About Roskilde Festival

Roskilde Festival is often touted as the largest North European culture and music festival.

When did Roskilde Start?

Roskild was first launched in 1971.

Who runs Roskilde?

Roskilde is run as a non-profit organisation.  There are about 25 full-time employees and thousands of volunteers who help to organise the festival each year and many hundreds more who help to run the festival.  During the festival, about 25,000 volunteers help to ensure that things run smoothly.

Where is Roskilde held?

Roskilde takes place in Denmark.

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