Karlskrona Archipelago Festival - The ARK
The Ark is back – and this summer, one of Sweden's most iconic bands will take to the Main Stage at Karlskrona Skärgårdsfest on Thursday, July 30.
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Karlskrona Skärgårdsfest takes place July 28–August 2, 2026.
The Ark will perform on the Main Stage on Thursday, July 30, as part of the paid artist program at Stortorget during the festival.
Tickets can be purchased at the Karlskrona Tourist Center and online via the booking link below.
The Ark is a Swedish glam rock band formed in 1991 in Rottne outside Växjö. The band consists of Ola Salo (vocals), Lars “Leari” Ljungberg (bass), Mikael Jepson (guitar), Martin Axén (guitar), Sylvester Schlegel (drums), and Jens Andersson (keyboard). Since their debut, The Ark has established itself as one of the most influential and charismatic groups in modern Swedish pop and rock history.
The band had their breakthrough in 2000 with the album We Are The Ark, which included the hit single It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane. The song was awarded a Grammis and became a generation-defining anthem for individuality and the right to be yourself.
In the following years, The Ark released a series of successful albums, including In Lust We Trust (2002), State of the Ark (2004), Prayer for the Weekend (2007), and In Full Regalia (2010).
The Ark will perform on the Main Stage on Thursday, July 30, as part of the paid artist program at Stortorget during the festival.
Tickets can be purchased at the Karlskrona Tourist Center and online via the booking link below.
The Ark is a Swedish glam rock band formed in 1991 in Rottne outside Växjö. The band consists of Ola Salo (vocals), Lars “Leari” Ljungberg (bass), Mikael Jepson (guitar), Martin Axén (guitar), Sylvester Schlegel (drums), and Jens Andersson (keyboard). Since their debut, The Ark has established itself as one of the most influential and charismatic groups in modern Swedish pop and rock history.
The band had their breakthrough in 2000 with the album We Are The Ark, which included the hit single It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane. The song was awarded a Grammis and became a generation-defining anthem for individuality and the right to be yourself.
In the following years, The Ark released a series of successful albums, including In Lust We Trust (2002), State of the Ark (2004), Prayer for the Weekend (2007), and In Full Regalia (2010).
Information
- Web page https://karlskronaskargardsfest.se/
- Bookings URL https://karlskronaskargardsfest.se/festpass-biljetter-2026/
- Arena Stortorget