What’s on in Oslo

Musican performing in front of a large crowd at OsloOslo music festival at Grefsenkollen in Oslo, Eastern Norway

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

Exhibitions

  • Edvard Munch, Caricatures, 1907-09, Watercolour, charcoal, Collection ID: MM.T.00449, © Munchmuseet
    Oslo
    26.06.2026 - 29.11.2026

    Edvard Munch - Connect the Lines

    Create your own digital drawings and discover how AI finds similar works from the collection.
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  • Asta Nørregaard, "Portrait of Elisabeth Fearnley" (cropped), 1892.
    Oslo
    28.05.2026 - 18.10.2026

    Asta Nørregaard: Truth and Beauty

    Asta Nørregaard, 'fashion painter' of Norwegian art.
  • Hans Johan Frederik Berg, "Lucca Madonna" (cropped), 1860. Watercolour after painting by Jan van Eyck
    Oslo
    16.01.2026 - 11.10.2026

    Mastering the copy

    Reproductions and archive material from the 19th century that have rarely or never been shown before.
  • Paula Rego, The Dance, 1988. Acrylic on paper on canvas. Tate. Courtesy The Estate of Paula Rego and Victoria Miro © Tate Images
    Oslo
    24.04.2026 - 02.08.2026

    Paula Rego - Dance Among Thorns

    Discover the full breadth of Paula Regos figurative, poetic and political practice in this captivating exhibition.
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  • Kristian Blystad, "Book", 2025
    Oslo
    07.06.2026 - 04.10.2026

    Kristian Blystad. Monolithos

    Over the course of six decades, Blystad has established himself as one of Norway's most significant sculptors.
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  • Nan Goldin, «Kathleen in the Taxi to Greer's Funeral. Chicago», 1996
    Oslo
    08.05.2026 - 06.09.2026

    Don't Be Afraid. An Exhibition about Death

    The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how death shapes life - and how art helps us face the inevitable.

Theatre, opera, and other shows

  • Poster for Hedda Gabler with photo of a woman
    Oslo
    18.07.2026 - 19.07.2026

    Hedda Gabler (in English)

    Oslo English Players presents Hedda Gabler — performed in English — at Karpedammen Scene, Akershus Festning, throughout July 2026.
  • Illustration
    Oslo
    29.08.2026 - 18.09.2026

    Romeo and Juliet

    The world's most beautiful love story – told through ballet
  • A woman in a white dress stands in front of a pink curtain decorated with flowers.
    Oslo
    14.08.2026 - 06.09.2026

    The Marriage of Figaro

    Mozart's masterful and melancholic comedy
  • Poster with festival programme
    Oslo
    06.08.2026 - 08.08.2026

    Laughter Festival 2026

    Latter brings together most of Norway's best stand-up comedians and invite you to a celebration of comedy.
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Plan your trip

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Get inspired

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Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

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    NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
  • Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel in Oslo, Eastern Norway
    Scandic HotelsExperience Nordic hotel hospitality at its finest at more than 90 hotels across Norway. Special offers are available.
  • The Thief - A lifestyle boutique hotel in Oslo
    StrawberryA different hotel company! Look out for great weekend deals at more than 100 hotels in Norway.
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    Thon Hotels ASFantastic breakfast included! Experience true comfort and reasonable rates at our 80 hotels in Norway.
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    CampcationBook a camping stay in stunning and unique locations all across Norway with Campcation.
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    Classic Norway HotelsWhen the hotel is the destination. Book a night to remember in one of Norway's most unique and distinctive hotels.
  • Two people sitting in a sofa in Eagle Nest Eco Lodge in Eastern Norway
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  • Family in outdoor pool in winter at Radisson Blu mountain resort & residences in Trysil, Eastern Norway
    Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
  • Hardangerfjord - Authentic Scandinavia
    Authentic ScandinaviaTravel curated by locals. Our tailormade tours suit every type of traveller and budget.
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  • Two women viewing scenic Norwegian fjord from a boat, with dramatic mountains reflected in calm water under blue sky.
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  • Eidfjord village - Go fjords
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  • The Hurtigruten ship MS Nordkapp in Geirangerfjord in Fjord Norway
    HurtigrutenExperience the world's most beautiful sea voyage on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast.
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  • Sykkeltur i Hardanger
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  • Woodward - Arctic Campers
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