Roskilde Festival Roskildefestivalen är en årligen återkommande musikfestival i den danska staden Roskilde. Enligt traditionen öppnar campingområdet den sista söndagen i juni, vilket erbjuder festivalgästerna gott om tid att komma till ro och "värma upp". Officiellt börjar festivalen följande torsdag vid festivalområdet och pågår i fyra dagar. Festivalen hölls första gången 1971 under namnet Sound festival och arrangerades av elevrådsordföranden och vice elevrådsordföranden vid gymnasiet Katedralskolan, Mogens Sandfær och Jesper Switzer Møller, tillsammans med bokningsagenten Carl Fischer. Festivalen pågick i två dagar på Dyrskuepladsen, och fokus låg på jazz, blues och folkmusik. Den var Danmarks första större musikfestival, men trots publisuccé gick festivalen med förlust. 1973 togs festivalen över av "the Roskilde Foundation", som sedan dess har skött festivalen som en ideell organisation för utvecklandet och stöttandet av musik, kultur och humanism. Numera finns det ett flertal scener. Den orange scenen köptes av The Rolling Stones som använt den under en Europa-turné. Scenen användes första gången 1978 då bland andra Bob Marley uppträdde på den. År 2000 klämdes nio personer ihjäl och ett trettiotal personer skadades under en konsert med Pearl Jam. Ledningen bestämde att inte avbryta festivalen. Numera pågår festivalen i fyra dygn (+uppvärmningsdagar) och musikinriktningen är främst rock, elektronisk dansmusik och hiphop, och festivalen lockar besökare från Skandinavien och resten av Europa. Under 2000-talet har festivalen årligen ungefär 170 band, 3000 artister, 70000 betalande gäster, 25000 volontärer och 4000 mediarepresentanter på ett område stort som 25 fotbollsplaner. 25 personer jobbar heltid året runt med att arrangera festivalen. Vi på Festivalphoto har besökt festivalen 18år i rad och många fler kommer det bli, vi ses där! http://roskilde-festival.dk/ |
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14 new acts complete the non-profit and independent festival giant's star-studded lineup, consisting of a total of 185 acts including Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy, Nine Inch Nails, Tyla, Doechii, Arca, and FKA Twigs. Tickets are selling fast.
Roskilde Festival unveils the final 14 additions to its 2025 lineup, completing a whopping program featuring 185 acts from 45 countries - and offering a potent reminder of why it remains one of Europe's most essential summer destinations for music lovers and culture seekers alike.
Newly added names include beloved Danish noise-pop duo The Raveonettes, Brazilian legend Seu Jorge, rising UK star Rachel Chinouriri, thrilling soul outfit MRCY and acclaimed experimental composer Astrid Sonne, who will present a bespoke live show crafted specifically for Roskilde Festival. Local participants will no doubt have their eyes on Danish hip-hop duo Kenny, as Gilli and Benny Jamz bring their chart-topping collaboration to the stage for the very first time.
This announcement also unveils the festival schedule, giving participants the opportunity to map out a week of musical exploration and unforgettable headline moments. The journey begins on Saturday 28 June with a curated selection of new voices and rising sounds, continuing through Tuesday 1 July before Roskilde Festival reaches full scale with major headline concerts from Wednesday 2 July.
"Every summer, 130,000 participants and volunteers come together at Roskilde Festival to celebrate music, art, and community in a way that few other places can match. Our 2025 lineup presents 185 acts from 45 countries - a reflection of the energy, creativity, and global spirit that make Roskilde Festival one of the most vital festivals anywhere, and offer not only a reflection of the present moment but also a window into the sounds, trends, and expressions that will shape our future," says Roskilde Festival's Head of Music, Thomas Sønderby Jepsen.
185 acts from 45 countries
Roskilde Festival 2025 presents a powerhouse lineup of international headliners, including Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy, Nine Inch Nails, Tyla, Doechii, Anohni and the Johnsons, Arca, Deftones, FKA Twigs, Fontaines D.C., Jamie xx, Lola Young, Schoolboy Q, and Beth Gibbons.
The program also features Danish pop star MØ alongside acclaimed artists such as Wet Leg, Faye Webster, and Lucy Dacus, as well as rising names like Magdalena Bay, Horsegiirl, and FLO - reflecting the breadth and depth of the contemporary music landscape.
The festival's dedication to global diversity shines through in a lineup that spans the sitar mastery of Anoushka Shankar (India), highlife grooves from Kwashibu Area Band (Ghana), punk-infused cumbia by Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso (Argentina), Mongolian throat-singing metal from The Hu, and urgent protest rap from Saint Levant (Palestine).
A festival like no other - just 25 minutes from Copenhagen
Just a short train ride from central Copenhagen, Roskilde Festival stands out as a week-long cultural event rooted in music, art, and activism. Organised by a non-profit foundation and powered by 30,000 volunteers, the festival channels its proceeds into supporting youth-led initiatives around the world.
Combining international headliners with emerging artists and a strong social purpose, Roskilde Festival offers a distinctive experience shaped by community, creativity, and commitment to making a difference.
Full festival tickets cost DKK 2,550 (approx. €342) including ticket fee, two-day tickets cost DKK 2,100 (approx. €282) including ticket fee, and one-day tickets cost DKK 1,330 (approx. €178) including ticket fee. One-day tickets for Friday and two-day tickets for Wednesday-Friday, Thursday-Friday and Friday-Saturday are all sold out.
Today, the following 14 music acts have been added to Roskilde Festival 2025:
Kenny (DK)
Rachel Chinouriri (UK)
The Raveonettes (DK)
Seu Jorge (BR)
Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta (PE/CG)
Astrid Sonne (DK)
Aya (UK)
Dreamers' Circus (DK)
Ikkimel (DE)
Kollapse & Grava (DK)
Maureen (MQ)
Merope (LT)
Mrcy (UK)
Seäjvvuot (SÁ)
Find more information at roskilde-festival.dk.
Roskilde Festival is rapidly approaching the completion of its 2025 music lineup, adding 20 new names to the bill. Among the most exciting additions are one of the world's most prominent cultural phenomena right now, Charli XCX, South African amapiano sensation Tyla, and Africa Express, the pan-African collective led by Damon Albarn.
Charli XCX - arguably the hottest pop star on the planet - is set to take over the iconic Orange Stage at this year's Roskilde Festival, as one of 20 new acts just announced. The British singer and producer returns after delivering one of the biggest pop celebrations in recent time on the festival's second-largest stage last year.
Charli XCX's 2024 album Brat earned her two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award and has been hailed as one of the year's best by media outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, NME, and Rolling Stone. In the fall of 2024, she released a remix album, Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat, featuring contributions from artists like Robyn, Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Ariana Grande.
Festival participants can expect something completely different from last year's show - and yet still unmistakably Brat!
"Charli XCX is one of the most vital voices in pop today. With her fearless and boundary-pushing approach, she breaks conventions and shifts gears like no one else. In true Charli XCX fashion, she's already reinvented her live show with an extravagant new concept, and we can't wait to bring it to life on the Orange Stage this summer", says Roskilde Festival's Head of Music, Thomas Sønderby Jepsen.
African celebrations on main stage
The Orange Stage will also host a major pan-African celebration with Africa Express, the collective founded by Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn. The British rock icon will once again join the collective, which will perform with a star-studded lineup and showcase material from their new album.
Also joining the festival is South African singer-songwriter Tyla, whose blend of pop, R&B, and amapiano is making waves worldwide. Tyla's debut album dropped in 2024, the same year she had to cancel a much-anticipated performance at Roskilde Festival.
Samba, funk, and Sámi songs from across the globe
From Brazil, Charanga do França brings high-energy samba with brass, percussion, and protest, performing both on stage and in roaming parades. Congo's Ngwaka Son Systéme turns scrap into homebuild instruments and wild, danceable sounds, while Sweden's Katarina Barruk blends pop and ancient Sámi joik, singing in the critically endangered Ume-Sámi language.
"We make a great effort to create a lineup packed with names that you won't find at other festivals, and with today's announcement, we are now at 171 music acts from a total of 40 countries. The lineup is close to being complete-but not quite yet!", says Thomas Sønderby Jepsen.
An already impressive lineup
Roskilde Festival 2025 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking event with a lineup that already includes world-class acts like Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy, Doechii, FKA Twigs, Fontaines D.C., Nine Inch Nails, and Arca.
Roskilde Festival 2025 takes place from 28 June to 5 July.
Full festival tickets cost DKK 2,550 (approx. €342) including ticket fee, two-day tickets cost DKK 2,100 (approx. €282) including ticket fee, and one-day tickets cost DKK 1,330 (approx. €178) including ticket fee. Two-day tickets for Thursday-Friday and Friday-Saturday are sold out.
Roskilde Festival 2025 kicks off with three days dedicated to musical discovery, showcasing some of the most exciting new acts from the Nordics and beyond. Now, the festival reveals the full First Days lineup and the act to open its legendary Orange Stage.
With Olivia Rodrigo, FKA Twigs, Stormzy, Anohni and the Johnsons, and Nine Inch Nails among previously announced acts heading to Roskilde Festival this summer, participants are in for eight days of festival magic.
Before the major artists arrive, the Danish non-profit festival kicks off with a First Days lineup showcasing 42 of the most riveting and promising new acts from the Nordics.
Featured names include critically acclaimed Danish avant-pop artist Molina, electronic music producer Tonser and the genre-blending producer and DJ G2G. G2G has earned the praise of artists like Charli XCX and Horsegiirl and will present an explosive rave on Tuesday 1 July.
From the rest of the Nordics, Norwegian producer and singer Fakethias, R&B multi-instrumentalist Hillari, and songwriter Øyunn bring cutting-edge sounds, while Swedish rappers L1NA and Biji add fierce energy to the lineup. The festival also spotlights Greenland's Andachan, Gróa from Iceland and Danish-Faroese talent Lea Eyðbjørg.
Orange Stage opener unveiled
Roskilde Festival also reveals that Danish singer/songwriter Annika, one of Scandinavia's most talked-about new popstars, will open the festival's legendary Orange Stage in 2025-an honour reserved for artists on the verge of major breakthrough.
Roskilde Festival 2025 takes place from 28 June to 5 July.
Full festival tickets cost DKK 2,550 (approx. €342) including ticket fee, two-day tickets cost DKK 2,100 (approx. €282) including ticket fee, and one-day tickets cost DKK 1,330 (approx. €178) including ticket fee. Two-day tickets for Friday-Saturday are sold out.
Despite having announced more than 150 acts for this summer's lineup, Roskilde Festival is yet to reveal its full lineup, which will consist of around 180 acts.
These 42 acts are announced for the First Days lineup at Roskilde Festival:
Amna Naseer (DK)
Andachan (GL)
Aphaca (DK)
Bette (DK)
Betty Bass (DK)
Biji (SE)
Boy With Apple (SE)
Bye Bye Brenda (DK)
Bænch (DK)
Carlloyaboy (DK)
Casket Spray (DK)
Fakethias (NO)
G2G (DK/UY)
Gróa (IS)
Hillari (NO/PH)
J. Ludvig III (DK)
Jaleesa (DK)
Karoline Funder (DK)
Ki! (DK)
L1NA (SE)
Lay (DK)
Lea Eyðbjørg (DK/FO)
Lúpína (IS)
Merro8 (DK)
Molina (DK/CL)
Mumle (DK)
Rosa Faenskap (NO)
Sira Jovina (DK)
Skt. DeLarge (DK)
Soap Horse (DK)
Split (DK)
Tex (SE)
Tonser (DK)
Uden Ord (DK)
Ungklang (DK)
Vilma Crow (DK)
Von Quar (DK)
Vægtløs (DK)
Wedding (DK)
Wicky (DK)
Østen (DK)
Øyunn (NO)
The 52nd edition of the iconic Danish non-profit festival runs from 29 June to 6 July next year and will feature more than 170 music acts. PJ Harvey, Kali Uchis, Romy, Trueno, The Armed and Blondshell are among the first 16 acts announced for the 2024 line-up. Tickets are on sale now.
Denmark's Roskilde Festival is one of the longest standing festivals in the game. Today, the non-profit festival-which donates all proceeds to humanitarian and cultural activities that benefit youth-announces its first batch of names to play next year's festival.
Colombian/American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis and UK veteran PJ Harvey will be among the headliners at next year's Roskilde Festival, following a 2023 line-up that included Lil Nas X, Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar and many others.
A diverse line-up full of young and progressive artists
The inaugural announcement for Roskilde Festival 2024 spans across multiple styles, genres and continents, also featuring Argentinian rapper Trueno, American hardcore punk collective The Armed, and Japan's Violent Magic Orchestra.
"We have a long-running history of being a progressive festival with an international perspective, and we consistently push ourselves to further that purpose. We aim to inspire every single one of our 130,000 festival participants with a diverse line-up characterized by artistic curiosity and groundbreaking headliners presented in a unique festival setting", says Anders Wahrén, Roskilde Festival's Program Director.
Unfolding dreams for a better future Roskilde Festival is the biggest music festival in Northern Europe and is located just 20 miles outside of Copenhagen, offering a multitude of camping solutions as well as an onsite train station. The festival will also present a vast line-up of interdisciplinary art and activism through talks, workshops and performances.
"Roskilde Festival is a very communal event where dreams and new ideas for a better tomorrow are being addressed, exchanged, cultivated and eventually tried out by our participants. And music and art play a big part in inspiring us to even think and sense those new ideas to begin with", says Anders Wahrén.
Tickets for Roskilde Festival 2024 are on sale now. A full festival ticket gives access to the festival from 29 June to 6 July and costs DKK 2,400 (approx. €320) plus fee. One day tickets cost DKK 1,200 (approx. €160) plus fee.
Get your ticket at roskilde-festival.dk.
The first 16 announced acts for Roskilde Festival 2024 are:
Kali Uchis (US)
PJ Harvey (UK)
Gilli (DK)
Blondshell (US)
Heilung (INT)
Marina Sena (BR)
Omah Lay (NG)
Romy (UK)
Tainy (PR)
Trueno (AR)
The Armed (US)
Ivan$ito (DK)
Kind Mod Kind (DK)
Liv.e (US)
Mandy, Indiana (UK)
Violent Magic Orchestra (JP)
Northern Europe's biggest music festival reveals 16 new acts to the 2023 billing, which already features Lil Nas X, Rosalía, Blur and Christine and the Queens.
The American rap icon Kendrick Lamar returns to Roskilde Festival for a third time, eight years after his most recent visit to the Danish festival.
The non-profit festival adds 16 new acts to the 2023 line-up, in an announcement which also includes Caroline Polachek, Weyes Blood, Indigo De Souza, Special Interest, Angélique Kidjo and the celebrated metalcore outfit Code Orange.
Today the following 14 acts have been added to Roskilde Festival 2023:
Kendrick Lamar (US)
Angélique Kidjo (BJ)
Caroline Polachek (US)
Code Orange (US)
Weyes Blood (US)
Benny Jamz (DK)
Clarissa Connelly's Canon (DK)
Derya Yildrim & Grup Simsek (TUR)
First Hate (DK)
Fulu Miziki (CD)
Indigo De Souza (US)
Nora Brown (US)
Phelimuncasi (ZA)
Special Interest (US)
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