Surf Fest aerial view
Jæren, Norway

Sport, crafts and music
from our raw
Nordic Ocean.

Surfer riding a wave
8–11 October
All weekend · Competition

King & Queen of Surf Fest Scandinavia

Scandinavia’s most stylish surfers will roam the coast and throw down their moves. Find them in person through our Telegram updates or follow live via livestream at our venues or your bed.

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Beachhouse Ølberg
Beachhouse Ølberget
Thursday & Friday · Exhibition

Exhibition & Mingling at Ølberget

Bring your towel, curiosity and whatever social skills. A space for love of the North Sea and the grit it takes. Experience it visually and physically with open house exhibition during the day and entertainment in the evening.

Ocean view · Two bars · 3 projectors
Ceremony and Concert
At Solastranden Gård · Saturday
Saturday · Concert

Ceremony & Concert

The crowning of King and Queen of SFS26 followed by concert at Solastranden Gård.

Artists announced soon
Autumn market gathering
Sun
Sunday · Market

Autumn Market at Solastranden Gård

Regional delicacies, handmade crafts and crisp sea air along Sola beach. The perfect seasonal gathering for families and food lovers celebrating Jæren’s rich agricultural traditions.

Open to all · Family friendly
“The highest level of surfing I have ever seen in Scandinavia.”
Hans Lindborg · Head Judge

The Patient Ones

Surfing Jæren is one thing — capturing it is another. These photographers battle the elements, sometimes for hours, for just that one shot. From the golden hour glides to the moody, grey-day grinders — they’re the reason SFS looks as good as it feels.

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Runa Anderssen

Runa Anderssen

@runaandersen

“A space for love of the North Sea and the grit it takes to be out here. Raw nature, expression, and salt-heavy air for the soul and body.”

02
Ivar Vasstveit

Ivar Vasstveit

@ivarvass

“From above you see everything — the waves, the beach, the people. It’s about finding the right moment in the chaos.”

03
Valentin Launay

Valentin Launay

@valentinlaunay_photography

“Jæren is tough to work in — but that’s exactly what makes the images unique. Salt, wind and light like nowhere else.”

04
Elisabeth Tønnesen

Elisabeth Tønnesen

Underwater · Freediving

“The ocean from below — a perspective few ever see. Silence, depth and the raw beauty of what lies beneath the surface.”

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