The Balkans, the new promised land of festivals? With the EXIT Festival in Serbia, the Kala Festival in Albania and the Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo, it’s safe to say that when it comes to music festivals, the Balkans are hot! From traditional Balkan music to contemporary electronic, there’s something for every music lover looking for something new. Our favorite is Sunny Hill in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, which this year welcomes Dua Lipa, Peggy Gou, Fatboy Slim and other big names on today’s international music scene. We don’t know about you, but we’ve already booked our tickets to explore Kosovo.
Pack your suitcases and get your funkiest sunglasses out of your drawer, because this summer, Pristina is the place to be! From August 1 to 4, the capital of Kosovo hosts the most insane edition of the Sunny Hill festival ever, and we promise you’ll be in for a real treat!
An explosive opening to the Sunny Hill Festival by Dua Lipa
She’s THE queen of the moment, and she’s coming home: Dua Lipa will open the ball in her hometown with an exclusive date from her Radical Optimism tour . The Pristina-born star’s electrifying pop is already shaping up to be legendary.
Fatboy Slim into the night
Once the main stage has calmed down a little, Fatboy Slim will come and liven things up on the C4 stage! The undisputed king of the turntables and living legend of electro will be spinning beats like a string of MTV Awards (6 of them, after all). A supercharged atmosphere guaranteed until dawn.
Shawn Mendes: a first in Kosovo!
On August 2, Shawn Mendes will melt hearts with his global hits. For the first time in Kosovo, the author of “In My Blood” and “Treat You Better” is set to deliver a performance as touching as it is grandiose. After setting London’s O2, Madison Square Garden and even Rock in Rio on fire , he’s coming to Prishtina to unleash the crowds.
Brazilian groove joins the party with Mochakk
Meanwhile, on stage C4, Mochakk will be thrilling festival-goers with his crazy funky sets. A veritable phenomenon on the electro scene, the Brazilian prodigy who has already conquered Coachella and Primavera Sound promises a supercharged moment with a healthy dose of improvisation.
A beautiful and sensational finale
The grand finale? Anyma, aka Matteo Milleri, the visionary mastermind behind this futuristic solo project. His performance on the main stage on the final evening promises to be a truly hypnoticaudiovisual odyssey. A suspended moment to say goodbye to the 2025 edition…
But that’s not all! A complete and deliciously eclectic line-up accompanies these headliners. It’s up to you to discover the little nuggets in this bustling city. So you can show off by saying, “This is a little band I discovered at the Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina” – classy!
Practical info, tickets and full program at sunnyhillfestival.com. Guaranteed atmosphere and unforgettable memories.