Øya Festival is Norway's largest modern music festival, held every August in Tøyenparken, a green park just east of central Oslo. In 2026 it returns for four days of live music spanning rock, post-punk, hip-hop, electronic and Norwegian pop, a lineup broad enough to draw both diehard fans and first-time festivalgoers. What began as a small club-and-park event in the late 1990s never left the city. The grounds sit minutes from central Oslo by metro, so you can base yourself downtown and reach the stages by public transport. Past headliners on the main Amfiet stage include The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Norwegian pop star Dagny. Below you'll find the Øya Festival 2026 lineup, tickets, dates and everything you need to plan your trip. Explore Øya on Outhere and discover more festivals, concerts and cultural experiences around the world.
What Is Øya Festival?
Each August, roughly 80,000 people spend four days at Øya. Across the grounds, several stages run from afternoon into the night. The main Amfiet stage carries the headliners, while the smaller stages fill the daytime with emerging and international acts, so you can plan your day around one big name or drift between genres you've never heard live.
Sustainability is the other half of Øya's identity. The festival runs on renewable power, sources food locally, and built its waste and recycling system into the event rather than bolting it on, an approach that's shaped how it's run for years, not a recent add-on.
Sustainability at Øya
Øya's environmental programme is one of the reasons the festival is discussed beyond its lineup. It runs on close to 100% renewable electricity; Norway's grid is around 98% renewable, and the festival sources its power accordingly. More than 95% of the food served on site is organic, and around half the food programme is plant-based, with only about a fifth of dishes containing meat.
Waste is handled in detail. On-site waste is hand-sorted into 15 separate categories, and more than 60% of it is reused or recycled. Single-use plastics have been banned on the site since 2019, food packaging is compostable and processed into biogas after the festival, and non-water drinks are served in reusable cups. The cups work on a deposit: you pay a small refundable amount, then get it back when you return the cup, which keeps disposable cups out of the waste stream. The festival has picked up Green 'n' Clean recognition at the European Festival Awards for this work.
Getting to the site is part of the picture too. Around 98% of attendees arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport, helped by the central location and the free transit included with every ticket. For festivalgoers, the practical takeaway is simple: bring a card rather than cash, plan to travel by metro, and expect a strong vegetarian and vegan food offering.
The 2026 Lineup, Tickets and Practical Information
Øya Festival 2026 runs from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 August in Tøyenparken, Oslo. This section covers the current edition: the night-by-night lineup, how tickets and passes are priced, and the practical details for getting to and around the site.
The 2026 Lineup, Night by Night
One headliner closes each night on the main Amfiet stage. Full set times are confirmed closer to the festival, so the breakdown below is the running order by night rather than a fixed clock.
Artists
Tickets
Øya sells single-day tickets and multi-day passes, so you can go for one headliner or the full run. Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) and shift slightly by vendor, so treat the figures below as a guide and confirm the exact amount at checkout.
- Full festival pass (all four days): around 4,000 kr, plus booking fee.
- Weekday pass (Wednesday and Thursday): around 3,000 kr.
- Weekend pass (Friday and Saturday): around 2,300 to 2,700 kr, plus booking fee.
- Day ticket (Wednesday or Thursday): around 1,600 kr.
- Day ticket (Friday or Saturday): around 1,300 to 1,500 kr, plus booking fee.
- Under-18 (ages 15 to 17): reduced rates, around 3,500 kr for a festival pass and around 895 kr for a day pass.
- Children (up to around 12, with a registered adult): around 50 kr per day, or around 200 kr for a full pass.
Add a booking fee at checkout. Availability tightens as the festival nears and opening night sells fastest, so book early if a specific night matters. Official sales are at oyafestivalen.no, See Tickets and Ticketmaster Norway.
A festival ticket includes free public transport across Oslo on event days, so most people arrive by metro, tram or bus; the nearest tram stops are Tøyen and Munchmuseet, both by the entrance. Many festivalgoers stay central and move between the park and the neighbouring Grünerløkka and Tøyen.
Practical Information
12 to 15 August 2026, Wednesday to Saturday
Tøyenparken, Kjølberggata 21, 0653 Oslo
T-bane to Tøyen station, then about a 5 minute walk to the main entrance
Free public transport across Oslo on event days, included with a festival ticket. Very limited on-site parking
Open around early afternoon on weekdays and around midday on Saturday, with music running to late evening
Cashless only, cards and Vipps, no cash on site
All ages, free entry for children under around 12 with a registered adult, over-18s only to buy or drink alcohol
Keep Exploring on Outhere
Follow The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Dagny on Outhere to track their tour dates, or check the full Øya Festival page to see the 2026 lineup, dates and tickets in one place. For the rest of your festival summer, browse our guide to the best music festivals in the world.
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FAQ
When is Øya Festival 2026 and where does it take place?
Øya Festival 2026 runs from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 August in Tøyenparken, a park in central Oslo, Norway. The festival spreads several stages across the grounds, with headliners on the main Amfiet stage. Gates open in the early afternoon, and music runs through to late evening each day.
Who headlines Øya Festival?
Headliners land one per night on the main Amfiet stage. Recent editions have featured The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Clipse, and Lily Allen with Dagny. The wider lineup has drawn Underworld, Wilco, Mogwai, Amyl and the Sniffers, CMAT, Blood Orange, Geese and Ravyn Lenae, spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic and pop.
How do I get to Tøyenparken?
Take the T-bane to Tøyen station, then walk about five minutes to the entrance at Kjølberggata 21. The tram stops at Tøyen and Munchmuseet are also nearby. A festival ticket includes free public transport across Oslo on event days, so you can use the metro, tram and bus at no extra cost.
Is Øya Festival cashless?
Yes. Øya is fully cashless, accepting cards and Vipps only, with no cash taken at bars or food stalls. Outside food and drink are not allowed on site. Non-water drinks are served in reusable cups on a refundable deposit that you get back when you return the cup.
How much are Øya Festival tickets?
Øya offers single-day tickets and multi-day passes in Norwegian kroner. A full festival pass covers all four days, while weekday and weekend passes each cover two days. Reduced prices apply for under-18s and for children with a registered adult. Tickets are sold through the official site, See Tickets and Ticketmaster Norway.