With Stavern Festival’s massive 2022 edition just hours away, let’s have a look back at the history of one of Norway’s biggest live music events. Stavernfestivalen—as it’s called in Norwegian—was launched way back in 2001, when its first iterations laid the foundation for what would eventually become one of the country’s most hyped festivals. Since its inception, Stavern took near the city of Larvik in South Norway, which is located in a key spot, reachable within less than two hours from the country’s capital of Oslo. But by 2015, the festival had well-transitioned from a small local event to a powerhouse brand. So it was time to move its location to the gigantic Larvik Golf Arena. With this massive space still acting as the home of Stavern and its a...
Boasting superstar headliners, a plethora of dance music talent and food vendors with local delicacies, Stavern Festival is arguably one of the most exciting festivals in Norway. 21 years after its 2001 debut, Stavern is now returning for its biggest event yet with an estimated attendance of 80,000 from July 7-9. Hosted on the Larvik Golf Arena in South Norway, the three-day festival will provide a rich experience for attendees, who will be able to enjoy massive stage production and immerse themselves in the nearby forests to unwind and explore. Just like every year, Stavern Festival is striving to curate a diverse lineup which will include something for every taste. This year’s headliners include Cardi B, The Kid LAROI, Major Lazer and Norwegian acts A-ha and Sondre Justad. Addition...
Since its debut edition in 2001, Stavern has established itself as one of Norway’s premier festivals. From its humble beginnings of an attendance of 75,000 back in 2019, the event now offers an unmatched festival experience in the Land of Midnight, bringing together diverse sounds from across the globe. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Stavern Festival is finally returning to the Larvik Golf Arena in South Norway for its biggest edition to date. Taking place July 7-9, the can’t-miss fest will include camping, a slew of local food vendors, massive ferris wheel, silent disco and so much more. While the Norwegian waffles and baked potatoes are bound to be enjoyed by attendees, the incredible lineup is undoubtedly Stavern Festival’s main attraction. With each edition ov...