Become a partner

Why become a partner for The Tall Ships Races 2026 Stavanger? 

Under the motto ‘Open Port Stavanger’, The Tall Ships Races will create a sailing ship festival for the enjoyment of the region's residents and visitors over the days of 22-25 July 2026. 

From 1997 to 2026: Stavanger will host The Tall Ships Races for the fifth time in 2026, the first being back in 1997. All previous events in Stavanger have been very successful and have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to Vågen and Byfjorden. 

In 2026, we expect several hundred thousand visitors again during the four-day event in Vågen in Stavanger. In addition, we are involving the entire region in the event. 

We will be visited by over 50 sailing ships: Stavanger will welcome between 50 - 70 of the world's largest and most beautiful sailing ships and host nearly 2,000 young fellow sailors from a number of different countries. 

We are the main port for the Tall Ships Races in 2026: Stavanger is both the finish point for the regatta from Antwerp, and the starting point for the regatta onwards to Aalborg. 

Open ships: Free access to open ships and events on board for the public. 

We are creating a large free, family and cultural programme: The largest free family and cultural event in the region in 2026 with a varied and maritime programme. 

We will send regional youth as fellow sailors – join us in setting a new Stavanger record!: Stavanger will send several hundred young people from Rogaland aged 15-25 as trainee sailors with the sailing ships in 2026. Will you help us set a new record with over 250 young people sailing? 

Ship events: Several ships offer rentals for day sailings, deck events for companies and individuals, concerts or other activities onboard. All proceeds go directly to the individual ships and help keep them active and the sailing ship tradition alive. 

The Tall Ships Races 2026 Stavanger is organised by Stavanger Municipality in collaboration with the Stavanger Region Port IKS.