tennis, and Moblack. Soon after, Madrid welcomes TIME WARP (October 10–11), featuring techno icons Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, and Richie Hawtin.

Finally, the grand finale unfolds in Brazil with Tomorrowland Brasil, taking place in São Paulo from October 10–12. With an exceptional lineup including ANNA, David Guetta, and Reinier Zonneveld, this festival promises to wrap up an extraordinary journey across continents and cultures in spectacular fashion.

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