Oslo’s Øyafestivalen has formally unveiled the ultimate wave of artists for its 2026 programme, additional cementing its fame as one of the crucial eclectic and internationally acclaimed festivals to this point.
Operating for 4 days from August twelfth to fifteenth, the competition as soon as once more brings collectively main worldwide acts and rising Nordic expertise. This yr’s version reinforces Øya’s long-standing dedication to style range, spanning indie, digital, jazz, hip-hop, experimental pop, steel, people, and membership tradition; providing one thing for practically each viewers.
Set in Oslo’s scenic Tøyenparken, Øya continues to function a cultural anchor that balances globally established artists with forward-thinking rising expertise from Norway and past.
This yr’s lineup already options beforehand introduced artists together with The Remedy, Nick Cave & The Unhealthy Seeds, Lily Allen, Sombr, Dagny, CMAT, Underworld, Oklou, Mogwai, Blood Orange, Wilco, Geese, TOMORA, Amyl and The Sniffers, Lambrini Ladies, Clipse, Band of Horses, Jim Legxacy, Westside Cowboy, Dijon, Getdown Companies, and lots of extra.
The ultimate wave of additives consists of Danish post-punk band Iceage, Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai performing with Poland’s Aukso Orchestra, soulful U.S. vocalist Jalen Ngonda, genre-defying artist Rochelle Jordan, French psych-pop visionary Melody’s Echo Chamber, Australian digital innovator Ninajirachi, and UK darkish prog collective Crippled Black Phoenix.
Additionally becoming a member of the lineup are Joshua Idehen, Dove Ellis, Ary, Stig Brenner, Hannah Cohen, Σtella, Coco María, Annahstasia, Lady Group, Beharie, Bendik, Vegard, Sofi O, Ole Kirkeng, Pedro Miranda & Mats Oven, Candura, Selma French, Hayeminol, Norma, Emma Semonia, Fuzzycat Organ Quartet, elina ijäs, Rigla, Kaoroo, THE APE, Andie Loui, tre40fire, and 2J.
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