What’s on in Oslo

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Make the most of your days off in Oslo. From concerts to festivals, art exhibitions to cultural events, outdoor activities to sports arrangements, you'll find the best things to see and do during your holiday here.

Concerts and music festivals

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets

May 17 - May 17, 2022

17 May, Sentrum Scene

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Dream Theater / Devin Townsend

May 19 - May 19, 2022

19 May, Oslo Spektrum

Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

a-ha - Hunting High And Low live

May 20 - May 20, 2022

20 and 21 May 2022, Oslo Spektrum

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Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

BOSS night: Jamie Webster & Kieran Molyneux

May 20 - May 20, 2022

With: Jamie Webster Kieran Molyneux Timo Tierney + music from the Boss Mag playlist. Boss Night with Jamie Webster is finally…

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BOSS night: Jamie Webster & Kieran Molyneux

Rockefeller, Oslo

Emergenza Festival - Finale

May 21 - May 21, 2022

The world's largest music competition for unestablished bands and artists! The recurring themes at Emergenza are the community…

Rockefeller, Oslo

Hardcore Superstar

May 21 - May 21, 2022

Hardcore Superstar is a band of four crazy swedes from Gothenburg playing raw, agressive thrash mixed with catchy, melodic sleaze…

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Vulkan Arena, Oslo

Sassy 009

May 21 - May 21, 2022

Sassy 009 celebrates her release of «Heart Ego» , at Parkteatret on January 7th! Known for her dark and harder…

Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

Skedsmo Storband - Soul Pop Funk Experience

May 21 - May 21, 2022

Skedsmo Storband invites friends of the band, everyone who loves to dance and everyone who likes to listen to catchy music, to a…

Skedsmo Storband - Soul Pop Funk Experience

Cosmopolite, Oslo

Tetzlaff & KORK - Mozart

May 21 - May 21, 2022

21 May, Universitetets aula

Universitetets aula, Oslo, Oslo

The Sisters of Mercy

May 21 - May 21, 2022

«We are a rock'n'roll band. And a pop band. And an industrial groove machine », proclaims The Sisters of…

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Macy Gray

May 22 - May 22, 2022

22 May 2022, Sentrum Scene

Rockefeller, Oslo

Mimi Webb

May 23 - May 23, 2022

Hit machine and star in the making - you must have heard this lady from the UK on the radio in recent months, either with the hit…

Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

Machine Girl / Vanligt Folk

May 24 - May 24, 2022

Equally apocalyptic and ecstatic, the music produced by Brooklyn's Machine Girl (Matt Stephenson) is an explosive, cathartic…

BLÅ, Oslo

Unge Beirut

May 26 - May 26, 2022

With roots from Lebanon, Unge Beirut use the melodic sound of the Middle East and mixes it with Western hip hop. Now he is…

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Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

Wild Rivers

May 26 - May 26, 2022

30 April, Krøsset

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Krøsset, Oslo

Arabella's waltz

May 27 - Jun 8, 2022

Highlights from Richard Strauss' Arabella – and Viennese waltzes by Johann and Eduard Strauss Join Vienna's…

Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

Kvelertak

May 27 - May 27, 2022

18 February, Sentrum Scene

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Ringnes-Ronny Danspunk Tour 2021 (No.)

May 27 - May 27, 2022

It's dance punk night at Vulkan Arena, with the spectacular Ringnes-Ronny. Lyrics in Norwegian.

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Vulkan Arena, Oslo

Romare / DJ Prins Thomas / DJ Trym Søvdsnes

May 27 - May 27, 2022

Prince Thomas (DJ set) For over 20 years, Prince Thomas has been a key figure in Oslo's club environment, and perhaps…

Romare / DJ Prins Thomas / DJ Trym Søvdsnes

Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

The Sheepdogs

May 27 - May 27, 2022

The Canadian band The Sheepdogs are coming to John Dee. According to frontman Ewan Currie, their music is meant to be somewhere…

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John Dee, Oslo

Kat Von D

May 28 - May 28, 2022

Kat Von D is best known as a professional tattoo artist and TV personality, but she started with music way before that. As a…

Rockefeller, Oslo

Mahoor

May 28 - May 28, 2022

Mahoor is a Norwegian-Persian singer and musician with a long career in both pop and classical Persian music. For this concert he…

Kulturkirken Jakob, Oslo

The Queers

May 28 - May 28, 2022

The Queers are finally coming back to Oslo! The band's concert at Revolver back in 2018 was close to sold out - now's your…

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Krøsset, Oslo

Yungblud

May 29 - May 29, 2022

28 October, Sentrum Scene

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Gary Numan

May 30 - May 30, 2022

Gary Numan is one of synth-pop's great pioneers, well known for classics such as "Cars" and " Are…

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John Dee, Oslo

Mew

May 30 - May 30, 2022

4. June, Sentrum Scene: Melodic pop-rock at its best

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Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Yngling: Gracie Abrams

May 30 - May 30, 2022

Gracie Abrams has well over 3 million streams on Spotify, 16 million views on Youtube and has an otherwise active presence on…

Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

Lindsey Buckingham

May 31 - May 31, 2022

Lindsey Buckingham is known as one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians of his generation. His distinctive playing style…

Folketeateret, Oslo

Peach Pit

Jun 1 - Jun 1, 2022

Peach Pit is an indie pop band from Vancouver who describe their music as "chewed bubblegum pop".

John Dee, Oslo

Guitar Wolf

Jun 2 - Jun 2, 2022

Japanese rock trio is straight out of a comic book. They define their own music as JET rock'n'roll, due to the band's…

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Krøsset, Oslo

John Grant

Jun 2 - Jun 2, 2022

This show has been moved to 14 December. Previously bought tickets are valid. Singer-songwriter John Grant's incredible solo…

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Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Larkin Poe

Jun 3 - Jun 3, 2022

This show has been re-scheduled for 8 march 2021. Tickets for the previously scheduled show are still valid. The Nashville-based…

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Rockefeller, Oslo

Men I Trust

Jun 3 - Jun 3, 2022

Men I Trust loves calm melodies with simple catchy rhythms. Their dream pop has put its firm grip on the music industry with its…

Vulkan Arena, Oslo

Gogol Bordello

Jun 4 - Jun 4, 2022

Gogol Bordello returns to Sentrum Scene to serve his musical witch brew of punk rock, Balkan folk music, flamenco, reggae and dub!…

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

National Music Day Oslo

Jun 4 - Jun 4, 2022

27–28 August, venues in Oslo

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Megadeth

Jun 5 - Jun 5, 2022

The trash metal legends in Megadeth returns to Sentrum Scene - 30 years after their first gig in Norway.

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Alice Cooper

Jun 7 - Jun 7, 2022

Alice Cooper has shocked and entertained audiences with characteristic stage performances for many years. Now the father of shock…

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Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

Blanks

Jun 7 - Jun 7, 2022

Starting out as a bedroom producer at his parental home, the 24-year-old songwriter is already the most promising indie-pop artist…

BLÅ, Oslo

Omen

Jun 8 - Jun 8, 2022

The forefathers of power metal since 1983, Omen has forged their unique style of hard hitting metal starting with their debut…

Revolver, Oslo

Punk in Drublic

Jun 10 - Jun 10, 2022

Punk in Drublic is a wide ranging concept that in the U.S. often takes the form of a festival with focus on craft beer in addition…

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Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

OverOslo day 4

Jun 11 - Jun 11, 2022

OverOslo is an annual summer festival with four nights of concerts at Scene Grefsenkollen, a stage on a hill 377 metres above the…

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Grefsenkollen, Oslo

Gary Clark Jr.

Jun 12 - Jun 12, 2022

Texas-based R'n'B star Gary Clark Jr. visits Oslo and Sentrum Scene.

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Hanson

Jun 12 - Jun 12, 2022

Hanson, the band behind the monster hit "MMMBop", is finally coming to Oslo for their very first concert. Brothers…

Vulkan Arena, Oslo

Blood Incantation

Jun 13 - Jun 13, 2022

The cosmic death metal band Blood Incantation was formed in 2011 by guitarist / vocalist Paul Riedl and drummer Isaac Faulk.…

BLÅ, Oslo

Electric Six

Jun 14 - Jun 14, 2022

Oh hi, here's a party! The fireworks of a band, Electric Six, from Detroit, are often described as a party combination of…

John Dee, Oslo

Leon Bridges

Jun 14 - Jun 14, 2022

The R&B star Leon Bridges is known as an extraordinary live musician - something his previous concerts in Norway have…

Sentrum Scene, Oslo

Ryley Walker

Jun 14 - Jun 14, 2022

Ryley Walker began his career in the early 2010s, after moving from Illinois' provincial town of Rockford, and settling…

BLÅ, Oslo

Zotora - Breath in the mausoleum

May 16 - Dec 8, 2022

16 April, Emanuel Vigeland Museum

Emanuel Vigeland Museum, Oslo

Evanescence

Jun 15 - Jun 15, 2022

Evanescence, led by singer Amy Lee, will play Oslo Spektrum in the summer of 2022.

Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

OverOslo music festival

Jun 15 - Jun 18, 2022

15-18 June 2022, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city

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Oslo

The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra with Leif Ove Andsnes

Jun 15 - Jun 17, 2022

Leif Ove Andsnes has always been a good match for the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. Leif Ove loves Mozart, and on the program are…

The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra with Leif Ove Andsnes

Universitetets Aula, Oslo

Zoltan Despond & Vesselin Stanev

Jun 15 - Jun 15, 2022

Cellist Zoltan Despond and pianist Vesselin Stanev visits Oslo Konserthus.

Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

Piknik i Parken music festival

Jun 16 - Jun 18, 2022

16–18 June 2022, Sofienberg Park: Great music and a laid-back and intimate atmosphere

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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Jun 16 - Jun 16, 2022

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever have made one of 2020's best albums, and shine down on Oslo with their glittering guitar pop.…

John Dee, Oslo

Exhibitions

Ask Bjørlo - Spent spekter

Apr 21 - May 29, 2022

Ask Bjørlo’s exhibition consists of hand-woven works mounted on the gallery’s walls. Just as in the loom, the…

SOFT galleri, Oslo

Satyricon & Munch

Apr 29 - Aug 28, 2022

Experience an atmospheric and unusual fusion of music and visual art in one of MUNCH's largest halls. The black metal band…

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MUNCH, OSLO

The History of Earth and Evolution of Life

May 6 - Aug 31, 2022

The Natural History Museum in Oslo opens a grand new geological exhibitions on May 6. Covering more than 2000 square meters over…

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The History of Earth and Evolution of Life

Oslo

We Have a Dream

May 5 - Oct 1, 2022

The photo exhibition We Have a Dream at Aker Brygge is a selection of portraits taken by one of Sweden's foremost…

Oslo

Synnøve Anker Aurdal

May 21 - Sep 4, 2022

This year's summer exhibition is dedicated to Synnøve Anker Aurdal (1908–2000), one of Norway's most…

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Oslo

Ragna Bley - Stranger’s Eye

Jun 2 - Aug 7, 2022

This summer, Kunstnernes Hus has the pleasure of presenting an exhibition by Ragna Bley.

Oslo

Theatre, opera, and other shows

Så som i Himmelen 2022

May 18 - Jun 12, 2022

A musical in Norwegian, based on the beloved Swedish film As it is in Heaven.

Oslo Nye Teater, Oslo

Theatre (No.): Tid for glede

May 18 - Oct 9, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

Comedy show (No.): Amor Fatigue

May 19 - May 21, 2022

Comedy show in Norwegian with stand-up comedian Lars Berrum.

Nieu Scene, Oslo

Comedy show (No.): Jonas Kinge Bergland - Dr. Bergland uten grenser

May 19 - Nov 12, 2022

From 28 April, Latter

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Comedy show (No.): Jonas Kinge Bergland - Dr. Bergland uten grenser

Latter, Hovedscenen, Oslo

Comedy Show (No.): M&M&M

May 19 - May 19, 2022

19 May, Latter

Latter, Klubbscenen, Oslo

Kakefabrikken

May 19 - May 20, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

Torshovteatret unum, Oslo

Show (No.): Mamma Mia

May 19 - Jun 18, 2022

From 26 August, Folketeateret

Folketeateret, Oslo

Stend Up (NO): Sommerstandup 2022

May 19 - Aug 27, 2022

Stand Up in Norwegian.

Latter, Utescenen, Oslo

Theatre (NO): Vi er krigere

May 19 - May 21, 2022

Theatre in Norwegain.

Vi er krigere, Oslo

Theatre (No.): Gudspartikkelen

May 19 - Nov 2, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

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Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

Show (No.): Toppar VG-lista

May 20 - May 21, 2022

From 28 April, Det Norske Teatret

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Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

Theatre (NO): Bortenfor stjernene

May 21 - May 21, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

Teatersal, Oslo

Trevor Noah - Back to Abnormal World Tour

May 22 - May 22, 2022

Trevor Noah is a renowned comedian and host for the Emmy-winning "The Daily Show", where he always bring an insightful…

Trevor Noah - Back to Abnormal World Tour

Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

John Bishop - LIVE

May 23 - May 23, 2022

Stand up comedian John Bishop enters Folketeateret October 13th with his new show.

Folketeateret, Oslo

Dronningimpro

May 24 - Jun 28, 2022

Improv show in Norwegian.

SALT, Pyramiden, Oslo

Theatre (NO): Perfekte Fremmede

May 24 - Jun 1, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

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Theatre (No.): Marjas jord

May 24 - May 24, 2022

Adaptation of Maria's Field by Russian contemporary playwright Oleg Bogajev. Performed in Norwegian.

Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

Theatre (No.): Fuglane

May 25 - Jun 16, 2022

Theater in Norwegian.

Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

Comedy Show (No.): Dagfinn Lyngbø

May 27 - Nov 12, 2022

From 29 April, Latter

Latter, Hovedscenen, Oslo

Jeff Dunham – Seriously!?

May 27 - May 27, 2022

Jeff Dunham and his lovable, crazy characters, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and most famously: Achmed the…

Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

Theatre (NO): Gullrekka

May 27 - Jun 3, 2022

Theatre in Norwegian.

Det Andre Teatret, Oslo

Theatre (NO): Instant Broadway

May 28 - Jun 4, 2022

Improv theatre in Norwegian.

Det Andre Teatret, Oslo

Theatre (No.): Emma

May 28 - May 28, 2022

Play for youths and young adults.

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Pilotscenen, Kloden teater, Oslo

A Swan Lake

Jun 1 - Jun 21, 2022

In A Swan Lake , choreographer Alexander Ekman looks at the epitome of all ballets, Swan Lake, with singularly new eyes…

Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

Show (NO): Jan Gintberg - Død eller Leende

Jun 3 - Jun 3, 2022

Stand Up show in Danish.

Show (NO): Jan Gintberg - Død eller Leende

Latter, Hovedscenen, Oslo

Theatre (NO): The Kontor

Jun 3 - Jun 3, 2022

Thatre in Norwegian.

Det Andre Teatret, Oslo

Bootyswing Burlesque Variety show

Jun 4 - Aug 11, 2022

From 30 April, SALT, Pyramiden

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SALT, Pyramiden, Oslo

Sarah Millican - Bobby Dazzler

Jun 4 - Jun 4, 2022

Stand up comedy show with the award winning British comedian Sarah Millican. This is Sarah's 6th world tour. Her previous…

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Folketeateret, Oslo

Show (NO): Oskar Fjørtoft - Steikje Løye

Jun 4 - Jun 4, 2022

Show in Norwegian.

Show (NO): Oskar Fjørtoft - Steikje Løye

SALT, Langhuset, Oslo

Crap Comedy Festival

Jun 9 - Jun 9, 2022

Comedy and Stand Up festival in Norwegian.

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Parkteatret Scene, Oslo

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