Sabaton Open Air

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MusicFalun
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's origin is unusually direct
Language["sv"]Currency: SEK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sabaton Open Air in Falun

Sabaton Open Air is a heavy metal and rock festival in Falun, Dalarna, founded in 2008 by the Swedish power metal band Sabaton, who recorded a live DVD at its first edition. Known as Rockstad: Falun until 2013, it moved from an indoor venue to the city's Lugnet ski stadium area as it grew, and has drawn international acts and audiences from more than a dozen countries to Dalarna's regional capital each summer.

Sabaton Open Air began life in 2008 under the name Rockstad: Falun, when the Swedish power metal band Sabaton chose the Dalarna city as the setting to film a live DVD in front of roughly 1,600 fans at the EX-Huset venue, built on the grounds of the old Dalregementet military barracks.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's origin is unusually direct: Sabaton launched it in 2008 specifically to film a live DVD, and the band has returned to headline and record at the festival more than once since, most notably again in 2015

02

The mystery stays covered

Its home ground has shifted with its growth, from the EX-Huset venue on a former military barracks site in 2008, to a city-center parking lot in 2009 as it went fully outdoor, to the Lugnet ski stadium complex from 2010, where organizers began branding the grounds Hardrocksstadion, or Hard Rock Stadium

03

The city starts moving

A third stage run with the NEMIS network and Studieframjandet study association has given developing local acts festival stage time alongside international headliners like Helloween

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Sabaton's own practice of using its hometown-region festival as a live recording setting

Water and renewal

Living ritual

having filmed two live DVDs there since the event's 2008 founding as Rockstad: Falun

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying the festival's identity directly to the band that created it

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Sabaton Open Air, plan transport around the exact Falun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Band shirts, denim or black clothing and sturdy boots are typical metal-festival wear; a rain layer and earplugs are worth packing for open-air sets at Lugnet regardless of forecast.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Sabaton Open Air, stay near the part of Falun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["sv"] · SEK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map60.60 N, 15.63 EOpen in Google Maps

Falun, Dalarna, Sweden

Nearest airportVST — Stockholm Västerås
TransportFor Sabaton Open Air, plan transport around the exact Falun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sabaton Open Air, stay near the part of Falun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Falun via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Falun, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearBand shirts, denim or black clothing and sturdy boots are typical metal-festival wear; a rain layer and earplugs are worth packing for open-air sets at Lugnet regardless of forecast.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Sweden 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 Sabaton Open Air?

Sabaton Open Air is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sabaton Open Air take place?

The festival is listed in Falun, Sweden. 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?

Falun, Dalarna, Sweden

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 URLsabatonopenair.net
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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