NorthSide Festival 2026

Every year at the start of June, NorthSide invites you to a fantastic three-day music festival, where the world’s biggest stars, as well as new rising artists are presented. The music ranges far and wide, so there is always something for everyone – also those seeking to expand their musical horizons. NorthSide creates experiences that cannot be found anywhere else, and it is almost impossible cover everything that Northside has to offer in just three days.

Northside (DK) has just revealed the first international artists for its 2026 lineup. 🇩🇰

​The first wave of names includes, ​Jack White (US), ​Skepta (UK), ​Father John Misty (US), ​Ashnikko (US), ​Baxter Dury (UK), ​CMAT (IE) and many more. Check the poster in our gallery for more.

NorthSide’s debut on the Danish festival scene was a one-day festival on 19 June 2010, where all five acts were Danish. Since then, the festival has evolved into a three-day event with international top names with a big focus on ecology and sustainability.

Experience the spectacular Sideshow, where cabaret, sword swallowing and circus go hand in hand, spoil yourself with the 100% organic and irresistible food selection, which lures anyone to indulge, or explore the site’s many small nooks. No matter where on the site you go, NorthSide guarantees a program packed with unforgettable experiences.

NorthSide is Denmark’s most sustainable festival and is dedicated to constantly raising the bar with new, sustainable initiatives. Among the many initiatives, it can be mentioned that all food is plant-based and 100% organic, and that there is no bottled water. In addition, in 2022 NorthSide was the first major festival in the world to run on 100% green electricity.

NorthSide Festival 2026 will be held at Eskelunden in Aarhus, Denmark from June 4-6, 2026