nuOct 26, 2026, 09:01

Sting, Mumford & Sons, RAYE and blink-182 to headline Pinkpop next year

Pinkpop has revealed the headliners for its 2027 edition, featuring major acts like Sting, Mumford & Sons, blink-182, and RAYE. The festival will be held from June 18 to June 20, with tickets going on sale starting October 31.

The 56th edition of the Pinkpop festival has announced a star-studded lineup for its upcoming event, scheduled to take place from June 18 to June 20, 2027, in Landgraaf. Headline acts include Sting, Mumford & Sons, blink-182, and British singer RAYE, who is set to close the festival on Friday night. Other international artists joining the bill include The Prodigy, Nothing But Thieves, and Kacey Musgraves, who will be performing at a Dutch festival for the first time. Local representation includes artists such as Froukje, Antoon, and The Opposites. This marks a notable return for several performers; Sting will revisit the festival for the first time since 1979, while blink-182 performs their first festival show in the country since 2010. Ticket sales for the three-day event are officially scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 31, as organizers prepare for one of the region's largest musical gatherings.

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