Gothenburg Roots 2026

Name: Gothenburg Roots 2026
Start: 2026-10-09T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Trädgår’n

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 16:00

Trädgår’n, Gothenburg

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Gothenburg Roots is a two-day festival at Trädgår'n in Göteborg, organized by Alexander Lönn Ardefelt at Silver State Entertainment. The festival emphasizes songs, stories, and authentic expression.

Among the first artists announced are:

Donovan Woods (CA)
Jesper Lindell
The Country Side of Harmonica Sam
Ags Connolly (UK)
Ole Kirkeng (NO)

About the festival: Gothenburg Roots 2026

1st edition

edition

135+ years

venue history (Trädgår'n)

Good to know

Runs 2 days: Fri 9 Oct - Sat 10 Oct 2026
Friday doors open 16:00, Saturday doors open 13:00
Venue: Trädgår'n, Nya Allén 11, Göteborg
Tickets sold via Tickster
No camping - indoor city venue

What's new

2025-12
Gothenburg Roots was announced as a brand-new two-day festival at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, with the first artist lineup revealed.
2025-12
Göteborgs-Posten covered the festival launch, noting the organiser's aim for quality over size.
2025-12
The first confirmed acts include Donovan Woods (CA), Jesper Lindell, The Country Side of Harmonica Sam, Ags Connolly (UK), Ole Kirkeng (NO) and Joulin Younis, with more to follow.

Headliners

Donovan Woods Jesper Lindell The Country Side of Harmonica Sam Ags Connolly Ole Kirkeng Joulin Younis

About: Donovan Woods

Donovan Woods is a Canadian singer-songwriter who works in the space between folk, country and pop. He writes understated, personal songs about relationships and vulnerability, and has penned tracks for artists including Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. His 2019 album "Both Ways" brought him wider recognition.

Recent shows

Jun 11, 2026 Light House Arts Centre, Halifax (CA)
May 15, 2026 First Avenue, Minneapolis (US)
May 12, 2026 History, Toronto (CA)

About: Jesper Lindell

Jesper Lindell is a Swedish soul-rock singer known for his raw, soulful voice. With his band Brunnsvik Sounds, he recorded two albums in four days at Royal Studios in Memphis and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama - both released on YepRoc Records.

Recent shows

Jun 17, 2026 NOFO Hotel & Wine bar, Stockholm (SE)
May 20, 2026 Slakthuset, Stockholm (SE)
Apr 23, 2026 Pustervik, Gothenburg (SE)

About: The Country Side of Harmonica Sam

The Country Side of Harmonica Sam is a Swedish country band fronted by Samuel Ljungblahd, who goes by the name Harmonica Sam. Rooted in classic honky-tonk and western swing, the band has built a strong following across Europe through extensive touring. Their style is stripped-back and song-driven, with an emphasis on authentic storytelling.

Recent shows

Mar 14, 2025 Hotel Mölndals Bro, Mölndal (SE)
Nov 16, 2024 Debaser Hornstull Strand, Stockholm (SE)
Jul 6, 2024 Poeyelheide, Gierle (BE)

About: Ags Connolly

Ags Connolly is a British country and Americana singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire. His music draws heavily on classic Nashville sounds of the 1960s and 70s, and his debut album "How About Now" (2015) earned him a strong reputation in UK roots circles for its honest, stripped-back approach.

Recent shows

May 21, 2026 Monument 031, Gothenburg (SE)
May 16, 2026 Stibbard Village Hall, Stibbard (GB)
Mar 21, 2026 Cafe #9, Sheffield (GB)

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