After unveiling the first chapter of the official Roadburn 2026 artwork back in September, we are excited to now reveal the second piece of Douwe Dijkstra’s evolving triptych. As we mentioned before, these three panels will eventually merge into a single vision reflecting Roadburn’s past, present, and future explorations of heaviness in all its forms – but for now, we are letting the story unfold one luminous fragment at a time.

This new panel captures the spirit of exploration that drives the 2026 edition. From the peak of Mount Roadburn, we are always looking beyond the horizon in search of the most extraordinary new music. We are looking outward with curiosity and courage – open-hearted, open-minded, and ready to greet whatever waits just beyond the horizon.

For those less familiar with Douwe’s work, he’s a renowned Dutch artist whose bold visual storytelling has become instantly recognisable to many within our community. His ability to weave wonder, intensity and imagination into a single frame makes him the perfect match for this year’s unfolding vision.

Let our adventure roll on!