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Sunburn Festival is moving to Mumbai for the first time in 2025 after years in Goa. The three-day EDM event will take place from December 19-21. Maharashtra’s tourism department sees this as a step toward boosting music tourism. The shift comes after growing backlash and bureaucratic issues in Goa.

Key Points: Sunburn Festival Moves to Mumbai After Goa Backlash

  • Sunburn Festival relocates to Mumbai after Goa backlash
  • 3-day event set for December 19-21, 2025
  • Maharashtra aims to boost music tourism with global appeal
  • Organizers face scrutiny over Goa’s bureaucratic hurdles
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Sunburn Festival moves out of Goa, to be held in Mumbai for the first time

India’s biggest EDM festival, Sunburn, shifts from Goa to Mumbai for the first time in 2025 amid growing challenges.

"Maharashtra is building a music tourism ecosystem with global appeal. – Atul Patne, Maharashtra Tourism"

Mumbai, August 6

Popular music festival, Sunburn, is moving to a new location. Yes, you read it right. The electronic dance music (EDM) festival, traditionally held in Goa, is all set to be conducted in Mumbai.

The 3-day gala will take place on December 19th, 20th and 21st, 2025, as per a press note.

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Speaking on the development, Atul Patne, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, said, "Maharashtra has always been at the forefront of shaping India's cultural and entertainment economy and music is a vital part of that vision. By bringing landmark experiences like the Sunburn Festival to Mumbai, we are actively building a robust music tourism ecosystem, one that attracts global attention, fuels local enterprise and positions our state as a thriving destination for next-generation cultural experiences."

Launched in 2007, Sunburn was originally held in Vagator, Goa. Later, it shifted to Pune from 2016 to 2018 before returning to Goa. And now, fans will witness the new edition in Mumbai. In recent years, the festival, long associated with Goa, has faced growing public backlash and increasing bureaucratic challenges. Now, it's to be seen whether relocation of the festival works in favour of organisers or not.

More details regarding the headliners are yet to be disclosed.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Goan, I'm actually relieved. Sunburn had become too commercial and was ruining our peaceful beaches. The trash left behind every year was shameful. Maybe Mumbai's better equipped to handle such large-scale events.
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Aditya G
Ticket prices will probably double now that it's in Mumbai. The Goa edition had that perfect balance of affordability and experience. Worried this will become another elite-only event like most things in Maximum City.
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Sarah B
Interesting move! As an expat who's attended both Goa and Pune editions, I'm curious how Mumbai will pull this off. The city's energy is unmatched but space constraints might be challenging. Hope they choose a good venue.
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Karthik V
Government is only seeing $$$. What about the noise pollution and traffic chaos this will create? Mumbai roads can't handle regular traffic, forget festival crowds. Bad decision in my opinion.
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Nisha Z
Sunburn in Mumbai beaches won't have the same charm as Goa's open spaces. But if this means better security and facilities, I'm all for it! After the recent incidents, safety should be top priority.

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