With nearly 200 acts on this year’s music lineup, you won’t know them all—yet. This A to Z guide will help you navigate the lineup and discover new favorites.
This guide covers Final Days—when Orange Stage and all the main stages are live, from Wednesday 2 July to Saturday 5 July. Want to explore the 42 names in the First Days lineup? Check out our separate intro.
Use this guide to get excited, plan your days, and wow your camp mates with fun facts and hot picks.
Kwashibu Area Band and Florence Adooni bring sunshine and energy, while Nana Benz du Togo fuses electro-voodoo with West African soul. Mali’s Al Bilali Soudan deepens the desert blues, and Oxlade blends Afrobeats with R&B.
And don’t miss amapiano—the dance sound from South Africa—delivered by Major League DJz and, of course, Tyla!
B for Bass
For everyone who craves smoke cannons, strobe lights, and thunderous floors after dark. Jamie xx, hyperpop king A. G. Cook, and trance phenomenon HorsegiirL lead the charge. Also check 4am Kru and Kumo 99 for apocalyptic raves, techno legend Omar S, house producer I. Jordan, and ghettotech trio HiTech.
Polish your cowboy hat and practice your yee haw.
Tanner Adell mixes country with modern pop, Vincent Neil Emerson is a modern outlaw, Kassi Valazza nails it with powerful vocals, and Creekbed Carter Hogan flips gender norms with queer country lyrics.
D for Danish
Ditch that Duolingo-streak and learn Danish the right way! Look forward to Mona Moroni’s dream pop, Soleima’s ambitious pop rock, and explosive sets from D1MA and Artigeardit. Plus, Noah Carter has switched from English to Danish—and never sounded more at home.
Hear the most unheard things! Mongolian The HU mesh throat singing and metal, Bela blends Korean folk with death metal, Aya builds horror noise with warped beats, and Body Meat creates chaotic genre bingo.
Electric Callboy mix eurodance and metal, Yeule reinvents dream-pop with shoegaze and glitch. Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta unite Congolese guitar and Peruvian rhythms, while Alice Longyu Gao brings hyperpop, heavy, and harp all to one stage.
F for Freshmen of ‘25
Artists celebrating their undisputed breakout year: Annika, the new beacon of Danish music, indie pop favorite Lola Young, and folk sensation Annahstasia, who just earned a Best New Music nod from music outlet Pitchfork for her debut album.
Go on a musical world tour to hear soundscapes rarely heard at home. Discover Indian sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar, Indonesian Ali’s habibifunk (Khruangbin fans, take note!); Palestinian rapper Saint Levant; Japanese superstar Fuji Kaze; plus Votia, Jako Maron, and “shatta queen” Maureen, all from French overseas regions.
H for High Energy
Look for the High Energy icon—it marks concerts where the beat is fierce and the crowd surges.
Go all in with hardcore from Knocked Loose, Couch Slut and Neckbreakker, electro dance rave with Snow Strippers or punk with edge and humor from Lambrini Girls.
Bright Eyes and Beth Gibbons are legends. Jasmine.4.T. and This Is Lorelei are tomorrow’s big indie names. Fontaines D.C. reigns as the new indie rock fan favorite, and Geordie Greep brings theatrical madness.
For heavier guitar sounds, catch Fat Dog and The Chisel. Wet Leg is also a must!
J for Jazz & Genre Play
They play jazz on their own terms: Alabaster DePlume is poetic, Nala Sinephro drifts into ambient realms, and Flock fuses improvisation with psychedelic grooves. Nadah El Shazly blends Middle Eastern traditions with avant-garde; Kassa Overall spins jazz through hiphop and electronic beats.
Here’s a tip: on any artist’s page you’ll find “related artists” in the program. It’s an easy hack to discover more in the same style.
Love Charli XCX? Check out A. G. Cook, Yaeger, and Allie X.
L for Latin America
We’re bringing some of Latin America’s finest: iconic Seu Gorge animates Orange Stage, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso fuse trap, funk & Latin, and Akriila could be tomorrow’s rap sensation. Meridian Brothers offer psychedelic experiments and Latin rhythms.
There is something for everyone!
Imagine saying, “I saw them before they blew up.” Fujii Kaze is already a superstar in Japan; Flo brings energetic R&B on her rise; Doechii is poised for massive fame; and Dayyani is shaping up as Denmark’s next pop breakout.
N for Nordic Sound
Dreamers’ Circus lead the Nordic folk revival—their magical interplay speaks for itself. New to Sami joik? Start with Katarina Barruk, blending ancient vocals with modern pop; catch her in Seäjvvuot as well. It doesn’t get more Nordic than this.
Expect musical rebellion: The Mary Wallopers mix Irish folk with defiant flair. Charanga do Franca stage antifascist samba celebrations, while Jako Maron spits techno-folk protest anthems—pure revolutionary dance ecstasy.
P for pop reimagined
Experience boundary-pushing pop: global phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo, UK’s Rachel Chinouriri mixing catchy and indie, retro-futurists Magdalena Bay, and Beabadoobee’s expressive bedroom-pop-rock.
No one should be defined by their sexual orientation.
Instead, Arca, Anohni & The Johnsons and Lyra Pramuk are celebrated as inspirations and pioneers for queer people worldwide—and of course, for creating incredibly beautiful transcendent music.
R for Rap & hiphop
No Roskilde without a solid hip hop presence.
Stormzy leads grime globally; Doechii is one of the most hyped rappers right now; Schoolboy Q blends West Coast bangers with deep lyrics; and Southern breakout BigXthaPlug will surely take the stage to new heights.
Take a soulful break: Tierra Whack, Samara Cyn and Ravyn Lenae deliver lush vocals.
Chill grooves come from MRCY and Thee Sacred Souls—perfect whether you’re holding a beer or just need a breather.
T for Thread and heavy metal
If you’re into heavy, don’t miss Deftones and Nine Inch Nails, alt-metal and industrial pioneers. Want more? Dive into heavy hitters like Jinjer, Amenra, Couch Slut, Body Void and Thou. Also revisit “High Energy” acts for guaranteed power.
Roskilde showcases unique and vibrant collaborations: John Cxnnor x Witch Club Satan, Kanaan & Ævestaden, Teratai Åkande, Kollapse & Grava, Shabjdeed & Al Nather, Seäjvvuot, and new Danish duo Big Fan.
Plus see Africa Express and Gili & Benny Jamz debuting as Kenny live.
V for Visual magic
Many artists offer more than just sonic delight—they dazzle your eyes too. Expect jaw‑dropping combos of sound, lights, choreography, and costumes from FKA Twigs, Jamie xx, Charli XCX and Magdalena Bay. Possible confetti ahead!
If you’re ready to shed a tear, don’t miss the raw beauty of Lucy Dacus, Faye Webster, Jessica Pratt, and Beth Gibbons. Their heartfelt lyricism and emotional depth will strike every chord.
X for XXL On Stage
Make space—these acts bring the big ensemble. Kenny debuts live with a large band; Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso bring that same lineup from their iconic Tiny Desk performance.
Africa Express assembles an entire army of musicians. Expect stage crowding on sets by Beabadoobee and Seu Jorge.
The festival’s youngest talents may fool you—but they’re seasoned performers. Aphaca hits Arena at peak time; Qing Madi celebrates her 19th birthday mid-festival with a party you can’t miss. 20-year old Wisp revives ’90s shoegaze with dreamy force, and Paydar has swiftly become one of the most exciting new Danish DJs.
Z for Zen
Ambient, neo classical, downtempo: music for calm and reflection mid–festival frenzy.
Annahstasia, Anoushka Shankar and Arushi Jain will recharge your spirit.
Still the analog type who swears by a crumpled printout in your pocket? Don’t worry – we haven’t forgotten about you.
Here you can print the schedule and make it truly your own. Grab your highlighter and go wild!
