First 106 shows confirmed for 61 artists

March 5, 2026

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We're proud to present the first results of 2026, highlighting the initial festival bookings of Europe’s rising musical talent.

Rising stars of ESNS26 cross borders

Even in the first months of 2026, ESNS26 artists are already generating international attention, with several booked to perform at festivals across Europe and beyond later in the year. The rapid transition from showcase stages in Groningen to major festival line-ups demonstrates the strength of Exchange in accelerating cross-border careers and building momentum for the rest of the festival season.

“To go somewhere like Eurosonic as an emerging artist and walk out with so many incredible opportunities across Europe speaks volumes about ESNS." - Florence Road
Florence Road (Ireland) has already lined up 9 international bookings, including, among others, Primavera Sound (Spain), Rock Werchter (Belgium), Southside Festival (Germany) and Y Not Festival (The United Kingdom), bringing their dynamic sound to major stages across the continent.
Dressed Like Boys (Belgium) has confirmed 5 festival performances, taking the stage at Best Kept Secret (The Netherlands), Immergut Festival (Germany) and Le Printemps de Bourges (France), among others, rapidly establishing themselves as a must-see act on the European circuit.
Dove Ellis (Ireland) will appear at 5 international festivals, such as Lowlands (The Netherlands) and Poplar Festival (Italy), delivering a distinctive blend of electronic pop and experimental soundscapes.
Max Baby (France) is set for 4 international festivals, such as Les Nuits Botanique (Belgium) and The Great Escape (The United Kingdom).
Joshua Idehen (Sweden) has secured 4 international festival bookings, with appearances at End of the Road (The United Kingdom), OFF Festival Katowice (Poland) and Roskilde Festival (Denmark), continuing to bring his bold lyricism and genre-blurring sound to audiences across Europe.

A collaborative force driving European talent forward

Artists confirming strong international momentum also include The New Eves (The United Kingdom, 4 bookings), ROYA (Denmark, 2 bookings), Turbo Trans Turisti (Serbia, 1 booking), Camille Yembe (Belgium, 1 booking), Eileen Alister (Switzerland, 1 booking), Neon Lies (Croatia, 1 booking), Min Taka (The Netherlands, 3 bookings) and Hania Derej (Poland, 1 booking), further highlighting the growing international impact of European talent. The full and continuously updated list of confirmed shows can be found on Radar.

"You go into these showcase festivals hoping the right people think well of you; to have a whole concert hall amping to your music was a blessing, a real blessing.” - Joshua Idehen

Festivals championing new European music

Festivals across Europe are championing new European music by confirming ESNS26 artists for their summer editions, including MENT Ljubljana (9 bookings), Rock Werchter (6 bookings), Best Kept Secret (5 bookings), Primavera Sound (3 bookings), OFF Festival Katowice (2 bookings), OpenAir St. Gallen (3 bookings) and Immergut Festival (1 booking), demonstrating confidence in emerging talent and the role of the European Talent Exchange in shaping future headliners. To view the full chart of festival bookings, please visit Radar.

Open Call for European artists: ESNS 2027

From March 2 to September 1, European artists can apply via ESNS.nl to perform at ESNS 2027, the essential step for those who want to benefit from the opportunities offered by European Talent Exchange.