Today, we’re expanding the Roskilde Festival 2026 line-up with 25 brand-new artists – including the woman behind one of last year’s most talked-about albums: Lily Allen.
Last October, the British pop icon made a surprise return with West End Girl, her first album in seven years. The record traces the fallout of a dramatic marriage breakdown through sharp, emotionally charged pop, and has been met with widespread critical praise – most recently earning three Brit Award nominations, including British Artist of the Year and British Album of the Year.
On Saturday 4 July, Lily Allen will perform West End Girl from start to finish on the Orange Stage – exactly 20 years after her breakthrough with “Smile”. It’s a rare chance to experience the album live in full.
Hip-hop fans can also look forward to a long-awaited comeback. Clipse return to Roskilde Festival, where they last played in 2007 – and deliver their first Danish show in 16 years.
Brothers Malice and Pusha T made a powerful return in 2025 with the Grammy-nominated Let God Sort Em Out, and they take over the Orange Stage on Saturday 4 July. Expect a high-impact set that speaks to longtime fans and a new generation alike.
We’re excited to present Jim Legxacy’s first-ever Scandinavian concert. The London rapper broke through in 2025 with Black British Music, a genre-blurring mixtape where rap, pop, R&B and emo rock collide in deeply personal storytelling. This is a must-see live debut.
From Little Mix to solo breakthrough, Jade arrives with bold, high-energy pop. Her debut album That’s Showbiz Baby! pairs massive hooks and electronic drive with a sharp take on the pop industry’s dark sides – and her shows are visually striking and unapologetically fun.
At the other end of the spectrum, Napalm Death remain a benchmark for uncompromising intensity. Decades into their career, the grindcore pioneers still deliver shows that hit with physical force and absolute conviction.
Norwegian duo Smerz return to Roskilde Festival with Big City Life, one of 2025’s most celebrated albums that add new perspectives to their open-ended blend of pop and electronic minimalism.
If you’re drawn to genre-pushing R&B, Nourished By Time is essential. A favourite of Tyler, the Creator and Oneohtrix Point Never, the Baltimore artist’s acclaimed album The Passionate Ones mixes synth-pop, post-punk and electronics with clear-eyed social commentary and songs about love under pressure.
Then there’s Nick León, bringing his tropical fusion of Latin American rhythms, club music and psychedelic textures to the festival. After making waves in 2025 with debut album A Tropical Entropy, expect a dancefloor experience that’s both physical and reflective.
Looking for energy and attitude? Cortisa Star delivers sharp, no-nonsense rap straight from the US underground. She’s joined by Jorjiana, whose cool delivery and jazz-inflected hip-hop have taken her from viral freestyles to an acclaimed debut album – and marked her as one of the most promising new names in American rap.
Jane Remover brings a chaotic collision of hyperpop, rap and glitchy electronics, while Frost Children turn rave, electroclash and pop into an intense, all-action live experience. And Kettama keeps things locked in four-to-the-floor, serving high-tempo club sets built on long builds, big releases and total dancefloor control.
If you’re after quieter intensity and close-up concerts, this year’s programme also delivers. Mark William Lewis crafts noir-tinged folk songs with cinematic detail, while Canadian songwriter Cat Clyde blends folk, country and blues with warmth and grit.
They’re joined by Guldimund, one of Denmark’s most compelling songwriters right now. Since his last Roskilde appearance, his songs have grown in both scale and reach – combining poetic lyrics, strong melodies and a live presence that pulls you in and holds you there.
Today’s announcement also opens doors to new musical worlds:
- Mexican artist Luisa Almaguer, combining experimental pop with performance-driven songwriting
- Colombian producer Crrdr, delivering raw, uncompromising club music
- Tanzanian duo The Zawose Queens, bringing gogo traditions into a contemporary setting
- Congolese group Kin’Gongolo Kiniata with their punk-infused rumba
- Thai band Khana Bierbood, mixing psychedelic garage rock with local traditions
- Titanic, an acclaimed experimental duo with roots in Guatemala and Venezuela
The 25 new acts for Roskilde Festival 2026 are:
Clipse (US)
Lily Allen (UK)
Guldimund (DK)
Jade (UK)
Jim Legxacy (UK)
Napalm Death (UK)
Smerz (NO)
Cat Clyde (CA)
Cortisa Star (US)
Crrdr (CO)
Dying Wish (US)
Frost Children (US)
Jane Remover (US)
Jorjiana (US)
Kettama (IE)
Khana Bierbood (TH)
Kin’Gongolo Kiniata (CG)
Krøyer (DK)
Luisa Almaguer (MX)
Mark William Lewis (UK)
Nick León (US)
Nourished By Time (US)
Titanic (GT/VE)
Wicky (DK)
The Zawose Queens (TZ)
With today’s announcement, 74 artists are now confirmed for Roskilde Festival 2026. Around 180 music acts will be part of the final programme – and there’s plenty more still to be revealed.
Whether you’re chasing the big shared moments, intimate late-night sets, or your next favourite artist, there’s a lot more to look forward to.
