Well-being
It should feel safe to attend Roskilde Festival. Therefore, transgressive behavior is never accepted, and this procedure outlines how you can get help if you experience transgressive behavior or witness someone else being subjected to it.
Definition of Transgressive Behavior
Transgressive behavior is defined as behavior that is discriminatory, violent, threatening, or creates a sense of insecurity. It may be a one-time incident or occur repeatedly.
Transgressive behavior can include:
- Physical: For example, physical violence or assault, touching without consent, leering, or stalking
- Verbal: For example, derogatory, hateful, or sexist comments
- Non-physical: For example, sharing/displaying offensive images, derogatory or sexist comments online, ignoring discomfort or distress, digital harassment
If you have been subjected to transgressive behavior at the festival, you can get help by approaching the towers marked with an info ‘I’ on the map in each camping area. They can contact the festival's emergency unit and our Social Workers if you need psychological crisis support.
You can also seek guidance at our Soft Spots, marked with a speech bubble with a heart on the map. Here, you can meet trained volunteers and talk about experiences you’ve had or more general concerns.
If you're unsure what to do or what kind of help you need, you can call our helpline anytime at +45 78 74 40 07, and they will guide you.
We are many people gathered in a limited space. But there are still good opportunities to find places with relatively good space and quiet.
In the camping area it applies, for example, the areas by the swimming lake. On the festival grounds, you can spend a quiet time at the Fence Walk, in The Garden, between the islands in the Bazar area, the Avalon area between the concerts and the Apollo area during the daytime.
The areas are marked on the map of the festival site.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the best possible experience at Roskilde Festival. That’s why we have a Code of Conduct consisting of five ground rules that set the framework for how we can create a safe and respectful festival together.
Roskilde Festival’s Code of Conduct:
1. Be part of the Community
Enjoy the freedom and meet others with respect and curiosity. Everyone has their own way of being – you too! When you make others feel welcome, you create the best festival experience.
2. Look After Each Other
Keep your eyes and heart open, as we look after each other. Step in when others need a helping hand or contact the festival hosts wearing vests.
3. Make space
The festival can be intense and euphoric, so be mindful of others in large crowds. Be considerate of those standing next to you. Find a calmer spot if you need more space.
4. Keep it green
Drop single-use. Reuse your stuff, bring all your gear home and sort your camp’s thrash. That way, we keep the grass green and take care for our surroundings.
5. Take a Break
Remember to take a break from partying and explore all the unexpected experiences, games and new friends in the utopian festival city. It’s in both intense and chill moments that great memories are made.