Roskilde Festival’s lineup faces criticism, and for the first time, tickets haven’t sold out. But the festival insists the two aren’t connected.

Can Charli XCX save the day? Roskilde dismisses lineup criticism

Spokesperson and Head of Strategic Communications for Roskilde Festival, Christina Bilde. Foto: Thomas Borberg
Spokesperson and Head of Strategic Communications for Roskilde Festival, Christina Bilde. Foto: Thomas Borberg
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The sun is shining down on Roskilde Festival, the grass is still untouched and green in front of the Orange Stage, and out on the camping grounds, people are drinking from bongs, flirting, and showing off muscles in bare chests. Everything is as usual. And yet.

For the first time since 2013, Roskilde Festival is not sold out.

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