From October 30 to November 2, 2025, Turin is set to host a new edition of C2C Festival, an event that has established itself over the years as Italy’s largest indoor music festival and one of the most influential platforms for sonic experimentation on an international scale. Taking place within the framework of Contemporary Art Week, C2C Festival continues to push the boundaries between genres, crafting an experience that goes beyond mere listening to become a full immersion into music and art.
Following the announcement of its first expansion to New York, debuting during Frieze Art Week, the festival returns to Turin with a lineup that weaves together legendary artists, emerging talents, and unprecedented collaborations. Among the most anticipated names is Blood Orange, the project of Devonté Hynes, marking his return to Europe after six years with an exclusive performance. A visionary artist who seamlessly blends R&B, pop, electronic, and orchestral music, Hynes has shaped contemporary sound, collaborating with Mariah Carey, Solange, and Philip Glass. Echoing his presence is Four Tet, who returns to the festival after more than a decade with his distinctive synthesis of spiritual jazz, krautrock, and electronic music.
Among this year’s standout events is the debut Italian performance of Ali Sethi and Nicolas Jaar, an unprecedented collaboration that bridges the Pakistani ghazal singing tradition with Jaar’s electronic abstractions, promising a timeless dialogue between distant cultures and sounds. Another highlight is A. G. Cook, the pioneer behind the PC Music collective and a driving force in experimental pop, who will return with an exclusive audiovisual performance in its Italian debut, fresh off being named Producer of the Year at the BRIT Awards. Meanwhile, Ecco2k, a key member of the Drain Gang, will bring his signature aesthetic, where pop and experimentation dissolve into unpredictable sonic landscapes.
The festival remains a platform for the most radical emerging voices. Saya Gray, the Japanese-Canadian artist who deconstructs traditional song structures into fluid, layered compositions, will make her Italian debut, alongside Nourished By Time, the project of Marcus Brown, who blends new wave, R&B, and dance music with introspective lyrics exploring themes of work, existentialism, and social structures. Representing Italy, IOSONOUNCANE and Daniela Pes will perform together for the first time, merging electronic experimentation, sonic research, and avant-garde songwriting.
Completing the lineup are John Maus, a master of experimental art pop, renowned for his emotionally intense and theatrical live performances; Model/Actriz, a New York-based band set to ignite the stage with their mix of noise, post-punk, and industrial grooves; and Titanic, the collaborative project between Guatemalan cellist Mabe Fratti and Venezuelan multi-instrumentalist I. la Católica, navigating the realms of jazz and chamber pop. On the cutting edge of electronic music, Djrum, the British producer known for his meticulous sound design and deep ethnomusicological influences, and Skee Mask, a key figure in reshaping contemporary techno, will further enrich the festival’s sonic spectrum.
As in past editions, C2C Festival will unfold across two iconic venues: OGR Torino, hosting the opening and closing nights, and Lingotto Fiere, where the festival will reach its peak with avant-garde stage design and monumental sound systems.
The first wave of passes has already sold out, but a limited number of tickets will be available starting March 1 on Dice.fm. With this stellar lineup, C2C Festival 2025 is set to reaffirm its status as a pivotal event in the international contemporary music scene.
