Seven festivals you can look forward to this summer!

1. Gladmat food festival

Norway's largest food festival is a perfect start to the summer, and most locals plan their holidays to occur at the same time as the festival. They don't want to miss out on the foodie event of the year! During the four festival days, Stavanger is more or less transformed into a gigantic restaurant stage. Furthermore, you can visit countless stalls with exhibitors where you will taste savoury food. The event is suitable for most ages with several types of activities, such as guided food tours, VIP events, concerts, chef competitions and food courses.

Check out the food festival here

Flere personer sitter rundt flere bord og spiser under Gladmatfestivalen

2. Ranglerock Music Festival

For the twenty-second time, the Ranglerock music festival will take place. The venue is indoors in Hvelvet (the Vault) of the venue Kulturbanken at Bryne. Enjoy great concert experiences all weekend from mid-July.

Check in here from time to time for updated programme and tickets

Bandet FLTY BRGR GRL som spiller under Ranglerock.

3. Mablis Music Festival

At Mablis in Vålandsparken, you will be served quality music from well-known artists and the opportunity to discover new music. You'll also get plenty of cultural experiences in the form of art, collaborative projects and the flavour of local food and drink.

Learn more about Mablis

Barna på Mablis festivalen — © Jarle Stronstad

4. Skifestivalen BLINK

From 31 July - 3 August, the summer's big event takes place in Sandnes and Gjesdal. Join in and get to cheer on your favourite biathlon and cross-country athlete these days! And, yes, biathlon and cross-country skiing in the middle of summer is perfectly fine - the competition takes place on roller skis. Experience the entire world's skiing elite gathering to compete. In addition to the competition itself, socialise with friends or family at an evening event with music, food and lots of fun.

See the programme here

5. Chamber Music Festival

This year's festival will be number 34 in a row. Stavanger Chamber Music Festival takes place from 6 - 11 August. The festival is one of Europe's leading within the genre, and the public can look forward to several captivating musical experiences.

Programme and tickets

6. Tomatfestivalen

The tomato festival. It's only natural to celebrate the tomato in the Stavanger region! The county alone keeps 80% of the greenhouses in Norway. And tomatoes and cucumbers are a large part of what is produced there. The tomatoes from the island of Finnøy are well-known in Norway, and rightly so. From 15 - 18 August this year, a family gathering in the centre of Judaberg takes place, with exhibitors, activities and plenty of delicious food.

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Mann med tomater i hånden og i kasser foran seg.

7. Utopia

At the end of August (30 - 31 August), the park, Bjergstedparken, will fill up with the biggest names in pop, EDM and urban music. If this music is your cup of tea, then this is the event for you!

Gladmatfestivalen (food festival) in Stavanger

Join Norway's largest food festival in Stavanger, Gladmatfestivalen! If you love the festival atmosphere, good food and good company, head to Stavanger on the days of the festival.

Opplev turkjempene på nært hold

Helt på kanten, nervepirrende høyt over fjorden. Grandiose formasjoner, store høyder og emosjonelle topper. Står Vestlandets ikoniske vandreturer på ønskelisten din for sommeren? Her kan du bli kjent med noen av dem.

Explore lunar landscapes in a UNESCO Global Geopark

Walk on the moon, enjoy that rush of adrenaline on a climbing adventure, or enjoy the slow life in a historical village. Magma UNESCO Global Geopark is a landscape with extraordinary geology. The area offers nature hikes and special rock formations, but also small-town charm, climbing routes and exciting stories.

Festivals galore in the Stavanger region

The ultimate event region in Norway is without a doubt the Stavanger region!

Hva med ferie til vår kant, Stavanger-regionen?

Velkommen til Edge of Norway™! Her kan du utforske fjelltopper, gå barbeint i sanddynene eller ta inn utsikten høyt over fjorden. Lær noe nytt, oppdag lokal mat og drikke, opplev sjarmerende byer og gå på festival. Rett og slett: Nyt regionen med beina på bakken og hodet i himmelen.