Electric Forest 2025, held from June 19–22 in Rothbury, Michigan, saw longtime attendees praising it as one of its friendliest, most creatively charged editions in over a decade. A 12-year vet called this year’s event a return to the “magic” and community spirit many felt was missing in recent years.
Highlights included:
- Friendly, respectful crowds and a clean, safe environment
- A “complete 180” vibe turnaround compared to 2024, despite a challenging heatwave
- Newcomers enthusiastically converting into fans thanks to the elevated energy
- A memorable inside joke chant, “CARL,” echoing festival-wide and sparking curiosity across all attendees
The lineup featured top-tier headliners like Justice, FISHER, Khruangbin, Tiësto, Disclosure (DJ Set), and Liquid Stranger, alongside over 40 new artist additions such as Mike Posner and Zeds Dead. Curated stage takeovers and themed events like BASSRUSH and Sunday Pride amplified the diverse experience.
While the majority reported overwhelmingly positive memories, a few attendees noticed a dip in energy as the weekend closed out. Overall, Electric Forest 2025 succeeded in rekindling the beloved community feeling, blending nostalgia with fresh, vibrant positivity moving forward.
Source: r/electricforest