Nothing beats a good festival, surrounded by likeminded individuals, for those of us who are hard core music lovers. Lucky for us, we are close to a number of epic raves and parties across Asia that people around the world pay large sums of money to travel to every year. From the jungles of Malaysia to the depths of India and Japan, we’ve put together a list of 14 best upcoming music festivals in Asia f0r 2025.
Top music festivals near Singapore
1. UnKonscious Festival
Asia’s largest trance music festival, UnKonscious Festival, returns from February 7 to 10, 2025. The music festival offers four days of pool parties, beach events, cool after parties, and trance beats at Patong Beach in Phuket in Thailand. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning coastal setting, the music festival offers an unforgettable blend of music, sun, and sand. Highlights include Mark Sherry, Simon Patterson, and John Askew. Definitely, one of the best Asia music festivals to attend.
2. Waterbomb Festival
On February 22 and 23, the famous Waterbomb Festival debuts in Manila in The Philippines. Originating in South Korea, the vibrant music festival features water-themed fun, high-energy performances by K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM artists, and more interactive water activities. Expect a star-studded lineup including EXO’s Chanyeol, GOT7’s Bambam, Jessi, and Mamamoo’s Hwasa, to name a few.
3. Lollapalooza India
Why not go on an Indian adventure in Mumbai because Lollapalooza will happen on March 8 and 9, 2025. Dubbed by organisers the world’s largest music festival, people of all ages can enjoy eight hours of music everyday, from ED to Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and more courtesy of 40+ global artists. The festival’s 2025 headliners include Green Day, Shawn Mendez, John Summit, and ZEDD, to name a few. Wonderfully, you can fly nonstop to Mumbai from Changi Airport in just five hours and 30 minutes. Definitely, one of the best family-friendly music festivals near Singapore.
4. Siam Songkran Music Festival
Why not experience the vibrant fusion of traditional Thai New Year (Songkran) celebrations paired with world-class electronic music this year in Bangkok? From April 11 to 14, this four-day festival offers cultural activities, workshops, water fun, and reowned DJ performances with stars like Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Tiësto, and more.
5. Sunda Festival 2025
Sunda Festival 2025, is an alternative dance music festival in the jungle, happening on April 18 and 19, 2025. Wonderfully, the music festival combines nature, art installations and wellness programmes at Sarimbun Scout Camp in Singapore. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, global and local talent, DJ sets, camping accommodation, and more fun.
6. Java Jazz Festival
One of the world’s largest jazz festivals will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia between May 30 and June 1, 2025. It promises a vibrant mix of global and local talent across over 220 performances on multiple stages. Highlights include Jane Monheit, Justin Lee Schultz, Yussef Dayes, and Straight No Chaser, to name a few. Meanwhile, there’ll be workshops, art installations, masterclasses, and a rich blend of jazz genres. Definitely, the perfect festival for music lovers in Asia.
7. Rainforest World Music Festival
The annual Rainforest World Music Festival returns to Malaysia in June 2025. The three-day event celebrates world music surrounded by nature in one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Since 1998, it features cultural happenings from workshops to beautiful installations, food stalls, and more…making it a fantastic family-friendly festival to attend in Asia this year. Be among more than 20,000 people to head to Sarawak from June 20 to 22 for a unique festival experience.
📍Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Malaysia
8. Fuji Rock Festival
Another soul-satisfying music festival taking place in Japan this year. From July 25 to 27, join 100,000 festival fans to enjoy Japan’s largest outdoor music festival for its 26th edition at a scenic setting in Naeba Ski Resort. The lineup is yet to be announced but previous headliners included Sia, The Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, and plenty more.
9. Summer Sonic 2025
This music festival makes a comeback in two locations in Japan on August 16 and 17. Expect a number of international artists to light up stages in Tokyo and Osaka. The lineup has yet to be released but past performers included 1D’s Niall Horan, to Kendrick Lamar, Liam Gallagher, Blur, Thundercat and more…you can dance till your heart’s content. Definitely, one of the best Asia music festivals to attend.
10. Ultra Music Festivals 2025
One of biggest electronic music festivals in the world travels to Japan this year. On September 13 and 14, expect a thrilling atmosphere with top-tier artists at an iconic location. No lineup has been announced but past headliners include David Guetta, Camelphat, Carl Cox, Afrojack, and much more.
11. Rolling Loud
The world’s largest hip-hop festival returns with its bounce to Pattaya City, Thailand again on November 14 to 16. No lineup has been announced but past headliners included from Chris Brown and Travis Scott, to Cardi B, and more than 60 international, as well as local artists showcasing the best of Thai music.
12. Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival
One of Hong Kong’s most iconic festivals will return between December 5 to 7, 2025. Clockenflap Festival is a fantastic place to celebrate life for people of all ages. Visitors can enjoy a number of music and arts events, alongside delicious food stalls, film experiences, and more. Children under 12 years old can go free. Definitely, it’s one of the best music festivals in Asia and a great excuse to travel on a trip to Hong Kong.
13. ZoukOut 2025
Expect Asia’s largest dusk-to-dawn celebration to return in December 2025 to Singapore. Normally, it takes place at Siloso Beach in Sentosa. Expect euphoric and unforgettable rave scenes lasting until 8am each morning. Past headliners include Tiësto, Zedd, Arman Van Buuren, SLANDER, and more. Learn about ZoutOut Festival in Singapore.
14. Wonderfruit
In December 2025, join punters from across the globe in Thailand at this famous electric music and lifestyle festival. Last year’s lineup included 25 Years Rush Hour, Patrick Watson, Alex Kassian, Terry Riley, to name a few. Indeed, one of the best music festivals to enjoy in Asia this year.
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