first eight acts for Oya festival 2016

Lush, Neurosis, Beach Slang, Aurora, Biosphere, & more

By Scott Williams | Published: Fri 27th Nov 2015

Oya Festival 2016

Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th August 2016
Toyenparken, Sofienberg, Oslo, Norway MAP
2609 NOK (approx £199) week pass (5 days) - SOLD OUT

Daily capacity: 60,000

Lush, Neurosis, Beach Slang, Aurora, Biosphere, Frokedal & Familien, Electric Eye, and Okay Kaya are the first eight acts announced for Norway's Oya festival.

Øya festival is the largest outdoor music festival in Oslo, Norway and promotes a diverse line up from across the globe. Now in it's 18th year, the festival returns to it's new home Tøyenparken in Sofienberg, Oslo from Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th August 2016.

Øya will close the main street between all three areas and join the two parks to become one huge area. Despite the new site being bigger than its predecessor, Øya will still have a 60,000 capacity allowing for more space and a comfortable experience.

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Tickets are priced at 2609 NOK (approx £199) week pass (5 days).

Øya is one of the most environmentally friendly festivals in Norway, boasting 100% ecological food and green ethics. It is equipped with stages, shopping streets and small shops serving food and drink (almost 100% organic and locally sourced). There’s a focus on fresh meat, fish and vegetarian dishes with a special focus on organic food from small-scale producers

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