Eurosonic Noorderslag caps off milestone 40th edition
ESNS returned to Groningen, the Netherlands, from 14-17 January, attracting around 40,000 professionals and fans for the anniversary edition
News By Hanna Ellington | 19 January 2026
Organisers of the Netherlands’ Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) have praised a sell-out 40th anniversary edition as they set their sights on the future. The four-day event returned to its Dutch home last week from 14-17 January, attracting around 40,000 industry professionals and music fans.
Organisers of the Netherlands’ Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) have praised a sell-out 40th anniversary edition as they set their sights on the future.
The four-day event returned to its Dutch home last week from 14-17 January, attracting around 40,000…