In this year’s edition of the festival, the band will have two-career spanning sets, one focused on the early days and one on the later part of the band’s discography. Here is the official statement:
Dear Roadburners,
Perhaps you’ve picked up on it already, but at Roadburn this year we’re very much honouring our roots whilst also celebrating and anticipating future endeavours. What better way to do this than with Cult of Luna in the mix?
Cult of Luna will return to Roadburn for two career defining sets at Roadburn 2026. On Thursday, 16 April they will perform an ‘early era’ set, and on Friday, 17 April they will perform a ‘late era’ set.
Cult of Luna’s Johannes Persson says:
“For as long as I can remember, Roadburn has stood like a monolith in the vast and often undefined musical universe we belong to. The first time we were invited to play, it truly felt like an honor, a quality stamp we could wear with pride. When we were asked to return this year, the offer came with a twist: two sets over two nights. If that’s what it takes to play Roadburn again, we’re in.
“One set will dive into material from our first five albums. As I write this I have no idea of what songs we’ll play, but I do know I’ll need to dust off riffs I haven’t played in over twenty years. The second set will focus on newer material, and perhaps even something brand new. I’m looking forward to standing outside those massive doors to the main stage once again, hearing the intro roll, and feeling that familiar Roadburn anticipation.”
