Mumbai’s Circus Festival 2025 Set to Dazzle with Unforgettable EDM Lineup!
CIRCUS FESTIVAL 2025 TAKES OVER MUMBAI’S DOME WITH A GROUNDBREAKING STADIUM EXPERIENCE HUGEL, JAMIE JONES, MACEO PLEX, MONOLINK, KLANGKUENSTLER, I HATE MODELS, SPECIAL REQUEST & YOUSEF HEADLINE INDIA’S MOST AMBITIOUS ELECTRONIC MUSIC EVENT
Circus Festival is set to redefine India’s festival landscape as it returns to Mumbai’s Dome from December 26–29, 2025, unveiling an unprecedented stadium-format experience. The iconic venue will transform into a fully immersive arena featuring eight major international headliners alongside India’s most innovative electronic artists.
Circus has championed the finest in house and techno for over 22 years, growing into one of the world’s most respected and influential electronic institutions. With a legacy of hosting legendary acts such as The Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Sven Väth, CamelPhat, The Martinez Brothers, Joseph Capriati, and Loco Dice, Circus continues to push boundaries while shaping the evolution of global dance culture.
A Lineup That Defines the Future of Electronic Music The 2025 lineup reads like a masterclass
A Lineup That Defines the Future of Electronic Music The 2025 lineup reads like a masterclass in contemporary electronic sound. French house maestro Hugel delivers the highly anticipated festival-closing set, while underground titans Jamie Jones and Maceo Plex bring the potential for collaborative magic. Techno powerhouse Klangkuenstler and the uncompromising sonic architect I Hate Models will share the stage for what could become one of the most explosive back-to-back moments in Indian festival history.
Monolink brings his celebrated genre-bending live show, while UK bass visionary Special Request makes an exclusive festival appearance. Rounding out the international contingent is Yousef, returning as both headliner and the festival’s founder and creative visionary.
India’s Finest Electronic Talent
The national lineup features India’s most dynamic electronic voices: Ankytrixx, ANSWER, Midnight Traffic, Kollision, Film, Kayvee, Reyhaa, Siren 333, Blurry Slur, Blithe, Realmm, and many more to be announced. This curation reflects Circus’s commitment to spotlighting the artists shaping modern Indian electronic culture.
A Chronoform-Inspired Stage & Immersive Visual World
At the heart of Circus 2025 lies an ambitious visual identity that pushes the boundaries of stagecraft and experiential design. This year, Circus partners with internationally acclaimed event architecture collective Panterra, alongside Indian trailblazers Pritish Srinivasan, Dan Naidu & Dax, to create an unparalleled live environment.
Inspired by the concept of a chronoform a living machine of perception exploring the tension between human intuition and artificial intelligence — the main stage features a monumental mechanical centerpiece, surrounded by high-output intelligent lighting and meticulously crafted scenography.
Instead of relying on maximalist LED walls, the festival embraces industrial rawness and futuristic aesthetics that prioritize texture, atmosphere and emotional impact. Every element is intentionally designed to amplify the music and heighten immersion.
World-Class Sound Engineering Believing that sound is the true headliner of any music festival, Circus 2025 is powered by a purpose-built L-Acoustics configuration engineered for a 360° sonic experience, optimized for the Dome’s architecture and acoustics.
Yousef Founder, Circus Music
“Circus has always been rooted in forward-thinking curation — a collective of world-class artists coming together to bring the best of every quality sound under one roof. From house, tech-house and Afro-house to melodic and hard techno, this edition showcases the full spectrum of electronic music. Having played the world’s best clubs and festivals for two decades — from Ibiza to Liverpool — I can say the energy in India now rivals the very best of them. India has become an essential part of the Circus message.”
Aman Vijan / Sohail Chowdhary (Rockage Entertainment / Yogesh Popat (YPD Live) / Pruthvi Veeramachaneni (Xora)
“This year marks a special moment for all of us as we partner with Circus to bring the festival to our hometown. Mumbai has always been the hub of electronic music in India — a city that breathes culture, energy and creativity. Coming together for this edition allows us to build something bigger than ever before, for the city we all call home.”
A Statement of India’s Rising Global Presence Circus Festival 2025 represents the convergence of vision, execution and passion. It showcases how India’s electronic music scene has matured into a space of genuine innovation and global relevance. This December, Mumbai will witness an experience defined by powerful music, deep connection and the raw, authentic energy that has become Circus’s signature.
Strategic partnerships with Monkey Shoulder (Alcohol Partner) and Skillbox.com (Official Ticketing & Technology Partner) support the festival’s premium experience.