Tønder Festival, in its fifth decade as the major folk music festival in Denmark, is in a league all of its own. Tønder Festival embraces both innovation and tradition. The Tønder Festival stages are alive with young people creating music that stretches from folk to roots, indie rock, alternative country and singer-songwriter styles. Tønder Festival is famous for presenting new international names who are on their way up. And Tønder Festival is also where you can meet stars and veterans on the international and the Danish folk and roots scenes. Quality is sine qua non for Tønder Festival – a festival with its finger on the pulse of the music scene, presented in cultural surroundings to delight both audience and musicians. Tønder Festival is in also better shape than ever, thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers and strong local support.