The Festival Summer 2025
It may have been a year of yet more challenges, but festivals have continued to thrive thanks to the creativity, joy, and determination of their teams.
Feature By James Drury | 5 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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