Øya Festival announces The National, Big Thief, The Smile and more for their 25th anniversary

Having already unveiled Pulp and PJ Harvey as its first headliners for 2024, Øya’s line-up now grows in stature with the confirmation of headliners Queens of the Stone Age and Gabrielle.

Øya’s stacked line-up now also adds a medley of international acts, including: supergroup The Smile, comprising Radiohead pair Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with drummer Tom Skinner (Sons of Kemet); Brooklyn-based rockers Big Thief; The National; Loyle Carner; IDLES; and The Kills, currently in the midst of a fresh resurgence with God Games - their first album in seven years.

Also confirmed for 2024: Nia Archives; electronic duo Overmono, vanguard of London’s nu-jazz scene Yussef Dayes; Canadian alt-rockers Alvvays; and Yaya Bey.

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It is a festival that has been informed by progressive ideals from the very beginning, not only earning an enviable reputation as the world’s greenest festival, but also by programming a 50/50 gender split of artists which blends global stars, next wave talent, and the finest breaking Norwegian artists

Week passes are priced at 3,964 NOK (approximately £292) for adults and 2,009 NOK (£148) for youth tickets, which are valid for those aged between 12-17. Individual day tickets are 1,354-1,454 NOK (£99-£107).