Mumbai | August 2025: In a massive cultural shift, Sunburn Festival, Asia’s biggest electronic dance music (EDM) event, is officially relocating from Goa to Mumbai for its 2025 edition. The announcement has sent waves through the music and travel communities, as the festival prepares to enter a new era in the heart of India’s financial capital.
The festival will be held from December 19 to 21, 2025, with venue details expected soon. Tickets will go live on BookMyShow from August 14, while RuPay Credit Card holders will receive early access starting August 12 at 12 noon.
“Beyond Reality” – A New Vision for Sunburn
In a social media announcement, the organisers said:
“This December, Sunburn invites you into a world BEYOND REALITY – a festival shaped by light, colour, and rhythm.”
They added that Mumbai would now become the home of Sunburn for the first time ever, promising an experience that is “larger in scale, elevated in experience, and alive with infinite possibilities.”
Goodbye, Goa
Since its inception in 2007, Sunburn has been synonymous with Goa, drawing millions of music lovers to its beaches and serving as a hub for international DJs like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and DJ Snake. While Sunburn has hosted smaller events in Mumbai before, this marks the first full venue shift in nearly two decades.
The move is significant, as it means Goa loses one of its biggest annual tourism and cultural events. Many fans have expressed mixed emotions online—mourning the end of the iconic Goa backdrop while also embracing the energy that Mumbai promises to bring.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
DJ Sartek wrote,
“Goa wasn’t just a venue, it was a feeling—the breeze, the sand, the stories. Walking away from that is emotional. Mumbai, you’ve opened a new chapter.”
DJ Teri Miko responded with enthusiasm:
“Finally!!!!! Awesome news.”
Another fan added,
“Would love to travel to Mumbai instead of Goa. Well done, Sunburn.”
Some expressed relief at the shift, citing negative experiences in Goa:
“Great move, Sunburn. The Goa experience was very bitter. Congratulations for the new venue in Mumbai.”
Mumbai: India’s New Festival Capital?
With Lollapalooza already established in Mumbai, the addition of Sunburn Festival further cements the city’s place as India’s cultural and live music epicentre.
Organizers have hinted that Goa still holds sentimental value, but for now, the buzz is all about Mumbai—and the promise of a revamped, futuristic edition of Sunburn.
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