Way Out West 2026 — Lineup, Guide & Tickets

01Chapter 01 · How to get in

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02Chapter 02 · The sound

Lineup · 99 artists

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Agnes Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Alessi Rose Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Anna von Hausswolff

electronic

Anna von Hausswolff Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Annahstasia Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Anoushka Shankar Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Arthur Verocai Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Ash Lauryn Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Blood Orange

electronic

Blood Orange Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Bonnie “Prince” Billy Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Bricknasty Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Celeste Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Clipse Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Current Joys Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

David Ritschard Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Dgeral Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Dijon

electronic

Dijon Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

DJ Boring Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

DJ Gigola Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

DJ Koze Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Dove Ellis Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Earl Sweatshirt Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Ezra Collective

electronic

Ezra Collective Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Fcukers Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Four Tet

electronic

Four Tet Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Freak Slug Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Geese Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

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Gorillaz

electronic

Gorillaz Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Hannah Cohen Stay Out West Saturday August 15th

Hannes Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Honey Dijon Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Jalen Ngonda Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Jane Remover Stay Out West Saturday August 15th

Jim Legxacy Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Josh Caffé Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Joshua Idehen Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Kasino Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Kettama Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Killen. (DJ-set) Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Lambrini Girls Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Lily Allen Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

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Lorde

electronic

HEADLINER

Lorde

Lorde Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Lykke Li Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Maribou State Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

MC Yallah & Debmaster Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Melody’s Echo Chamber Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Mietze Conte Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

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Moby

electronic

Moby Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Mohajer Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

My New Band Believe Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Nektar Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

HEADLINER

Nick Cave

electronic

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

HEADLINER

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Ninajirachi

electronic

Ninajirachi Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Nu Genea Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Oklou

electronic

Oklou Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Olga Myko Stay Out West Saturday August 15th

Peder Mannerfelt Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Raghd Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Ravyn Lenae Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Rochelle Jordan Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

S-candalo Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Sara Parkman Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Småland Stay Out West Friday August 14th

Smerz Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

sombr Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Son Rompe Pera Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

Svart Ridå Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Swank Mami Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Terra Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

HEADLINER

The Cure

electronic

HEADLINER

The Cure

The Cure Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

The Hives

electronic

The Hives Slottsskogen Friday August 14th

The Magnolia Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

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The xx

electronic

The xx Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Tyler Ballgame Stay Out West Thursday August 13th

Veronica Maggio Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Westside Cowboy Stay Out West Saturday August 15th

Wilco Slottsskogen Saturday August 15th

Yaeger Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Zara Larsson

electronic

Zara Larsson Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Σtella Slottsskogen Thursday August 13th

Festival guide

Everything you need to know.

What to expect

Gothenburg's intimate city festival in Slottsskogen park, blending indie, electronic, and alternative music with Nordic charm across 3 days.

FAQ

When is Way Out West 2026?

Way Out West 2026 takes place August 13–15, 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden. It's a 3-day alternative and electronic festival. The 2026 edition features 99 confirmed artists.

Where is Way Out West 2026 held?

Way Out West 2026 is held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The venue has a capacity of approximately 30,000 attendees.

What genres does Way Out West 2026 feature?

Way Out West 2026 is an EDM festival focused on alternative, electronic, house and indie. The 2026 lineup includes 99 confirmed artists spanning these sub-genres of electronic dance music. Expect a mix of established headliners and rising artists from the European electronic scene.

Who is playing at Way Out West 2026?

The Way Out West 2026 lineup features 99 confirmed artists for 2026. Confirmed headliners include Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Cure, Gorillaz, Lorde, Lorde. The full daily schedule is typically published in the weeks before the event.

03Chapter 03 · Your people

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04Chapter 04 · The verdict

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