When the music plays and energy pulses through the audience, Roskilde Festival becomes one of the most intense and euphoric places to be.
Behind the big (and small) concerts and those electric moments is a comprehensive safety effort that ensures everyone can enjoy the music without worry.
Read on to learn how we create concert experiences where community and safety go hand in hand.
In front of all festival stages, you’ll find our crowd safety hosts – easy to spot in orange vests. They’re trained to read the crowd and step in if anyone needs help.
They can guide people to more space, hand out water, or assist if someone feels unwell. Their most important task is to make sure concerts are a safe experience for everyone.
Some concerts are more intense than others. We mark selected shows with a High Energy icon so you know in advance that the experience might be especially dynamic. That can mean more movement, moshing, and high intensity.
If you love that kind of concert, be ready for what’s coming – and respect those around you. If you’re unsure, you can always find an area with a little more room.
The best spot isn’t necessarily the one closest to the stage. It’s where you feel you have enough space and a sense of community around you. That’s why we’ve put together four tips to help you find the absolute best place in front of the stages:
1. Think ahead about where you stand
Do you want high energy and close contact? Or do you prefer more space and a calmer vibe? Find the right spot before the concert starts. There are great places all around with excellent sound and atmosphere.
2. Expect close contact
You’ll be standing close to others, especially during the biggest acts. If it gets too intense, move further back or to the side. You’ll still have a great experience.
3. Look out for each other
Take care of your friends – and of people you don’t know too. Make room and help out if someone falls. If someone isn’t feeling well, guide them to a volunteer in an orange vest.
4. Listen and follow instructions
The volunteers in orange vests and the messages on the big screens are there for you. They help keep the energy high and the atmosphere safe.
Safety at Roskilde Festival is built on more than 50 years of experience. We work year-round with crowd management experts and research communities to analyse how we can create the best possible concert experiences without compromising on safety.
Roskilde Festival is known across the industry for its structured approach to crowd safety and has helped set the standard for how large crowds can be managed securely.
Our collaboration with researchers and safety professionals in Denmark and abroad means we’re constantly evolving our efforts – so you can focus on what really matters: the music, the atmosphere, and the community.
On 30 June 2025, it will be 25 years since nine young men from five different countries lost their lives during a concert at Orange Stage.
West of Orange Stage stands the Memorial Grove, where a commemorative stone and nine birch trees symbolize the lives lost at a place otherwise devoted to community, music, and the joy of life. The inscription on the stone, "How Fragile We Are", reminds us that we all have a responsibility for one another.
The tragedy in 2000 changed Roskilde Festival forever. It created a deep commitment to making concert safety a priority across the entire festival industry. That commitment remains steadfast today.
On 30 June, we will commemorate the anniversary together. We will remember those we lost, and we will reaffirm our promise to keep caring for each other. Details about the 30 June commemoration will be announced in spring 2025.
