It’s official: the 2025 Sziget Festival has begun! This year, the organizers have been super innovative: venues hosting similar genres are grouped in thematic city districts, so that Sziget functions as an actual mini-city. Plus, new sound systems have been installed on several stages, the acoustics have been optimised, and a record number of new installations and light-show elements will make the atmosphere unforgettable after sunset.
Got your ticket? Here’s everything you need to know.
When does Sziget Festival 2025 start and how long does it last?
The gates open on August 6, and for six consecutive days, until August 11th, the musical and cultural madness rages on Hajógyári Island.
Location and how to get there
Location: Óbudai (Shipyard) Island, Budapest District III.
Fastest route: HÉV H5 (“Szentendre HÉV”) to Filatorigát stop, from there it is a 5-8 minute walk across the K-bridge to the main entrance.
Increased services: H5 will help you get home with a reduced daytime schedule and nighttime service; during the festival, buses on lines 901, 918 and 934 will operate with increased capacity. For more information, click here.
Alternatives: by BKK boat from the Jászai Mari tér port; if you arrive by MOL Bubi public bike, it is worth ending your trip at the Kórház utca-Polgár utca or Szentlélek tér collection station.
Who’s performing at Sziget Festival 2025?
Wednesday, August 6
Charli XCX will set the tone on the Main Stage (9:30pm-10:40pm) on the opening day; the party that lasts until dawn will be provided by Empire of the Sun, bringing dreamy pop-psychedelia (12:30am-1:45am, Revolut Stage), nu-metal veteran Papa Roach, tight EDM anthems by Don Diablo (10:00pm-11:40pm, Bolt Night Stage), and British rap-soul star Little Simz (7:00pm-8:15pm, Main Stage).
Thursday, August 7
Shawn Mendes will bring romantic pop to the Main Stage on day two (9:15pm-10:45pm), along with 2000s legend Nelly Furtado (7:15pm-8:20pm, Main Stage). After-midnight fun will be kicked off by French electro duo Justice (1:00am-2:30am, Revolut Stage); and finally, the father of high-tech minimal, Boris Brejcha (3:00am-5:00am, Bolt Night Stage), will close the night with an uncompromising set.
Friday, August 8
After the previously announced withdrawal of A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi (9:15pm-10:00pm, Main Stage) took over the headliner position. Amelie Lens will set the pace on the Bolt Night Stage (4:15am-6:00am); meanwhile, Caribou (12:30am-1:45am, Revolut Stage), who combines chill-electro with jazz influences, will create a ephereal atmosphere. The Kooks (7:00pm-8:15pm, Main Stage) will get you dancing with guitar-driven indie-pop/Britpop anthems.
Saturday, August 9th
On Saturday, Anyma (9:15pm-10:45pm) will transform the Main Stage into an audiovisual cathedral with a monumental, futuristic DJ live show. Contemporary pop-avant-garde icon FKA twigs (7:15pm-8:30pm, Main Stage) will bring an enchanting performance, while Swiss-Italian duo Adriatique (4:30am-6:00am, Bolt Night Stage) will welcome dawn with a deep house set. Sevdaliza (5:30pm-6:30pm, Main Stage) prepares the night with sensual, trip-hop-infused R&B.
Sunday, August 10
The penultimate day will be all about Post Malone (9:15pm-10:45pm, Main Stage) and Armin van Buuren (1:00am-3:00am, Bolt Night Stage). The former brings a collective sing-along with stadium-sized rap-pop hits, the latter will deliver trance anthems until the early hours. Also on the lineup is the dynamic hip-hop of the multi-talented Rilès (7:15pm-8:30pm, Main Stage), the swirling beats of the psychedelic-trance duo Vini Vici (3:00am-4:00am, Bolt Night Stage), and the techno diva who rose from the Lebanese underground to world stardom, Nicole Moudaber (11:30pm-1:00am, Revolut Stage).
Monday, August 11
On the closing day, the spotlight will be on Chappell Roan (9:15pm-10:45pm, Main Stage), who blends 80s synth-pop and 2000s disco-rock with today’s pop sensibilities. She will be joined by Portugal. The Man (5:30pm-6:30pm, Main Stage), and British art-pop band The Last Dinner Party (7:15pm-8:15pm, Main Stage).
Tip: you can create a detailed program tailored to your needs in the official Sziget app.
What can you bring and what should you leave at home?
Prohibited: alcohol, drugs, weapons, sharp or dangerous objects, pyrotechnic devices, glass, gas cylinders, barbecue equipment, bicycles, scooters, umbrellas and unlicensed drones.
You can bring in: your own food and soft drinks, as long as they are not in commercial quantities (sandwiches, fruit, granola bars, mineral water etc are fine).
Can I still get tickets?
Weekly tickets (from 152,900 HUF/€384), 3-day passes (100,900 HUF/), daily tickets (from 37,900 HUF/€253), and night tickets, which only allow you to enter after 11pm (from 25,900 HUF/€65), are still available.
What’s the weather saying?
You can expect friendly highs of 26-27C until Thursday, but from Friday the heatwave will set in: it’s set to reach 32-36C during the day. Bring a hat or scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen, and drink plenty of water! After sunset, the air cools down to 18-20C, so a thin sweatshirt or jacket will come in handy for the evening.
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