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    What’s on in Oslo

    Get a taste of the local identity
    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.
    What’s on.
    Photo: Keiservarden: Bjørn Erik Olsen / www.nordnorge.com / Bodø Holmenkollen: Visit Oslo / Linn Saxrud Johansen Exhibition: Trondheim kunstmuseum Det tusende hjertet: Rogaland teater

    Concerts and music festivals

    Summer evening concert: Anders Eidsten Dahl

    Jul 23 - Jul 23, 2019

    On four summer evenings in the month of July, the Swedish church in Oslo Margaretakyrkan hosts organ recitals with some of the…

    Summer evening concert: Anders Eidsten Dahl
    Margaretakyrkan, Oslo

    Øya Festival

    Aug 7 - Aug 10, 2019

    7–10 August, Tøyenparken: One of Oslo's largest music festivals

    Tickets
    Øya Festival
    Oslo

    Zotora - Breath in the mausoleum

    Aug 15 - Dec 12, 2019

    Zotora is one of Europe and Scandinavia’s first didgeridoo players, perfecting his sound through the years. This evening…

    Zotora - Breath in the mausoleum
    Emanuel Vigeland Museum, Oslo

    Håkon Kornstad and The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra

    Aug 16 - Aug 16, 2019

    Oslo Chamber Music Festival and Oslo Jazz Festival present a joint concert with the best of two worlds as The Norwegian…

    Håkon Kornstad and The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
    Paulus kirke, Oslo

    Anne Grete Preus

    Aug 20 - Aug 20, 2019

    20 August, Oslo Konserthus: A true Norwegian rock legend

    Anne Grete Preus
    Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

    Exhibitions

    Anselm Kiefer – Books and woodcuts

    May 31 - Sep 15, 2019

    30 May–15 September, Astrup Fearnley Museet

    Anselm Kiefer – Books and woodcuts
    Astrup Fearnley Museet, Oslo

    Exit!

    May 11 - Sep 8, 2019

    11 May–8 September, Munch Museum

    Exit!
    Munchmuseet, Oslo

    KlimaLab

    May 18 - Dec 15, 2019

    From 5 April, Nobel Peace Centre: An exhibition about climate and environment in the spirit of Alfred Nobel

    KlimaLab
    Nobel Peace Centre, Oslo

    The Peace Prize Exhibition 2018: The body as a battlefield

    Jan 2 - Nov 24, 2019

    From 12 December, Nobel Peace Centre

    The Peace Prize Exhibition 2018: The body as a battlefield
    Nobels Fredssenter, Oslo

    Edvard Munch & Käthe Kollwitz

    Jun 15 - Sep 29, 2019

    15 June–29 September, Kunsthall Oslo

    Edvard Munch & Käthe Kollwitz
    Munchmuseet i Bevegelse/Kunsthall Oslo, Oslo

    Jana Winderen – Rising Tide

    Jun 6 - Aug 4, 2019

    6 June–4 August, Kunstnernes Hus

    Jana Winderen – Rising Tide
    Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo

    Parallels. Vigeland and his contemporaries

    Apr 12 - Sep 15, 2019

    12 April–15 September, Vigeland Museum

    Parallels. Vigeland and his contemporaries
    Vigeland-museet, Oslo

    Viking Age exhibition: Víkingr

    May 18 - Sep 29, 2019

    Historical Museum's Viking exhibition contains most exquisite objects from the Norwegian Viking Age

    Viking Age exhibition: Víkingr
    Historisk museum, Oslo

    Theatre, opera, and other shows

    Det Andre Teatret - Wednesday Improv Comedy

    Jul 3 - Jul 31, 2019

    Every Wednesday in July, SALT: Improv fun for Oslo's international summer guests

    Det Andre Teatret - Wednesday Improv Comedy
    SALT, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Manning er fri

    Aug 9 - Nov 21, 2019

    Theatre in Norwegian. 

    Theatre (No.): Manning er fri
    Vega Scene, Oslo

    Særr!? Collective - Live music quiz (No.)

    Jun 27 - Aug 15, 2019

    Live music quiz with live band, live actors and contests. In Norwegian.  

    Særr!? Collective - Live music quiz (No.)
    SALT Art and Music, Oslo

    L’Elisir d’Amore

    Aug 17 - Sep 1, 2019

    From 17 August, Norwegian Opera & Ballet: Moving romance, slapstick humour and intensely beautiful music

    L’Elisir d’Amore
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Det går betre no

    Aug 23 - Dec 21, 2019

    Theatre in Norwegian.

    Theatre (No.): Det går betre no
    Det Norske Teater, Scene 2, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Det går betre no

    Aug 23 - Dec 21, 2019

    Theatre in Norwegian.

    Theatre (No.): Det går betre no
    Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

    The Marriage of Figaro

    Aug 31 - Sep 28, 2019

    From 31 August, Norwegian Opera and Ballet: Mozart's magical master work

    The Marriage of Figaro
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Musical (No.): The Sound of Music

    Sep 6 - Nov 30, 2019

    Richard Rodger and Oscar Hammerstein's Sound of Music , performed in Norwegian.

    Musical (No.): The Sound of Music
    Folketeateret, Oslo

    La Bayadère

    Sep 14 - Oct 9, 2019

    Passion, rivalry and dance that takes your breath away – the Norwegian National Ballet is finally performing the entire…

    La Bayadère
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Rigoletto

    Oct 5 - Jan 10, 2020

    La donna è mobile. The woman is fickle. This is proclaimed by the duke in Rigoletto, while at the same time getting his…

    Rigoletto
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Peer Gynt

    Jun 2 - Nov 21, 2019

    Director Erik Ulfsby's version of Ibsen's Peer Gynt.  Performed in Norwegian.

    Theatre (No.): Peer Gynt
    Det Norske Teater, Hovudscenen, Oslo

    Daniel Sloss

    Oct 30 - Oct 30, 2019

    The acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss returns to Oslo. Sloss’ comedy is an endearingly unabashed…

    Daniel Sloss
    Folketeateret, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Tung tids tale

    Oct 30 - Dec 27, 2019

    Theatre in Norwegian.

    Theatre (No.): Tung tids tale
    Det Norske Teater, Scene 2, Oslo

    Ingrid Bjørnov - Steinway to Heaven

    Nov 1 - Nov 1, 2019

    Pianist Ingrid Bjørnov is back in October with her successful musical solo show  Steinway to Heaven at Oslo Concert…

    Ingrid Bjørnov - Steinway to Heaven
    Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

    Theatre (No.): Sigd

    Nov 7 - Dec 5, 2019

    Norwegian adaptation of Sigd by Ruth Lillegraven. Performed in Norwegian.

    Theatre (No.): Sigd
    Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

    Musical (No.): Charlie and the chocolate factory

    Nov 9 - Jan 18, 2020

    David Grieg, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate…

    Musical (No.): Charlie and the chocolate factory
    Det Norske Teatret, Oslo

    Michael McIntyre

    Nov 28 - Nov 28, 2019

    21 November, Oslo Spektrum: Meet one of the biggest comedians in the world

    Michael McIntyre
    Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

    The Nutcracker

    Nov 29 - Dec 21, 2019

    Christmas ballet for the whole family Every year before Christmas, the Norwegian National Ballet stages Peter…

    The Nutcracker
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Jim Jefferies - The Night Talker Tour

    Dec 15 - Dec 15, 2019

    Jim Jefferies is bringing his newest success The Night Talker Tour to Norway.  The popular comedian was newly reffered to as…

    Jim Jefferies - The Night Talker Tour
    Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

    Russell Howard

    Mar 15 - Mar 15, 2020

    Experience one of Great Britain's biggest comedy stars live in Oslo Russell Howard is currently out with the Netflix…

    Russell Howard
    Folketeateret, Oslo

    The Whitney Houston Show

    Mar 21 - Mar 21, 2020

    The Whitney Houston Show is a beautiful tribute to one of the most renowned singers of all time. South African singer Belinda…

    The Whitney Houston Show
    Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

    Sinatra & Friends

    Mar 25 - Mar 25, 2020

    The spectacular  Sinatra & Friends visits Oslo Konserthus The show has received rave reviews from both critics and…

    Sinatra & Friends
    Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

    Norwegian Military Tattoo 2018: Opening Show

    Apr 22 - Apr 22, 2020

    Norwegian Military Tattoo ’s opening show is, as always, taking place in Oslo Concert Hall. This is a taste of the festival…

    Norwegian Military Tattoo 2018: Opening Show
    Oslo Konserthus, Oslo

    Children's opera (No.): Purriot og den forsvunne bronsehesten

    Apr 23 - May 3, 2020

    Purriot og den forsvunne bronsehesten  (Porriot and the Case of the Missing Bronze Horse)   is an unusually playful…

    Children's opera (No.): Purriot og den forsvunne bronsehesten
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Norwegian Military Tattoo

    Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2020

    Norwegian Military Tattoo is the biggest indoor event in Norway, presented every other year in Oslo Spektrum. The Tattoo has…

    Norwegian Military Tattoo
    Oslo Spektrum, Oslo

    Carmen

    May 14 - Jun 20, 2020

    Dare to meet the toughest lady on the streets of opera? Carmen  is a hitlist of an opera with a rebel of a woman in the…

    Carmen
    Den Norske Opera & Ballett, Oslo

    Oslo also offers …

    There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do. Filter your search and check out the events below or find more inspiration on Oslo’s official website.

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      Oslo

      Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies Norway’s capital and largest city, with its vibrant social scene and special combination of nature experiences and city life.

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      Oslo European Green Capital 2019

      Want to travel to a city without crowds and with one foot in the fjord and one in the forest? To enjoy car-free streets, eco-friendly gourmet restaurants, and lots of inspiring fun? Welcome to Oslo, this year’s European Green Capital.

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    • A sculpture of a woman in Ekebergparken sculpture park in Oslo

      Things to do

      Oslo’s unique location means almost unlimited opportunities for fun. Hike in the forest, swim in the fjord and go to a concert – all on the same day.

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      Free things to do

      A stay in Oslo doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact there is a lot you can do for free in the Norwegian capital.

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      Where to stay

      Booming Oslo is boosting a variety of accommodation alternatives, from cheap and cheerful places to sassy suites and designer hotels.

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      Food and drink

      From three-star Michelin and Nordic cuisine phenomenon Maaemo to street food on the corner. Oslo offers a vast range of vibrant restaurants, cafés, and bars.

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      Top 23: the locals’ Oslo

      Our insider’s list of places where you will find one-of-a-kind products and uncompromising service.

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    • Two people kayaking near the Aker brygge wharf in Oslo, Eastern Norway

      Eastern Norway

      Combine cool city culture in the capital with wildlife experiences in raw nature. In a short time, you can get from charming coastal towns in the Oslo region via huge forests to Norway’s highest and mightiest mountains in the Jotunheimen national park.

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      Markveien, Oslo

      My day in Oslo

      Japanese journalist Asaki Abumi has been living in Oslo for more than ten years where she writes articles for Japanese media about the Norwegian way of life. Her day in the capital of Norway will be busy, but fun. Let’s go!

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      Urban green

      Oslo is officially The European Green Capital of 2019. Three people living the green dream in Oslo have handpicked ten examples of the city’s numerous nature-based discoveries.

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      Oslo Pride

      The Proud Experience

      Three young Europeans, Kadir, Anna, and Klára, flew in to take part in Oslo Pride – Norway’s biggest celebration of love, freedom, and diversity.

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