Will there be a Roskilde Festival 2021?

A total of 32 music acts are ready for next year’s lineup – including two brand-new ones. Although there is still more than a year to go, Roskilde Festival now unveils a part of the music programme for the festival in 2021.

What is the Roskilde Festival in Denmark?

The Roskilde Festival is a Danish music festival held annually south of Roskilde. It is one of the largest music festivals in Europe and the largest in Northern Europe. It was created in 1971 by two high school students, Mogens Sandfær and Jesper Switzer Møller, and promoter Carl Fischer.

Where is the Roskilde Festival held?

Denmark
Roskilde Festival is a music festival held in Denmark. One of the biggest in Europe, the festival is diverse in its musical stylings, welcoming stars of rock, pop, urban and electronic for a week of phenomenal music.

What happens at Roskilde Festival?

We celebrate diversity with an eventful Pride day at the National Museum of Denmark. Roskilde Festival is one of the forces behind a rich programme in the name of love and gender diversity. We present music, tours, debates, speeches, workshops and performance.

How old is Roskilde?

History. Roskilde, which developed as the hub of the Viking land and sea trade routes over a thousand years ago, is one of Denmark’s oldest cities. From the 11th century until 1443, it was the capital of Denmark.

How many people go to Roskilde?

Roskilde Festival capacity The Roskilde Festival has approximately 130,000 attendees, along with around 30,000 volunteers, 5,000 members of the press, and 2,000 artists and their support staff.

How do I get from Copenhagen to Roskilde?

It is straightforward to travel from Copenhagen to Roskilde with the train. The journey lasts for 30 minutes, and a return ticket will cost you 190 DKK (around 25 euros). You can buy it at the ticket machines at any train station.

What is Roskilde known for?

Roskilde, which developed as the hub of the Viking land and sea trade routes over a thousand years ago, is one of Denmark’s oldest cities. From the 11th century until 1443, it was the capital of Denmark.

What happened Roskilde 2000?

On June 30, 2000, nine fans were trampled to death in a mosh pit during the band’s performance at Denmark music festival Roskilde. “The lives of their families and loved ones who had to endure imagining their deaths over and over and the reality of never seeing them again,” Gossard wrote.

Is Roskilde worth visiting?

Located only 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen, Roskilde is a perfect choice for a day trip outside the Danish capital. With a rich history, Gothic cathedral with the tombs of Danish monarchs, the Viking Ship Museum and a beautiful seashore, it is absolutely worth visiting.

When does the Roskilde Festival end in Denmark?

The Danish authorities have just prolonged its prohibition against larger assemblies until August 31st 2020. The prohibition also goes for this year’s Roskilde Festival. Loading… Roskilde Festival is more than music, art, food and parties. Much more.

Who are the founders of the Roskilde Festival?

Roskilde Festival. It was created in 1971 by two high school students, Mogens Sandfær and Jesper Switzer Møller, and promoter Carl Fischer. In 1972, the festival was taken over by the Roskilde Foundation, which has since run the festival as a non-profit organization for development and support of music, culture and humanism.

What was the first music festival in Denmark?

The Roskilde Festival was Denmark’s first music-oriented festival created for hippies, and today covers more of the mainstream youth from Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. The first Roskilde Festival was held on 28 and 29 August 1971, originally named the Sound Festival.

Where are the tents at Roskilde Music Festival?

The current tents are: Stage name Year introduced Capacity Main genres Replaced Other Countdown 2012 5,000 Electronica Rising 2014 5,000 Mixed – only up and coming Nordic acts Pavilion Junior East 2017