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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunburn festival heads to Mumbai for 2025 edition; all key details
India's biggest electronic dance music (EDM) spectacle, Sunburn Festival, is making a bold move this year. It will be hosted in a new destination this year. The event this year is shifting from the sun-kissed shores of Goa to the fast-paced energy of Mumbai. Yes, the iconic festival is relocating its 2025 edition to the financial capital, marking a new chapter in its nearly two-decade journey. Mark your calendars: December 19-21, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SunburnFestival (@sunburnfestival) According to an official announcement, Sunburn Mumbai 2025 will be held from December 19-21, promising three electrifying days of music, lights, and high-octane performances. While the artist lineup is yet to be revealed, expectations are already sky-high. Welcoming the move, Atul Patne, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, said:, "Maharashtra has always been at the forefront of shaping India's cultural and entertainment economy and music is a vital part of that vision. By bringing landmark experiences like the Sunburn Festival to Mumbai, we are actively building a robust music tourism ecosystem—one that attracts global attention, fuels local enterprise, and positions our state as a thriving destination for next-generation cultural experiences. " Read more: Which country has the most leopards? A look at global numbers With this relocation, Maharashtra is aiming to tap into the lucrative and rapidly growing music tourism sector, while offering fans a new festival experience in a dynamic urban setting. From Goa to Mumbai Sunburn first lit up the sands of Vagator, Goa, in 2007, turning beach sunsets into bass drops and making international DJs a December staple. But the party hasn't always stayed put—between 2016 and 2018, it packed its speakers and made a detour to Pune before coming back to Goa. Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival Sunburn Festival is set to its 2025 edition in Mumbai, for the first time. In recent years, the festival has encountered growing local opposition and mounting bureaucratic roadblocks in Goa, nudging organisers to reconsider their long-term game plan. While Goa's palm-fringed coastline has long been the spiritual home of Sunburn, the move to Mumbai might just unlock fresh opportunities—logistically, commercially, and creatively. Read more: Top 9 Countries with the Cleanest Air in the World (WHO 2025 Report) Will Mumbai hit the right note? Goa gave Sunburn its signature beachy vibe and barefoot freedom, but Mumbai's stepping in with skyscraper swagger, serious infrastructure, and a bigger, buzzier crowd. With its electric nightlife, culture-hungry crowd, and global flight map, the city might just take the festival from sandy grooves to stadium-level spectacles. Fans and organisers alike are now watching closely to see whether this bold shift will pay off. One thing's certain: Sunburn Mumbai 2025 is set to drop the bass and raise the bar as one of the most anticipated music events of the year.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunburn Festival moves out of Goa, to be held in Mumbai for the first time
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Sunburn Festival moves out of Goa, to be held in Mumbai for the first time (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Sunburn Festival moves out of Goa, to be held in Mumbai for the first time (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 1 2 Popular music festival, Sunburn, is moving to a new location. Yes, you read it right. The electronic dance music (EDM) festival, traditionally held in Goa, is all set to be conducted in Mumbai. The 3-day gala will take place on December 19th, 20th and 21st, 2025, as per a press note. Maharashtra has always been at the forefront of shaping India's cultural Speaking on the development, Atul Patne, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, said, "Maharashtra has always been at the forefront of shaping India's cultural and entertainment economy and music is a vital part of that vision. By bringing landmark experiences like the Sunburn Festival to Mumbai, we are actively building a robust music tourism ecosystem, one that attracts global attention, fuels local enterprise and positions our state as a thriving destination for next-generation cultural experiences." Launched in 2007, Sunburn was originally held in Vagator, Goa. Later, it shifted to Pune from 2016 to 2018 before returning to Goa. And now, fans will witness the new edition in Mumbai. In recent years, the festival, long associated with Goa, has faced growing public backlash and increasing bureaucratic challenges. Now, it's to be seen whether relocation of the festival works in favour of organisers or not. More details regarding the headliners are yet to be disclosed.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunburn Festival moves out of Goa, to be held in Mumbai for the first time
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 6 (ANI): Popular music festival, Sunburn, is moving to a new location. Yes, you read it right. The electronic dance music (EDM) festival, traditionally held in Goa, is all set to be conducted in Mumbai. The 3-day gala will take place on December 19th, 20th and 21st, 2025, as per a press note. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SunburnFestival (@sunburnfestival) Speaking on the development, Atul Patne, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, said, 'Maharashtra has always been at the forefront of shaping India's cultural and entertainment economy and music is a vital part of that vision. By bringing landmark experiences like the Sunburn Festival to Mumbai, we are actively building a robust music tourism ecosystem, one that attracts global attention, fuels local enterprise and positions our state as a thriving destination for next-generation cultural experiences."Launched in 2007, Sunburn was originally held in Vagator, Goa. Later, it shifted to Pune from 2016 to 2018 before returning to Goa. And now, fans will witness the new edition in Mumbai. In recent years, the festival, long associated with Goa, has faced growing public backlash and increasing bureaucratic challenges. Now, it's to be seen whether relocation of the festival works in favour of organisers or details regarding the headliners are yet to be disclosed. (ANI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
