Stavernfestivalen

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MusicStavern
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsStavernfestivalen's story is one of steady
Language["no"]Currency: NOK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Stavernfestivalen in Stavern

Stavernfestivalen is an annual July music festival in Stavern founded by Roger Albin, debuting in 2001 with 175 attendees. It expanded to two days in 2002 and three days by 2011, moving from Skråvika near Minnehallen to the larger Larvik Golf Arena in 2015. By 2019 attendance reached approximately 75,000, before a pandemic pause in 2020 and 2021 and a return in 2022.

Stavernfestivalen began small enough that its first edition would be unrecognisable next to what the festival later became.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Stavernfestivalen's story is one of steady, almost improbable growth

02

The mystery stays covered

Roger Albin founded the festival in 2001, when the first edition drew just 175 attendees, a modest start that expanded to two days the following year and to three days by 2011

03

The city starts moving

Early lineups leaned almost entirely on Norwegian artists, and only over time did prominent international names join the bill

04

The water draws everyone in

The venue outgrew itself too: after running at Skråvika near Minnehallen through 2014, the festival relocated in 2015 to the larger Larvik Golf Arena to accommodate further growth

05

The old stones answer

That growth culminated in an estimated 75,000 attendees by 2019, before the pandemic forced a pause in 2020 and 2021 and the festival returned to normal conditions in 2022, picking back up a trajectory built from a single 175-person evening years earlier

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Stavernfestivalen's growth has followed a consistent

Water and renewal

Living ritual

documented pattern rather than any single origin ritual: from Roger Albin's founding edition of 175 attendees in 2001

The sacred route

Living ritual

through incremental expansions from one day to two in 2002 and to three by 2011

The local code

Living ritual

and finally a 2015 move to Larvik Golf Arena to accommodate a lineup that grew from almost entirely Norwegian acts to include international artists

Tradition 5

Living ritual

The festival's return in 2022 after a pandemic pause in 2020 and 2021 continued that same pattern of steady rebuilding rather than reinvention

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Stavern you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Layered outdoor festival clothing is essential: a waterproof, windproof outer shell over a warm mid-layer, since July evenings at an open-air venue like Larvik Golf Arena can turn cold even...

Safety

At Stavernfestivalen, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Stavernfestivalen does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["no"] · NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.00 N, 10.03 EOpen in Google Maps

Stavern, Vestfold, Norway

Nearest airportTRF — Sandefjord Airport, Torp
TransportStay close enough to the part of Stavern you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Stavernfestivalen does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Stavern via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Stavern, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearLayered outdoor festival clothing is essential: a waterproof, windproof outer shell over a warm mid-layer, since July evenings at an open-air venue like Larvik Golf Arena can turn cold even after a warm afternoon. Sturdy, closed footwear suited to standing on grass or trampled ground for hours is worth prioritising over anything more delicate.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 Stavernfestivalen?

Stavernfestivalen is listed for Past edition: 3–5 July 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Stavernfestivalen take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 days 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?

Stavern, Vestfold, 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 URLstavernfestivalen.no
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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