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European Festival Report 2025

This indispensable guide to the European festival business reviews the year across the continent

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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

From Fields to the World Stage

James Drury reports on how European events have had a major influence on global festival culture.

Festivals on the Political Frontline

Festivals are now frequently finding themselves on the frontlines, facing pressure from an increasingly political world. James Drury explores...

The State of Independents

Europe's independents continue to carve their own paths whilst consolidation carries on across the festival business.

Weathering the Storm

Proper planning can help mitigate the worst effects of worsening weather as climate change becomes a more increasing challenge.

Festival Focus

IQ speaks to some of the key players in the European festival sector

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.

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Global Influence: From Fields to the World Stage

From Chile to Hong Kong, European events have had a major influence on global festival culture.

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Festivals and Power: From Stages to the Political Frontline

From boycotts and artist bans to online storms and lost subsidies, festivals increasingly face pressure from a highly politicised world

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The State of Independents: Carving Their Own Paths

While consolidation continues across the festival business, Europe’s independents continue to carve their own paths

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Weathering the Storm: Soundtrack of Survival

Heatwaves, storms, wildfires, and droughts increasingly challenge outdoor festivals — but smart planning can reduce the impact. Here’s how to prepare

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COMMENT

Our main goal is not to increase ticket prices again, especially for the younger audiences.

Christof Huber

In an excerpt from IQ and Yourope's European Festival Report, Christof Huber reviews OpenAir St. Gallen's 2025 edition

COMMENT 05 Jan 2026

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At Boom Festival, cultural diversity is a source of strength and richness - not a cause for division.

Artur Mendes

In an excerpt from IQ and Yourope's European Festival Report, Artur Mendes reviews Boom Festival's 2025

COMMENT 05 Jan 2026

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People need a space to relax, connect, and forget about the world for a moment

Jana Posth

In an excerpt from IQ and Yourope's European Festival Report, Jana Posth looks back at Rock am Ring/Rock im Park's 2025

COMMENT 05 Jan 2026

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The atmosphere was electric, the weather was kind, and people came with a hunger for shared experience.

Pavla Slívová

In an excerpt from IQ and Yourope's European Festival Report, Pavla Slívová looks back on 2025 at Colours of Ostrava

COMMENT 05 Jan 2026

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People seem to crave authentic belonging – not a generic party.

Sabrina Trovant

In an excerpt from IQ and Yourope's European Festival Report, Sabrina Trovant dicusses Rotom Sunsplash's 2025

COMMENT 05 Jan 2026

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