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Festivals Around the World
JUNE 2025
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
One of the world’s most iconic music festivals, Glastonbury returns with headliners The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo. The festival also features a diverse lineup spanning genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music, along with theater, circus, and cabaret performances.
Date: Wed 25th Jun – Sun 29th Jun 2025
Location: Somerset, UK
Website: https://glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/
YEREVAN WINE DAYS
Yerevan Wine Days is a vibrant annual festival that celebrates Armenia’s deep-rooted winemaking heritage. Taking place in the heart of Yerevan, the event features wine tastings, live music, and cultural performances, drawing both local residents and international visitors alike.
Date: Fri 6th Jun – Sun 8th Jun 2025
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Website: https://www.yerewinedays.am/en/
RISING FESTIVAL
Rising is a dynamic, city-wide arts festival held in Melbourne, featuring contemporary music, theater, visual arts, and immersive cultural experiences. It has rapidly become a leading cultural event, known for its diverse lineup and strong focus on First Nations programming.
Date: Tue 3rd Jun – Fri 14th Jun 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Website:
https://2025.rising.melbourne/
JULY 2025
ISTANBUL JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival runs from July 1–18, 2025, featuring over 200 artists citywide. The Opening Night stars Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, with highlights including Max Richter, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Jazz in the Parks, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.
Date: Tue 1st Jul – Thu 17th Jul 2025
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Website:
https://caz.iksv.org/en
TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM
Tomorrowland, held in Boom, Belgium from July 18–20 and July 25–27, is one of the world’s most iconic electronic music festivals. It features spectacular stage designs, immersive visuals, and top international DJs performing across multiple themed stages.
Date: 18th-20th Jul , 25th-27th Jul 2025
Location: Boom, Belgium
Website: https://belgium.tomorrowland.com/
PLAYTIME MUSIC FESTIVAL
Mongolia’s largest music festival, Playtime, showcases a dynamic blend of rock, pop, indie, and electronic music. Held in Ulaanbaatar, it draws thousands of fans each year for unforgettable performances and a vibrant celebration of modern Mongolian music culture.
Date: Thu 3rd Jul – Sat 6th Jul 2025
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Website:
https://playtimefestival.com/
