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Get paid to read? We are looking for participants for the Hamsun Center's Reading Workshop!
We are looking for participants for an exciting project about reading.
Sigbjørn Skåden has been awarded the Nordic Council Literature Prize.
Sigbjørn Skåden has been awarded the Nordic Language Literature Prize in the fall of 2026. Earlier that year, Skåden visited the Hamsundagene on Hamarøy.
Proposes nine million more The Hamsun Centre
In the proposed state budget for 2027, the government proposes four million kroner for the revitalization of The Hamsun Centre , with a commitment of an additional five million in later budget years.
Democracy in Hábmer/Hamarøy 5-11 Oct.
October 5-11 is Banned Books Week in Norway. On Hamarøy this is marked with what we call Democracy Week, where a book exhibition and events are held.
We offer our condolences.
It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.
Hamsundagene 2026 ready for takeoff
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.
The road to Lofoten goes via Hamarøy
If you are going to experience Lofoten this summer, you should make a stop at Hamarøy on the way. Here you will find, among other things, The Hamsun Centre and Tranøy Lighthouse, in dramatic and beautiful surroundings.
The Hamsun Centre at the Northern Norway Festival
The Hamsun Centre contributes to the literary program at the Northern Norway Festival for the third year in a row.
Ednama Sjatto is back
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.
Hamsundagene is looking for volunteers
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!
Welcome to The Hamsun Centre 2.0
After being closed since mid-November 2025, the entire The Hamsun Centre and in a new outfit! On June 12th, Nordland County Council invites and The Hamsun Centre for the grand opening of the center.
Royal patronage continues
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.
Artist releases from both Norway and abroad at this year's festival
Hamsundagene is putting extra effort into music this year. Artists from Norway and abroad are on the program. At least 2 concerts per day.
The literature seminar is back at Hamsundagene
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.
Open letter to the royal family
The Hamsundagene joins several organizations in an open letter to the Royal House.
Ednama Sjatto travels to Slovakia
The old silent film Markens grøde from 1921 has been given new Sami music. The film is based on Knut Hamsun's Nobel Prize-winning novel, Markens grøde (1917).