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 and includes several activities, such as guided food tours, VIP events, concerts, chef competitions, and food courses.

Check out the food festival here

2. Ranglerock Music Festival

Ranglerock takes place indoors in the Kulturbanken vault in Bryne. Here you can enjoy great concerts all weekend in mid-June.

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Bandet FLTY BRGR GRL som spiller under Ranglerock. — © Sami Hasselberg/ 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.

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Barna på Mablis festivalen — © Jarle Stronstad

4. Skifestivalen BLINK

In August, the big summer event takes place in Sandnes and Gjesdal. Join and cheer on your favourite biathlon and cross-country athlete during the event! 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

Stavanger Chamber Music Festival takes place at the start of 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. In the middle of 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

In mid-August, Bjergstedparken in Stavanger will be filled 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!

Find more experiences in the Stavanger region this summer

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.