Mumbai is about to witness a sonic and visual revolution this December as the legendary CIRCUS Festival rolls into the city with a massive four-day, stadium-style celebration of global electronic music. From December 26–29, 2025, the iconic Dome SVP Stadium, Worli will transform into a multi-sensory playground for music lovers, headlined by some of the biggest international names in electronic music. Here’s why Indian music buffs simply cannot miss this one-of-a-kind global experience:
01. Hugel’s Grand Festival Closing = Pure Fire
French house sensation Hugel will close the festival, promising a high-energy finale that blends Afro-house beats with global dancefloor anthems. For Indian fans, this is a long-awaited live experience.
02. A Power-Packed International Lineup, Finally in Mumbai
From Jamie Jones to Maceo Plex, Monolink, I Hate Models, and Klangkuenstler, the 2025 roster reads like a dream lineup for serious electronic music lovers.
03. The Most Anticipated Back-to-Back Techno Showcase
The high-octane pairing of Klangkuenstler × I Hate Models is already being tipped as one of the most intense B2B performances ever to hit the Indian festival circuit.
04. A New Chronoform-Inspired Stage Design
2025 introduces a futuristic “chronoform” stage—a living mechanical structure that merges human perception with artificial intelligence. Built with international design collective Panterra and top Indian designers, this stage promises next-level visual immersion.
05. World-Class Sound Engineering for a 360° Audio Experience
With a custom L-Acoustics sound system designed specifically for the Dome, the festival places sound quality at its core—ensuring flawless, uniform audio from every corner of the venue.
06. A Global Festival with a Strong Indian Soul
Alongside international legends, the Indian talent lineup featuring Ankytrixx, Midnight Traffic, Kollision, Kayvee, Reyhaa, Siren 333, Blurry Slur, Film, Realmm and more reflects India’s fast-rising electronic identity.
07. Mumbai Gets a Stadium-Format Electronic Festival
Unlike conventional club-style shows, Circus 2025 is going fully stadium-scale, creating a grand, immersive arena experience with industrial textures and futuristic architecture.
08. From Ibiza to Worli – A Global Legacy Lands in India
With a 22-year legacy and past lineups including The Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, Sven Väth, CamelPhat & The Martinez Brothers, Circus brings unmatched international credibility to Mumbai’s party capital status.
09. Founder Yousef Returns as Headliner & Curator
Festival founder Yousef returns as a headliner and creative force, curating a lineup that spans house, tech-house, Afro-house, melodic techno and hard techno—a true musical spectrum.
10. Easy Access, Premium Experiences & Party-Perfect Timings
With ticket categories including General Access, Fanpit, and VVIP Lounge, supported by Monkey Shoulder and Skillbox.com, the festival starts daily from 4 PM onwards, making it perfect for after-work and all-night ravers alike.
📍 Event Snapshot
What: CIRCUS Festival – International Electronic Music Festival
Where: Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, Mumbai
When: December 26–29, 2025
Who’s Playing: Hugel, Jamie Jones, Monolink, Maceo Plex, I Hate Models, Klangkuenstler, Special Request, Yousef + Top Indian Artists
Tickets: Available via Skillbox
Timings: 4 PM onwards daily
With Mumbai’s cultural soul, global headliners, futuristic stage design, and world-class sound, CIRCUS Festival 2025 is shaping up to be one of India’s most important international music events ever. For Indian electronic music fans who’ve long waited to witness these legends live—this December, the circus is finally coming home.
