You're in for a treat: fierce rap and hip hop, euphoric Swedish pop, an Irish phenomenon, an American rock pioneer, and brand new discoveries from across the globe are coming to Roskilde Festival!
Today, we're unveiling 24 new artists that cut through the winter darkness and give you every reason to look forward to the festival season ahead.
Amon them is Sweden's Zara Larsson, who will bring a full-scale pop explosion to the Orange Stage in July. Expect bangers, energy and one of the very finest voices in Scandinavia.
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Our hip hop offering is strong in this drop: Kneecap return with political fire and sharp-tongued satire, equal parts entertaining and provocative. We’re also presenting a rare double show from Swedish cult figures Yung Lean & Bladee – two of the most influential voices in Nordic rap over the past decade.
Masked Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid, known for heavy beats and a distinct dialect, makes his Danish debut at Roskilde, while Denmark’s own Tonser, fresh off his 2025 First Days appearance, continues his rapid rise.
The Orange Stage also welcomes one of the most uncompromising rappers of our time: Little Simz, who turned the entire festival upside down with her 2022 performance. She now returns with a razor-sharp live band, a colourful and critically acclaimed back catalogue, and her bold, deeply personal new album Lotus.
The new announcement also includes David Byrne, whose blend of rock, funk and trailblazing performance art has inspired generations. Think back to his 2018 show at the Arena stage – this will be another night stacked with classics, new material and big surprises.
If you love pop and R&B with a sharp twist, there’s plenty to explore here.
Oklou stands among Europe’s most exciting avant-pop artists, moving between cool pop, classical textures and futuristic electronics – like dream and sci-fi intertwined.
Audrey Nuna blends melodic R&B and rap with a strong visual identity and recently voiced Mira in KPop Demon Hunters, now the most-watched Netflix film of all time.
From Denmark, Mille is one of the country’s brightest new pop hopes, while Rochelle Jordan brings elegant, club-driven R&B to the festival.
This summer, Tessa will make Danish music history. After playing her very first live show ever at Roskilde in 2019, she now becomes the first Danish female rapper to take on the Orange Stage with her own show.
With a full live band, a new album on the way, and hits like “Ben”, “Ghetto Fabulous” and “Blæstegnen”, you can expect a fierce, liberating and unapologetic performance.
If summer equals guitar riffs and sweaty rock shows for you, this is where you’ll want to be.
Australia’s Royel Otis deliver sun-drenched indie rock, Canada’s No Joy push shoegaze and noise rock to new heights, and Ecca Vandal brings a ferocious mix of punk, rock and pop – a live sensation in the making.
Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali carry the sufi tradition forward with intense vocals and spiritual depth. From Brazil, we welcome Bruno Berle, a rising voice in modern, poetic MPB.
Spanish guitarist Yerai Cortés is one of flamenco’s brightest contemporary talents, while Ghana’s Ata Kak brings irresistible highlife and Afrofunk to the fields.
This announcement spans the deeply delicate to the wildly unpredictable.
Norway’s Uld arrive with intimate, acoustic folk rooted in Nordic storytelling, while Annie and the Caldwells (also known from Staples Jr. Singers) deliver warm, soulful disco.
At the other extreme, Vgtbl.pl unleash their gloriously unhinged sound, Sherelle turns up the tempo with rave, jungle and a vibrant AV setup, and The Callous Daoboys bring an intense, mathcore bulldozer of a show.
The 24 new acts are:
Zara Larsson (SE)
David Byrne (US)
Kneecap (IE)
Little Simz (UK)
Tessa (DK)
Yung Lean & Bladee (SE)
Audrey Nuna (US)
Esdeekid (UK)
Mille (DK)
Oklou (FR)
Royel Otis (AU)
Annie and the Caldwells (US)
Ata Kak (GH)
Bruno Berle (BR)
The Callous Daoboys (US)
Ecca Vandal (AU)
No Joy (CA)
Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali (PK)
Rochelle Jordan (CA/UK)
Sherelle (UK)
Tonser (DK)
Uld (NO)
Vgtbl.pl (PL)
Yerai Cortés (ES)
The first 49 acts for Roskilde Festival 2026 are now revealed – and we still have more than 100 artists left to announce.
Start exploring. Discover new favourites. See all announced acts here – or listen to the entire line-up (so far) on Spotify.
