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ESNS26: More than 100 artists added to festival line-up

6 November 2025

Eurosonic Noorderslag is wasting no time for its fortieth edition. At least 100 artists from 36 European countries have been added to the festival lineup. From January 14th to 17th, 2026, these artists will converge on Groningen. Across the city, you can discover both established and emerging European talent.

ESNS26 lineup

ESNS announced earlier a diverse selection of talent, all aligned with Europe Calling, the theme of this anniversary year. With this, the organization aims to emphasize the importance of connection. With a whopping 219 artists on the ESNS26 lineup (so far!), they’re doing a great job. These are the Dutch confirmed artists:

Brass Rave Unit
BUG
Heath
ISHA
KABOUTERTJE PUTLUCHT
L.A. Sagne
Min Taka
néomí
Parker Fans
Pitou
Roufaida

Check out all the artists at ESNS26. Who are you definitely going to see? Get your ESNS26 festival ticket now!

About Eurosonic Noorderslag

ESNS was founded in Groningen in 1986, and every year since then, the far North has transformed into the beating heart of the European music industry. There’s plenty to do for music fans and professionals in and around the music world. The ESNS Conference is held at the Oosterpoort, where you can meet key figures in the scene and create opportunities for yourself as a European artist. As a music fan, you’ll visit various locations during the evening festival to discover new musical talent. Visit ESNS.nl for more information.

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