Stormzy, Arca, Fontaines D.C., and more amongst first wave of artists revealed for Roskilde Festival 2025

31 October 2024, 10:52 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

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(Stormzy) (Arca) (Fontaines DC) (Beth Gibbons) (Roskilde)

Roskilde Festival has announced the first wave for its 53rd edition which takes place from 28 June - 5 July 2025.

Roskilde Festival will feature more than 170 music acts. Stormzy, Arca, Fontaines D.C., Magdalena Bay, Beth Gibbons, and Faye Webster are among the first 28 acts announced for the lineup, alongside the likes of Electric Callboy, Jessica Pratt, Geordie Greep, Sanam, Esy Tadesse and MØ.

“Excited to be headlining Roskilde next year," says Stormzy. "Playing in both 2016 and 2018 was incredible, but returning now as a headliner feels like a big milestone. Roskilde has a unique energy, and I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with everyone. It’s going to be something special!”

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Roskilde Festival is 100% non-profit. All profit from the festival is donated to humanitarian and cultural work.  Since 1972, Roskilde Festival has generated 443 million DKK (over £49 million) for distribution.

“At Roskilde Festival, we aim to lay the groundwork for a brighter future by inspiring hope and action for new generations. We combine big utopian visions with tangible, everyday solutions that point towards new paths. Art plays a crucial role as a catalyst for change, and in 2025, participants at Roskilde Festival will experience an engaging and progressive lineup across music, performances, art installations, and activism,” says Signe Lopdrup, CEO of Roskilde Festival.

Tickets for Roskilde Festival 2025 are now available, with a full festival ticket priced at DKK 2,520 (approx. £280). Visit roskilde-festival.com for more information.