Cover photo and words by Maria Kierończyk, edited by Cat Patalon
Last Open’er Festival artist line-up drop is upon us. Karma! Team gathered their final artists predictions who in our opinion would be a great addition to this year’s already impressive line-up. One of many previously confirmed artists we are looking forward to seeing at this Polish festival are Florence & The Machine, Halsey, Zara Larsson, Ethel Cain, Renee Rapp, PinkPantheress and many more.
The biggest festival in Poland is returning to Gdynia-Kosakowo from July 1st to 4th, bringing another epic 4-day weekend full of music, art and fun activities. Final call tickets can be purchased here. The final line-up announcement is scheduled for tomorrow, June 10, 2026 so now let’s move to the Karma! picks:
- Lykke Li
Photo by Chloe Le Drezen
Lykke Li is still one of the defining names in melancholic Scandinavian electronic, indie and dream pop scene. After hiatus, Swedish singer and songwriter released her sixth and purportedly final studio album, The Afterparty, on May 8, 2026. She has played Open’er Festival back in 2014 during the her I never learn tour era and we are eager to see her come back.
2. Jane Remover
Photo by Brendon Burton
Jane Remover has become one of the most important artists in the experimental scene, blending digicore, shoegaze, emo, noise, and hyperpop into something really emotionally intense. Her latest release – ♡ EP – leans more cinematic and chaotic compared to the early glitchy material, JR would be a great addition to the Alter Stage.
3. Smerz
Photo by Alva Le Febvre
Smerz is a Norwegian electronic music duo consisting of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt. Their music influence fluctuates between Norwegian folk and minimalist classical techniques to the rhythmic drive of hip-hop and club music. Smerz’s latest studio album from 2025 Big City Life captures the melancholic and wonderous nature and rhythm of living in a city.
4. Wet Leg
Photo by Alice Backham
Wet Leg – the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers is known for their witty lyrics and post-punk energy. Their latest release Moisturizer is the bold, punchier sister to the first debut self titles album back in 2022. The electric energy of the band would be a perfect fit for this year’s edition of Open’er Festival.
5. Amaarae
Photo by Michelle Helena Janssen
Amaarae is known for her blends of pop, R&B, soul and Afrobeats as well and her fluid expression of sexuality and gender. We are very excited about her possible comeback to Open’er grounds this year with material from her latest all-killer, no-filler studio release BLACK STAR.
5. COBRAH
Photo by Axel Ahlgren
COBRAH has become a major name in a darker queer club-pop and hard electronic music scene. Her performances are known for being extremely physical, sensual and alluring. Her debut album Torn was released on March 8, 2026 is a perfect mix of excellent production, heavy beats and pure vulnerability.
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