Discover the best music festivals happening across Europe in December 2025. From techno raves to New Year’s Eve celebrations, explore top events, lineups, and destinations to end the year with unforgettable beats.
Dystopia Festival 2025
Date: December 5-6, 2025
Location: Saint-Etienne, France
Artists: ANGERFIST, OGUZ and Area One
Genre: Hardstyle, Hardcore, industrial music
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Dystopia Festival returns to Saint-Étienne, France, from December 5 – 6, 2025.
Dystopia Festival is a two-day celebration of hardstyle, hardcore, and industrial music, drawing fans from all over Europe and beyond.
The festival has quickly gained a reputation for its intense energy, massive sound systems, and immersive atmosphere, creating an experience like no other.
This year, expect an unforgettable lineup with headliners such as the legendary ANGERFIST, one of the biggest names in the hardcore scene.
Alongside him, OGUZ, known for his relentless beats and infectious energy, will also take the stage.
Raven, a rising star in the industrial hardcore scene, promises to deliver a mind-blowing set that will shake the very foundations of the venue.
With its underground vibe, top-tier artists, and a crowd that lives for the music, Dystopia Festival is set to be an epic celebration of all things hard, fast, and intense.
So grab your tickets and get ready to dive into the dystopian world of hard beats, pulsating rhythms, and much more.
Rise Festival 2025: Ski, Snow & Sound in Les Deux Alpes
Date: December 6-13, 2025
Location: Les Deux Alpes, France
Artists: Dimension, Josh Baker, Luuk van Dijk, OVERMONO
Genre: house, techno, drum & bass, and UK bass
Rise Festival 2025
Discover Rise Festival 2025 in Les Deux Alpes – a winter celebration of electronic music, skiing, and Alpine adventure from December 6-13.
Excited to embrace the winter season? Let’s do it in style!
Rise Festival 2025: A promising a week of world-class electronic music, snow sports, and Alpine adventure.
Lineup & Music Genres
This year’s lineup features some of the most exciting names in electronic music:
Dimension – leading force in drum and bass.
Josh Baker – upcoming minimal/tech-house talent.
Luuk van Dijk – creates a sound that’s impossible to resist.
Overmono – critically acclaimed duo blending UK bass, techno, and breakbeat.
Expect an eclectic mix of house, techno, drum & bass, and UK bass, spread across mountain-top stages, forest raves, and open-air après-ski sessions.
More Than Just Music
Rise Festival is not just about the beats. Expect:
Snow yoga and wellness sessions
Icy pool parties
Alpine dining
High-altitude adventures like paragliding and snowmobiling
TOXICATOR 2025: Hardcore, Hardstyle & UPTEMPO Take Over Mannheim
Date: December 6, 2025
Location: Mannheim, Germany
Artists: ANGERFIST, Dimitri K and WARFACE
Genre: Hardcore, Hardstyle, UPTEMPO
TOXICATOR 2025
On December 6, 2025, Mannheim, Germany, transforms into the ultimate arena for fans of the harder styles.
TOXICATOR 2025 returns, bringing an explosive lineup of hardcore, hardstyle, and UPTEMPO to thousands of ravers who crave nothing but the hardest beats.
Lineup Highlights
This year’s edition features some of the most powerful names in the scene:
ANGERFIST – the masked legend of hardcore, known for his relentless, high-energy sets.
Dimitri K – one of the leading forces in uptempo, guaranteed to deliver pure chaos on the dancefloor.
Warface – a hardstyle heavyweight, fusing raw kicks and aggressive energy.
With these headliners, TOXICATOR 2025 cements its place as one of Europe’s top harder styles events.
Genres
TOXICATOR isn’t about compromise – it’s about raw power and intensity. Expect a full night dedicated to:
Hardcore – pounding rhythms, dark melodies, and an unstoppable tempo.
Hardstyle – euphoric drops, raw kicks, and high-voltage energy.
Uptempo – faster, harder, and heavier, pushing the limits of rave culture.
Whether you’re a die-hard hardcore fan or looking to experience the full spectrum of harder styles, this is the event to be at.
Rave On Snow 2025: Electronic Beats Meet Alpine Peaks in Salzburg
Date: December 11, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Location: Salzburg, Austria
Rave On Snow 2025
From December 11 to 14, 2025, the Austrian Alps will once again come alive with the perfect mix of snow sports and electronic music.
Rave On Snow 2025 returns to Salzburg, Austria, for four unforgettable days where ski slopes and dancefloors unite in one breathtaking setting.
Genres
Rave On Snow has become one of Europe’s most iconic winter electronic music festivals, renowned for its carefully curated lineup of house, deep house, and techno.
Expect a blend of international DJs and underground legends performing across:
Open-air mountain stages
Snow-covered terraces
Cozy club venues in town
Whether you love deep, melodic journeys or pounding techno sets, Rave On Snow delivers an eclectic soundtrack for snowy days and long nights.
Alpine Playground: Salzburg, Austria
Set in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Salzburg offers more than just music.
Festival-goers can spend their days skiing or snowboarding on pristine slopes, before heading straight into the nightlife that takes over the town.
The unique setting makes it one of the few festivals in the world where you can shred the mountains by day and rave until sunrise.
Beyond the Music
Rave On Snow is about more than beats – it’s about the full winter experience. Expect:
Après-ski sessions with DJs
Mountain-top parties under the stars
Wellness areas for recharging between sets
A community of like-minded ravers from across Europe
If you’re dreaming of combining a winter holiday with a music festival, Rave On Snow 2025 is the ultimate choice.
FCKNYE Festival 2025: A New Year’s Eve to Remember in Brussels
Date: December 30, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Artists: 999999999, ANGERFIST, BASSWELL, Nina KRAVIZ and JOSMAN and others.
FCKNYE Festival 2025
As the year draws to a close, the FCKNYE Festival in Brussels, Belgium, promises to deliver an unforgettable celebration to kick off the new year in style.
Set to take place from December 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026, this multi-day event is the perfect way to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 with a bang.
Known for its rich culture, stunning architecture, and vibrant nightlife scene, the city offers the perfect backdrop for a festival of this magnitude.
A World-Class Lineup of DJs
FCKNYE has always been known for bringing together some of the biggest names in electronic music, and the 2025 edition is no exception.
Headlining the festival are some of the most renowned figures in the genre, including 999999999, ANGERFIST, BASSWAELL, NINA KRAVIZ, and Rebekah.
Why Attend FCKNYE 2025?
Looking for a New Year’s celebration that goes beyond the ordinary?
FCKNYE is not just a festival — it’s an explosive way to welcome the year ahead.
The stellar lineup, vibrant atmosphere, and top-notch production will ensure that this year’s festival is one for the books.
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