Explore the world's best sustainable music festivals in 2025, from Øyafestivalen to Green Man, where eco-consciousness meets unforgettable live performances. Learn about the eco-friendly practices and sustainability efforts of these leading festivals.
The best sustainable festivals
When summer arrives, the conversation about which festivals to attend heats up. Choosing eco-friendly festivals can make a significant impact on the environment. Fortunately, many music festivals are now focusing on sustainability to reduce waste and energy consumption.
Øyafestivalen - Norway
Øyafestivalen in Oslo, Norway has been a sustainability leader since its inception. The festival banned meat in 2023, achieved top organic food certification, and emphasizes waste management and audience travel methods.
Equinox Festival - Lincolnshire
Equinox Festival in Chalk Farm, Lincolnshire, prioritizes community-driven sustainability with solar-powered stages, renewable energy, and eco-friendly trading practices.
Knockengorroch Festival - Scotland
Knockengorroch Festival in Galloway, Scotland, promotes sustainability through bans on single-use plastics, compost toilets, and organic food cultivation.
Paradise City Festival - Belgium
Paradise City Festival in Ribaucourt Castle, Belgium, uses renewable energy sources, green mobility plans, and plant-forward food policies to create a sustainable event experience.
Kelburn Garden Party - Scotland
Kelburn Garden Party in Largs, Scotland, integrates sustainability into every aspect, from recycling targets to solar-powered stages.
Shambala - Northampton
Shambala in Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by reducing carbon emissions, utilizing renewable energy, and implementing regenerative food sourcing.
Green Gathering - Chepstow
Green Gathering in Piercefield Park, Chepstow, offers a space for low-impact living through permaculture zones, zero-carbon stages, and sustainable food stalls.
We Love Green - Paris
We Love Green in Bois de Vincennes, Paris, sets high sustainability standards with renewable energy, organic food courts, and climate-focused workshops.
Green Man Festival - Glanusk
Green Man Festival in Glanusk Park, Wales, focuses on sustainability through compost toilets, solar-powered stages, and fossil-free power sources.
Wilderness Festival - Oxford
Wilderness Festival in Cornbury Park, Oxford, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy sources, LED lights, and efficient power distribution.
Les Plages Électroniques - Cannes
Les Plages Électroniques in Cannes combines dance music with green initiatives like solar power, waste sorting, and local food partnerships.
These sustainable festivals prioritize eco-friendly practices and offer unforgettable experiences where music and environmental consciousness intersect.
Published on 28 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
