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Tønder Festival 2024: What You Need To Know

Tønder Festival 2024: What You Need To Know
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.
Festival Title:Tønder Festival 2024
Festival Duration:August 21-24, 2024
Venue:Vestergade 80 in 6270 Tønder, Denmark, Europe
Performers Include:Asleep At the Wheel, Brent Cobb, Foy Vance, Elephant Sessions, Bjørn Eidsvåg feat. Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester, and more
Ticket Information:Get Your Tickets Here

Tønder Festival is celebrating its 50th year of handmade music this coming August 21-24, 2024, in the remote town of Tønder, Denmark. And unlike most country music festivals, which are loud, fun, and chaotic, it’s intimate and full of Danish hygge (meaning warm and cozy!). It’s the kind of place for those who love to enjoy folk, roots rock, country, and blues sounds as well as up-and-close encounters with fellow fans. 

They have invited a very diverse lineup coming from different parts of the world. 

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From North America, they’re featuring Asleep At The Wheel (who has been coming for years), Brent Cobb, Jake Vaadeland, Rodney Crowell, S.G. Goodman, and The Hello Darlins. From the UK and Europe are Foy Vance, Elephant Sessions, Folkeklubben, Hush, Jacob Dinesen, Jonah Blacksmith, Julie Fowlis, and more. 

They’re also showcasing their very own performances from Folk Spot Denmark. Every festival year, they usually present eight Nordic (seven Danish and one Norwegian) folk acts selected by an international jury of music professionals. This year, there are seven, including Maja Kjær Si Orkester, Simone Tang, Som Os, Svøbsk, The Mukherjee Development, Trio Mio, and Twang. 

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A free opening concert will take place at Open Air on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. The grand concert is on Thursday, August 22, and it’s going to be an evening to remember. The set will include interpretations of songs by Derroll Adams, Bruce Guthro, Woody Guthrie, and many more. 

In addition to the music, the festival also offers art events and artist talks, as well as food stalls, restaurants, bars, and much more.

The Line-up – Who’s Singing at Tønder Festival?

Tønder Festival 2024 Lineup

Verdensklasse livemusik, events, atmosfære, oplevelser, mad og hygge i Tønder, Sønderjylland — Enjoy the diverse array of artists at Tønder Festival 2024. It’s their golden anniversary, too, so everything’s extra special!

Asleep At The Wheel
Brent Cobb

Dan Sultan
Elephant Sessions
Folkeklubben
Foy Vance
Hush
Jacob Dinesen
Jake Vaadeland
Jonah Blacksmith
Julie Fowlis
Rodney Crowell
S.G. Goodman
Sivert Høyem
Skerryvore
The Hello Darlins
Xabi Aburruzaga

Festival Essentials & Insider Tips

You can enjoy world-class live performances in a four-day part out (DKK 1,975) or single tickets (DKK 950). After listening to relaxing music, you can relax and camp. First, you need to purchase a personal camp ticket (DKK 100) and then choose your site. You can bring your own unit and camp (DKK 825), or just go for a sleepbox (DKK 3,500 for 2). You can add-on electricity (DKK 500) if you want. 

The festival site opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, and from Thursday to Saturday, it opens to the public from 10 am. All sets are done by 3 p.m. For concerts on the smallest stages, such as Pumpehuset, Visemøllen, and Bolero, we advise you to arrive well in advance, as there are a limited number of seats. It is not possible to reserve seats.

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For food, there’s a breakfast buffet at the campsite. Campinghøkeren’s breakfast buffet offers delicious Danish breakfast classics. Tickets can be bought the day before you wish to participate by 9.30 a.m. You can also purchase from Sønderjysk Kaffebord (DKK 165) to enjoy their classic 21 cakes accompanied by live musk.

Since it’s their 50th anniversary, they’re offering a limited edition Anniversary Gin that represents the essence of Tønder and the festival’s rich traditions—created in close collaboration with the local small-batch distillery, Norlyk Distillery. You can buy it here or at the small local shop KongChristian X.

For more information, regular updates, and exclusive announcements, visit their official website at Tønder Festival. The festival is 100% non-profit, and each purchase of their anniversary gin will support the festival and their local community work, including music initiatives.

Note: All ticket prices indicated are base prices and do not include fees and taxes. 

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