Dark Season Blues 2026 - Svalbard

SVALBARD | Dark Season Blues, Directions

Thu 22.10.2026 17:00

Tickets / Registration

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

Are you ready for a musical journey like no other? From October 22 to 25 2026, immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of the 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 festival in 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘆𝗲𝗻, 𝗦𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱—the northernmost populated town on Earth, just a stone's throw from the North Pole!

This one-of-a-kind festival marks the start of Svalbard’s 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻, a time when the sun and daylight bid farewell for four long winter months. As the islands transition into this period of mystical darkness, the 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 bathes the Arctic landscape in an ethereal glow, creating a breathtaking setting for four unforgettable days of music.

With performances by 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, the festival transforms Longyearbyen’s intimate venues into havens of rhythm, energy, and connection. The music ranges from heartfelt ballads to electrifying blues-rock, promising something for every taste.

It’s more than a music festival—it’s a chance to experience the Arctic’s raw beauty, unique culture, and the warmth of a vibrant community coming together to celebrate under the spellbinding twilight skies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a truly extraordinary event. 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰!

We can’t wait to welcome you to 𝗦𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 !

Performers

Dark Season Blues Festival
Experience Dark Season Blues in Svalbard – a unique festival celebrating the start of the polar night! Enjoy world-class blues in an Arctic setting, where music lights up the darkness. Unforgettable concerts, raw energy, and magic under the northern sky.
Ben Poole
The official Facebook page for International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer & songwriter Ben Poole. NEW Album Post-Midnight Behaviour coming 25.09.26
Sugaray Rayford
Grammy nominee ❇️ BB King Entertainer of the Year 2020 ❇️ Soul Blues Singer 2019 & 2020
Compagniet
Blues/Rock, soul og funk band med base i Notodden 'Vises at de har det morro' 'Energi i hver tone'
Mike Andersen
On this Facebook site you can follow the soul/blues artist Mike Andersen. You will be updated on live shows, and all sorts of "news" regarding Mike and his music!
Kroa Svalbard
www.kroa-svalbard.no