ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) announces the final 41 artists from all over Europe that will be playing at Eurosonic and Noorderslag. The music showcase festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, taking place from January 14 to 17 in Groningen. The complete line-up holds 261 confirmed emerging artists. The selection represents 39 countries, more than ever in the history of ESNS.
Eurosonic line-up complete
With Barbora Hora (cz), Chikiss (by), Dina Jashari (mk), Droom Dit (nl), Etceteral (si), Fauna (se), Flo Naegeli (de), Funky Flamingo Fiasco (md), Goldkimono (nl), Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio (fi), Isak Benjamin (se), Man/Woman/Chainsaw (uk-eng), Mount Palomar (uk-nir), N’famady Kouyaté (UK-Wales), Nusantara Beat (NL), Odhran Murphy (UK-Northern Ireland), Saga Faye (SE), Sofía Gabanna (ES), Susobrino (BE), and YĪN YĪN (NL) complete the Eurosonic line-up, which will be performing from Wednesday to Friday at various venues throughout the city of Groningen.
3FM, FunX, NPO Luister Soul & Jazz
Together with media partners 3FM and FunX, ESNS announces five young artists for Noorderslag: Dylisa (FunX), Fit (3FM), Josua Peter (3FM), Lavils (FunX), and XXJULÍA (3FM). Together, they form the line-up for the talent stage hosted by 3FM, FunX, and Sena.
halfpastseven, JUNO, KAGAMI, Kruidkoek & Joost Oomen, QUANZA, and Sunflower have been confirmed for the NPO Luister Soul & Jazz stage at Noorderslag.
Final names for Noorderslag
Dutch talent Alice Olsthoorn, Fellatio, Frank Arnold, Honey I’m Home, Isabel van Gelder, LUNA, Marilu, Naga Kirana, Politie Warnsveld, and Tom Forever will be performing on the final Saturday of ESNS at De Oosterpoort, completing the Noorderslag line-up.
The Party Committee at Noorderslag
Noorderslag gets off to a good start in 2026. Dutch rapper Donnie opens the festival’s Main Hall with a special act, ‘Donnie presents: The Party Committee’. In this show, the biggest Dutch hits of recent years are reviewed, for which the folk rapper invites his musical friends, such as Marco Schuitmaker, Ammar, and Robert van Hemert, onto the stage. With this program, Donnie claims the success of the folk genre in recent years, in which he has played a key role.
Europe Calling
In recent years, ESNS has highlighted individual countries as a focus, but with its new Europe Calling manifesto, the focus shifts to a shared cultural movement. Under this theme, ESNS26 presents a fresh mix of Europe’s most exciting emerging artists. All confirmed artists reflect Europe’s diversity, covering a wide range of genres, languages and cultural roots, from the Arctic North to the Mediterranean and from Central Europe to the vibrant sounds of Eastern Europe. The line-up reflects the full scope of Europe’s thriving music scene.
ESNS26 Tickets
Tickets for ESNS26 are now available. Purchase a Delegate Pass (at a Late rate – rates will go up soon) or a Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival Ticket.
ESNS Delegate Passes include:
-Fast-lane access to 250+ showcases
-Full access to the ESNS Conference
-Networking lounges and hospitality options
-Access the ESNS Delegates Database
-Access ESNS Analytics for up-to-date artist data
About ESNS
ESNS is Europe’s leading platform showcasing emerging European music talent. Every January, Groningen (NL) hosts the ESNS festival and conference, connecting fresh artists with fans and industry professionals.
Year-round, ESNS supports new talent through initiatives like the European Talent Exchange and presents major awards including the Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Festival Awards, and the Dutch Popprijs. It partners with key projects and alliances such as Yourope, EBU and Green Deal Circular Festivals to foster a diverse, sustainable music scene.
Since 1986, ESNS has helped launch careers of artists like AURORA, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, Fontaines D.C., Altin Gün, The Haunted Youth, girl in red, Lykke Li, Joost, The XX, Robyn, Tramhaus, Hozier, Zaho de Sagazan, Judeline, Luvcat, Boko Yout, Kingfishr, Sylvie Kreusch and Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers.