NorthSide Festival in Aarhus
During the NorthSide festival in Aarhus, you can enjoy three days of music in the heart of the city in a unique festival experience with a strong focus on sustainability and green experiences. Come and listen to international stars and new Danish names, and enjoy a festival atmosphere that is out of the ordinary.
Great artists at NorthSide
NorthSide is an annual music festival for young music lovers. For a long time, Aarhus lacked an event that could attract international artists and thus offer the many young people of Aarhus an alternative to other festivals in Denmark.
At the NorthSide festival in 2026, you can experience names such as Aphaca, Empire of The Sun, Idles, Jack White, Skepta, Thomas Helmig, Tobias Rahim - and many, many more.
More than a music festival
Experience the spectacular Sideshow, where cabaret, sword swallowing and Silent Disco go hand in hand, spoil yourself with 100% organic and irresistible food selection, which lures anyone to indulge, or explore the site’s many small nooks. NorthSide guarantees a program packed with unforgettable experiences.
The festival leads the way, and strives to be leading on sustainability by continuously launching groundbreaking initiatives, such as being the first major festival in the world to use 100% green electricity.
Practical information
- NorthSide takes place at the festival site in Eskelunden, which is just a stone's throw from the Aarhus River and right in the backyard of the City of Smiles, Aarhus.
- Please also note that it is not possible to stay overnight at the festival. See where you can stay overnight in Aarhus during the festival here.
- There are good parking facilities for bikes, but it is not possible to park your car at Eskelunden.
- Disabled parking is available
Read much more about safety and regulations, payment, food and drink and much more at www.northside.dk/en/faq-en.