Celebrations across Asia showcase a blend of centuries-old customs and contemporary music cultures.
Get ready for an exciting lineup of music festivals in Asia next year! From electronic dance music to indie-rock, and from traditional cultural celebrations to global literary events, there's something for everyone. Here's a roundup of the music festivals happening in Bali, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Nepal, Philippines, and Malaysia in 2025.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is set to host a series of electronic and dance music events from July to December 2025 at various venues such as Uluwatu, Denpasar, Jimbaran, and GWK Cultural Park. Highlights include the REBŪKE Techno Flower Party on July 19, Omega Music Festival on August 9, WATERBOMB BALI on September 6-7, AXEAN Festival on September 13-14, and the Djakarta Warehouse Project festival from December 12-14. New Year's Eve parties across island venues like Finns and Savaya are also not to be missed. Additionally, the Bali Arts Festival will take place mid-June to mid-July 2025 at Denpasar Arts Center, showcasing traditional folk dance, music performances, and art exhibitions celebrating Indonesian culture [1][3][4][5].
Thailand
While specific 2025 festival details for Thailand are not readily available, the country is known for major events like Wonderfruit and Songkran music events. More information about 2025 festivals in Thailand would need to be verified from other updated sources.
Japan
Japan will feature major rock acts touring Asia in 2025, including Dir En Grey, a renowned Japanese rock/metal band, and Jay Chou, a popular Taiwanese singer-songwriter. While exact Japanese concert dates aren't listed, they are a highlight for rock fans. Additionally, Ultra Japan will feature international EDM superstars such as Afrojack, Alesso, and Steve Aoki [2]. The Fuji Rock Festival, known for its diverse lineup of artists, will take place in Niigata from July 25-27, 2025.
South Korea
Ultra Japan will not be the only EDM festival in Asia next year. The Block Party Music & Art Festival in Seoul will blend indie-rock, performance art, punk, folk, drag shows, magic, and comedy. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival will foster ideas, creativity, and conversation in Bali's lush surroundings, featuring global authors, workshops, film premieres, panel discussions, and cultural performances. The festival will take place from October 29-November 2, 2025 [6].
Nepal, Philippines, and Malaysia
The search results did not provide detailed listings of music festivals in these countries for 2025. However, Waterbomb Bali (a K-Pop and electronic music festival) draws strong interest from South Korean pop culture fans and is held in Bali [1][5]. For Nepal, Philippines, and Malaysia, no specific 2025 music festivals were identified in the provided search results and would require further research from local or regional event sources.
Tihar Festival and Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
Outside of music festivals, it's worth noting two significant cultural events happening in Nepal and Thailand in 2025. Tihar Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, will take place in Nepal from October 19-23, 2025. The festival honours animals and deities with illuminated homes, holy chants, and vibrant customs [7]. In Thailand, the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival will take place on July 11, 2025, featuring colourful parades and stunning displays of candles and lanterns [8].
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting music festivals happening across Asia in 2025!
[1] Bali Arts Festival [2] Dir En Grey 2025 Tour [3] Omega Music Festival [4] REBŪKE Techno Flower Party [5] Waterbomb Bali [6] Ubud Writers & Readers Festival [7] Tihar Festival [8] Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
- The Bali Arts Festival in Indonesia, happening mid-June to mid-July 2025, will showcase traditional Indonesian culture through folk dance, music performances, and art exhibitions.
- Japan will host the Fuji Rock Festival from July 25-27, 2025, featuring a diverse lineup of artists including EDM superstars and renowned rock acts.
- South Korea's Block Party Music & Art Festival in Seoul will blend indie-rock, performance art, punk, folk, drag shows, magic, and comedy in 2025.
- The year 2025 will also see the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Bali, featuring global authors, workshops, film premieres, panel discussions, and cultural performances.
- Outside of music festivals, the Tihar Festival in Nepal, the Festival of Lights, will honor animals and deities with illuminated homes, holy chants, and vibrant customs from October 19-23, 2025.
- In Thailand, the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival will take place on July 11, 2025, featuring colorful parades and stunning displays of candles and lanterns.
Aside from these events, specific details for music festivals in Thailand, Nepal, Philippines, and Malaysia in 2025 are still to be confirmed. However, the Waterbomb Bali festival, which draws strong interest from South Korean pop culture fans, may be worth considering. Stay tuned for more updates!
