ESNS festival 2026: First lineup, ticket prices, dates, & all you need to know 

ESNS festival 2026 is set to be held in Groningen, Netherlands, from January 14, 2026, to January 17, 2026. The festival, fully titled Eurosonic Noorderslag, is an annual festival, and the upcoming edition will feature artists such as Nadia Kadek, Léonie Pernet, and more.

Tickets for the festival, also called delegate passes, are currently available via the official website for the ESNS festival 2026. Passes are priced at €470 for the Medium pass and €385 for the Youth Delegate Pass. The passes give access to both the festival and the conference and are inclusive of the Eco Tax.

ESNS festival 2026 announced its first lineup via a post on its official Instagram page on September 9, 2025:

"Ring ring, Europe is calling! We are proud to present the first wave of 40 artists for our 40th anniversary edition. From groundbreaking newcomers to buzzworthy live acts, these artists set the tone to what is shaping up to be a memorable ESNS edition."

The announcement continues:

"This first selection was made in close cooperation with European radio stations, reflecting our shared belief in Europe’s diversity in music and cultural backgrounds. Discover the artists above and get familiar with their music through the playlist in our bio. Delegate passes are already available, get yours before the price rises on September 25th...."

ESNS festival 2026 first lineup

The first lineup for ESNS festival 2026 is listed below with artists and country of origin information:

• Abor & Tyna - Austria
• Becky Sikasa - Scotland
• Benni - Belgium
• Biji - Sweden
• Carpetman - Ukraine
• Coca Puma - Italy
• DasRADIAL - Luxembourg
• Della - Cyprus
• Elin Hall - Iceland
• Fidju Kixtora - Portugal
• Hiqpy - Netherlands
• Ise - Belgium
• Jazzbois - Hungary
• Kaat Van Stralen - Belgium
• Katarsis - Lithuania
• Ki Klop - Croatia
• Lenny Monsou - Netherlands
• Linda Elys - Switzerland
• Llum - Spain
• Leonie Pernet - France
• Madhouse Express - Czechzia (Czech Republic)
• mariin K - Estonia
• Mattiu - Switzerland
• Maustetytot - Finland
• Me and My Devil - Bulgaria
• MOIO - Ireland
• Mortori - Switzerland
• Muryel - Germany
• Nadia Kladek - England
• Nejc Pipp & Co
• Omasta - Poland
• snuggle - Denmark
• Sodl - Austria
• The Clumps - Norway
• Tolstoys - Slovakia, Germany
• Turbo Trans Turisti - Turkey
• Valeria Stoica - Romania, Moldova
• Xcellence - Greece
• Yoa - Switzerland
• ZeMe - Latvia

Speaking about the ESNS festival 2026, the Head of Programme and Booker at ESNS, Robert Meijerink, said in a press release:

"These artists show the incredible creativity coming from all over Europe, from intimate songwriting to cutting-edge electronics and powerful live bands. They capture the energy and innovation that make ESNS a unique meeting place for music lovers and industry professionals."

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ESNS was founded in 1986. The festival originally started as the Holland-Belgium festival in that year, before subsequent editions transformed it into the festival and conference that it is right now. The festival is an award-winning event, having been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Independent Music award by the IMPALA (The Independent Music Companies Association).

Previous editions of the festival have seen performances by the likes of English Teacher, Lois Lane (Dutch girl group), Animal Alpha, Air Traffic, Julie Feeney, Sarah Bettens, Republic of Loose, And So I Watch You From Afar, and many more. The conference part of the event is centered around panels and interviews, with music industry experts from all across Europe attending each edition.

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