FEMALE’s Guide To The Best Music Festivals In 2025
Don't miss out on some of the best music festivals of the year.
By Daniel Peters,
Another year brings a fresh lineup of music festivals, both near and far. Travelling for a festival can be a daunting yet ultimately rewarding task – from planning your pre- and post-festival downtime, choosing the perfect festival outfit, rallying the right friends, to fitting in the usual city sightseeing with the little free time you have.
With the festival calendar shaping up for the year, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting destinations. While major events like Glastonbury, Coachella, and Primavera often dominate the scene, all three have already sold out. So here are the festivals you still have a chance of attending this year.
LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2025
What’s it about: Australia’s premier indie festival – which once called Singapore home – returns yet again with a line-up worth starting the year with.
Who’s playing: Mother Brat Charli XCX, Clairo, Barry Can’t Swim, Bicep, Beabadoobee & more.
Why go: If you’re missing the years of Laneway’s Gardens by the Bay exploits, this is your best chance to relive it all.
When: February 6 to 16
Where: Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth. Brisbane and Sydney are sold out.
Get tickets here
SUNDA FESTIVAL 2025
What’s it about: Singapore’s one and only camp-friendly dance festival, which debuted in 2023, is back in full force after a year-long hiatus. From searing techno to funky house, with master selectors and live acts at the helm, Sunda Festival will be the place to be this April in the little red dot.
Who’s playing: Antal, Soichi Terada, Yu Su, Danilo Plessow, Dean Chew, Mogwaa, Mary Sue & the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, La Mamie’s, Daryl Knows and more.
Why go: Where else can you camp and rave in Singapore? Sunda is the real deal, and this year’s edition looks to be bigger and better than its first time around.
When: April 18 & 19
Where: Sarimbun Scout Camp, Singapore
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FIELD DAY 2025
What’s it about: The long-running outdoor festival is going full force with the best dance music today. The full line-up is not even out yet but we’re already salivating at the thought of flying to London for this.
Who’s playing: Peggy Gou, James Blake (in a special B2B set with Mala), Modeselektor, Partiboi69, VTSS, Mall Grab, Jayda G andmore to be announced.
Why go: London in the summertime can be a very special (albeit dreadfully hot) season. Field Day never disappoints to match the sunny vibes.
When: May 24
Where: Brockwell Park, London
Get tickets here
WE LOVE GREEN 2025
What’s it about: It’s all in its name: this Parisian festival is set within the quaint greenery of Bois de Vincennes. But don’t expect a picnic here, as last year’s edition drew over 100,000 attendees.
Who’s playing: Charli XCX, FKA Twigs, AIR, Gesaffelstein, Beach House, Amelie Lens, Magdalena Bay and more
Why go: The festival’s celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so expect an even more special edition compared to most years.
When: June 6 to 8
Where: Bois de Vincennes, Paris, France
Get tickets here
GOTTWOOD FESTIVAL 2025
What’s it about: Often overlooked in the festival conversation, Wales’ Gottwood Festival has slowly become an unmissable destination in this part of the UK – due in part to its beautiful forested location and tasteful line-ups.
Who’s playing: Hunee, Octo Octa, Eris Drew, Phone Traxxx, Yu Su, Crazy P, Introspekt and more to be announced.
Why go: There are woodland festivals, and then there’s Gottwood Festival’s woodland paradise. It’s a stunning sight that might just end up as your new festival destination favourite.
When: June 12 to 15
Where: Carreglwyd Estate, Anglesey, Wales
Get tickets here
PRIMAVERA SOUND PORTO 2025
What’s it about: Barcelona’s Primavera Sound has consistently been one of the can’t-miss festivals around the world, due in part to its comprehensive line-ups and creative programming. However, with Barcelona fully sold out, this is more than a viable option for those who missed out.
Who’s playing: Charli XCX, Haim, Jamie XX, Deftones, Beach House, Fontaines D.C., The Dare, Turnstile, TV On The Radio and more
Why go: While not sporting the sprawling line-up of its sibling, Primavera’s Porto edition has always excelled in capturing the festival brand’s spirit with four days of incredible live music.
When: June 12 to 15
Where: Parque Da Cidade, Porto, Portugal
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WE OUT HERE 2025
What’s it about: Jazz is truly alive and well, and it’s had a steady home for its newer artists in We Out Here.
Who’s playing: Michael Kiwanuka, Incognito, Kokoroko, Nala Sinephro, Pa Salieu and more to be announced.
Why go: This is where you’ll get to catch some of the most mesmerizing talents in jazz today. And with Singapore missing Sing Jazz in recent years, this will more than make up for the loss.
When: August 14 to 17
Where: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, UK
Get tickets here.
DEKMANTEL 2025
What’s it about: When it comes to the forefront of house and techno, Dekmantel is where it’s at. While recent years have seen an infusion of more palatable and marketable sounds, the festival has still excelled at unearthing the underground.
Who’s playing: To be confirmed, although you can expect big names in both DJs and live acts. Although, the point of the festival is discovery, so going in blind will never be a bad thing at Dekmantel.
Why go: If you count yourself a serious partygoer, a Dekmantel trip must be done at least once in your life.
When: To be confirmed, but the festival is usually held in July or August.
Where: Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Register for presale tickets here
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG 2025
What’s it about: Some may see it as a pure nostalgia cash-in, but When We Were Young has proven to be the ultimate playground for the pop-punk faithful.
Who’s playing: Panic! At The Disco, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Weezer, The Offspring, Knocked Loose & more.
Why go: Not only will you get to tick off multiple names on your tear-stained bucket list from 2005, you’ll get to see some bands perform an album in full, or play a setlist dedicated to specific eras. The festival’s day one has sold out, but fret not – day two will feature the same line-up, with tickets out soon.
When: October 18 and 19
Where: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Nevada, US
Register for the waitlist here
MAHO RASOP 2025
What’s it about: With the disappearance of Laneway Singapore and Neon Lights post-Covid, Maho Rasop has arguably taken the mantle of the annual indie rock festival destination in Southeast Asia.
Who’s playing: To be confirmed, although recent years have featured AIR, St. Vincent, Idles, Interpol, amongst others. The line-ups often overlap with those by Indonesia’s Joyland and Hong Kong’s Clockenflap, so you’ll have multiple options to catch your favourite acts. Plus, Boiler Room has been a consistent presence here, so you’re guaranteed a good sweat.
Why go: For a festival located outside of Bangkok, and right smack in a desert-like location, it’s remarkably accessible, easy to navigate, and full of amenities. You won’t get a heat-stroke here.
When: To be confirmed, but the festival is usually held in November.
Where: ESC Park, Bangkok, Thailand
Tickets are not available yet, but you can follow them on Instagram for updates