The city mayor, Patron H.R.H. Princess Marie, and the American ambassador will give speeches, and the Scottish band Skipinnish will provide the music at the official opening of the Tønder Festival on Wednesday, August 21.
The anniversary edition of the Tønder Festival will be launched in grand style with cultural and musical greetings. Mayor of Tønder, Jørgen Popp Petersen, will give a welcome speech at 12:15 PM, followed by an opening speech by H.R.H. Princess Marie, Patron of the Tønder Festival. A greeting will be sent across the North Sea and the Atlantic by the American ambassador in Denmark, Alan Leventhal, who will deliver the final speech.
The opening concert is entrusted to Skipinnish, one of the best Scottish folk rock bands. Skipinnish draws on proud Scottish musical traditions and features the sound of bagpipes, accordion, and violin, all on a solid foundation of bass, drums, and keyboard.
The opening speeches and the opening concert will take place on Wednesday, August 21, at 12:15 PM on the Open Air Stage. Admission to the opening concert is free.
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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.
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.
