Sunburn Festival, India’s and Asia’s premier electronic dance music (EDM) celebration, has reached a historic milestone by ranking #8 on DJ Mag’s ‘Top 100 Festivals of 2025’, as voted by global fans. This marks Sunburn’s highest position ever on the prestigious list and affirms its growing global influence.
Since its debut in 2007, Sunburn has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, known for its cutting-edge production, world-class lineups, immersive experiences, and deeply connected fan base. Now in its 18th edition, the festival continues to redefine live music in India and beyond.
“We are incredibly proud to be ranked among the top 10 festivals in the world,” said Karan Singh, CEO of Sunburn. “This achievement is a tribute to the relentless work of our team and the unwavering love from our fans. It motivates us to continue delivering unforgettable moments year after year. Huge thanks to all our fans, artists, government bodies, brand partners, and the DJ Mag team — this means the world to us.”
Joining global giants like Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra, Creamfields, and Coachella, Sunburn stands tall as one of the few Asian festivals to consistently make the list — and now, in the Top 10.
Celebrated for its immersive stage design, eclectic international line-ups, and its ability to create lasting community experiences, Sunburn has become a beacon for festival culture in India, pioneering music tourism and pushing boundaries year after year.
With the 2025 edition already in the works, fans can expect larger-than-life stages, enhanced production, a diverse international artist roster, and elevated experiences. The upcoming edition promises to take things even further, leaving fans with memories that last well beyond the final drop.
Global Love for Sunburn:
The festival has hosted many of the biggest names in EDM who’ve praised the event and its passionate Indian crowd:
- Timmy Trumpet: “Namaste India! Playing Sunburn was a dream come true. The energy here is unreal.”
- Hardwell: “India feels like my second home. The love I get here is unmatched.”
- Tungevaag: “Sunburn was on my bucket list for years — and it lived up to every expectation.”
- Kahani & Kunal Merchant: “To play on one of Asia’s biggest stages is an honor. Sunburn is special.”
About Sunburn
Sunburn, is Asia’s Premiere Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Festival, and is ranked amongst the world’s biggest music festivals. Started in 2007 as a 3 day music festival in Goa, Sunburn has grown to become an aspirational lifestyle brand boasting an eclectic mix of music, entertainment, experiences and celebration that has seeded music tourism in India. Over the past 17 years, Sunburn has brought together renowned International and Indian artists to entertain hundreds of thousands of dance music lovers across the country and overseas, and positioned India as a prime dance festival destination to the world. The Sunburn Festival, Sunburn Reload, Sunburn Arena and Sunburn Campus formats have enabled a wide geographical and demographic reach pan India and abroad. Sunburn has the distinction of having brought down to India the world’s top 10 DJs, including Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix, Tiesto, Avicii, Hardwell, Deadmau5, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Afrojack, Above & Beyond, The Chainsmokers, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marshmello, Paul Van Dyk, Skazi, Pete Tong, Dash Berlin, and Nicky Romero. Sunburn has also made its successful debut overseas across Colombo, Sri Lanka; Kathmandu, Nepal; Dubai; Muscat; and Melbourne, Australia, thereby creating history to become the first successful indigenous Music IP to cross international shores. Sunburn is ranked as big as Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami festival as per the IMS APAC Business Report 2014 and has won numerous awards and accolades around the globe including the WOW Awards, BW Applause Awards and Palm Expo Awards.
