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Sziget Festival 2025: Tickets, Acts, Security Info And Everything We Know So Far

Sziget Festival 2025: Tickets, Acts, Security Info And Everything We Know So Far
The main stage hosts an array of headliners across the 6 nights of the festivalSziget Festival returns for yet another spellbinding year, bringing the best music and performance acts from across Europe to its unique location on The Island of Freedom in Budapest, Hungary.The festival, which is now in its 33rd year, is an immersive 24/7 experience similar to that of Glastonbury Festival in the UK, but twice the size and with a European edge!For six days, Sziget transforms Budapest’s Óbuda Island into The Island of Freedom, and attracts “szitizens” from over 100 countries.Having attended before, I know how fun and eclectic the event can be. So, whether you’re already attending Sziget, or you’re debating whether to go, here’s everything you need to know about this 6-day musical extravaganza.Who is headlining at Sziget Festival 2025?Running from 6 to 11th August, Sziget will feature a cross-section of the biggest names in music today. Opening the festival is Charli XCX, followed by Shawn Mendes, A$AP Rocky, Anyma and Post Malone, before Chappell Roan closes the festival on the Monday evening.Who else will be playing at the festival?There’s really something for everyone at Sziget, and the festival does incredibly well at pulling together lineups that incorporate the most popular musicians today, as well as up-and-coming musicians across all sorts of genres.Festival-goers can look forward to the likes of Armin Van Buuren, FKA Twigs, Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach, Blossoms, Empire of the Sun, Sevdaliza, The Last Dinner Party, KNEECAP and many many more. See the full lineup here.How do I buy tickets for Sziget Festival 2025?There are a range of options for attending Sziget, including day passes, 3-day passes and passes to the entire 6-day festival. Here’s a snapshot of your ticket options:Full Festival Pass €355Full Festival VIP Pass €575Full Festival U21 Pass €2953-Day Pass €225VIP daily tickets from €90Daily tickets from €75The festival has been known to attract over half a million visitors in a single yearHow do I get to Sziget Festival?Sziget festival is located on Óbuda Island in the heart of Budapest. The exact address is: Május 9. park, Budapest, Hungary, 1033.If you’re heading from the UK to Budapest, you’ll want to fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). From there, the metro can get you to pretty much anywhere you want to go, including to The Island of Freedom.Budapest also has three main railway stations for domestic and international travellers to Sziget.Additionally, you can take the Sziget Express train from The Netherlands directly to the festival site, grab a direct flight from Dublin with one of their package deals or make use of one of the bus routes to Sziget from The Netherlands, Germany, Austria or Italy. Driving to the festival is not recommended, however, as parking spaces are very limited.Where do I stay at Sziget Festival?Just like Glasto, Sziget offers free on site camping in their basic camping zone, which includes community showers and toilets. You can either take a tent yourself, rent one at the site or have one pre-pitched and waiting for you when you arrive.There are also premium camping and glamping options in their premium zones, which include extra amenities like a 24-hour reception, exclusive showers and toilets, free luggage storage and access to the Wellness Zone, depending on your ticket type. You can take a camper van or caravan to Sziget, too.For absolutely everything you need to know about camping, including accessibility FAQs, visit here. Hotel deals and packages are also available on their website.Festival goers revel in the eclectic mix of acts Sziget has to offerWhat else do I need to know before attending Sziget Festival?Remember to bring an identity card, passport or driving license in order to pick up your ticket!2025 is special as a new chapter begins at Sziget. The physical venue will be restructured into new ‘districts’ – including Szoho (an urbanised area inspired by London and New York’s Soho districts), Delta (Sziget’s new nightlife epicentre) and North Field.Within these districts, and across the entire site, you’ll find so much to do beyond seeing myriad live music acts.There is a huge range of food and drink vendors, merch and shopping stalls, wellness activities, cabaret and comedy shows, screenings, installations, talks, a beach and much more. Make sure you download the Sziget Festival app ahead of time to keep up with it all!WiFi is available around the site, as are first aid points. There is an Aldi City for festival-goers to buy groceries on site, and if you purchase BBQ products, they’ll grill them for free!There is a limit on food, drink and tobacco products that you can bring into the festival. To find out more this and other important info, check out their website.Related...How To Properly Clean A Sleeping Bag After A Festival10 Simple Steps You Can Take Today To Recover From A FestivalGlastonbury Organiser Emily Eavis Already Has Something To Say About Next Year's Festival

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