Sunburn Festival 2024 – Dates, Tickets, Attraction Music & Dance

Goa is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India. Although people from all around the world flock to Goa to visit the rocky beaches to loosen up, Goa also attracted tourists for its famous Sunburn Festival two years back. The festival was shifted to Pune in 2017 and was held there for 2 consecutive years.

This year Sunburn Festival returns to its original place Goa after 2 years. The venue for this year’s Sunburn Festival is Vagator Beach which is famous for its red cliffs and dreamy sunsets.

This unique festival of electronic music is considered to be Asia’s biggest festival of its kind. This exclusive festival mesmerizes the visitors at the musical event with popular music bands, artists, mind-blowing SFX, and spectacular stages. Some of the big names in EDM (Electronic Dance Music) like Swedish House Mafia, Hardwell, Tiesto, Pete Tong, and many more have performed earlier at the venues of this famous festival to enthrall the crowd.

What is the date of the Sunburn Festival in 2024?

This year this festival will be celebrated for 3 days in 2024starting from the 28^th to the 30^th of December at the venue to be announced in Goa.

What is the origin of the Sunburn Festival?

This festival was conceptualized by a famous businessman called Shailendra Singh in 2007. It was the first-ever International Music Festival in India which was celebrated at Candolim Beach in Goa on the 28^th and 30^th of December that year. A number of celebrities and bands from the Music and Entertainment industries were the main attractions there, including Carl Cox, DJ Pearl, Super 8, Above & Beyond, and Pete Gooding, to name a few. The famous MTV VJ Nikhil Chinappa hosted the festival along with the popular DJ Rohit Barker.

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How is the Sunburn Festival celebrated?

Sunburn Festival is a platform where music lovers unite with music players. The Electronic Musical festival is not only for music lovers but also for dance lovers. If you love listening to music and dancing to the beats of electronic music, then you will gain the best experience of a lifetime at the Sunburn Festival.

World-class DJs from around the world

There are electrifying performances by some of the best DJs in the world. Some of the most popular DJs who have performed at the Sunburn festival earlier are DJ Snake Andrew Rayel, James Zabiela, Pete Tong, Sartek, Anish Sood, Janux, Quintino, Mark Knight, Nucleya, and many more.

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Versatile Electronic Music created by several instruments

Extravagant music is played in various styles like drum n bass, trance, trap, and many more. The audience goes into a trance with the music in the air played on more than 4 stages.

A showcase of new talents at the beginning

Fresh talents get opportunities to showcase their talents at the Sunburn Festival. The new performers get to perform at the beginning and utilize the big platform to make their mark.

Attractive Workshops during the daytime

Several workshops are held during the day at the venue for the visitors so that they are occupied during the daytime. Some of these are Kite Workshops, Puppet Workshops, Guitar Learning Workshops, Tattoo Workshops, Drum workshops, etc.

Happy Hours for Food and Drinks

There are a number of stalls of various types of food and drinks at the venue. You can enjoy great discounts on food and drinks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. which is Happy Hours. Various finger-licking snacks like pizza, burgers, and many more items and liquor are available at lucrative offers like “Buy one get one free” or “50% discount” etc.

Pre-event Adventurous Activities for fun lovers

You can enjoy a number of adventurous activities at the venue of the festival before the start of the festival. These activities include Bungee Jumping, Mechanical Bull Rides, Zorbing, hot air ballooning, Giant Wheel Rides, Aqua rollers, and many more.

Exciting Campout Opportunity

Exciting campout options are there for the visitors to explore the culture and cuisine of Goa along with shopping opportunities in flea markets.

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What are the main attractions of the Sunburn festival in 2024?

The names of the celebrities and music personalities are generally announced just a few days before the start of the event. However, some of the names that are already in the lineup are Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, Maceo Plex, and Luciano.

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How to get the tickets for the festival?

There are two options for you to book the tickets one is online and another one is offline.

You can get the tickets for the festival at bookmyshow.com. The cost of the tickets starts from INR 3250. Special VIP passes are also available.

A photo ID is required to book the ticket. People living outside India can also buy their tickets online with a valid passport ID and debit or credit card which needs to be shown at the ticketing booth at the venue.

Tickets can be available offline from various sources or from the venue itself. It is always advised to book the tickets for the festivals and Goa tour packages in advance to avoid the rush at the last moment.

How to reach the venue?

You can reach the venue of the festival, Vagator Beach easily from Goa or Dabolim Airport by taking a pre-paid taxi to reach the venue. The distance is almost 43 km.

Alternatively, you can get hold of Local transport from Dabolim to reach Panaji Bus Depot. From there you need to go to Mapusa Bus Depot. From Mapusa, you can easily reach Vagator beach by taxi at an affordable cost. The first option will, of course, cost you more money but less time.

Where should you stay?

Goa is famous for offering a variety of accommodation options at variable ranges with the best facilities. Most of the hotels and resorts in Goa offer the best dining and lodging experiences for tourists.

While some people prefer to live near the airport, some prefer to stay close to the festival venue. Let me give you the names of some popular hotels and resorts in Goa.

Some of the famous accommodations near the Goa Airport are Mint Rendezvous Beach Resort, Goa Highridge Residency, Bogmallo Beach Resort, Coconut Creek, The HQ, etc.

Famous hotels near Vagator Beach are The Grand Leoney Resort, W Goa, Amour Resort, Antares Beach Resort, Ozran Heights Beach Resort, Emperor Resorts & Spa, Casa Vagator, etc.

Some Important things to know before you join the festival

• Anyone below 15 years of age is not allowed to enter the musical event.
• You need to carry a valid photo ID before entering the event.
• Any recording devices and cameras are not allowed at the event.
• No food or beverages are allowed at the event.
• Online booking wristbands can be collected from the venue itself.
• The venue is covered by Police and security guards 24/7. So you can always approach them for any type of help.
• Do carry sunscreen lotion, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, and insect repellent.

FAQ About Sunburn Festival