Tobias Sten will perform at Bergenfest Wednesday, June 11.
In a remarkably short time, Tobias Sten has emerged as one of the most distinctive new voices in Norwegian country and pop. The 22-year-old songwriter from Stord has built a devoted following with songs such as “Heim te ståvo”, “Eli”, “Ka visste eg”, “Fy faen du e deilig” and “Ingen her e deg” featuring Synne Vo, writing himself directly into the lives of listeners across the country.
Sten writes with rare openness about his own experiences, and this directness has shaped a rapidly growing audience. His self-titled debut album entered the Norwegian charts at number one, with several tracks remaining at the very top. In 2025 he closes the year with a completely sold-out autumn and winter tour, spanning the length of Norway and continuing on to Stockholm.
On stage, Tobias Sten stands out as a compelling storyteller, supported by a band full of energy and a sense of musical joy that carries from the first note. This summer he returns to Bergen for what promises to be one of the season’s defining concerts at Bergenhus Fortress. As Sten himself puts it:
“Coming home to play for my own people means everything to me. There’s something about salt water that changes you. Bergenfest holds a deep place in my heart. This one matters.”
With honest songwriting and a strong live presence, Tobias Sten arrives at Bergenfest poised to deliver one of the festival’s most memorable moments.