FAQ - frequently asked questions about/about Førdefestivalen :

  • YES! The festival will be held July 2-6, in week 27 as always. And the festival will be as we want it to be: with artists and guests from all over the world, where we can dance and meet new friends that we don't know yet.

  • Førdefestivalen is ALWAYS in week 27 - from Wednesday to Sunday.

  • Scandinavia's largest festival for traditional/folk music and world music.

  • Yes, all gift cards are valid for 1 year. Please contact us by email: billettar@fordefestival.no or tel. 46 90 50 10, and we will help you.

  • Tickets for the festival can be purchased via the program pages on this website, at the Ticket Office and at TicketCo.no.

    HERE is a ticket purchasing ABC for TicketCo's shopping cart function.

  • Do you come by car? Førde , you should follow the signs to Førdehuset . Our ticket office is in the "Exhibition Hall". Enter the main entrance and turn right. A warm welcome!

  • Førdehuset is the main arena with several halls, and in addition, concerts are organized at many other arenas inside and outside Førde .

    See arena map for a complete overview.

  • There are unnumbered seats at almost all events. Exception: Two of the concerts in the Sports Hall.

  • The festival has a tight schedule, and is therefore dependent on starting the concerts on time. Audience members who arrive late to a concert will be let in to applause.

  • Førdehuset is one of Norway's oldest cultural centers. It was built in 1976, with restoration and extension in 1997. It has a swimming pool, 2 cinemas with daily screenings, a sports hall, a theater, a library, and an art gallery. In Førdehuset There is a lot going on all year round - concerts, sports events, conferences, dance galas, etc. - and Førdehuset is also the main arena for the largest event in Førde - which is Førdefestivalen Read more on Sunnfjord municipality's website.

  • Førde is a town with 13,000 inhabitants in Sunnfjord municipality, and is centrally located in Vestland county. Check Sunnfjord.no for other activities and experiences in the area.

  • On fordefestival.no under the ARCHIVE tab.

  • During the festival week you will get information at the ticket booth at Elvetorget, or at the box office in Førdehuset . At these two locations you can also get physical maps if you wish. Here are maps of all our arenas.

  • We have bus transportation to several of the concerts outside Førde city center. See the various events for detailed information. Bus transportation is free when you have a ticket to the concert.

  • We have a ticket cart outside Elvetorget in the city center a week before and during the festival. During the festival we also have a ticket office in the Exhibition Hall in Førdehuset . So you can shop anytime at TicketCo.no

    You can also reserve tickets by sending an email to billettar@fordefestival.no or calling 46 90 50 10.

  • With the exception of the various arenas at our main arena, Førdehuset , any available tickets will be sold at the entrance to the concert venue. For concerts at Førdehuset You buy tickets at the ticket office there.

  • Førdefestivalen I would prefer you to pay by card.

  • You can use both parts.

  • During the festival week, contact the ticket cart outside Elvetorget, or the box office in Førdehuset , we will help you there. If it is before the festival, please contact us at the festival office, tel. 46 90 50 10.

  • The main rule is that purchased tickets are not refundable. Exceptions are in the event of cancellation of concerts.

  • Yes. At TicketCo.no there are GIFT CARDS FOR THE FØRDEFESTIVALEN with 4 price groups.

  • You can redeem it and 'pay' with it at TicketCo.no and at the ticket cart at Elvetorget/ticket office in Førdehuset .

  • The gift card is valid for 1 year, but please contact us anyway.

  • We invite you to a program launch with light refreshments (information on time and location to come). This is an open event, where everyone is welcome. After this date, the full program will be available on the website.

  • At fordefestival.no and you can order a program brochure by contacting us at epeost or telephone. Addresses are on the homepage.

  • We no longer print a physical program catalog, but publish artist reviews on our website. The festival brochure, family brochure (overview of programs suitable for children) and English brochure can be downloaded from our website.

  • Check out reviews of the artists on our website, where you can find videos and playlists. You can also ask us for tips.

  • Check out our website - fordefestival.no , or facebook. Send us an email.

  • YES! We have many free events during the festival. There is a free festival exhibition in Førdehuset the entire festival, on the Torgscena at Elvetorget in Førde In the city center there are free concerts on Thursday and Friday mornings. On the same days we also have a 'meet the artist' event at a café in the city center. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there are also free morning concerts in several kindergartens throughout Sunnfjord municipality. On Saturday there is an event in the park at Festplassen with free food and music, and on Sunday there is a festival service in the morning, and a free family Sunday with concerts and other activities in Førdehuset .

  • We have both track concerts and children's courses. Check the program - you can select 'children and family' as the category and see what child-friendly concerts are available.

    Many children also appreciate attending the regular concerts, and we have very affordable children's tickets for only NOK 75.

  • NOK 75,-

  • Most arenas are wheelchair accessible. If they are not wheelchair accessible, it will be mentioned in the program.

  • Send an email to billettar@fordefestival.no and your ticket will be sent to you. During the festival, contact the box office at Førdehuset You must show a valid companion card.

  • Anyone can become a volunteer! Sign up via the form here.

  • We need volunteers for so many things, including artist contacts, ticket agents, riggers, kitchen helpers, drivers, etc. A complete list of various tasks can be found here.

    • Over 4 hours: 1 free ticket

    • Over 8 hours: 2 free tickets

    • Over 12 hours: 3 free tickets

    • Over 16 hours: employee pass or 4 free tickets

    • Over 30 hours: employee pass and 2 free tickets

    *The employee pass gives you free access to all events during the festival as long as there is space. NB! Some events with food service may be exempt from the employee pass.

    Otherwise, you will receive food at work, a T-shirt, a 50% discount on all festival items and an invitation to the volunteer party on Sunday.

  • Here you will find information about accommodation in Førde and surrounding area.

  • Yes! Among other things, we have a festival food project in collaboration with several cafes and restaurants in Førde Here you will find an overview of them.