SILK – Skudeneshavn International Literature and Culture Festival will take place from 4 to 7 November 2026. The festival brings together authors, cultural figures and the public for a varied programme in Skudeneshavn.
The festival offers literature, talks, humour and cultural encounters, with programme items ranging from crime fiction and poetry to history, society, world politics, comics and family-friendly activities.
A varied festival programme
Participants at SILK 2026 include, amongst others, Erika Fatland, Hallgrímur Helgason, Maria Parr, Brynjulf Jung Tjønn, Ketil Bjørnstad, Janne Stigen Drangsholt, Zahid Ali, Abid Raja and Torkil Damhaug. The festival also features several international participants from Iceland, Denmark and Sweden.
The programme will also feature music and other cultural experiences. Harr & Hartberg will be taking part with a project where poetry, music and storytelling come together, whilst SILK à la Carte combines literature and food.
Festival opening with Lars Peder Solstad
SILK 2026 will be opened by Lars Peder Solstad, Chief Executive of Solstad Offshore ASA and Solstad Maritime ASA. He has strong local ties to Skudeneshavn and has been actively involved with SILK and the town’s cultural life for several years.
The festival opening takes place on Wednesday 4 November and marks the start of four days of literature, culture and people coming together.
