Mystic Festival has firmly found its home in Gdańsk, Poland, anchoring itself by the Baltic Sea with growing confidence. This year’s edition, running from June 4th to June 7th, 2025, proved just how international the event has become. While Polish metal fans turned out in force, the so-called “Danish Invasion,” as dubbed by promoter Mystic Coalition, was hard to miss. Danish and other Nordic languages filled the air, making it clear that Mystic is no longer just a local celebration but an increasingly global gathering.
The atmosphere remained relaxed compared to many high-intensity festivals. Shows didn’t begin until the afternoon, around 3 PM, the venue layout was easy to navigate, and being set in the city meant that festivalgoers could retreat to the comfort of proper beds instead of camping. Even the persistent rain couldn’t dampen the mood, and day one delivered an impressively varied lineup. Check our photo gallery of the first day here…
Alcest
Castle Rat
Witch Club Satan
Midnight
Zemial
Jerry Cantrell
The Kovenant
Exodus
Combichrist
