ILLfest, the dynamic annual music festival, is returning to Austin’s Travis County Expo Center on May 30 to June 1, 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 are on sale now! If you’re planning to attend ILLfest this May, grab yours now before it sells out!
The ILLfest 2025 Lineup
This year, expect to see over 40 of your favorite artists take over three stages. For the first time ever, ILLfest is featuring Hip Hop on its lineup with Dallas-born rapper BigXthaPlug making a special guest appearance on Saturday and That Mexican OT performing on Sunday. See the full lineup below—and grab your tickets now!
Expect everything from chart-topping DJs to Texas’ biggest names in Hip Hop and internationally respected muralists throughout the weekend. The impressive 2025 lineup features headliners like Tape B B2B Peekaboo, Wooli, and Liquid Stranger, along with special guests like ALLEYCVT, Deathpact, HOL!, Netsky and Ray Volpe.
What to expect at the ILLfest music festival 2025
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 vendors 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
🚗 Plan to buy your parking passes in advance since there is limited availability, and spots fill up quickly!
🎟 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!”
Rebecca H.
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!
