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.
Events in Halland
There is always something going on in Halland – all year round. Here under Entertainment & Events you will find the events that give you an even bigger reason to visit Halland. Discover popular festivals, markets and trade fairs, music and dancing, theatre and variety shows and all sorts of sporting events! Summertime is naturally when the selection of events is the largest. Search for more events under Tourist information.
Killhults Country Festival south of Laholm
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
Swedish Championships 2013
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 »
