The Hives will perform at Bergenfest 2026 Thursday, June 11.
For more than three decades, The Hives have hammered their name into rock history with an unstoppable energy few bands can match. Howlin’ Pelle, Chris Dangerous, The Johan And Only, Nicholaus Arson and Vigilante Carlstroem have filled stadiums across the world, shared stages with giants such as AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, and secured their position as one of the most explosive live acts on the planet.
With their distinctive blend of precision, chaos and spectacular charisma, they have commanded both audiences and critics alike. BBC once described them as “a force of nature”, while Rolling Stone placed the iconic album Veni Vidi Vicious among the 100 best albums of the decade. Their breakthrough hit “Hate To Say I Told You So” was named one of the 500 greatest songs of the 2000s by Pitchfork, a milestone that reflects the band’s global impact.
With millions of albums sold, platinum certifications and a long list of awards ranging from Grammy nominations to MTV and NME Awards, The Hives remain one of the defining forces in modern rock. Or, as punk icon Joe Strummer once put it: it was The Hives who saved rock ’n’ roll. And now they return to save rock ’n’ roll once again at Bergenfest on Thursday June 11.