Sunburn Festival
Asia's biggest electronic music festival
Significance
Founded in 2007 at Candolim. Grew into one of Asia's top 10 music festivals; relocated to Vagator Hill from Kesarval in 2016.
Three days of 200+ international and Indian DJs across 5 stages on the sands of North Goa. Held between Christmas and New Year — Goa's full electronic music peak, with Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas regulars.
First-time visitor
Book a Vagator villa with 4 friends, pace yourself across 3 nights — the Oasis stage sunsets are iconic.
What to see
- Main stage headliner each night
- Sunset sets at the Oasis stage
- Afterparty at Mambo's / Anjuna beach
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Travel tips
- 13-day general pass cheaper than single days
- 2Stay in Vagator/Anjuna — walking distance
- 3NYE tickets are a separate festival (Sunburn Goa NYE)
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About Sunburn Festival
Sunburn Festival 2026 is scheduled for 28–30 Dec 2026. That's 248 days from today.
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