Festivals

Sunnhordland hosts more than 20 festivals every year, making it one of the biggest festival destinations in Norway.

You can experience everything from international stars and national celebrities to local talent. Many of the festivals in Sunnhordland have a broader focus on families and children. The biggest festivals, such as Pippifestivalen, Tysnesfest, Etnemarknaden, Festidalen, Sæbøvikfestivalen and Fitjarfestivalen have lots of activities for children.

Sunnhordland also hosts the biggest handball festival in Western Norway, Handballfestivalen, and the biggest ‘nynorsk’ (New Norwegian) language festival in Norway, Falturiltu.

The region also hosts many shows. The Fitjarrevyen show may be the best known, enjoyed by thousands of people in the show tent next to Fitjar Fjordhotel.

See below to find a festival that suits you.