Longstanding Danish festival goes bankrupt

Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana, The Corrs, Boyzone, The Doors, East 17 and Thin Lizzy have performed at the 35,000-capacity event

Langelandsfestival has taken place annually since 1991
Langelandsfestival has taken place annually since 1991

Langelandsfestival, one of Denmark’s largest and longest-standing festivals, has filed for bankruptcy after wracking up debt in the millions. Launched in 1991, the annual event typically takes place over four days in late July on Langeland island in south Denmark, with 35,000 people.

Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana, The Corrs, Boyzone, The Doors, East 17, Thin Lizzy, Craig David, Sugarbabes and Rick Astley are among the artists that have performed at the festival over the years.

In December 2022, it was announced…

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