May 17-20, it is time for the yearly art exhibition Konstrundan, in Halland. Some 100 artists and artisans throughout Halland open their galleries to the public.
Are you curious about contemporary art in Halland? Look for the red navigation mark to show you the way to all the exiting exhibitors.
Veranstaltungen in Halland
In Halland gibt es immer etwas zu erleben – das ganze Jahr über. Hier unter Vergnügen & Veranstaltungen finden Sie Veranstaltungen, die ein weiterer Grund sind, Halland einen Besuch abzustatten. Entdecken Sie Volksfeste und Festivals, Märkte und Messen, Musik und Tanz, Theater und Revue und eine Menge Sportveranstaltungen unterschiedlichster Art! Im Sommer ist das Veranstaltungsangebot natürlich am umfassendsten.
Die nachstehenden Veranstaltungen werden auf Englisch und Schwedisch präsentiert.
Långaryds Old-fashioned Market
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The best of Halland – Exhibition
November 27, 2011 - March 31, 2012Where do we come from and where are we going? Can the history of Halland be encapsulated in 100 objects? Hallands kulturhistoriska museum in Varberg attempts to achieve this. Join a journey through time and space, on a hunt for the very best of Halland.
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Hiphop duon Mohammed Ali
February 10, 2012Praised by critics and Swedish hiphop veterans, the duo were nominated for Swedish radio station P3’s music award and won the Manifest prize. The first album was released in April 2011 and has received great reviews. They’re now coming to Kulturhuset Komedianten in Varberg.
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Mark Levengood - ÄnglaMark
February 11, 2012Mark Levengood’s humour and enthusiastic storytelling celebrates everyday life in this show at Halmstads Teater. Join him as he whisks you off into his cheerful and absurd universe.
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Mikael Wiehe
February 12, 2012Currently in the limelight through featuring on TV4's hit show So Much Better (Så Mycket Bättre), this great legend among Sweden's artistic elite is hitting the road again. Watch Mikael Wiehe perform at the Halmstad Theatre.
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Karrik´s
February 16, 2012Intimate concert featuring Karin Backlund and Rikard Falk from central Sweden, who have been playing together in Sweden and abroad since 2003. They play both traditional songs and their own material, with influences ranging from folk and pop to rock and country.
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Mikael Wiehe
February 21, 2012Currently in the limelight through featuring on TV4's hit show So Much Better (Så Mycket Bättre), this great legend among Sweden's artistic elite is hitting the road again. Watch Mikael Wiehe perform at the Kungsbacka Theatre.
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Sten & Stanley
February 24, 2012Sten och Stanley have seen over 60 of their songs in the Swedish charts, got through over 20 tour buses and toured a distance equivalent to circumnavigating the globe 10 times. Now it’s time for them to hit the road again.
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Örjan Andersson Dance - Name of the Next song
February 28, 2012Inspired by extensive landscapes, by an eye looking out over open fields, by a sudden movement in otherwise total stillness. This is the starting point for Örjan Andersson’s latest creation, Name of the Next Song.
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Anna Ternheim
February 29, 2012On 28 October, Anna released her fourth album, The Night Visitor, to the acclaim of excellent reviews. She brings her album and a rawer, more acoustic tone to the Halmstad Theatre.
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Örjan Andersson Dance - Name of the Next song
March 1, 2012Inspired by extensive landscapes, by an eye looking out over open fields, by a sudden movement in otherwise total stillness. This is the starting point for Örjan Andersson’s latest creation, Name of the Next Song.
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Lars Demian & David Tallroth
March 1, 2012Lars Demian is taking his best-selling show out on the road again, this time accompanied by multi-talented musician David Tallroth. Their appealing blend of cabaret, gypsy ragtime and the Marx Brothers makes for a concert that would melt the hearts of any audience.
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Mikael Wiehe
March 2, 2012Currently in the limelight through featuring on TV4's hit show So Much Better (Så Mycket Bättre), this great legend among Sweden's artistic elite is hitting the road again. Watch Mikael Wiehe perform in Falkhallen!
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Lars Demian
March 2, 2012With their blend of cabaret, gypsy, ragtime and the Marx brothers, Demian and Tallroth present a concert that would melt the frozen hearts of any audience. A top-class performance in two acts.
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Tribute to Ted Gärdestad and his music
March 3, 2012Homage is paid to one of Sweden’s absolute greatest songwriters with a 13-piece band under the baton of Tomas "Kylis" Kyhlström, with two concerts in the west of Sweden, featuring Jag vill ha en egen måne, Satellit, Eiffeltornet, Jag ska fånga en ängel, and many more immortal hits!
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra conducted by Jan Slottenäs
March 4, 2012With their unique sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra are considered to be one of the most successful bands ever. After almost 70 years, they’re still playing their popular repertoire and the feet are tapping like never before!
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Nordic Championships in rhythmic gymnastics
March 3, 2012 - March 4, 2012This vibrant competition, with exciting contests, entertaining performances and thrilling results, is an event marked by joy and companionship between the Nordic countries, even if the battle for the trophy is going to be tough. Halmstad RG welcomes to Halmstad Arena all those who love grace, sport and excitement!
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Tomas Andersson Wij
March 7, 2012On 25 January, Tomas Andersson Wij will be releasing his seventh album, Romantiken. An artist of merit, Tomas has a devoted fan base and a nimble touch on the guitar.
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Sten & Stanley
March 8, 2012Sten och Stanley have seen over 60 of their songs in the Swedish charts, got through over 20 tour buses and toured a distance equivalent to circumnavigating the globe 10 times. Now it’s time for them to hit the road again.
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Bohuslän Big Band and Hawk on flight
March 10, 2012With a repertoire made up of original material from the band’s 20 year history, the arrangers from Bohuslän Big Band have sensitively reworked and revived Hawk on flight’s music so it can be enjoyed all over again, accompanied by a full-scale big band!
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Anna Ternheim
March 16, 2012On 28 October, Anna released her fourth album, The Night Visitor, to the acclaim of excellent reviews. She brings her album and a rawer, more acoustic tone to the Varberg Theatre.
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Smokie
March 16, 2012An evening with British glam rock band Smokie. Come on down for a perfect night’s sing-along to “Living Next Door to Alice”.
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A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football
March 16, 2012A dance performance by the Jo Strømgren Kompani, which looks at the physical side of the world’s biggest sport and accentuates the aesthetic aspects of the game’s craziness. The performance has no equal in the Nordic dance scene and has been given to enthusiastic audiences around the world since 1998.
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Tommy Körberg
March 22, 2012In autumn 2011 Tommy Körberg gave a highly acclaimed performance at Gothenburg Concert Hall that concluded with a standing ovation. We invite you to a magical evening featuring a mix of classic songs and new material from Tommy’s latest album.
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Babben Larsson & All Time Big Band
March 25, 2012Babben mixes stand-up comedy and cool jazz and swing tunes with musical backing from All Time Big Band.
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The man with the leather ball
March 27, 2012 - March 28, 2012A gripping monologue based on a true story, for all lovers of “real theatre”. A historical drama about how Erik XIV’s son was to be got out of the way because the king’s brother Johan wanted to secure the throne...
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Back to the Sixties
March 28, 2012When Swedish pop legends Tommy Blom, Lennart Grahn and Janne Önnerud accompanied by New Generation go on tour, they bring you the chance to revisit some good old Top 10 hits. Back to the Sixties - one more time!
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80´s Live
March 29, 2012The 80s are back, with the concert “80s Live – Ooa Hela Natten och andra plågor” at Halmstad Theatre. A cavalcade of Swedish artists join forces to perform their own and other artists’ hits.
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Jill Johnson
March 30, 2012Jill has been more than at home giving live performances for many years, and there’s undoubtedly a "Jill Johnson fan" in us all. Jill is now back with a new sound and a new album ("Flirting With Disaster") that’s rawer and a little more rocky and rootsy than ever before!
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Tommy Körberg
March 31, 2012In autumn 2011 Tommy Körberg gave a highly acclaimed performance at Gothenburg Concert Hall that concluded with a standing ovation. We invite you to a magical evening featuring a mix of classic songs and new material from Tommy’s latest album.
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Beer and whisky fair
March 30, 2012 - March 31, 2012A show for all those interested in beer and whisky. In the grain store, exhibitors will load up their stands with products, and various types of tastings will be held in the castle.
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On the Road - Skånes Dansteater
April 1, 2012Within Shortly is a duet by the French-Swedish choreographer Philippe Blanchard. Finnish choreographer Tommi Kitti presents two works: the tango trio II Milonga to music by Astor Piazzolla and A piece for a small stage to music including Indian raga. The performance will end with the solo Unchained Melodies by the American choreographer Stephen Petronios.
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Spisa Strindberg (A taste of Strindberg – my dinner with August)
April 1, 2012August Strindberg was born in Stockholm in 1849. During his lifetime, he wrote novellas, novels, poems and drama. He is regarded as an innovator in these genres and in the Swedish language. The show is reflective, finely-tuned and gets right to the point. Music is also a major part of the show. Strindberg all the way, inside out, back to front.
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Eric Saade Pop Explosion Concert 2012
April 13, 2012With a new album in his back pocket, along with a live band and dancers, Eric will be offering his audience an energetic and spectacular pop cavalcade. As his fans will testify, he always delivers that little bit extra live. Time to blow the roof off Halmstad Arena!
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Concert with Ken Hensley
April 13, 2012Known for songs such as “The Wizard”, the legendary songwriter from Uriah Heep is one of the hard rock scene’s most renowned composers and musicians, playing the guitar and keyboard with impressive feeling as well as being a singer of note. During the performance, fans will get the chance to ask him questions about his career.
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Louise Hoffsten
April 14, 2012Since the 1980s Louise has brightened up the Swedish rock and blues scene. She has released several albums and constantly finds new takes on her own and other artists’ songs. The evening’s concert will be a little rockier than her audience is perhaps used to.
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A Tribute to Elvis
April 14, 2012Sweden’s best Elvis impersonator Henrik Åberg, the rock legend Gert Lengstrand and versatile singer Jenny Silver take on Elvis’ biggest and best songs, along with a few forgotten gems.
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Claes Malmberg “Still Alive”
April 17, 2012One Night. One life. A highly charged, action packed and uninhibited show in which Claes Malmberg talks about his life up to the portrayal of his famous alter ego Ronny Jönsson. A floor show packed with popular 1970s rock classics.
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Louise Hoffsten
April 18, 2012Since the 1980s Louise has brightened up the Swedish rock and blues scene. She has released several albums and constantly finds new takes on her own and other artists’ songs. The evening’s concert will be a little rockier than her audience is perhaps used to.
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Sleeping Beauty
April 19, 2012The ballet is based on the classic story of the Sleeping Beauty told in the tales of the Brothers Grimm. Experience stunning scenery, professional dancers and the struggle between good and evil, all accompanied by the music of Tchaikovsky.
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“Falling in love again” with Rikard Wolff
April 21, 2012The entertainer, actor and musician Rikard Wolff mixes his own songs, which describe his formative years in the suburbs of Stockholm in the 1960s, with classic cabaret numbers from Paris, Berlin and Broadway.
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Kruk – Frikar dance company from Norway
April 21, 2012An action-packed and spectacular dance performance, featuring Norwegian dance steeped in tradition but taken up a notch, with breathtaking stunts and acrobatic joie-de-vivre. Modern and traditional choreography interact with live music, video art and projected images.
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60plus fair
April 26, 2012 - April 27, 2012Launch of the 60plus fair in Halmstad! After last year’s successful events in Uppsala and Västerås, it’s now time for two days packed with exhibitors, activities, music, competitions, lectures, socialising and lots more besides. The 60plus fair is designed for women and men aged 60 and over, although all ages are naturally welcome to attend.
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Laleh
April 28, 2012Laleh has received Swedish Grammy awards and gets standing ovations whenever she comes on stage. Last autumn, she appeared on the popular show Så Mycket Bättre, where she performed unique interpretations of songs by Swedish artists such as Eva Dahlgren and Tomas Ledin, and Swedes all over the country really took her to their hearts. She released her new album “Sjung” in January.
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Nils Landgren, Bohuslän Big Band & Wermlandoperans Orkester
April 28, 2012Meet Nils Landgren in a new, unexpected format in which he explores folk music, ballads and jazz in a unique fusion between a jazzy big band and a classical orchestra – all under the baton of Magnus Lindgren.
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Cirkus Cirkör - Wear it like a crown
May 11, 2012 - May 13, 2012The contemporary circus troupe’s show is more intense than ever! Six characters each struggle with a dilemma on a rotating stage, where they are thrown into a world of illusions, shadow play, knife throwing, acrobatics, juggling and drama. If you haven’t yet seen Cirkus Cirkör, then it’s high time you did! And if you have seen them before, we’re certain that you’ll be back this time too.
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Coastal Culture – sport fair
May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012An exhibition of surfing and other water sports plus street sports and skateboarding, with exhibitors from all over Scandinavia. Maybe you’d like to try your hand at surfing, yoga, paddleboarding or kite building? Or perhaps you’d rather see exhibits, dance displays or art works, visit a bazaar or listen to a fascinating lecture? There’s something here for everyone!
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Aranäs Open
May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012It’s time for a handball tournament from sunrise to sundown on 45 verdant grass courts. You won’t be in the middle of some deserted field – expect to hear the cheers of 20,000 players and spectators!
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Home and garden fair in castle grounds
May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012This fair offers something for everyone interested in improving their home or garden, and will be accommodated in the beautiful surroundings of Wapnö Castle. Visit the exhibitors in the castle gardens and in the large storehouse. Enjoy the floral splendour and taste the delicacies offered by food exhibitors.
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Tjolöholm Classic Motor
May 20, 2012Tjolöholm Classic Motor has established itself as one of Sweden’s most visited and first class veteran car events, taking place at the beautiful Tjolöholm Castle outside Kungsbacka with activities for the entire family.
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Scandinavian Open in Roadracing/Swedish Roadracing Championships
May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012The best drivers in the Nordic region will be competing in the Scandinavian Open and Swedish Roadracing Championships at Falkenbergs Motorbana.
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West Coast House Festival
June 15, 2012 - June 16, 2012The area around the pier at Skrea Strand is transformed into a festival venue for a day complete with a dance floor, bars and a unique DJ stage for increasingly popular house music.
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Diggiloo’s 10th anniversary
June 30, 2012The Swedish music quiz programme Diggiloo’s strength is its breadth of songs and genres coupled with some of Sweden’s most popular artists. Get ready for a show filled with humour, rock, schlager and pop that all the family will love!
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Kim Larsen & Kjukken
July 4, 2012Kim Larsen has played a major role in Denmark’s music scene for more than 30 years, and been ever-popular in Sweden. Now he’s back with new material and hits spanning his entire career.
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Folk Music Festival XXIX Falkenberg
July 3, 2012 - July 7, 2012For the 29th consecutive year Sweden’s largest folk music festival with well-known artists is held for five days in the garden of Värdshuset Hwitan. Popular, festive and packed!
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Sprintermästaren
July 5, 2012 - July 7, 2012A tip straight from the horse’s mouth - visit Halmstad and Halmstadtravet horse track July 5 -7. Enjoy the popular festivities and trotting for three days with the races Sprintermästaren, Stosprintern and V75. A real highlight of the trotting year!
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Västkustloppet
July 7, 2012Classic Västkustloppet in Falkenberg. Track racing at its best, with a number of different classes.
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Medieval Days at Varberg Fortress
July 7, 2012 - July 8, 2012Let all your senses experience the Middle Ages in a unique and historic environment. Medieval market with artisans, jesters, dancers, musicians, archers, potters, princesses, smiths and bathers who wash your hands or feet – the Middle Ages whets your appetite!
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Kungsbackamässan fair
July 9, 2012 - July 11, 2012Meet exhibitors from all over Sweden at this fair, which features antiques, art and crafts. Experts will be on hand to value your art and antique objects every day during the fair.
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Wheels and Wings
July 13, 2012 - July 14, 2012Come to a real family festival with 2,000 vehicles on show, stalls and children’s attractions. As well as a huge programme of car-related events, including veteran car cruising, there’s also an air show.
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Halland’s 3-day orienteering competition
July 13, 2012 - July 15, 2012Halland’s 3-day orienteering competition will take place in the surroundings of the village of Åsa in northern Halland. The competition will mark the start of the Tour de Halland - two weeks of orientering with O-Ringen as the main competition.
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Gothia Cup
July 15, 2012 - July 21, 2012Perhaps the world’s most appreciated and well-known, and definitely the most popular, youth football tournament takes place in Gothenburg. More than 1 500 teams participate yearly. Young people from around the world come together, with football as the common denominator. These are meetings that offer hope of a better future.
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Halmstad Sports Car Event
July 21, 2012The gates of Brottet in Halmstad open to car fans everywhere! This event has got it all from sports cars and GT cars to Formula racing cars, racing cars, rally cars and special cars.
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O-ringen 2012
July 21, 2012 - July 27, 2012The world’s biggest orienteering competition will be coming to Halland in the last week of July 2012. Halmstad is playing host to the competition, which will offer a mix of terrains, including sandy beaches, beachside forests and beech forests inland. One spectacular stage of the competition is planned to take place by the sea, with the finishing line being right beside the water.
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Norvalla Market
July 26, 2012Enjoy bargain hunting at one of the largest markets in western Sweden with about 250 stalls and 15-20,000 visitors. Big funfair, refreshments, etc.
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Street Theatre Festival
August 1, 2012 - August 4, 2012Sweden’s only true international street theatre festival offering festivities and performances throughout Halmstad. Streets, squares, parks and courtyards are filled with international first class artists. And it is all free of charge!
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Sjönevad Market
August 10, 2012 - August 12, 2012Traditional market in Sjönevad outside Falkenberg, set in a beautiful and historic environment with 400 exhibitors and 60 000 visitors in 2011. Funfair and food.
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Killhult Country Festival
August 10, 2012 - August 11, 2012The little village of Killhult outside Våxtorp in southern Halland attracts up to 3,000 visitors during this popular festival, which has got the village buzzing with country music for several years in a row now.
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Waterfall Day – Falls Sunday
August 12, 2012See the floodgates being opened at Karsefors falls dam abutment, and witness the water cascading through the old channel – just like in the old days – in Ysby, outside Laholm. There will also be entertainment and salmon soup on offer.
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Kungsbacka Chamber Music Festival
August 17, 2012 - August 19, 2012Top class chamber music in the historic setting of Tjolöholm Castle, at Kungsbacka Teater and Kulturhuset Fyren.
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Michaelmas Food & Festival at Varberg Fortress
September 8, 2012 - September 9, 2012Food from the region is celebrated yearly in September, at the Varberg Fortress with a large harvest festival in Halland. There is a food market with local produce, children’s activities, sales, entertainment, lectures and a fortress decorated with vegetables. A market for all senses!
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Salmon day in Laholm, with free fishing on the River Lagan
September 9, 2012Free fishing on the Lagan all day long. Take part in our competition to see who can catch the day’s largest salmon, taking the title of this year’s salmon king/queen.
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Harvest Festival at Tjolöholm Castle
October 6, 2012 - October 7, 2012When the harvest has been gathered, there’s a celebration up at the big house. On sale are newly harvested delicacies from Halland, and you can also go on a food safari, visit the farm’s animals, enjoy music and artwork, and take part in mini-lectures. With so many activities on offer, there’s something for all the family!
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Christmas at Tjolöholm Castle
November 16, 2012 - November 25, 2012A Christmas market rich in tradition set at the turn of the century, with around one hundred exhibitors.
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Swedish Championships in summer 2013
July 1, 2013 - July 7, 2013Following the success of the summer 2011 event, Halmstad has once again been given the honour of staging this fantastic festival of sport. The Swedish Sports Confederation and SVT have chosen Halmstad to be the host city of the Swedish Championships Week in summer 2013. Both major and minor sports will be represented, including swimming and athletics.
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UEFA Women’s European Football Championships 2013 in Halmstad
July 10, 2013 - July 28, 2013Sweden will be hosting the UEFA Women’s European Football Championships in 2013 and Halmstad will be one of the six host towns. The tournament will run from 10 to 28 July 2013 with three group matches and one quarter final played in Halmstad.
Meet the artists of Halland
O-ringen in Halland 2012
The world’s largest orientation competition takes place in Halland during the last week of July 2012.
Halmstad is host town and the competitions will offer a mixed terrain of sandy beaches, beach- and inland forests. A spectacular sea lap, complete with salty sea spray is being planned. Read more at www.oringen.se.
Following the success of the summer 2011 event, Halmstad has once again been given the honour of staging this fantastic festival of sport. The Swedish Sports Confederation and SVT have chosen Halmstad to be the host city of the Swedish Championships Week in summer 2013. Both major and minor sports will be represented, including swimming and athletics.
Football 2013
UEFA Women’s European Football Championships 2013
Sweden will be hosting the UEFA Women’s European Football Championships in 2013 and Halmstad will be one of the six host towns. The tournament will run from 10 to 28 July 2013 with three group matches and one quarter final played in Halmstad. More information »
