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Eurosonic Noorderslag announces full line-up for 40th anniversary edition
Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) has announced the final forty-one artists to complete the line-up of the festival's 40th anniversary edition, due to take place between 14-17 January 2026 in Groningen.
The full line-up consists of 261 artists selected across thirty-nine countries, the largest number of represented countries that the festival has hosted to date. Among a slew of international names, the latest acts to be announced include London's Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Irish folk singer-songwriter Odhran Murphy, and Cardiff-based multi-instrumentalist N’famady Kouyaté.
Since 1986, ESNS has showcased new talent, previously championing artists including Fontaines D.C., AURORA, The XX, and Hozier. The festival supports artists through initiatives such as the European Talent Exchange, as well as being involved in presenting major awards, including the Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Festival Awards, and the Dutch Popprijs.
Tickets for ESNS 2026 are available for purchase now at www.esns.nl/en/esns/tickets.
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