Sildajazz Haugesund

Sildajazz

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MusicHaugesund
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSildajazz takes its name from sild, the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NOK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sildajazz Haugesund in Haugesund

Sildajazz is Haugesund's international jazz festival, held every year on the second weekend of August since 1987. Named after the herring that built the town's fishing economy, it has grown from four bands at its founding into roughly seventy bands and close to four hundred musicians across more than two hundred events.

Sildajazz started in 1987 with a modest ambition: four bands playing over a few days in Haugesund, a city on Norway's southwestern coast whose fortunes had long been tied to herring fishing.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sildajazz takes its name from sild, the Norwegian word for herring, tying the festival directly to Haugesund's history as a herring port whose fishing wealth shaped the city that hosts it

02

The mystery stays covered

What began in 1987 as a small gathering of four bands has expanded into one of Norway's largest jazz festivals, spreading across roughly twenty-five venues and drawing an estimated sixty thousand visitors over five days

03

The city starts moving

The scale allows the program to run from mainstream and traditional jazz through swing, blues and contemporary improvisation side by side, with an extensive side program that turns much of central Haugesund, not just its concert halls, into festival space

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's name and harborside setting honor Haugesund's herring fishing heritage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a trade that funded much of the city's early twentieth century growth

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Sildajazz continues a broader Norwegian tradition of small port cities building major jazz festivals around their maritime identity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Sildajazz Haugesund, plan transport around the exact Haugesund venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual and layered; daytime outdoor stages call for weather-ready clothing, while evening concert hall shows lean smart-casual. A light rain jacket is useful year-round in coastal Haugesund.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Sildajazz Haugesund, stay near the part of Haugesund you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.41 N, 5.27 EOpen in Google Maps

Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway

Nearest airportSVG — Stavanger Airport, Sola
TransportFor Sildajazz Haugesund, plan transport around the exact Haugesund venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sildajazz Haugesund, stay near the part of Haugesund you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Haugesund via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Haugesund, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual and layered; daytime outdoor stages call for weather-ready clothing, while evening concert hall shows lean smart-casual. A light rain jacket is useful year-round in coastal Haugesund.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Norway and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sildajazz Haugesund?

Sildajazz Haugesund is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sildajazz Haugesund take place?

The festival is listed in Haugesund, Norway. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLsildajazz.no
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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