Hamsundagene 2026 is ready for the audience, the arts and literature! Soon it will break loose again on Hamarøy with the cultural festival Hamsundagene. This year's festival is entitled "The Ring is Over", with a packed program that will both challenge and embrace the audience in the very best way.

Kickstart, the day before Hamsundays with the commissioned work, Ednama sjatto - new Sami music for Markens grøde, silent film. The silent film "Markens grøde" from 1921, is based on the book of the same name by Knut Hamsun.

Festivals don't make themselves. The contributions of volunteers are the very heart. We hope you will join us in making this year's Hamsundager August 4 - August 7, 2026!

There have been many questions about the Hamsundagenes' position on HRH Crown Princess Mette - Marit's patronage after the so-called "Epstein files" were made public. The Hamsundagenes currently wish to continue the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Mette - Marit.

Hamsundagene is putting extra effort into music this year. Artists from Norway and abroad are on the program. At least 2 concerts per day.

After a break of several years, the literary seminar is once again ready for Hamsundagene on Hamarøy, August 4–7, 2026. It was precisely such a seminar that started the festival in 1982, and now the tradition is being revived with new perspectives on Knut Hamsun's life and writings.

The Hamsundagene joins several organizations in an open letter to the Royal House.

On The Hamsun Centre We meet Marianne. A creative 28-year-old woman from Trøndelag who chose life in the north. During this year's Hamsundagene, Marianne will be on stage with her first solo performance "Ragnhild the Great".