9 Extraordinary Asia Music Festivals You Can’t Miss This Year
Indeed, hard core music fans seriously lost out during the pandemic when worldwide music festivals were cancelled.
Nothing beats a good festival. And, high vaccination numbers means many music festivals are scheduled to take place in 2022. Particularly, we’ve listed the best upcoming Asia music festivals to attend in 2022 for all you music-loving Singaporeans.
1. Summer Sonic 2022
After a three year break, this music festival in Japan is making an epic comeback. On August 20 and 21, an array of international artists will take over stages in Tokyo and Osaka. Think Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, The 1975 and much more to be announced. Get tickets via the Summer Sonic website.
📍Japan
2. S2O Songkran Music Festival
Postponed from 2021, the world’s largest three-day Songkran celebration plans to make a comeback this year. Excitingly, expect a wet and wild fiesta while dancing to some of the world’s best DJs. Past artists have included Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, to name a few. However, a date is yet to be announced.
📍Show DC Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
3. Ultra Singapore
Debuted in 2015, this two-day EDM and house music festival is a dance brand that attracts music lovers to locations worldwide. Unfortunately, it was cancelled for two years due to the pandemic. Although, the festival plans to make a comeback in June 2022. (unconfirmed)
📍1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay, Singapore
4. Fuji Rock Festival
Another soul-satisfying festival taking place in Japan this year. From July 29 to 31, join 100,000 festival fans to enjoy Japan’s largest outdoor music festival at Naeba Ski Resort. The lineup is yet to be announced but previous headliners included Sia, The Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, James Bay and plenty more.
📍Niigata, Japan
5. Sunburn Festival
Another extraordinary electronic music festival and exciting beach party planning to return to Goa in December. An exact date will be announced later this year. Although, for now you can enjoy the Sunburn Holi Tours taking place across Asia.
📍Goa, India
6. It’s The Ship
Asia’s largest sea festival will make a comeback this November right here in Singapore. Wonderfully, this unique music festivals is onboard a ship as the name suggests. Indeed, organisers are planning the ”biggest and boldest festival” yet. Previous artists included Sam Feldt, Eli Brown, Kate Foxx, to name a few.
📍10B Lor Telok, Singapore
7. Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival
One of Hong Kong’s most iconic festivals which normally takes place in November. Unfortunately, it was cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic. However, they have stated they will return this year with a fantastic lineup. Normally, it attracts people of all ages for an all-rounded weekend celebration.
📍Hong Kong, China
8. Djakarta Warehouse Project
This two-day festival impressed fans globally with a magical virtual event in 2021. Although, they are hoping to make a comeback in December. However, this is unconfirmed so keep an eye on their social media. If it makes a return, look forward to the likes of Lost Frequencies, Jonas Blue and many more.
📍Jakarta, Indonesia
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9. Wonderfruit
From December 10 to 14, escape to Thailand for this famous electric music and lifestyle festival. Indulge in scrumptious food, world-class DJs and more under the tropical Thailand sunshine. The 2022 lineup is yet to be announced but we expect it to be exceptional. Indeed, one of the best music festivals to enjoy in Asia.
📍Bang Lamung District, Thailand