Bologna is about to turn into one big dream machine. From October 9–11, ROBOT Festival 2025 – Dream On takes over the city with nights that will be shaping the future of electronic music in iconic places across the city. Old palaces, industrial warehouses, and even cinemas get flipped into playgrounds for music and art.
A theme built on dreams
This year’s theme is simple: Dream On. Think of it as permission to let go, zone out, and get carried away. At DumBO you’ll be swallowed by raw warehouse vibes, while Palazzo Re Enzo drops history into the mix. Add in the Oratorio di San Filippo Neri and the futuristic glow of Pop Up Cinema Medica 4K, and you’ve got a festival spread that feels like jumping between parallel worlds.
A lineup crossing borders
The lineup? Pure innovation in the best way. Acid Arab, Apparat, Alessandro Cortini, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Ela Minus, Rival Consoles, Lorenzo Senni and C’Mon Tigre are just the headline layer. Dive into experimentation, hybrid live projects that don’t care about rules, and a bass heavy enough to make Bologna’s medieval walls shake.
Beyond the night, ROBOT is ready to offer much more. ROBOT Learn is back with workshops on coding, DIY gear, and all things creative-tech. ROBOT Kids opens the gates to younger dreamers, and yes, sustainability and safer partying are still key. Basically, it’s rave culture with a conscience. Plus, DumBO launches LUMINA – Immersive Frequencies, where robotics, visuals, and electronic sound slam together in one.
After 15+ years, ROBOT has become the real deal in Italy: a festival that doesn’t just book names, but builds experiences. Dream On is your invite to join a community that mixes rave, art, and curiosity into one full experience. Get your tickets now!
