Unleash your inner party animal at these music festivals across the region
Yearly, several prominent music festivals light up Asia's calendar. Don't hesitate – catch that flight, as there's nothing quite like joining a pulsating crowd of fellow revellers, dancing and shouting your heart out to the tunes you love alongside beloved international artists.
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Where Busan and Nagasaki
When May 23 to 26, 2024
All aboard Asia's largest music festival at sea! It's time to get wrecked – and by that we mean, shipwrecked. This year's edition features artists like Amber Broos, Afro Bros, Quintino, Acraze and more. Click here for the full lineup.
Where Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
When July 26 to 28, 2024
Rock your senses at Fuji Rock, the ultimate music festival experience nestled amidst the breathtaking mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Camp out and enjoy electrifying performances from top international and local artists across multiple stages. From indie gems to world renowned chart-topping headliners, this year's lineup include top acts like Peggy Gou, SZA, Kraftwerk, Noel Gallagher's, and more.
Where Pattaya, Thailand
When November 22 to 24, 2024
Fresh from the US is mega hip hop festival Rolling Loud, which ran its first Asian edition in Thailand in 2023. It returns to the same venue this year – Legend Siam – though later in the year. Pop, lock, and krump to a spectacular line-up featuring headliners Asap Rocky, Lil Wayne, and Playboi Carti, with more big names like Wiz Khalifa, Jay Park, and BamBam to get the crowd going. Get your tickets to the festival here.
Where Jakarta, Indonesia
When November 22 to 24, 2024
An iconic music festival in Indonesia, the Joyland Festival is held twice a year—once in Jakarta and once in Bali. You can trust this festival to bring high-profile acts like Cornelius, Years & Years, Interpol, and James Blake. It doesn't disappoint this year either, with St. Vincent, Air, Hyukoh and Sunset Rollercoaster, and Bombay Bicycle Club set to perform in Jakarta's GBK Complex this November.
Where Hong Kong
When November 29 to December 1, 2024
Clockenflap is undoubtedly Hong Kong's biggest outdoor music festival. This year's festival brings a stellar line-up of local and international music acts across multiple stages: Jack White, Central Cee, Jamie XX, Glass Animals, and Porter Robinson, among many others. There'll be food and drinks to fuel you through the night, and an array of art programmes to participate in between sets too. For more details about this year's full line-up and ticketing info, take a look at our guide here.
Where Bangkok, Thailand
When December 6 to 8, 2024
It's party central at 808 Festival Thailand, one of the country's biggest electronic dance music festivals. This year, dance your socks off with EDM DJs and producers like Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, and James Hype. Expect a multi-sensory feast with incredible visuals and stage lighting to match the vigorous sounds of a stacked line-up. Follow 808 Festival Thailand here to stay on top of more artist reveals.
Where Pattaya, Thailand
When December 12 to 16, 2024
Wonderfruit is no mere music festival, it's a whole celebration of art, food, lifestyle and ideas set in the magical location of The Fields in Pattaya, Thailand. Championing sustainability and inclusivity, Wonderfruit offers a wide-ranging programme that includes workshops, talks, art installations and live music acts. The lineup for 2024 has yet to be announced – stay up to date here.
Where Bali, Indonesia
When December 13 to 15, 2024
From a club event at Blowfish Warehouse to a full-fledged dance festival, Djakarta Warehouse Project is one of the longest-running festivals in the city. 2023's edition was a bombastic three-day affair featuring favourites like Alesso, DJ Snake, and David Guetta. This year, legends like Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet, and Zedd will fire up the decks at JiExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. Stay tuned for more updates here.
Where Goa, India
When December 28 to 30, 2024
The largest music festival in India is none other than Sunburn Festival. This massive festival has brought in big names in EDM such as Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, Avicii, Armin van Buuren...you get it. Taking place on Goa's beaches, every edition is bigger and better than the last. This year, look forward to partying with Skrillex, Alesso, Peggy Gou, Yellow Claw, and more greats. Tickets are now live – get them here.
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