Storsjöyran FestivalStorsjöyran

Storsjöyran is a well-known two-day city festival held the first weekend in August in Östersund 1. Since 1983, it has been one of Sweden’s largest music events, turning downtown and lakeside parks into concert venues. The festival features a mix of Swedish pop/rock artists and local folk events, creating a community party around Lake Storsjön with stages across the city center.

Originating from a traditional local celebration (the "Storsjö Fire" folk festival), Storsjöyran is tied to Jämtland regional pride. The festival blends rock/pop headliners with local cultural markers, symbolizing Östersund’s identity as a northern cultural hub. It includes parades and often an evening treat of tossing "Saida” (bloody lake glow) into the water, a unique local custom.