10 DJs and Artists You Need to See at UNTOLD X 2025
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UNTOLD X, the festival’s 10th anniversary in Cluj-Napoca brings together global icons and breakthrough artists for one of Europe’s most anticipated weekends of 2025. From historic mainstage debuts to intimate b2b sets on underground stages, the 2025 edition reflects how far the festival has come—and where it’s heading.
With over 200 acts and a crowd that never stops dancing, UNTOLD continues to be more than a lineup. It’s a statement. These are EDMNOMAD’s top artist picks you absolutely can’t miss.
Anyma
Anyma makes his long-awaited Romanian debut at UNTOLD X 2025, closing out the festival on August 10 with a mainstage performance unlike anything Cluj-Napoca has seen before. The solo project of Matteo Milleri, Anyma has redefined the future of live electronic shows through a concept he calls “cybernetic opera.” It’s more than music—it’s a high-tech, immersive spectacle built from holograms, 3D visuals, and augmented reality. His appearance at UNTOLD follows a historic run at Sphere in Las Vegas, where he became the first electronic artist to hold a sold-out residency inside the groundbreaking venue. This performance is expected to bring that same level of audiovisual immersion to Romania for the very first time. As UNTOLD celebrates its 10th anniversary, Anyma’s set isn’t just a booking—it’s a visual and emotional statement, engineered with extreme precision. Fans won’t just dance. They’ll step inside a living, breathing digital world designed for the closing night’s most transcendent moment.
Post Malone
Post Malone makes his UNTOLD X 2025 Festival debut during a massive global shift in his sound. His Cluj-Arena performance arrives as he embraces country music fully, blending southern soul with his genre-bending instincts. This isn’t the Post you saw five years ago. It’s an evolved artist owning his roots and rewriting his identity. His 2025 Big Ass Stadium Tour launched with bold production and intimate vocal delivery. UNTOLD becomes his first major festival stop in Eastern Europe. Post’s presence marks a turning point for the festival, where hip-hop, country, and pop meet in front of thousands. The crowd in Cluj won’t just get a concert. They’ll witness the premiere of a new musical chapter built on steel strings and raw emotion. There’s a reason his set is the most anticipated of the weekend. UNTOLD doesn’t just get the biggest name. It gets the artist in transition, fully present, and fearless on the mainstage.
Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren returns to UNTOLD at the peak of a personal and creative breakthrough. His latest album project, split into two emotional halves, explores mindfulness, anxiety, and the freedom of letting go. After years of high-speed touring, Armin slowed down to breathe, reflect, and reimagine his sound with deeper impact. The result is a sprawling 51-track release that merges trance with rock, drum and bass, and even cinematic sound design. At UNTOLD X, he channels this 2025 growth into a performance that’s more than euphoric. It’s vulnerable, uplifting, and purposefully human. He isn’t here to repeat history. He’s here to show what trance can become when it’s given space to evolve. Romanian fans have long called UNTOLD their Armin temple. In 2025, the temple turns into a sanctuary led by a man who’s rediscovered what it means to feel everything at once and still find peace in the drop.
Marvo
Marvo steps into UNTOLD X 2025 with momentum behind the decks and co-signs from some of the biggest names in house music. The Romanian DJ and producer plays his home turf on August 8, a high-stakes slot backed by recent success in the global circuit. His collaboration “One More” with Adamkdj and Silviosoul drew support from Tiësto, Don Diablo, and Nicky Romero—giving Marvo’s profile serious international lift. Though details remain limited online, he’s quietly building a portfolio of reworks, including an updated take on “Moonlight Party,” that show sharp instincts in remix culture. His sound blends classic house rhythm with new-school punch, and UNTOLD offers the perfect stage for his evolving identity. Playing alongside major acts, he represents the future of Romania’s dance scene—one foot in the underground, one reaching the mainstage. Marvo’s set won’t be about spectacle. It’s a signal that his breakout moment is no longer coming. It’s already here.
Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix returns to Cluj-Napoca for UNTOLD’s 10th anniversary, reaffirming his deep connection with Romania’s most iconic music festival. While his shows span stadiums and desert stages, there’s a distinct energy that only UNTOLD delivers—and Martin Garrix knows it. This August, he headlines the Romanian edition with a specially curated set crafted exclusively for the anniversary celebration. It’s not a copy-paste from his global tour. It’s a personal offering for one of Europe’s most loyal festival crowds. Garrix doesn’t just headline UNTOLD. He tailors his performance to match the festival’s unique rhythm, building something emotional, explosive, and Romania-specific. His past appearances have drawn record-breaking audiences at Cluj-Arena, with fans chanting long after the final drop. In UNTOLD X 2025, expect even more precision, bigger visuals, and a moment that feels custom-made for this country. For Romanian fans, this isn’t just another Garrix show. It’s the one that matters most.
Tiësto
Tiësto’s UNTOLD X 2025 set is more than a legacy booking. It’s a live experiment from a producer who refuses to slow down. He arrives in Romania fresh off the launch of his PRISMATIC project, a new live format centered on multisensory immersion and visual storytelling. His recent EP, packed with melodic tension and hints of trance nostalgia, serves as the foundation for this revamped experience. Tiësto’s extended anniversary set at UNTOLD goes deeper than hits, layering cinematic moments with next-level staging and finely tuned transitions. He’s not chasing the past but reframing it in high-definition. What fans get is a polished veteran refusing autopilot, using the UNTOLD crowd as collaborators in something real-time and alive. With Cluj-Arena as the canvas and the PRISMATIC vision in full focus, Tiësto delivers a show designed to move bodies and rewire expectations, one carefully constructed drop at a time.
Tujamo
Tujamo’s return to UNTOLD felt less like a booking and more like a reunion with family. Since the festival’s first edition in 2015, he’s been part of its identity and this year, he used his set to honor that legacy. His show opened at full throttle, igniting the crowd with high-octane drops and razor-sharp transitions. But midway through, the mood shifted. A surprise tribute to Avicii, projected across the mainstage, brought tens of thousands to a hush. The Swedish legend’s face lit up the screens and the entire arena paused in applause. It was a communal, emotional moment that grounded the night in shared history. Then came “CLUJAMO” – a playful, heartfelt message from Tujamo to Romania, met with instant cheers. His connection with the crowd never broke. Through every transition, he made it personal. At the end, he didn’t ask for applause. He simply promised he’d be back, no questions asked.
Eran Hersh
Eran Hersh makes his UNTOLD X debut 2025, stepping into the 10th anniversary edition with a back-to-back set alongside Andrew Dum. He performs on the Time stage, a platform known for championing rising talent and deep house innovation. Hersh arrives fresh off a major career milestone with 100 million streams on Spotify, marking his steady rise within the global electronic scene. His productions blend emotive builds with tribal percussion, creating the kind of atmosphere that thrives in late-night festival slots. While his name is new to the UNTOLD lineup, his sound already feels at home. The set promises to offer something different from the mainstage fireworks, a moodier, more refined experience for those who listen closely. For Hersh, this isn’t just another date on the tour. It’s his first impression on Romanian soil, and he’s stepping in with purpose. Expect a set rooted in rhythm, sincerity, and the hunger of a first-timer ready to deliver.
Rag’n’Bone Man
Rag’n’Bone Man’s first appearance at UNTOLD wasn’t just a debut. It was a full-body, soul-shaking moment. Taking over Cluj-Arena with his live band, the British singer delivered a raw, vocally stunning set that cut through the festival noise. His towering presence and stripped-down style brought something different to the mainstage. Stillness, weight, and emotional charge. While most acts chased energy, Rag’n’Bone Man slowed it down and leaned into feeling. The crowd didn’t just watch. They locked in, holding their breath between verses. Every note carried grit and grace, reminding everyone that live music can be as intimate as it is grand. At a festival built on lights and drops, he made a case for honesty over spectacle. UNTOLD’s opening night needed heart, and he gave it. No gimmicks, no spectacle. Just a voice, a story, and a stage that finally heard something quieter.
Don Diablo
Don Diablo turned UNTOLD X into a launchpad for the future beyond 2025. The Dutch producer premiered his brand-new live show, built specifically for his 2026 world tour. Cluj-Arena was the first test flight. Instead of staying behind the decks, Don pushed the DJ booth forward, installed directly on the catwalk, and brought the show face to face with the crowd. The stage was fully customized for this premiere. The show featured unreleased music, reactive visuals, and real-time crowd interaction, transforming the festival into a hybrid of rave and futuristic theater. Don didn’t just perform. He experimented, and it worked. The crowd matched every bassline with cheers, fully locked into this new chapter of his career. When he ended the set with “Romania, I love you! Thank you, UNTOLD!” in flawless Romanian, it sealed the moment. It wasn’t just a performance. It was a world premiere, tailor-made for a festival that thrives on one-of-a-kind moments.
From groundbreaking debuts to once-in-a-lifetime returns, UNTOLD X 2025 proves why Romania remains a global force in electronic music culture. Whether you’re chasing mainstage moments or underground gems, this anniversary edition offers more than music—it offers memory. The lineup reflects a decade of evolution and a future still unfolding. If you haven’t secured your place at Cluj-Arena this August, now’s the time. Join the story, feel the energy, and experience UNTOLD for yourself. Get your tickets here.
