Tønder Festival

Tønder Festival is a folk music festival held each year in Tønder, Denmark. It takes place on the last weekend in August. It was established in 1974. The first festival was held in 1975. The festival is one of Europe's most prestigious celebrations of traditional and contemporary folk music. Every year, approximately 2500 volunteers assist in the production of the festival. The program features international artists from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, the United States, England, and Scandinavia. Irish and Scottish folk music, Nordic folk music, Americana, country music, and world music are among the genres represented. The entire town is influenced by music during the festival, and famous and lesser-known artists form a community with the audience on streets and squares.

The festival is held in the festival area, which can accommodate up to 15.000 people. You can purchase a 4-day wristband or single-day tickets.

Among the artists who have performed at Tønder Festival are John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Runrig, Lukas Graham, Great Big Sea, The Chieftains, Altan, Eivør Pálsdóttir, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Donovan, Natalie MacMaster, Wolfstone, Mary Black, Margo Price, Capercaillie, Karan Casey, Jacob Dinesen, The Lone Bellow, Darlingside, The Avett Brothers, Red Hot Chili Pipers, Marck Cohn, The Mavericks and so on.

Where: Tønder, Denmark

When: last weekend in August