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Öland Roots festival to end after 2026 edition

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  • Öland Roots festival will end after its 2026 edition in Öland, Sweden.
  • The festival has been running since 2004 and features reggae and ska artists.
  • This year's event at Sandbergen is expanded to three days and includes acts like Luciano and Labyrint.

The 2026 edition of the Öland Roots festival will be its last, according to festival management. The festival, which has been held since 2004 and features international stars and Swedish artists in genres like reggae and ska, will take place in Öland, Sweden. This year's event at the Sandbergen venue, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, has reportedly been expanded to three days instead of two.

Artists scheduled for the final edition include Luciano, Nadia McAnuff, Jah Mason, Linval Thompson, Labyrint, Helt Off, Rootvälta, and Fastpoholmen. The festival association expects many visitors and welcomes all to participate in a final celebration.

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