On August 13–15, 2026, Slottsskogen city park will once again come alive with three days of music, festivities and culture. 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.
Programme
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.
Confirmed acts for 2026
Dijon, Gorillaz, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Ravyn Lenae, sombr, The Cure, The xx, Anna von Hausswolff, Moby, Four Tet, Oklou, Zara Larsson, Blood Orange, Clipse, Geese and Anoushka Shankar. For the latest artist announcements, visit wayoutwest.se/line-up.
Tickets
Three-day tickets are already on sale. One- and two-day tickets will be released on December 10 at 10:00. Book your tickets on wayoutwest.se/tickets.
About Way Out West
Since Way Out West started in 2007, they’ve been blessed with stars such as Prince, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Neil Young, M.I.A., Alicia Keys, Stormzy, Frank Ocean, Robyn, The xx, Patti Smith, Solange and The Cure, to name just a few (OK, many).
Sustainability is a keyword for Way Out West and has been since our start in 2007. As the only festival in Sweden, and as the first music festival in the world in 2013, Way Out West holds an ISO 20121 certification.
Keep updated on the latest news on Way Out West’s website and facebook!
