Øya Festival has announced its first wave of artists for the 2026 edition, set to take place from 12th to 15th August in Tøyen Park, Oslo. The Cure are confirmed to headline the opening night on 12th August, marking their only performance in Norway for 2026. Joining them as main support are Australian punk-rockers Amyl & The Sniffers.
Claes Olsen, founder of Øya Festival, shared his excitement about the announcement, stating, “Super excited with this first announcement, as The Cure has been one of my favourite bands since I was a teenager, and they keep on delivering mesmerising shows. Amyl and her band will also be a blast.”
Øya Festival, renowned for its sustainability efforts, has been a key player in the festival scene since 1999, promoting environmentally friendly practices and balancing international headliners with emerging Norwegian talent. Located a short walk from Oslo city centre, the festival prides itself on a high recycling rate and the use of renewable energy.
Tickets for Øya Festival 2026 are on sale now. Prices are as follows:
Week passes: 4,184 NOK (£310)
Week passes for those aged under 23: 3,584 NOK (£265)
Week passes for ages 12-18: 2,184 NOK (£160)
Week pass under 12: 200 NOK (£15)
Three-day passes: 3,873 NOK (£285)
Two-day passes (for Wednesday/Thursday or Friday/Saturday): 2,668 NOK (£195)
Day passes: 1,464 NOK (£105)
Day pass under 12: 50 NOK (£4)
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