Peace! is the theme of Førdefestivalen 2026
Things are not as they should be in the world. War, arms races and conflict are the new normal. We see increasing polarization and a hardening international climate of dialogue. That is when we must talk about peace.
EXTRA!!!
Here are two program posts that have been added since the festival program was printed:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 10:30 PM: TORCH PROCESSION AND PEACE BONUS
After the concert with RASTAK at Scandic, we will walk in a torchlight procession to the Festplassen and gather around the bonfire to sing, play and feel the community. A hope for peace. Come and join us. We have torches!
FRIDAY JULY 3 AT 3:00 PM: Preliminary discussion about The Long Walk - with Benedicte Maurseth, Olav Strand and Håvard Klyve Parr. Free.
Welcome to a "pre-exam" conversation at Førde library! The conversation is also a preparation for the literary concert "Folk music and stories". Both the conversation and the concert are based on the book "The long journey - Reindeer and people through 500,000 years."
Concerts with more people artists :
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OPENING CONCERT
THURSDAY JULY 2nd in the Sports Hall, Førdehuset
The grand opening concert with several artists on stage in the main hall is always a very special experience!
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CELTIC - AND BEYOND
FRIDAY JULY 3rd at the Sports Hall, Førdehuet
Kinnaris Q and El Pony Pisador on stage, and with long tables, a bar and loose collars, it's set for another great Friday night in our great room!
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BORN PEACE CONCERT
SATURDAY JULY 4th in the Sports Hall, Førdehuset
This year we are playing for peace! Then we also had to have our own peace concert. The concert will be led by Rima Iraki.
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KLUBB KOMLE på tur & Gasper Nali Band
SATURDAY JULY 4 at Larris Scene and the Library, Scandic
Two floors of music on one ticket: Bergen's own folk music club and the babatoni phenomenon from Malawi!
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NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Theatre Westland, NynorskhusetTogether with Teater Vestland, we invite you to concerts, mingling, food and an atmosphere of the best quality!