Tales of Arcadia Unveils 2025 Lineup for Bodrum’s Immersive Fine Art and Music Festival
Tales of Arcadia returns this September to the shores of Bodrum, weaving together fine art, music, ritual, and nature into one of the most unique festival journeys of the year. It will take place from September 25 to 28 at the Radisson Collection Hotel. The gathering is set to be more than just another festival. It is a narrative-driven experience designed to open portals between sound, vision, and spirit, offering something distinctive to the audience.
A Music Program Built for Presence
The newly revealed lineup for Tales of Arcadia 2025 reflects that intention with a curation that avoids the predictable and instead pulls together artists who thrive on depth and storytelling. Guy J leads with his hypnotic progressive touch, while Super Flu bring their playful yet intricate house experiments. Joining them are Santi & Tuğçe, Depart, Alko, Austin Ato, Aytek Dorken, Corn & Cotton, Dibidabo, Mike Spirit, Nohan, Tuba Twooz, Veronika Fleyta, and a special back-to-back from Yaaz and Zoe Dona. Each name promises a different type of energy, moving between introspective soundscapes and dance floor elevation to create the perfect cinematic soundscape.
Founder Fedor Sarokvasha explains the vision behind this programming: “We curate a lineup that avoids commercial sounds, creating an atmosphere where people stay present, not distracted by phones, but fully immersed on the dance floor. That energy feeds back to the artists, making every set unforgettable. And all of this happens in one of the most underrated natural gems, Turkey’s Muğla Province.”
Art Beyond the Walls
Alongside the music, Tales of Arcadia continues to push boundaries in how art is presented and experienced. The Hidden Elements art collective returns with both an open-air gallery and an underwater gallery accessible by snorkeling. The latter pays tribute to the Myth of Kara Ada (Black Island), created in collaboration with sculptor Onur Çanka, turning the seabed itself into an exhibition space.
The open-air gallery showcases fine art pieces selected through the festival’s annual open call, featuring names such as Gözde Can Köroğlu, Vasilisa Chugunova, and Sarp Öngor. The gallery itself transforms during the weekend, with live art performances and a closing-day intervention where a featured painter remakes the entire installation into something new, marking the finale with a creative shift.
Sarokvasha reflects on why art remains so central: “We’ve noticed how art content is influencing our guests. It’s like a first portal or touch point for them to feel different and excited when they first come to the festival. Art has the power to open your soul, and your inner child starts talking. And each year, we build an impressive art playground for that child.”
Spaces for Healing and Transformation
The Healing Resonance Portal adds another layer to the experience, guided by healers from around the world. Sound healing concerts, Kundalini and Naad yoga, ecstatic and shamanic dance, song circles, and drum journeys create a sanctuary where guests can ground themselves before stepping back into the energy of the festival.
Performance art also finds its stage here, led by circus and flow acts from an international roster including Gustavo Ollitta, whose fire and light artistry transforms the night air into something both intense and poetic.
Aegean Coast Backdrop
Guests of Tales of Arcadia not only immerse themselves in art and music but also enjoy access to the Radisson Collection Hotel’s amenities. From its private beach and pools to Mediterranean dining, spa treatments, and sports facilities, the venue provides a sense of luxury woven into the festival rhythm.
Set along the Aegean coast with pine forests, crystalline waters, and hidden corners for exploration, the setting itself becomes part of the narrative. For many, it is this blend of natural beauty with art and community that makes Tales of Arcadia unlike any other gathering.
Festival Details
Dates: September 25–28, 2025
Venue: Radisson Collection Hotel, Bodrum, Turkey
Tickets: Available now via the official website .
You can check out the Tales of Arcadia 2024 aftermovie here.
