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Can’t wait for this year’s Tønder Festival? Now you can start getting in the mood: the official Tønder Festival 2025 playlist is live on Spotify!

Tønder Festival is pleased to announce the grant of up to a million Danish kroner from the Ministry of Culture.

Visit Rømø & Tønder has put together an exciting 4+ program ahead of this year’s Tønder Festival.

The music program for Tønder Festival 2025 is now complete.

Starting in 2025, Tønder Festival will no longer produce a printed program. This decision is based on feedback from our audience and our desire to allocate the festival’s resources where they create the most value for our guests.

The official Tønder Festival t-shirt is once again designed in close collaboration with Højer Design Efterskole.

On the first day of Tønder Festival, Wednesday 27 August 2025, a very special event will take place at 5:45 pm in Tent 1.

Tønder Festival is proud to present the unassuming songwright and inspired storyteller, Charles Wesley Godwin, who is giving his only 2025 concerts on Danish soil at this year's festival.

Tønder Festival Visits Roots & Jazz Copenhagen for the Day.

Tønder Festival is pleased to present a further series of talented artists who will each make their unique mark on the Danish music scene in 2025, in perfect balance between the traditional and the experimental.

Tønder Festival's artistic director promises a magical Friday evening, when the winner of four Grammies, americana legend Lyle Lovett and his acoustic band take the stage at this year's festival.

These six new names on the Tønder Festival roster widen the diversity while maintaining the top level quality.

On Tuesday, 4 February at 11:00 AM, we will release a limited number of additional camp tickets on 'Sibirien' for sale.

Tønder Festival 2025 offers a wide-ranging program that has just been expanded with eight more artists from home and abroad.

Tønder Festival 2025 is approaching, and on 3 February at 10:00 AM, the sale of day tickets will open.

It’s time to secure the perfect base for Tønder Festival 2025. This year, as a new feature, you can choose the area where you wish to camp.

Tønder Festival has caught the Yule bug. Take Me to the River presents the best of music city New Orleans. And that's not all: Joe Henry from USA and Tina Dickow and Helgi Jonsson from Denmark and Iceland have joined the 2025 roster.

From Tuesday, 17 December at 10:00 AM, you can secure a comfortable stay in one of Tønder Festival's accommodations.

De kommer fra Sydney og suser ud i verden til udsolgte koncerter. Bandet Sons Of The East står på scenen på Tønder Festival 2025.

The kings of British folk  rock, Oysterband, bid their farewells as a live band with an extensive  tour, culminating in a final concert at Tønder Festival 2025.

Thursday, October 10, 2024, marked a special day for Tønder Festival, as dedicated volunteers were honored for their outstanding commitment over 50 years.

It is now possible for bands and musicians to apply to perform at Tønder Festival 2025.

Scots band Elephant Sessions is already on the roster for next year's Tønder Festival. They were to have played on the Open Air Stage on Saturday evening this year, but the show was cancelled because of the violent rainstorm.

Tønder Festival 2024 was a great success despite the severe weather, which challenged guests, artists, and volunteers alike. However, the atmosphere remained high, and it became an unforgettable experience for everyone who attended. Don’t miss the 2025 festival, where we will once again gather for a fantastic weekend filled with music, community, and celebration!

David Ritschard, along with Tim O'Brien and Jan Fabricius, have canceled their performances at Tønder Festival due to illness.

Our audiences will be pleased with the extra treats in store when Tønder Festival celebrates our 50th year.

Already this year, the new egg cartons will be used to serve the local delicacy, solæg, which is one of the festival’s most beloved and traditional dishes.

The printed program is now available for purchase in selected stores in Tønder.

Tønder Festival is proud to unveil a new addition to the festival grounds: Nyholm Forest. This charming woodland area, adjacent to the Open Air section, spans approximately 400 square meters and promises to offer festival guests a unique and atmospheric experience.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Tønder Festival is giving a special gift: a podcast about and featuring the legendary American folk musician Pete Seeger.

Tønder Festival announces that all Saturday day tickets have sold out. As the festival's final day, this sets the stage for an unforgettable conclusion to the 50th-anniversary celebration. However, you can still secure a pass for the full four-day experience or grab day tickets for the remaining days.

The city mayor, Patron H.R.H. Princess Marie, and the American ambassador will give speeches at the official opening of the Tønder Festival on Wednesday, August 21.

In a little under two months, it's lift-off. Tønder Festival has filled in the artists involved in the popular Songwriters' Circle concert, seven Danish musicians playing at Folk Spot 2024, bands from Norway and Ireland and Radio Mars hosted by Alex Nyborg Madsen and Søren Rebbe.

Tønder Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in style on Thursday evening with a special concert. On stage will be Jacob Dinesen, Poul Krebs, Jonah Blacksmith, Niels Hausgaard, Rikke Thomsen, Eleanor Shanley, Signe Svendsen and more.

Several Danish daily papers have already crowned this year's Tønder Festival programme with five star reviews.

Det gendannede The Bothy Band må desværre aflyse deres koncert på Tønder Festival på grund af alvorlig sygdom.

Musicians and songwriters from USA, Canada, Scotland, Poland and Danmark adorn the programme, further evidence that Tønder Festival is where you can enjoy unique musical experiences close up.