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Concerts, roller skis and a marathon. Norway’s largest foodfestival, Gladmat. Do you feel your mouth watering?

Edge of Norway offers several festivals in food, music, and sports of international calibre. Welcome to the festival! Welcome to bustling life on the edge of Norway!

12 events and festivals not to miss this year

1. Stavanger Vinfest 13–16 March 2024

Stavanger Vinfest is an annual Wine Festival in the city centre of Stavanger. The festival celebrates wine and food culture, offering a wide range of activities for both wine enthusiasts and novices.

2. Mai:jazz 3–8 May 2024

Maj:jazz has been held since 1989 and is thus one of the Stavanger region’s oldest festivals. From its humble beginnings until today, the festival has grown solid, strong, and large. Maijazz seeks to contribute to musical joy, insight, and reflection ­ as well as to superb entertainment, good experiences and bustling city life.

3. Tour of Norway 23–26 May 2024

The tour of Norway as we know it today is a result of a fusion between Tour des Fjords and Tour of Norway. The fusion happened before the 2019 edition of the race. Tour of Norway is Scandinavia’s largest annual professional race and has several of the largest professional teams in the world at the start. The event is broadcasted live on TV 2 in Norway and on many international channels every day.

4. Jærnåttå: 24–25 May 2024

Jærnåttå is Jæren’s largest music festival with a large stage and capacity for approx. 4,000 every night. Enjoy two evenings with a fantastic atmosphere in Bryne town square.

5. Nordsjørittet 8 June 2024

Nordsjørittet is Norway’s second-largest bike ride and one of spring’s most beautiful adventures for many people. The 91 km route from Egersund to Sandnes goes through the magnificent nature of coastal landscapes, beaches, forests, agricultural areas, sea, heath, cosy towns, and cities.

6. Trolljegerprøven Sandnes 15 June 2024

The Trolljeger test is Norway’s roughest terrain obstacle course with an emphasis on teamwork and self-achievement. The Trolljeger (translates to troll hunters) test is about pushing your limits, expanding your comfort zone, and doing what you never thought was possible. You can participate in the race alone or with others in a team.

7. Gladmat 26–29 June 2024

Gladmat is Norway’s largest food festival and has been taking place since 1998. Every summer at the beginning of July, thousands of food lovers are drawn to the area around the seafront in the centre of Stavanger. Restaurants and pubs essentially take to the streets with special offers and new gastronomic concepts.

8. Blinkfestivalen 31 July–3. august 2024

The Ski Festival Blink is a festival and a competition in roller skiing and roller skiing biathlon. Most of the world’s skiing elite participate in front of a large audience. There are also competitions in age­specific classes in Sandnes, Lysebotn and Gjesdal.

9. Stavanger kammermusikkfestival

6–11 August 2024

The chamber music festival was established in 1991 by cellist Truls Mørk and oboist Gregor Zubicky who lifted the festival to an international top level. The festival is considered one of Europe’s best chamber music festivals, where artists meet to play together in different constellations over an entire week. Many great composers have created some of their greatest works in chamber format. Ready for some classic chamber concerts?

Stavanger turns 900 years old!

In 1125, Stavanger Cathedral was completed, marking the beginning of the story of Stavanger city and diocese. In 2025, Stavanger’s 900th anniversary will be celebrated with grand events throughout the year.

10. Utopia 30–31 August 2024

The biggest music festival in the region is in the heart of Stavanger city centre. A festival which follows the trends of young people, presenting some of the greatest and most popular artists in pop, EDM and urban music.

11. Stavanger Marathon 31 August 2024

At this summer’s running event, several races are organised in one day: a children’s race, a 5-kilometre race, a half marathon and a marathon. Stavanger Marathon has its start and finish line at the square outside the Stavanger Cathedral. With great variation in length and route, the Stavanger Marathon provides a challenge suitable for all.

12. Kapittel, Stavanger International Festival of Literature and Freedom of Speech

18–22 September 2024

Kapittel is one of Norway’s largest literature festivals and has developed into an important literary arena both nationally and internationally. The festival was established in 1995 by Sølvberget Library and Culture Centre, the organiser and main arena for the festival. The theme for this year’s festival is Hope.

The Light Festival Glød will kick off the celebrations between 16–26 January 2025. The anniversary year will feature public celebrations, grand concerts, and newly written theater pieces. Keep an eye on the jubilee activities at www.stavanger2025.no.