The Northeast is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to organizing electrifying festivals and cultural events – be it Hornbill Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, or the upcoming Orange Festival 2025! As India’s first adventure and music festival, Orange Festival 2025 promises four days of music, art, and adventure. It will be organized in Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh, from December 11 to December 14, 2025. If you’re willing to attend this festival, here’s a handy guide for you!
India’s First Adventure And Music Festival: All About Orange Festival Dambuk 2025
Overview Of Orange Festival 2025
The Orange Festival of Adventure & Music (OFAM) first began in 2015 in Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh. The festival began with the sole purpose of promoting the state’s tourism and adventure activities. It offers a one-of-its-kind platform that combines adrenaline-pumping adventure sports with cultural performances, fostering both adventure tourism and celebration of local heritage.
The 2025 edition of the Orange Festival will mark the tenth anniversary of the festival. Set to take place from December 11 to December 14, the festival will bring prominent music artists to Arunachal Pradesh and offer exhilarating activities.
Orange Festival Dambuk Music Lineup
Music at the Orange Festival is more than just entertainment – it is a thread transcending borders, languages, and cultures. The music lineup of the festival brings both local, rising artists and famed high-profile artists from all corners of the country.
In the previous years, OFAM has hosted a stellar mix of award-winning artists, rising indie stars, and genre-defying artists. And this year is about to be no different. While it pays tribute to the rising voices of the Northeast, it also brings more mainstream artists into the roster – attracting their huge fanbase and media attention to the festival.
Here are the top performers gracing the Orange Festival stage in 2025:
Sunidhi Chauhan: Singer And Performer
Thanks to her dynamic vocal range and fiery stage presence, Sunidhi Chauhan has emerged as one of India’s top performers. She has sung in several Indian languages as a playback singer. Sunidhi is the recipient of several major awards, including three Filmfare Awards and a Filmfare Award South. Some of her famous songs include “Beedi”, “Kaisi Paheli”, “Crazy Kiya Re”, “Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari”, and “Sheila Ki Jawani”, among many others.
Amit Trivedi: Music Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Amit Trivedi is one of the leading music composers as well as a singer and songwriter. He’s the recipient of a National Film Award (Best Music Director) and three Filmfare Awards among many others. Some of his well-known works as a music composer include movie albums like “Fitoor”, “Dev D”, “Aiyyaa”, “Lootera”, “Udta Punjab”, “Manmarziyaan”, and others.
Raftaar: Rapper, Music Producer, Lyricist, Composer, Dancer, TV Personality
Dilin Nair, better known by his stage name Raftaar, is a personality that is famous in multiple industries, including Hindi, Punjabi, and Haryanvi music. He rose to fame with his 2013 song “Swag Mera Desi” and since then has released many successful albums, singles, and EPs. Some of his most famous tracks include “Toh Dishoom”, “Bandook Meri Laila”, and “Angaar”, and others.
Besides the headliners, the festival has not revealed its entire music lineup yet. We recommend keeping a tab on their Instagram handle and official website for more details on the artist lineup.
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Adventure Activities At Orange Festival
OFAM 2025 promises to be an adrenaline-filled experience for those looking for unique adventures. As the first-ever adventure and music festival in India, OFAM will not only have a repertoire of artists but also a lineup of exciting adventure sports. These include activities like paragliding, zip lining, hot air balloon rides, and white water rafting among others.
While costs of these activities haven’t been officially disclosed yet, the official website points out that prices for these activities will remain anywhere between INR 500 to INR 2000 per person.
During the day, you can participate in these adventurous activities and unwind in the evening to the tunes of your favorite music performances!
OFAM Dambuk Ticket Price 2025
Regular tickets
- Day passes: INR 2,500; valid only for the selected date.
- All four-day pass: INR 9,000; valid for all four days of the festival.
Fan Pit tickets
- Day passes: INR 4,000; valid only for the selected date.
- All four-day pass: INR 15,000
Tickets can be purchased on the official OFAM 2025 website.
Things To Keep In Mind When Attending Orange Festival Dambuk 2025
- Carry warm clothes like mufflers, sweaters, jackets, etc with you as the weather in Arunachal Pradesh in the month of December is usually chilly.
- Attendees need not bring food with them as there will be food stalls selling local as well as gourmet food.
- There are shuttle bus services onsite to different stations as well as to the nearest airport.
- Flying down to Dibrugarh Airport and then taking a cab to Dambuk is the most convenient way of travel. The drive from the airport to Dambuk can take about 4 to 5 hours as it is about 185 km away.
- Plan your journey in advance as flights to Dibrugarh and internal commute is either limited, expensive, or inconvenient for the most parts.
- Stay in touch with a local guide, a local friend, or someone who knows the local area during your stay in Dambuk. This will help you connect with locals, stay updated on local news, and understand their culture in a better way.
Summing Up
2025 will mark the tenth year of the Orange Festival, Dambuk. With big names like Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Trivedi, and Raftaar gracing this year’s stage, the festival will promise to be a celebration of music, culture, and adrenaline-boosting activities. Hurry up and book your tickets now!
