ILLfest, the dynamic annual music festival, is returning to Austin’s Travis County Expo Center on May 30-31, 2025—and it’s just a short flight from Chicago! Now in its seventh year, this festival brings a unique blend of high-energy electronic dance music paired with an artistic spin. Featuring large-scale street art installations, it makes this music festival one of the coolest events to check out this spring.
Tickets have just been released to the public, so if you’re considering attending ILLfest this May, scoop up your tickets now! This fest typically sells out quickly due to limited capacity and its popularity among EDM fans, so secure your spot now to avoid missing out!
What to expect at the ILLfest music festival 2025
While this year’s lineup hasn’t dropped just yet, you’ll see over 40 artists across 3 stages! The 2024 acts were impressive, featuring headliners like Rezz and Black Tiger Sex Machine, along with special guests including Dab the Sky, Dr. Fresch: House Call Records Takeover, and Sidepiece.
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We will update the lineup as soon as it drops for 2025, so keep this page bookmarked to stay in the know! New this year is a 360-degree renegade stage featuring unmissable surprise sets! Expect a world-class production with lasers, cryo, and pyro—and our favorite, balloon and confetti drops. The fest is filled with heart-pounding EDM beats, incredible art, delicious food and drinks, and more. Grab your crew, and secure your tickets now!
Organizers shared on Instagram earlier this month:
“ILLfest is 🪩✨BACK!✨🪩 ladies and gents! This will be the biggest year we’ve ever had! More murals and artists than ever before, plus a new 360-degree renegade stage 🤯 and we’re just getting started.”
See interesting oversized art everywhere
One of the most unique aspects of ILLfest is the large-scale murals and street art installations across the festival grounds, making it a must-see for any art lover. Last year’s festival covered over 30,000 square feet with incredible murals by world-renowned artists, including Dragon76, El Pez, and Greg Mike—an experience guests loved.
This year, get ready to be inspired by dozens of muralists! You’ll also get to experience plenty of interactive art, live performances, projection mapping, and more! We know where we’ll be, snapping up plenty of photos for our IG.
Hit up the spectacular vendor village for food and merch
Of course, if you need a break from all the electrifying bass, plan to visit the vendor village for some delicious eats and merchandise! We’re hoping they bring back a few of last year’s food standouts like Ranch Hand and Backwoods BBQ. For the 21+ set, enjoy bars with craft cocktails, beer, and refreshments.
What to know before you go
📱Download the Official ILLfest App so you can see the schedule, stay up-to-date with live notifications like changes in weather, and be up on the latest festival news. Download for IOS via the app store.
🚗 Plan to buy your parking passes in advance since there is limited availability, and spots fill up quickly!
🗺 Check the sitemap for information on stage locations, bathrooms, and hydration stations.
🎟 Tickets will go fast—Grab them here!
But don’t take it from us—here’s what past guests have loved about attending ILLfest!
Rebecca H. – 
“First time attending and had a BLAST! Loved all the live art and visuals, and the lineup was perfect. The main stage was better than I expected, and I loved the stage by the trees—very cool scenery!”
Daniel V. – “So awesome! Can’t wait for the next one! So proud of my hometown for finally stepping up and putting on an awesome festival with some amazing artwork!”
Jacob C. – “The good time there was indescribable. The good vibes and energy were present in every detail. Every artist and performer brought their A-game. Amazing job! Can’t wait for the next one!”
Get ready to vibe at ILLfest 2025 and enjoy two thrilling days of live music and art! Secure your spot today!
