EDM Festivals in August 2025 are keeping the summer alive with a number of massive events happening around the world.

From the massive 10 year anniversary of UNTOLD to the legacy that is Creamfields, here’s your guide to the top EDM festivals you won’t want to miss this August.

UNTOLD Festival

Dates: August 7–10
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Romania’s premier electronic music festival turns 10 this year with a massive celebration across Cluj Arena and downtown spaces. Expect extended sets from Tiësto, plus Martin Garrix, Black Coffee, Don Diablo, Post Malone, and more. UNTOLD is known for its epic production, long hours, and magical vibes from dusk till dawn.

 

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Creamfields

Dates: August 21–24
Location: Daresbury Estate, Cheshire, UK
One of the UK’s most iconic dance music festivals, Creamfields delivers another year of powerhouse headliners. 2025 brings David Guetta, Anyma, Amelie Lens, Chase & Status, Carl Cox, and more across massive stages like ARC, Steel Yard, and Horizon.

 

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Sziget Festival

Dates: August 6–11
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Set on Óbuda Island, Sziget is a multi-genre mega-festival that blends EDM with pop, rock, world music, and arts. With a scenic riverside setting, cultural programming, and past performers like Calvin Harris and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, it’s one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant summer fests.

 

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Hard Summer

Dates: August 2–3
Location: Southern California, USA
Returning for its second year at Hollywood Park, HARD Summer is back bigger, bolder, and bass-heavier than ever. This year’s edition leans hard into techno, with sets from 999999999, Deborah De Luca, I Hate Models, and more, while also staying true to its genre-mixing roots. Expect reggaetón, drum & bass, house, and hip-hop from artists like Kaytranada, Dom Dolla, Sean Paul, and FEID.

 

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ÎLESONIQ

Dates: August 9-19
Location: Montreal, Canada
Held in Parc Jean-Drapeau, ÎLESONIQ is Quebec’s largest electronic music festival. It blends international stars with immersive visuals and a passionate Canadian crowd. Notable stars taking to the stage are Alesso, D.O.D, John Summit, Oliver Heldens, and more.

 

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VELD Music Festival

Dates: August 1-3
Location: Toronto, Canada
Toronto’s biggest EDM festival lights up Downsview Park with a massive set of artists that make any dance music fan excited. Previous years have featured big artists and this year is no different with deadmau5, Dom Dolla, Tiesto, Third Party, and more set to take the stage.

 

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Weekend Festival

Dates: August 1–2 
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Returning to Espoo with over 60 artists, Weekend Festival 2025 delivers two days of high-energy performances, cutting-edge visuals, and massive production. Headliners include Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Robin Schulz, and Fisher. Known for its towering custom-built main stage and immersive light shows, the festival blends sound and spectacle like no other in Finland.

 

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Mysteryland

Dates: August 30–31
Location: Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
The Netherlands’ longest-running dance music festival blends house, techno, trance, and hardstyle across colorful, immersive stages. Known for its art installations, spiritual elements, and top-tier curation, Mysteryland remains a staple for true festival heads.

 

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Dance Valley

Dates: August 10 (TBC)
Location: Spaarnwoude, Netherlands
Dance Valley turns 30 in 2025, and it’s going all out for its anniversary edition. Set in the iconic hills of Spaarnwoude, this one-day Dutch mega-rave spans 8 stages and 70+ artists across dance, techno, hardstyle, trance, and house. The lineup is stacked with legends: Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Boris Brejcha, Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella (25 Years), Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo, Nervo, Chris Liebing, and Radical Redemption.

 

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Les Plages Électroniques

Dates: August 08-10 
Location: Cannes, France
Set on the sun-drenched beaches of the French Riviera, Les Plages Électroniques returns with one of its most diverse and stacked lineups yet. Headliners include Tiësto, Charlotte de Witte, Peggy Gou, Eric Prydz, Mochakk, and Booba, alongside a wave of rising talent and local French stars. With beach stages, boat parties, and after-parties extending late into the night, the festival blends deep house, techno, afro house, and reggaeton into a three-day oceanside escape.

 

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August may be the final stretch of summer, but the party is far from over.
With iconic brands, oceanside escapes, and late-night energy, these festivals are ready to make your summer go out in style.

EDM Festivals in July 2025 are bringing some of the biggest names and experiences to the global scene.

From Belgium’s legendary immersion at Tomorrowland to the cutting-edge techno of Awakenings, here’s your ultimate run-down of ten festivals you won’t want to miss next month

1. Tomorrowland
Dates: July 18–20 & July 25–27
Location: Boom, Belgium
This year’s theme, “Orbyz,” transforms the festival into an enchanting icy realm, spanning 16 stages and featuring over 600 artists, including David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Solomun, and many more. Expect top-tier production, global crowds, and a euphoric atmosphere at one of the most iconic festivals on the planet.

2. Awakenings Festival
Dates: June 11-13
Location: Spaarnwoude, Netherlands
As the crown jewel of techno, Awakenings brings top-tier techno artists to sprawling outdoor stages. Expect massive crowds, impeccable production, and a weekend full of pounding basslines. The 2025 lineup welcomes Nina Kraviz, Carl Cox, 999999999, Mau P, Vintage Culture & more.

3. Airbeat One
Dates: July 9–13
Location: Neustadt-Glewe, Germany
Over 250 artists bring high energy to this iconic airfield party. Mainstage stars include Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Sebastian Ingrosso, Timmy Trumpet, and techno icons like Amelie Lens and Boris Brejcha. Expect massive crowds, huge visuals, and relentless beats.

4. Stereoparc
Dates: July 18–19
Location: Rochefort, France
Set at the historic Corderie Royale, this boutique fest focuses on Afrohouse, hard techno, and EDM. The lineup includes Amelie Lens, Afrojack, W&W, Tchami, Stella Bossi, Mosimann, and Carla Schmitt. A stylish, dance-focused weekend by the sea in a culturally rich setting.

5. Sea You Festival
Dates: July 18–20
Location: Freiburg, Germany
Mixing techno, house, and trance, Sea You features Anna Reusch, AVAION, Bad Boombox, Blastoyz, Hector Oaks, Mija, Neelix, Lexy & K‑Paul, I Hate Models, Nora En Pure, and more. Located lakeside, it’s a laid-back but energetic summer celebration known for its floating dancefloors and sun-soaked vibes.

6. Electric Love Festival
Dates: July 2–5
Location: Salzburgring, Austria
With seven stages and 200+ artists, ELF offers everything from EDM to techno, bass, and harder styles. Top acts include Bou, Dom Dolla, Lilly Palmer, Sub Focus, Azyr, and Angerfist. Set against Austria’s mountain backdrop, this is one of Europe’s most scenic electronic music festivals.

7. Shambhala Music Festival
Dates: July 25–28
Location: Salmo, BC, Canada
Canada’s beloved boutique fest returns with heavyweight bass and genre-bending acts like Andy C, Excision, Illenium, Flying Lotus, Bob Moses, Chris Lake, and more. A cult-classic experience nestled deep in nature on a family-run farm with a strong community spirit.

8. FVDED in the Park
Dates: July 4-5
Location: Surrey, Canada
Canada’s West Coast staple blends big EDM names with hip-hop, bass, and more — an inclusive, high-energy party experience under the sky in Metro Vancouver. Lineup details are coming soon, but the fest is confirmed and always delivers big.

9. Badlands Music Festival
Dates: July 3–13
Location: Calgary, Canada
Beneath Alberta’s expansive skies, Badlands serves up an eclectic EDM buffet. Expect headliners like Tiësto, Disclosure, RL Grime, Rudimental, Zedd, Lane 8, Subtronics, Zeds Dead, Gryffin, and more spread across themed nights. Held during Calgary Stampede week, it’s one of Canada’s most unique urban festivals.

10. Kappa FuturFestival
Dates: July 4–6
Location: Turin, Italy
A premier destination for techno and house, this year’s edition features Adam Beyer B2B Maceo Plex, Boris Brejcha, Charlotte de Witte, Carl Cox, Diplo, MEDUZA, Peggy Gou, Vintage Culture, Anyma, Solomun, and more. Held in Parco Dora, it’s the go-to fest for underground sounds with top-tier visuals.

Whether you’re chasing intimacy in woodland venues or epic scale under strobe-lit skies, summer 2025 has something for every kind of raver. Let the countdown begin.

Sophie Festival is back this summer with its most expansive edition to date, transforming Ogus Park in Málaga into a six-weekend pilgrimage site for electronic music lovers.

Sophie Festival spans from June through September 2025 and will feature a tightly curated selection of artists across both underground and headline circuits, including Bicep, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Solomun, Helena Hauff, and ANOTR.

Málaga’s Ogus Park Becomes a Seasonal Home for Global Club Culture

Just ten minutes from Málaga’s city centre, Ogus Park offers an open-air sanctuary where nature and sound converge. This year, Sophie Festival expands into a hybrid format: three full-scale Weekender events and three standalone dates, each tailored to foster immersive audio-visual experiences. The modular schedule makes it easy for both international travelers and local music seekers to take part in individual dates or commit to the full season.

A Carefully Stacked Line-up with Something for Every Taste

The programming reads like a love letter to contemporary club culture. Bicep’s rare Chroma AV show will headline the Grand Closing in September, while other standout acts such as Overmono, Âme, The Blessed Madonna, and Maceo Plex bring depth and diversity to the billing. For those who crave the minimal, the obscure, or the cerebral, names like Raresh, Sonja Moonear, Octave One (Live), and Onur Özer add richness to the underground offering.

Highlights across individual dates include:

• June 20–21 (Grand Opening): Solomun plays an extended set on opening night, while The Blessed Madonna and Chaos in the CBD take over the following day, alongside Mathew Jonson (Live) and Sugar Free B2B Fonte.

• June 28: Charlotte de Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano, and tINI are among those filling out a heavyweight techno showcase.

• July 18–19 (Special Weekender): Nina Kraviz and Maceo Plex headline the first night, followed by a rare back-to-back between Ricardo Villalobos and Raresh. Dekmantel Soundsystem’s curated set rounds out the weekend.

• August 1–2 (Special Weekender): ANOTR and Apollonia step in with house-driven sounds, while Richie Hawtin and Helena Hauff take charge of the darker side of the spectrum.

• September 6: Marco Carola and Chris Stussy keep things dancefloor-ready for the penultimate date.

• September 13 (Grand Closing): Bicep’s AV/DJ set promises a fitting send-off, joined by Overmono and a closing lineup yet to be fully revealed.

uilding a Cultural Movement, Not Just a Festival

According to Sophie Festival Director Felipe Kuo, the mission is as much about community as it is about curation. “The goal is clear: to put Málaga firmly on the global map of world-class electronic music destinations,” he said. That vision is reflected not only in the line-up, but in the festival’s atmosphere—bringing together visual art, stage design, and sound architecture to offer more than just a party.

Tickets and Travel

Tickets for the Grand Opening are currently available at sophie.es. With the full season now revealed and limited capacity per weekend, early booking is highly recommended. Flights to Málaga from major European cities remain frequent and affordable, making this a top-tier summer option for electronic music enthusiasts looking for a destination experience.

Final Word

With a stunning location, a carefully balanced line-up, and a growing global profile, Sophie Festival’s 2025 season is shaping up to be a landmark for Spain’s electronic scene. Whether you’re chasing sun-drenched house grooves, deep minimal cuts, or immersive AV performances, this summer in Málaga promises something real.