Aalesund Folk Festival is an international folk music festival based in Ålesund, Norway.

The festival aims to become an annual meeting place for folk music in the region — connecting local traditions with national and international influences.

We present a wide range of artists, from emerging talents to established performers, and highlight both traditional repertoire and new artistic expressions. The programme spans from traditional dance music and local repertoire to innovative projects and cross-genre collaborations.

Aalesund Folk Festival is an inclusive meeting place where music, culture and people meet across generations and backgrounds. Through collaboration with local communities and cultural organisations, we contribute to strengthening folk music as both a living tradition and a contemporary art form.