30+ Events Worth Travelling for in 2025
Find out which concerts, sporting events, food festivals and cultural celebrations you should travel for next year.
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Published 5 December 2024
Senior Content Writer
Find out which concerts, sporting events, food festivals and cultural celebrations you should travel for next year.
You don’t really need a reason to explore the world, but there is something to be said about travelling for a special event — be it a concert in Canada, a food festival in France or a cultural celebration in Thailand. That’s why we’ve rounded up 30+ amazing events worth travelling for in 2025.
Whether you’ve already reserved your seats, are constantly scouring third-party sites for a deal or patiently waiting for ticket sales to open up, find out where you can (and should!) see your favourite musical artists perform, watch the world’s top athletes compete and more.
Concerts
If Taylor Swift has proven anything, it’s that music fans will go some pretty great distances to see their favourite artists live in concert. While The Eras Tour officially ends this weekend in Vancouver, there are plenty of other upcoming shows worth travelling for — including the Oasis reunion and the hugely popular Coachella music festival.
Here are some of the most highly anticipated concerts and music festivals happening in 2025:
Coldplay — Music of the Spheres World Tour
When: January 9–September 8, 2025
Where: Cities across Asia, North America and the United Kingdom, including Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, London, Miami and Seoul
James Blunt — “Back to Bedlam” 20th Anniversary Tour
When: February 11–July 9, 2025
Where: Cities across Europe, North America, South America and the United Kingdom, including Hamburg, New York City, Santiago and São Paulo
Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
When: February 18–July 27, 2025
Where: Cities across Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom, including Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Paris and Sydney
Sabrina Carpenter — Short n' Sweet Tour
When: March 3–23, 2025
Where: Cities across Europe and the United Kingdom, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Glasgow and Milan
SXSW Music Festival
When: March 10–15, 2025
Where: Austin, Texas
Tomorrowland Winter
When: March 15–22, 2025
Where: Alpe d'Huez, France
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
When: April 11–13 and April 18–20, 2025
Where: Indio, California
Stagecoach
When: April 25–27, 2025
Where: Indio, California
Beyoncé — Cowboy Carter Tour
When: April 28–July 11, 2025
Where: Cities across Europe, North America and the United Kingdom, including Houston, London, New Jersey and Paris
Post Malone — The BIG ASS Stadium Tour
When: April 29–July 1, 2025
Where: Cities across North America, including, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Seattle
Primavera Sound Barcelona
When: June 5–7, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Glastonbury Festival
When: June 25–29, 2025
Where: Pilton, England
Oasis — Live ’25
When: July 4–November 23, 2025
Where: Cities across Australia, North America, South America and the United Kingdom, including Buenos Aires, Cardiff, Chicago, Edinburgh, Manchester, Melbourne and Mexico City
Sports tournaments
Sports tourism is on the rise and it’s easy to see why. Think of the drama and excitement you feel watching an athlete score a touchdown on TV — now multiple that feeling by at least 10.
Although we’re still waiting to find out where some tournaments will be held and who will be competing in them, 2025 is going to be an unbeatable year for sports events. Formula 1 is gearing up for its 75th championship, basketball teams are duking it out for a place in the NBA Playoffs and countless celebs are (probably) already reserving their seats at the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club for Wimbledon.
Here are some of the liveliest sports events and tournaments happening in 2025:
Australian Open
When: January 6–26, 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia
HSBC SVNS 2025
When: January 24–May 4, 2025
Where: Cities across Asia, Australia and North America, including Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Perth, Singapore and Vancouver
WM Phoenix Open
When: February 3–9, 2025
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Super Bowl LIX
When: February 9, 2025
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Formula 1
When: March 15–December 7, 2025
Where: Cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America and the United Kingdom, including Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Montréal, Shanghai and Zandvoort
Stanley Cup Playoffs
When: April–June, 2025
Where: Cities across North America, depending on teams that qualify
NBA Playoffs
When: April 19–June 22, 2025
Where: Cities across North America, depending on teams that qualify
Kentucky Derby
When: May 2–3, 2025
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
Wimbledon
When: June 30–July 13, 2025
Where: London, England
Ryder Cup
When: September 23–28, 2025
Where: Long Island, New York
Food festivals
Whatever your tastes, you can find a food event to satisfy your appetite. Want to sample dishes from famous chefs in a beautiful mountain setting? Buy yourself a ticket for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Get a thrill from shucking oysters? The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival is calling. Want to drink from a traditional beer stein in Germany? Plan a trip around the annual Oktoberfest.
Here are some of the most delicious food events and festivals happening in 2025:
Yes Chef Food Fest
When: June 7–8, 2025
Where: New York City, New York
Ubud Food Festival
When: May 30–June 1, 2025
Where: Bali, Indonesia
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
When: June 20–22, 2025
Where: Aspen, Colorado
Wellington on a Plate
When: August 1–31, 2025
Where: Wellington, New Zealand
Big Feastival
When: August 22–24, 2025
Where: Kingham, England
La Tomatina
When: August 27, 2025
Where: Buñol, Spain
Taste of Chicago
When: September 5–7, 2025
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Oktoberfest
When: September 20–October 5, 2025
Where: Munich, Germany
Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival
When: September 26–28, 2025
Where: Galway, Ireland
Astronomical events
No matter where you’re travelling next year, keep your eyes on the night sky! Astronomical and celestial events are expected to peak in 2025, treating you to out-of-this-world views. In January, for example, you might be able to catch a glimpse of a “planet parade” (when four or more planets are visible at the same time). Two lunar eclipses will also occur next year: one in March with a “Blood Moon” and one in September.
Here are some of the brightest astronomical events happening in 2025:
Northern lights
When: November 2024–February 2025
Where: Visible in Europe and North America
Planet parade
When: January 21–February 21, 2025
Where: Visible in North America
Blood moon
When: March 12–14, 2025
Where: Visible in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America
Perseid meteor shower
When: August 11–13, 2025
Where: Visible in the Northern Hemisphere
Total lunar eclipse
When: September 7, 2025
Where: Visible in Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe
Cultural celebrations
One of the best things about cultural events is that they occur annually. In other words: there’s no pressure to plan a trip around them in 2025 — though it is certainly encouraged! A cultural celebration can not only be fun, but also give you the chance to immerse yourself in a destination’s unique customs and traditions
Check out our list of must-experience cultural festivals around the world.
So, which of these amazing events will you be travelling for? Whether you want to find the perfect spot to gaze up at the sky or add a bucket-list concert to your agenda, your centre for travel can help plan an amazing trip! Contact us today or subscribe to Flight Centre Perks to be notified of our latest travel deals.