One of Europe’s best festivals takes over Slottsskogen city park!
Since 2007, the music and film festival has drawn visitors from across Sweden and far beyond, filling Gothenburg and Slottsskogen with unforgettable experiences. It is a must for every music-loving, culture-minded young minds.
The programme includes a line-up of Swedish and international acclaimed stars. It also offers film premieres, great vegetarian food and a robust club programme called “Stay Out West” that takes place at night in central Gothenburg.
Line-up
Thursday
Moby, Lily Allen, Zara Larsson, The xx, Clipse, Anna von Hausswolff, DJ Koze, Oklou, David Ritschard, Alessi Rose, Arthur Verocai, Σtella, Yaeger, Ninajirachi, DJ Boring, DJ Gigola, Tyler Ballgame, Earl Sweatshirt, Freak Slug, Mietze Conte, My New Band Believe, Bricknasty, Dove Ellis, Kasino, Mattias El Mansouri and Roni.
Friday
The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Hives, Blood Orange, Geese, Dijon, Lykke Li, Four Tet, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Agnes, Lambrini Girls, Jalen Ngonda, Ravyn Lenae, Nu Genea, Fcukers, MC Yallah & Debmaster, Annahstasia, Rochelle Jordan, Honey Dijon, Ash Lauryn, Killen. (DJ-set), Sara Parkman, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Josh Caffé, Dgeral, Småland, Anish Kumar, Anna-My B2B MOLØ, Hanna Ojanen, Kim Öhman, Nektar, Saoirse B2B Leon Vynehall and Son Rompe Pera.
Saturday
Gorillaz, Lorde, sombr, Veronica Maggio, Wilco, Terra, Current Joys, Ezra Collective, Maribou State, Anoushka Shankar, Smerz, Jane Remover, Jim Legxacy, Joshua Idehen, Kettama, Peder Mannerfelt, Mohajer, S-candalo, Hannah Cohen, Swank Mami, Hannes, Raghd, Westside Cowboy, Olga Myko, Celeste, Daesta, Main Phase, Parsa, Svart Ridå and The Magnolia.
Keep updated on the latest news on the artists on Way Out West’s website and social media, see the right-hand column!
About Way Out West
Since its launch in 2007, Way Out West has welcomed artists such as Prince, Charli XCX, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Neil Young, Fred again.., Tame Impala, Alicia Keys, Chappell Roan, Frank Ocean, Robyn, The xx, Patti Smith, Solange and The Cure, among many others. The three-day, multi-genre festival takes place in Slottsskogen, a large park in the heart of Gothenburg. From here, much of the city is within walking distance, while trams, buses and ferries provide easy access to destinations across Gothenburg.
Sustainability has been a central focus of Way Out West since the festival was launched in 2007. Environmental and social responsibility are integrated into many aspects of the event, with ongoing efforts to reduce its impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. The festival also features a food programme that is just as carefully curated as its music line-up.
