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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

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Kaitlyn Funk

Senior Content Writer

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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.

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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

*New dates and destinations still being announced!

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 (exact dates TBD)
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: TBD
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.

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