Live Music in Oskarshamn

Rock has deep roots in this small Swedish coastal city, anchored by Charizma, a band formed here in the early 1980s by the Nikolausson brothers, whose 1985 debut album "Rock the World" helped define their place in the Swedish rock landscape. Alongside that history, Oskarshamns Storband has kept classic jazz and big band music alive in the city since the 1970s, giving Oskarshamn a broader musical range than its size might suggest. Today, live music continues through venues like Forum Oskarshamn and Badholmen, while Roque Club, a non-profit music association, organizes gigs in partnership with Oskarshamn Live, an initiative actively working to build stronger community engagement around concerts and events. An annual summer festival in the harbor area adds a seasonal focal point to a scene that runs year-round.