There are many celebrations
which fill Stavanger harbour
each summer - Gladmat food
festival is one of the best
Events and festivals near Stavanger Norway
There are many festivals and special events in the region during each year, and we have a guide to events and festivals arranged by month and area.In 2008 the Stavanger region will be the (non-EU) European Capital of Culture, with many events taking place all during the year. If you come here during 2008 be sure to check out what is going on, and see if you can join in.
Check out cheap flights now, book your hotel and be part of it - there are lots of direct flights from the UK, taking just an hour or two - what are you waiting for?
Highlights
April: Stavanger vinfest (wine) BergenFest (music)
May: MaiJazz Stavanger Hardanger Musikkfest
17 May national day Bergen International Festival
June: Viking festival Karmøy Beach Volleyball Stavanger
July: Gladmat Stavanger (food)
August: Tall Ships Race 2008 Bergen and Måløy
ICMF Stavanger (Chamber music) SildaJazz Haugesund ONS 2008 Stavanger (no rooms available!)
September: Kapittel Stavanger (literature)
December: Bergen festival of lights
Egersund Julebyen (Christmas markets)