On July 26, 2025, the Monegros Desert Festival awakens once again, bringing together 150+ artists and 50,000 ravers across 13 stages in the breathtaking and extreme landscapes of the Monegros Desert in Aragon, Spain. Now in its 32nd year, this legendary event continues to serve as a pilgrimage site for the most fearless ravers, offering a 22-hour marathon of music, unity, and raw energy—an embodiment of the “Spirit of the Rave.”
Festival founders Juan and Cruz Arnau express their excitement for another groundbreaking edition:
“We have been working all year on new spaces, collaborations, and formats, fostering creativity so that the desert dances like never before this July.”
Massive Lineup Featuring Global Dance Icons
The first wave of 90 artists has been unveiled, showcasing a diverse spectrum of electronic music’s elite—from techno titans to house heroes, hip-hop legends, and psytrance pioneers.
Live Acts to Shake the Sands
Australian electronic rock giants Pendulum will set the desert ablaze with their explosive live show, ahead of their highly anticipated first album in over a decade.
Techno to the (Hard)core
True to its legacy, Monegros remains a sanctuary for techno purists and new-wave innovators alike. The lineup features Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Nico Moreno, Oguz, I Hate Models, Vendex, Indira Paganotto, and Anthea, with Blawan delivering his signature industrial sounds and Héctor Oaks returning for a high-energy vinyl set.
Beyond Techno: House, Hip-Hop, Dub & Psytrance
From house music visionary Seth Troxler to reggae icon Protoje, psytrance legend DJ Tristan, and hip-hop acts like Foyone, Santa Salut, and Faena, the festival promises an eclectic sonic journey. Making his Monegros debut, masked maestro Boris Brejcha will bring his high-energy “high-tech minimal” sound, while Ben Sims and Cinthie inject their signature groove-infused house and techno.
Epic B2B Sets and Face-2-Face Battles
Known for its legendary B2B sets, Monegros 2025 delivers with 26 back-to-back performances, including:
🔥 Adam Beyer B2B Ilario Alicante
🔥 Chris Liberator B2B Aaron Liberator (celebrating 30 years!)
🔥 Basswell B2B onlynumbers
🔥 Blawan B2B SHDW
In addition, viral event brand 240km/h will introduce an exclusive Face-2-Face (F2F) DJ battle format, amplifying the energy and intensity of the decks like never before.
Stage Takeovers From Global Icons
This year, renowned collectives and festivals from around the world will host stages at Monegros, including:
🔹 Awakenings (Amsterdam)
🔹 Brunch Electronik (Barcelona)
🔹 24km/h (Hard Dance Masters)
🔹 Unreal (Germany’s Rising Hard Techno Brand)
Monegros: A Temporary Technopolis for the Ultimate Rave Experience
Each year, Monegros Desert Festival constructs a temporary city in the heart of the desert, a mind-blowing fusion of art, architecture, and music. From colossal stage designs to immersive environments like a decommissioned 747 plane, every element enhances the rave adventure.
New Upgrades for 2025
This year, festivalgoers can expect major improvements, including:
✅ 80 water stations & shaded rest areas for ultimate comfort
✅ Oasis zones for relaxation and recharging
✅ Digitalized locker system & enhanced cloakrooms
✅ Upgraded signage, restrooms, and cleaning services
This Is Not for You—Or Is It?
The festival’s motto, “This Is Not for You,” is a challenge. Monegros is not for the faint of heart—it’s for those willing to surrender to the intensity, the desert, and the music.
“There are two types of Monegrinos: those who already are and those who don’t know it yet,” say Cruz and Juan Arnau. “We promise to outdo ourselves in every detail to bring you the festival of your lives.”
🚀 More surprises, stages, and artists will be revealed soon!
🔗 Tickets & Info: MonegrosFestival.com