Something is in the air above Leeuwarden. A little holy spirit, a little rave sweat, a little fabric softener. Explore the North Festival returns on 20–22 November 2026 and the first six names are now announced. From rage to fungal networks and from craft punk to sacred choir trips: expect a programme that doesn’t let go easily. These are acts that resist summary, but stay with you.

Club Guy & Roni, Boris Acket & HIIIT – The Current * Joshua Idehen * XTC in the XIV * De Zweefclub * Mees van Rijswijk & Explore the North – AAAARGH * Esmé van den Boom – All Real Living Is Meeting

Get your Early Bird ticket now for €45.50, or a Youth ticket for €28.50 (ages 13–25 and students). In the coming months we’ll announce many more names.