From Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 January 2027, Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) returns to Groningen. Europe’s largest showcase festival brings hundreds of promising European and Dutch artists to dozens of venues in the city centre. For four days, the city is dominated by new musical talent, transforming Groningen into the beating heart of the European music industry.
ESNS is an independent platform that puts European music talent in the spotlight worldwide. The festival combines four days of performances with a music conference where the international music industry comes together. For many artists, performing at ESNS is a springboard to major European festivals and an international breakthrough.
Eurosonic showcases talent from across Europe, from Icelandic indie pop to Hungarian jazz hip hop. Noorderslag, traditionally on the Saturday, is dedicated to the best Dutch talent and has been considered a barometer for the Dutch music scene since 1986.
Even without a ticket, you can enjoy music in the city centre of Groningen during ESNS. During Grunnsonic, for example, northern talents perform in cafés and on squares throughout the city. The free programme for 2027 will be announced later on the ESNS website.
| Date | Wednesday 13 January 2027 untill Saturday 16 January 2027 |
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