Four days of happy food

Scandinavia's largest food festival, Gladmat, was held in Stavanger for its 28th edition from 24 to 27 June 2026. It filled the quaysides along Vågen and extended into Pedersgata and the brightly coloured Øvre Holmegate. The festival began in 1998 and counted up to 250,000 visitors in recent years. Around a hundred stalls are run by food producers, chefs and street-food names, mainly from the Rogaland region. The food ranged from simple snacks to gourmet dishes, showcasing the culinary variety of the region.