Tromsø World 2026: Katarina Barruk (Sá/No/Se)

🌍 Tromsø World proudly kicks off its 2026 program with the incredibly powerful and innovative artist, Katarina Barruk!

🎤 An iconic voice in Nordic music, Barruk brings not just music but an entire culture and language to life on stage. Her magnetic presence and compelling voice can captivate any audience.

🎶 With a unique blend of joik, pop, contemporary art music, and symphonic sounds, she creates a musical experience that is both raw and poetic. As a fierce advocate for her endangered mother tongue, Ume Sámi, she elevates this beautiful language to global stages, making her an international sensation.

🌟 Having performed at renowned festivals like Roskilde, Øyafestivalen, and WOMEX, Barruk made headlines in 2025 as the first Sámi artist to grace the legendary BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall.

🎼 Her collaborations with major orchestras and impactful theater productions reflect her artistic integrity and innovative spirit. Her critically acclaimed album Ruhttuo further solidifies her status as a groundbreaking artist.

✨ At Tromsø World 2026, prepare for a concert filled with strength, vulnerability, tradition, and modern expression. This will undoubtedly be one of the festival's most memorable moments - a concert you won’t just hear, but deeply feel!

📍 Location: Erling Bangsunds plass 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norge
🎟️ Get your tickets here!