This year Sunburn Festival shift site from Goa to Mumbai, but why
Recognized as Asia’s largest concert, sunburn is ready to leave the beat in this December. But this time, it is exiting Goa and going directly to the city that never sleeps, Mumbai.
India can be known for its classical ragas and ancient rhythms, but it is one of the Sunburn, one of the largest electronic dance music celebrations in Asia. For about two decades, Sunburn has attracted global artists and EDM lovers who come together, flashlide in the air, a pulsed platform, mostly go to Goa’s beat.
This December, the iconic festival is back, but this time it is trading the cool beaches of Goa for the movement of Mumbai. From 19th to 21st, Sunburn will handle the city that never sleeps for three days of music, lights and energy.
But why shift in Mumbai?
Mumbai has a sunburn connection. Remember the key sunburn moments with Avicii in 2011 and the Swedish House mafia in 2013? He dropped the beating in Mumbai for Sunburn Arena in the respective years.
However, a recent survey by his team highlights a growing curiosity among fans to experience the festival beyond Goa. The official statement of Sunburn stated, “One of the two respondents was eager to detect the flagship festival outside Goa with a major preference outside Goa.”
A music enthusiast who is participating in concerts across India, said, “Sunburn going to Mumbai may be a welcome change. I have recently gone to the city for some shows and the crowd actually gets a vibe every time. Although Goa is made useless as EDM and Transfits Fests, Mumbai (to some extent). Today India,
This important step comes at a time when the festival secured 8th position in DJ Mag’s list of ‘Top 100 Festivals of 2025’, which strengthens its position on the global stage.
“Goa has been an integral part of that story and it will always be close to us, but building a legacy means taking it forward. Bringing sunburn in Mumbai seems like the right step, creating new energy and connections in a city, which is still not standing. What is the correct platform for what has done further for the creative pulse and young culture of the city.
According to Maharashtra tourism, this step can attract global attention and also fuel local businesses.
Sunburn Festival about all
Since 2007, the Sunburn Festival has long been associated with Goa, changing the location in a stirring center for music enthusiasts worldwide, attracting top global DJs and artists.
Whether it is sunburn erina, reload, campus, or flagship festival, each format hits a separate note and makes a broader access globally. And headlineer? Martin Garyx, Scravex, Swedish House Mafia, Alan Walker, Armin Van Buaren, DJ Snake, Tisto, The Chennsmker, David Gueta and Hardwell are the artists who have captured the stage.
what to expect?
When this sunburn happens, it is considered electrification.
But this year, the festival is taking things to a position, aimed at taking the audience into a real realm. The theme for 2025 is ascending: beyond the real, one more emergent of experience and reunite in something else.
The 2025 Sunburn Festival is set to be loyal to its heritage, with top-level international and Indian acts as well as wide platform designs as well as famous.
Already ready to book tickets? Well, this is not yet time.
A special 48-hour pressley waited for Rupay Credit Card holders, lived live on August 12 at 12 noon.
The official ticket sales will be live on Bookmisho on August 14 at 12 noon. The site is Mumbai and the list of artists is yet to be announced.
When the festival was a bit away
Each set has its own static. Sunburn also faced his share.
While the festival has been successful in the party’s capital for years, recently some things are not in sinks with local people (in Goa), state officials and organizers.
Over the years, the festival has been combined with some challenges. Loud music, use of uncontrolled substances, and destruction of nature were some things that became a point of dispute for Goan. Allegedly, there have been legal disputes related to permissions and noise pollution.
Local people expressed concern over less perceptions.
According to independent reports, the locals complained about the nights to sleep due to the volume. “Over the years, its perception has deteriorated rapidly – it is now associated with chaos, poor planning, misuse of drugs, issues with law and order, poor waste management.” So when the festival does not have the same attraction himself, what does it do for Goa? “A Goan Local told the publication.
Along with developed travel culture, concerts have also become part of bucket lists. Can Mumbai find its sweet place in Vanderalst stories, not for the prestigious sites but for the experiences of mythological concert?
