↟ Delsbostämman ↟

Delsbostämman is an annual outdoor fiddlers’ gathering that takes place today in the village of Delsbo in Hälsingland, Sweden. It is one of Sweden’s oldest fiddler meetings, starting in 1952. It is held every year on the first Sunday of July according to an old tradition that goes far back in time.

Hundreds of ‘spelmän’ (fiddlers), both men and women, from across the country gather dressed in their traditional folk costumes to play traditional music. The recordings cover a broad range of Swedish regional fiddling styles of music, including folk, polkas, waltzes, and brudmarscher (bridal marches). The music features accordions, flute, violins, and the famous Swedish instrument, the Nyckelharpa, which dates back to the Middle Ages.

The gathering takes place at Delsbo Forngård, a Hälsinge farm with unique murals from the 18th century by Erik Ersson and Gustaf Reuter. Thanks to keeping this beautiful tradition alive, Delsbo Hembygdsförening is now having both Forngården and Bygdemuseet open all year round.

Keep your traditions alive 🌿