The Tropical House pioneer will be organizing a festival in an actual Castle!

Kygo is on a a roll after he made news last year when he took over the Scandic Ornen hotel in his hometown of Bergen, Norway for the duration of Bergenfest in June. Joining the big leagues, Kygo is all set to unveil his new fest dubbed the Cloud Nine Festival, hosted at the Bergunhus Castle & Fortress in his native city, Bergen, Norway. The one day event will take place on August 20.

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Haakon's Hall is a medieval stone hall located inside the Bergenhus fortress. This Hall is the largest medieval secular building in Norway.

 

Entrance to Bergenhus fortress in Bergen, Norway

 

This announcement comes after his recent ‘Ellen’ performance and sold-out North American Cloud Nine Tour. The success will soon be extended to a tour in Europe accompanied by artists like “Lean On” vocalist MØ, Thomas Jack, Joe Jonas’ band DNCE, Nico & Vinz, Gryffin and “Firestone” vocalist Conrad Sewell.