Skudeneshavnⓘ (also known as Skudeneshamn or simply Skudenes) is a town in Karmøy municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.

On 1 January 1965, the town-municipality of Skudeneshavn was merged into the newly formed municipality of Karmøy (along with Skudenes, Avaldsnes, Stangaland, Kopervik, and Torvastad).

[8] The town (originally the municipality and parish) is named after the Skudenes peninsula (Old Norse: Skútunes) at the south end of the island of Karmøy.

The first element is the genitive case of skúta which means "rock wall that is sticking out", referring to the rocky islets and skerries that lie just off the shore of the peninsula.

It usually runs for four days (from Thursday to Sunday) at the end of June or beginning of July (it is a 'moveable' date).

An art exhibition in Søragadå - the main and narrow street in "Old Skudeneshavn" is held with a new festival artist chosen every year.

Entertainment is provided in the daytime - and in the evenings in the festival tent featuring national and international artists and in the many sea houses Celtic music, blues and middle-of the road pop.

Travelling amusement rides and arcades usually time their visits to coincide with this popular festival, providing extra enjoyment for younger children and teenagers.