PODIUM – Fartein Valen International Music Festival is an international music festival held in June, featuring concerts in Haugesund, Sveio and Kopervik. The festival presents a wide-ranging programme of both classical and contemporary music.
Music in all forms and expressions
The festival emphasises musical diversity and explores everything from early music and the Romantic era to brand-new compositions. The programme is designed to offer the audience varied experiences across genres and styles.
Curiosity and powerful experiences
PODIUM – Fartein Valen International Music Festival aims to let the audience experience both the familiar and the unexpected. The concerts are often presented in intimate and informal settings, with a focus on closeness between musicians and audience.
International and local musicians
The festival brings together a large number of musicians from both Norway and abroad. Through concerts, collaborations and various projects, a vibrant encounter is created between established performers and new talents.
A unique music festival in Western Norway
PODIUM – Fartein Valen International Music Festival has established itself as a key venue for chamber music and innovative concert experiences, with a focus on both tradition and development.
