European Festival Report: Summer 2025
Despite a year of yet more challenges, festivals have continued to thrive thanks to the creativity, joy and determination of their teams
Feature By James Drury | 12 January 2026
Amid much discussion about the issues facing the festival sector, 2025 proved that the events remain key cultural moments for millions of people across Europe.
Many celebrated landmark years, new festivals quickly drew significant audiences, while innovation and resilience remain guiding stars for everyone working in the industry.
There was much to celebrate this year, as a number of festivals marked record sales, including Norway’s Way Out West, which not only saw the fastest ever sell-out in its 17-year history, but…
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