Calendar

Spirit Of Berentsens

13:00

Guided tour of the Taste Centre at Berentsens Brygghus and the distillery.

12:0011

Allsang at Sølvberget: Marita Stølsmark

Marita returns to Allsang at Sølvberget after several appearances, now performing a programme of spring-themed songs.

19:0011

Improworkshop with Stavanger Impro

Join Stavanger Impro! Free improv workshop for all levels with games, exercises and fun scenes. No experience needed.

Mads Ousdal og HAMLET skrevet på svart bakgrunn

19:0011

HAMLET at Rogaland Teater

A bold one-man Hamlet: Mads Ousdal plays every role in this gripping, reimagined Shakespeare classic at Rogaland Theatre.

Benedicte Izabell Ekeland på Kassandra-inskripsjonen

19:0011

Cassandra at Rogaland teater

Sølvberget cinematek: Reprise (2006)

Experience Joachim Trier's debut film at Cinemateket Stavanger. An acclaimed story of friendship, ambition and adulthood. Film in Norwegian.

Utsnitt fra forestillingen 'Koreografi for to Musikere' - to menn med musikkinstrumenter som sitter veldig tett inntil hverandre

15:0012

RAS - Skriveverksted

15:00

Writing workshop on dance and music at Sandnes Cultural House, 12 May. Watch a performance and write with guidance. Limited places.

18:0012

Bryne vs IK Start – 1st Division Women

Bryne FK host IK Start in the Women's 1st Division. An exciting match awaits at Bryne Stadion. Secure tickets now and be part of the action!

Andreas Røysum og Erlend Albertsen spiller og improviserer

19:0012

RAS - Marie Bergby Handeland: Choreography for Two Musicians

Innovative show blending dance and live music, exploring sound beyond genre through movement and improvisation.

19:0012

Musical and Poetic Showdown: Jackman vs. Nødtvedt

Improvised meeting of music and poetry with Pål Jackman and Erlend Nødtvedt—an unpredictable, energetic artistic experience. In Norwegian.

20:0012

FolkenQuiz – every Tuesday!

Weekly Tuesday quiz at Folken's Akvariet. Teams of up to 5 earn league points and prizes. Free entry, 18+, doors 18:00, quiz 20:00. In Norwegian.

08:3013

Global Morning: Update on Bangladesh

08:30

Lecture on Gen Z's role in Bangladesh's regime fall and why Islamists gained record votes in March election. In Norwegian.

11:0013

Enemy women and children during the Second World War – Cecilia Aarø

Art history lectures at Stavanger Art Museum (NO)

Lectures in Norwegian: Series of art history lectures in the spring of 2024. This spring you will have the pleasure of listening to art historian Holger Vagn Koefoed, art critic Trond Borgen and Professor Emeritus Gunnar Danbolt.

18:0013

The children of Kulturbanken present: A Corpse to Bother Us

Chaos ensues as a theatre company stages a murder mystery: a stressed director, demanding actors, and a corpse that won't cooperate. iN nORWEGIAN.

Dora Thorhallsdottir med et blad som viser et smilende ansikt

19:0013

Dora Thorhallsdottir - "LIVET ass…"

Dora's comedy show Livet ass blends humour and crisis after her husband's cancer, exploring fairy tales, pop culture and caregiving. In Norwegian.

20:0013

Stand-up comedy at Grottene every Wednesday

Laughter and good vibes at Folken! Join in down in Grottene as six to eight comedians perform fresh material every Wednesday!

Smif-N-Wessun med Love Not War skrevet på

21:0013

Xplosif: Smif-N-Wessun at Checkpoint Charlie

Smif-N-Wessun bring Brooklyn old-school rap to Checkpoint 13 May, 31 years after the 'Dah Shinin' album.

16:0015

Football match: Viking Kvinner - Frigg

16:00

Viking FK face Frigg in round seven at Lyse Arena. Book early and enjoy another evening of football and atmosphere on home groun

17:0015

OTTO-KONSERT: Ryfylke visegruppe

17:00

Ryfylke Islands

Outdoor concert with Ryfylke Visegruppe. Doors 17:00, show 18:00. Acoustic folk group from Ryfylke active since 1978.

Annonse om Skråstrek/Avgangutstilling med noe dyr som ligner tapir

18:0015

Exhibition opening: Skråstrek / Graduation exhibition, Stavanger School of Art

Skråstrek/ presents 22 graduating art students exploring belonging, difference and community in one of Rogaland's most visited exhibitions.

20:0015

Falmende Horisont Album Release Concert // Spor 5 + afterparty DJ Luni

Falmende Horisont release debut album Vektløshet on 15 May 2026 and tour Norway. The band blends jazz, electronica and improvisation.

20:0015

Stand-up Club Night with Kevin Kildal

Standup at Folken with André Jerman and more. Laughter energy and fun. Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy!

20:0015

Stand-up Comedy Night with Jan Rune Holdhus - May 15

Stand-up at Folken on 15 May with Jan Rune Holdhus and guests. Doors 19:00, show 20:00. Age 18+. In Norwegian.

21:0015

Fifty

Fifty, a Stavanger hard rock band, deliver loud riffs, Hammond and covers of Deep Purple, Rammstein and Van Halen—plus new songs at full throttle.

21:0015

Califone (US) at Folken

Califone brings atmospheric, experimental Americana to Folken. Tim Rutili's acclaimed project blends soundscapes and poetry in a rare duo performance.

Annonse om Skråstrek/ utstilling med noe dyr som ligner tapir

12:0016

Exhibition opening: Skråstrek / Graduation exhibition, Stavanger School of Art

Skråstrek/ brings together 22 art graduates exploring belonging, difference and community in a major exhibition at Ølhallene in Tou.

13:0016

Tasting tour with Berentsens - Gin

13:00

Join the Tasting Experience: explore the distillery, learn about production and ingredients, and gain insight into the entire process.

Annonse med Palestinsk kulturdag & Solidaritetskonsert for Palestina skrevet på

13:0016

Palestinian Culture Day & Solidarity Concert!

13:00

Palestinian Culture Day at Tou Scene: history, food, music, exhibitions and solidarity concert in Stavanger on 16 May.

16:0016

Football match: Bryne - Strømmen

16:00

Matchday is approaching! Great atmosphere, excitement and lively stands await. Secure your ticket and enjoy an evening of football and memorable moments.

Annonse om konserten med band på scenen og dansere

18:0016

Solidarity concert for Palestine! Tou Scene in Stavanger

Solidarity concert in Stavanger with artists, culture, and protest against Eurovision participation. Part of Palestinian Culture Day at Tou Scene.

Mina My sitter på brosteinsbelagt gate med blomster

21:0016

Mina My + support: Auforia at Martinique

Stavanger artists Mina My and Auforia create indie pop and folk-influenced music, exploring love, life and emotions, with rising live success.

19:0018

Improworkshop with Stavanger Impro

Join Stavanger Impro! Free improv workshop for all levels with games, exercises and fun scenes. No experience needed.

20:0018

Florry (US) at Folken

Florry play energetic DIY alt-country rock from Philadelphia, live at Grottene 20:00

18:0019

Classic Spring Concert at Sola kulturhus

Classical spring concert with young talents from Stavanger, Sola and Gjesdal, featuring singers, violinists, flautists and dancers.

Psykologspesialistene Ane Johnsen og Cecilie Thorsen

19:0019

If you're not fast, you're fucked - eller?

An existential evening inspired by Hartmut Rosa with psychologists discussing how acceleration affects stress, judgement and life choices. In Norwegian.

20:0019

FolkenQuiz – every Tuesday!

Weekly Tuesday quiz at Folken's Akvariet. Teams of up to 5 earn league points and prizes. Free entry, 18+, doors 18:00, quiz 20:00. In Norwegian.

20:0019

på Tungenes: John Grant

Randaberg

John Grant solo concert at Tungenes Lighthouse, career songs.

19:0020

Everything Lasts Forever // Tou

Everything Lasts Forever explores grief as shared movement and memory, creating space for connection rather than resolution.

19:3020

Vær meg fremmed // Rogaland Teater

A poetic play by Arne Lygre explores strangers meeting in nature. Directed by Stéphane Braunschweig, it reflects on relationships old and new.

på Tungenes: John Grant

Randaberg

John Grant performs solo at Tungenes, playing songs from his career. Doors 19:30, refreshments available, max 5 tickets per buyer.

Brigid Mae Power (IE) // Folken

Brigid Mae Power plays Main Hall, 20:00. Dreamlike modern folk blending tradition and new sounds, featuring songs from her latest album.

Psychodrama Live Pod - Tour ending on home turf

Live show of Psykodrama with Per Kjerstad and Ole C. Ertvaag. Humorous take on anxiety and habits. 80 mins, 18+, guest TBA.

Stand-up comedy at Grottene every Wednesday

Laughter and good vibes at Folken! Join in down in Grottene as six to eight comedians perform fresh material every Wednesday!

12:0021

Book Talk: Oda Krohg and Bokken Lasson - rebellious sisters

Kristi Kinsarvik presents a biography of Oda Krohg and Bokken Lasson, exploring their lives, art, and roles in bohemian culture. In Norwegian.

18:0021

Everything Lasts Forever // Tou

A poetic performance exploring grief as shared movement and memory. Everything Lasts Forever reflects on how loss lives on through bodies and connection.

Annonse med bilder av ulike musikalske instrumenter

19:0021

Concert by advanced students at Sola kulturhus

Music students in Sola present a varied end-of-year concert with soloists and ensembles after completing the school's advanced programme.

19:0021

BATS Theatre presents - Creases

Creases is a raw new drama at BATS Theatre, where seven intertwined stories reveal grief, fear and love in a deeply intimate production.

19:0021

THE SEA and the disasters // Stavanger maritime museum

Talk on past and future adaptation: archaeology meets climate planning. Learn how Stavanger can prepare for rising sea levels.

Skuespillerne kledd som dyr til stykket.

19:3021

SPØR SKOGEN

In *Ask the Forest*, we meet seven people who have dressed up as animals to escape society's overstimulating and hectic pace. They try to ask each other, and nature, what the meaning of it all really is.

19:3021

Stavanger Symphony Orchestra: Mahler's Third Symphony

Welcome to a concert with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra at Stavanger Concert Hall!

Komikerne som deltar i Standup på Mellombels

20:0021

Mellombels turns 10 // Stand-up on 21 May

Mellombels celebrates 10 years with stand-up on 21 May. Show at 20:00, age limit 20+. Line-up may change. Tickets non-refundable. In Norwegian.

18:0022

Vinsmaking med Espen Andersen - Rosé og bobler

Event led by Espen Andersen with a focus on rosé wine and sparkling wine. The event includes presentations of various wine types as well as information about grape varieties and production methods.

19:0022

Stian Nedrejord - Et Merakkels / Ekstraforestilling

Stian Nedrejord brings his hit comedy show to Stavangeren. Known from social media, he has sold 3,000+ tickets and delivered sold-out performances. In Norwegian.

19:0022

BATS Theatre presents Creases

Creases is a raw new drama at BATS Theatre, where seven intertwined stories reveal grief, fear and love in a deeply intimate production.

19:0022

Concert: Brødrene Hana's Orkester

Sør-Hidle

The Hana Brothers reunite on stage! Experience powerful songs and true musicianship live. Get your tickets and enjoy a memorable evening.

20:0022

Improshow

Stavanger Impro IMPROSHOW, no script, pure creativity, absurd challenges, audience ideas, laughter and chaos.

21:0022

Skoddajazz: Zanussi 3 + Erle Fonneland

Experience Skoddajazz with Zanussi 3 and Erle Fonneland, vibrant jazz, powerful expressions and intimate musical encounters in Stavanger. Welcome!

18:0026

Barna i Kulturbanken presenterer: Jotne-Showet & En liten sirkustjeneste

Children's theatre with two shows: Thor's hammer stolen by Trym and a chaotic circus about friendship and teamwork. Starts 18:00.

18:0026

Rita Eriksen turns 60 – my dream concert

Rita Eriksen celebrates 60 with a dream concert, guest stars, duets and career highlights at Kuppelhallen.

Operakafé: Héloïse Baldelli, Espen Solsbak, Dorina Komani

19:3026

Opera Café - Love is the greatest of all

Opera café celebrating love with highlights from La Bohème and La Traviata, featuring Baldelli, Solsbak, Sandnes Opera Choir and piano.

20:0026

FolkenQuiz – every Tuesday!

Weekly Tuesday quiz at Folken's Akvariet. Teams of up to 5 earn league points and prizes. Free entry, 18+, doors 18:00, quiz 20:00. In Norwegian.

Grøn felt med Wonderful World skrevet på

12:0027

Wonderful World at Tou in Stavanger

Wonderful World festival in Stavanger offers science and philosophy events, with debates, talks, and concerts across four days at TOU. In Norwegian.

Alfred Fidjestøl, Erik Thorstvedt og Egil Østenstad, med stadionet i bakgrunnen

19:0027

World Cup Kickoff: The Uproar—We're Striking Gold in the U.S.

Fidjestøl, Thorstvedt and Østenstad preview the World Cup with stories and Norway talk ahead of USA, Mexico and Canada. In Norwegian.

Hilde Selvikvåg med en krans av friske blomster på hodet

19:0027

Hilde Selvikvåg – Garden Concert 2026

Garden concert with Hilde Selvikvåg performing intimate pop songs on her unique Norway garden tour. Children under 10 free.

20:0027

Stand-up comedy at Grottene every Wednesday

Laughter and good vibes at Folken! Join in down in Grottene as six to eight comedians perform fresh material every Wednesday!

21:0027

Improbonanza i mai // Stavangeren

Six actors, two musicians and no script: Improbonanza brings an unpredictable night of comedy, music and chaos to Stavangeren this May. In Norwegian.

18:0028

Norwegian theatre: Fanget i Nettet (Premiere)

Fanget i nettet - a fast-paced comedy of chaos and confusion! As secrets unravel, everything spirals. Book your tickets now!

19:0028

Grieg and other Romantic gems // Egersund Church

Concert at Egersund Church on 28 May featuring Grieg, Brahms and Franck performed by Ellisiv Tandberg and Laurens Weinhold.

Forfatterne Erling Roland og Nils Helge Sørgård og romanene sine om andre verdenskrig

19:0028

Lund Historical Society: Book presentation on the war

Magma UNESCO Global Geopark

Roland and Sørgård have written powerful novels set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Presentation is in Norwegian.

20:0028

Trubadurfestivalen 2026 på GOE Helg Bar og kulturscene

Sør-Hidle

The Troubadour Festival offers intimate concerts by top artists. Programme released 8 May; early ticket holders get priority to reserve seats.

18:0029

Et glass til - Extra performance

The Oscar hit Another Round becomes theatre! Premiere 17 Sept 2025 in Stavanger with a top cast. Boozy theory meets life's highs and lows.

18:0029

Norwegian theatre: Fanget i Nettet

Fanget i nettet - a fast-paced comedy of chaos and confusion! As secrets unravel, everything spirals. Book your tickets now!w!

18:3029

Ørjan Burøe | Uten filter - før jeg dør

18:30

After 25 years on stage, Ørjan Burøe is back where it all began – on small, intimate club stages. Now it's "before I die". Not because he's planning to die – but because he refuses to become a bitter old man who never said what he truly meant.

Et Symfoniorkester med violin-artister på en scene

19:3029

Stavanger Symphony Orchestra: Strauss, Schumann and Brahms

Welcome to a concert with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra at Stavanger Concert Hall!

Bilde av Eirik og Jøran som poserer ved en kart pin som peker u Alta.

20:0029

Om vi lykkes i Alta, kan vi lykkes over alt'a?

Watch two best friends put on a stand-up show together! Wordplay, banter and profound musings are what you'll get when these two get going! An evening you won't want to miss – especially since you don't live in Alta.

Oscar Danielson spiller gitar på konserten

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Oscar Danielson at Tribute

Oscar Danielson live in Norway with heartfelt, humorous songs about love. Doors 20:00, concert 22:00, NOK 480 at door.

Roar Brekke "For å si det sånn" at Syd Vest

Roar Brekke returns with a sharp new solo show, blending stand-up, stories and audience interaction after more than 30 years on stage. In Norwegian.

21:0029

The Clumps

the clumps are a Bergen-based alt-rock band whose single Worthless passed 2 million streams, marking them as a rising name in Norwegian rock.

21:0029

You Know Who + Sunny Bleach // Martinique

Scandi rock energy from You Know Who and Sunny Bleach. Loud, sweaty shows, festivals and tours across Europe.

21:0029

Kriminell Kunst at Folken

Kriminell Kunst på Folken 29. mai. Slipper nytt album og feirer med energisk liveshow og gjester. 18 år.

En man sitter på benken and spiller trekkspill

12:0030

Free concert series organised by Stavanger Kunst og Musikkfestival

Free concert relay in Stavanger with music, art and exhibition stops at church, Sølvberget and atelier. 12:00–15:30.

12:0030

Dance Party 2026 – Where the magic lives

Stavanger kulturskole presents a magical dance show inspired by Encanto, with nearly 700 performers celebrating courage and community.

Sveinar Heskestad foran mikrofonen på konsert

14:0030

Foajélørdag - Sveinar Heskestad

14:00

Foyer concert in Sandnes with Sveinar Heskestad and band Sjarmtrollene, featuring dialect pop songs and stories.

16:0030

Summer show at Sola kulturhus

16:00

Students from Sola School of Culture present music, dance and visual arts in a lively spring showcase. Duration: 1 hour.

18:0030

Norwegian theatre: Fanget i Nettet

Fanget i nettet - a fast-paced comedy of chaos and confusion! As secrets unravel, everything spirals. Book your tickets now!

19:0030

Tobias Sten // Sokndalsdagene

Sogndalstrand

Tobias Sten performs with support from the Ozza gang. Young people may attend with a guardian after completing a form.

21:0030

Dead By April (S) at Folken

Dead By April live at Folken. Swedish metal with melodic hooks and heavy riffs. Doors 20:00, show 21:00, 18+.

Bil med Kjøter skrevet på og programmet av turne 2026 under Danser med Djevelen

21:0030

Kjøter / Support Psykostat at Checkpoint Charlie

Kjöter blend classic Norwegian punk rock with raw energy, building a fierce reputation through explosive live shows and a powerful debut album.

21:0030

Concert: General Forsamling

General Forsamling live with dark, poetic songs from life's shadows. Featuring Sven Kulepenn on instruments. A raw and atmospheric concert!

14:0031

Alma Deno at Utstein Monastery

14:00

Randaberg

ALMA DENO and a string quartet present classical works, improvisation and text in the monastery church this Sunday.

Bilde av Orange & Lemons, det filippinske indiepopbandet

17:0031

Orange and Lemons // Fiskepiren General Admission

17:00

Experience an unforgettable evening with the Filipino indie‑pop band Orange & Lemons at Fiskepiren in Stavanger. The band offers warm harmonies, nostalgic pop, and songs from their upcoming fifth album – all in an intimate concert setting by the sea. Fiskepiren, Stavanger 31 May 2026 at 18:00.

18:0031

Norwegian theatre: Fanget i Nettet

Fanget i nettet - a fast-paced comedy of chaos and confusion! As secrets unravel, everything spirals. Book your tickets now!

18:0031

A wonderful world – Spring tones with Ava Everland