More news
Check out these new places and experiences, too!
Exciting new experiences in 2026
1. SKREI Museum
The spectacular, innovative new Otolith Museum opened in June 2026 in Storvågan, Kabelvåg, in the heart of Lofoten.
It's part of the SKREI centre for knowledge and experiences, which also includes the Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin, and the Lofoten Aquarium.
Otolith tells the story of the Lofoten fishery and highlights the enormous importance of skrei – the Northeast Arctic cod that built Norway!
2. Ytri Island Retreat in Træna
Is this the most unique and exciting new hotel in Europe?
The exclusive coastal resort, Ytri Island Retreat, situated right on the spectacular Helgeland coastline, offers 38 rooms and suites, a bar, a seafood restaurant, saunas, and an outdoor wellness area, all set on the remote island of Træna.
Ytri became a member the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association in 2025, one of just 14 new members selected from among 600 applicants.
The resort is scheduled to open in April 2026.
3. Credo in Oslo
Chef Heidi Bjerkan's renowned restaurant Credo has relocated from Trondheim and opened at The National Library in Oslo.
The new restaurant offers exceptional Norwegian cuisine that honours the country's heritage.
4. Kistefos – a new visitor centre
The spectacular Kistefos Museum and art centre, just outside Oslo, opened a new visitor centre in June 2026, designed by Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS.
The new building has a stunning view of the Randselva river, with architecture rooted in the landscape and inspired by Kistefos’ timber floating heritage.
5. Zero emissions in UNESCO-listed fjords
The Geirangerfjord entered a new era on 1 January 2026. Small passenger vessels in the UNESCO-listed fjords are now required to be emission-free.
Set sail on an electric fjord cruise, all blissfully quiet, on board Geiranger Fjordservice's sleek new Norwegian-built hybrid catamaran Geirangerfjord 3!
It will serve the Ålesund–Geiranger route, offer fjord cruises on the Geirangerfjord, and be available for charter tours as well.
From 2032, the zero emission policy will apply to all passenger vessels.
And there's even more good news for the environment!
In November 2025, the Havila Coastal Express proved that it's possible to sail the entire coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes with low emissions.
Havila Polaris sailed the entire journey fuelled by liquefied biogas. Preliminary calculations show that CO2 emissions can be slashed by nearly 92 % by using biogas and the vessel's battery systems.
6. Spend the night with lynxes
Are you looking for a very special overnight stay? At Langedrag Wildlife Park in Hallingdal you can now spend the night in Gaupestugu, the lynx cabin, where these amazing animals roam right outside your window!
7. Littleisland Lighthouse in Vesterålen
More unique accommodation awaits. The early 20th century Littleisland Lighthouse has had a major refurbishment!
The lighthouse tower has been transformed into an exclusive suite, with an impressive 360-degree view of the ocean and the Lofoten mountains.
8. New water parks and spas
Aaah! After a whole day of hiking, biking and skiing in the mountain resort of Hovden, you can now head to the exclusive new Hovden Fjellbad Waterpark and Spa in Setesdal. Enjoy a paradise for water play, relaxation, and wellness for the whole family.
Explore numerous slides and pools, and enjoy the jacuzzis and saunas – not to mention the lovely outdoor infinity pool!
The stately Hotel Bristol in Oslo has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art spa, offering luxury and well-being over three floors in the heart of the capital.
Enjoy saunas and pools, and a unique snow room, along with hot and cold plunges.
You can also experience a touch of hot and cold in Bodø's new floating sauna village Hot & Salty.
The sauna village is located right in the city centre and includes wood-fired and electric saunas, a warm saltwater pool, cold showers and, of course, an ocean view!
9. Hit the slopes
Good news for all ski lovers!
Trysilgondolen, the brand-new gondola at Norway's biggest ski resort, Trysil in Eastern Norway, has already opened, and can comfortably transport 3,000 guests per hour, 2,417 metres up the mountain. This is one of the resort's single biggest investments ever!
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort in Northern Norway is gearing up for the 2029 Alpine World Ski Championships!
Check out its brand new 6-seater chairlift to Linken, the new upper T-bar lift, and the new family slope from the upper gondola station.
10. The Kon-Tiki Museum
Kon-Tiki has been refurbished and the legendary Kon-Tiki raft has a spectacular new setting.
More exciting news in 2026:
- Dalen Hotel – the historic hotel will now stay open beyond its summer season and offer magical winter adventures, too.
- Thon Hotel Oslo Airport can now accommodate up to 10,000 people in its state-of-the-art event and conference hotel, Norway's biggest. The enormous 5,000 m² congress hall features flexible solutions and can be adapted to host small events and groups.
- A new boutique hotel opened in Oslo, July 1. At Savoy 1918, you get the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary elegance.
- In September, Trondheim also gets a new boutique hotel. Villa Nord is an exclusive hotel made in historic buildings dated back to 1837.
What's on in 2026
Upcoming highlights, exhibitions, concerts, and events.
Book nowBergen29.08.2026Jazzpotet - Lørdag 29 august 2026
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO WHAT JAZZ:POTET IS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NEW: Even though we are a very small jazz club, we have received praise for our unique concept both at home and abroad, in the media and more, due to our own approach to running a jazz club. We are the jazz club that does not book bands, but bandleaders who are given the freedom to put together whatever they want. This always creates new sessions and music for both musicians and audiences. We will always invest in Bergen, but also have visitors from both Norway and abroad, sometimes also with International Sessions. As a Bergen jazz club we naturally take pride in this. And we are very happy to inspire other jazz clubs and concepts at home and abroad with our creativity. WE exist because you use us! Thank you so much Bergen and welcome to Jazz:potet 2025! We ARE a People's Jazz Club - and proud of it. Welcome everyone - Every Saturday from January to June in the venerable Biblioteket Bar's wonderful premises in the heart of beautiful Bergen city! Yours sincerely, Producer: David Pavels, Jazz:potet 2026 Doors open: 15:00 Concert starts: 16:00, sharp Please note: Maximum 70 tickets in total per concert TICKETS - INFO: All tickets for all concerts: www.ticketco.no (search «jazzpotet») Biblioteket Bar handles tickets and tables. All questions regarding this have the following contact info: Email: [email protected] Booking phone: 55011885 Or send a message to BIBLIOTEKET BAR's Facebook page. Not to Jazz:potet. Thank you. WHAT DOES A LOVELY SATURDAY LOOK LIKE WITH US? 15:00, sharp: Doors open 16:00, sharp: Concert start - Set 1 16:45: Interval 17:15: Concert start - Set 2 Approx 18:00: Thank you for today - and enjoy the rest of your weekend! You are welcome to enjoy refreshments until 19:00, close.
Bergen28.08.2026Highasakite
Highasakite to Bergenhus Fortress in 2026 – one of the year’s most monumental concert experiences - at the outside arena Koengen at Bergenhus Fortress. Highasakite are back – bigger, darker and more uncompromising than ever. With their new chapter, Testament, Norway’s most intense live band raises their expression to new heights, delivering a sound that is massive, raw and unsettlingly beautiful. In 2026 they will take over Bergenhus Fortress, and everything points to an evening that will stay with you long after the final note has faded.
Book nowTrondheim30.08.2026Bach and the emotions
The performance Bach and Emotions is designed for children aged 0-3, where we explore different basic emotions together through music, sounds and tactile means. The children are invited into the varied moods of Johann Sebastian Bach's music, as well as newly written music by local composers. Together we investigate whether emotions are only situational, or whether different musical expressions can evoke something in us. During the performance, the children get to explore exciting, tactile materials in boxes that they can touch and feel. Performer: Karoline Vik Hegge Composers: Marthe Belsvik Stavrum and Finn Magnus Fjell Hjelland Duration: 30 min Target group: Best suited for children aged 0-3 years.
Book nowTrondheim30.08.2026Singing at the Deer
If you want to sing along, sign up now! Sunday, August 30th is all set for another evening of Allsang at Hjorten. You, our dear singers, contribute to making these singing sessions a huge success: The singing is top notch, as is the atmosphere. In other words, there is no reason to believe that the continuation will be anything other than a party night! And just as before, no prior knowledge or experience is required, only pure and simple singing joy. Come and sing to your heart's content! NB! The stated duration of two hours is an approximate time. The evening is created while we sing :-) Cast: Ingvill Siegel and Thomas Kvamme Urnes Pianist: Kriss Stemland
Bergen02.09.2026 - 04.09.2026Norsk Siderfestival 2026 (The Norwegian Cider Festival)
The Norwegian Cider Festival takes place at Festplassen at the same time as Bergen Food Festival, bringing together 26 of the best cider producers from across the country. This gives you a unique opportunity to taste your way through the full spectrum of Norwegian cider. At the entrance, you can purchase an entry package. It includes 3 tokens and a beautiful Zwiesel cider glass – yours to take home. In addition, delicious festival dishes are available at the Bergen Food Festival stands – perfect to enjoy while exploring the world of ciders. Matarena is the organizer of both Bergen Food Festival and the Norwegian Cider Festival.
Mausund29.08.2026Asian buffet and party bingo at Matrosen
On Saturday 29/8, 2 of our "best sellers", Asian buffet and party bingo, will be on the same day! The buffet will be filled with fantastic dishes and we can promise a great atmosphere at the party bingo. You won't want to miss it! Remember to sign up for the buffet so we know how much to make. Sign up at 46900504.
Trondheim28.08.2026Pop-up concert with Hilde Halseth Band at Galleri iHUNDRE!
Experience Hilde Halseth and band, with cracking good songs and Trøndelag joy of playing, melodious country-song/pop-rock and lyrics straight from the heart, at Galleri iHUNDRE! at Strandveien 100 in Nyhavna on August 28th. Tickets sold at the door from 6pm NOK 250,- The concert starts at 19:30 and doors close at 23:00.
Book nowLofthus26.08.2026 - 30.08.2026Hardanger Music Festival
In 2026, Hardanger Music Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary and invites you to an anniversary week filled with memorable concert experiences in beautiful surroundings. The festival will take place from 26 to 30 August in Lofthus and around Sørfjorden in Ullensvang.
Ankenes28.08.2026 - 30.08.2026Try Powerchair Floorball – Join Us in Narvik
Do you or someone you know have a disability and want to try an exciting team sport? The Norwegian Bandy Federation and Narvik Paraidrettslag invite children, young people and adults with disabilities to a powerchair floorball gathering in Narvik from 28–30 August 2026.
Book nowRanheim29.08.2026Kunstfest Rotvoll 2026!
Welcome to Kunstfest Rotvoll 2026! On Saturday, August 29, Rotvoll Artist Collective invites you to a new edition of ART FEST! Spend a full summer day enjoying outdoor and indoor concerts, exhibitions, visual experiences, workshops, and performing arts across a variety of venues in and around the artist house. Rotvoll is a unique setting for a summer festival in Trondheim: green parks, fresh sea air, historic buildings—and perhaps most importantly, the daily workplace of 90 of Trondheim’s most prominent artists and musicians. Art Fest is all about creating intimate artistic and musical experiences, bringing audiences and artists closer together. We’ll be releasing the program gradually throughout the summer, while also leaving room for exciting surprise experiences that won’t be announced in advance. We want to keep the threshold low for experiencing culture of the highest quality. Inspired by Rosendal Theatre, we therefore operate on a “Pay What You Can” model, with several ticket categories that all provide the same festival access. You can choose whether you are able to pay NOK 300, 400, 500, 600, or 750—every ticket category grants entry to the full festival experience. Purchase your festival pass here: https://rotvollkunst.hoopla.no/event/kunstfest2026 Getting Here Bus 20 to Rotvoll, followed by a 5–7 minute walk from the stop. Train to Rotvoll Station, followed by a 4-minute walk. Free parking is available at Rotvollfjæra, just 150 meters from the festival site. Accessibility The festival is committed to making as many events and exhibitions as possible accessible to everyone. We are located in a historic building without an elevator and with several door thresholds. To improve accessibility, parts of the program take place outdoors on paved surfaces, allowing wheelchair users and others with mobility aids to move around comfortably. On the ground floor, access is also possible through the entrance in the arcade facing the courtyard. Please note that there are thresholds of up to 3 cm in height. Unfortunately, the concerts in the Chapel and C236 take place on the third floor and are not accessible by elevator. An accessible toilet and elevator are available upon request. Please contact the information booth or call our Accessibility Coordinator, Maia, at +47 412 51 603. If you have other accessibility needs or any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Maia.
Book nowTrondheim03.09.2026Strauss: Thus spake Zarathustra
– season opening that sets off sparks Conductor: Adam Hickox Soloist, cello: Truls Mørk Program Johan Svendsen: Party polonaise Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto Richard Strauss: Thus spake Zarathustra About the concert So, could this season opening be any more iconic? Chief conductor Adam Hickox is banging on the bass drum and has invited Truls Mørk himself to our opening concert with Strauss' legendary tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra paired with Dvořák's beautiful cello concerto. Strauss is said to have been so inspired by the beautiful poetic language of Nietzsche's Also sprach Zarathustra that he set eight of the chapter titles to music, the first of which, Sunrise, is probably the most well-known, both from film and advertising, but primarily from Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey. The tone poem conveys the stages of human development in Strauss's unmistakable tonal language and colorful orchestral palette. The virtuoso cello concerto, which Dvořák wrote during a winter sojourn in New York, has become a solid cornerstone of the classical cello repertoire and is one of the two most played cello concertos on concert stages around the world (the other being Elgar's). And when Truls Mørk, our international star cellist, interprets this heartfelt and melancholic work, we predict that the hearts of the audience will be deeply moved and touched. The concert opens, fittingly enough, with Johan Svendsen's Fest-polonaise, one of his most famous orchestral works, written for the coronation of King Oscar II. (Pssst… these two also round out the season in a season finale that sparkles with sensitivity and beauty.)
Trondheim01.02.2026 - 30.12.2026Trondhei Stage
Trondheim Stage is the leading concert promoter in Central Norway, behind some of the region’s biggest music experiences. With a passion for creating magical moments on the city’s most iconic stages, they bring together international stars and beloved Norwegian artists for unforgettable concerts. Something for Everybody Trondheim Stage offers a diverse concert program with something for every taste — from global acts like Guns N’ Roses and Robbie Williams to Norwegian favorites like Kaizers Orchestra and Åge & Sambandet. They present everything from grand stadium experiences at Granåsen and E.C. Dahls Arena to intimate club concerts in the heart of Trondheim. In addition, they set the stage for festivals like Trondheim Rocks and Neon Festival.
Book nowStjørdal02.09.2026 - 05.09.2026BLUES IN HELL 2025
Blues in Hell is one of Norway's most magical festivals and MAYBE Europe's best indoor blues festival. Planning for this year's festival, which is the 34th festival in Stjørdal and Hell, is in full swing. The concerts continue inside Scandic Hell, the hotel located right next to Trondheim Airport, Værnes in Stjørdal. The hotel will be filled with blue music from 4 stages. Thursday evening 28.8 from two stages, Friday afternoon and evening 29.8, and all of Saturday 30.8. Experience "Magic Scandic Market", world-class blues artists while you enjoy yourself with other music lovers. The hotel is known for its first-class food and drink and has renovated over 250 rooms. Scandic Hell is known for its very good restaurant and top-class bars. Confirmed artists: DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS, STUDEBAKER JOHN, CONNOR SELBY, KYLA BROX, MARK HUMMEL ft. ANSON FUNDERBURGH, THE LOWDOWN SAINTS, DANA GILLESPIE & HER LONDON BLUESBAND, BLUES AGAINST THE MACHINE, SAHRA DA SILVA, THE CINELLI BROTHERS, ALEXANDER DOLGOV, REIDAR LARSEN, JONNE & DÆM, JOLLY JUMPER & BIG MOE, LITTLE WILLIE METHO, SEAN “MACK” McDONALD, THE IMPOSSIBLE GREEN, FRODE ALNÆS, BLUE BENDERS m. etc. NEW ARTISTS WILL BE LAUNCHED CONTINUOUSLY www.bluesinhell.no />Reservations regarding program changes. Blues in Hell are one of Europe's most magical festivals, and in 2025 the concerts will continue in the Scandic Hell hotel, located right at Trondheim Airport, Værnes in Stjørdal, NORWAY. The hotel will be filled with blues, soul & rock music from Thursday 28th August to Sunday 31st August. Experience "Magic Scandic Market", world-class blues performers while enjoying music together with other music lovers. The hotel is known for first-class food and drinks. MORE 2025 ARTISTS WILL BE RELEASED SOON
Ranheim29.08.2026Market day at Presthus farm
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM–4:00 PM 📍 Presthus Farm, Presthusvegen 31 A, Ranheim We invite young and old to a cozy day at Preshus Farm. 🌿 There will be many exciting exhibitors and sales booths , lots of cool things to look at and the opportunity to make some nice bargains at the warehouse sale. Discover great products in the area of home-sewn, home-knitted and handmade jewelry, and be tempted by a varied selection of food. You will find, among other things, fresh spring rolls, noodles, sushi, homemade cakes, snacks - and much more. 🎂🧁 Bring your family and friends, enjoy the good farm atmosphere and support local growers and small-scale producers. Here there are good opportunities to find something unique, delicious and to eat and enjoy yourself in pleasant surroundings. The cotton candy clown is coming 🤡 And there will be an opportunity for photography for those who wish to do so 📷 Welcome! 🤗
Trondheim29.08.2026The Danish Cancer Society's Relay for Life Trondheim 2026
Welcome to the Norwegian Cancer Society's Relay for Life Trondheim, August 29 - 30, 2026 at the Finale Course at St. Olav's Hospital 💜 The Norwegian Cancer Society's Relay for Life is about supporting those affected by cancer in the local community. The guests of honor during the relay are the fighters, those who have or have had cancer themselves. You can participate by fielding a team, as a volunteer, as a fighter, or by contributing in other ways! What happens within 24 hours? The relay lasts for a full 24 hours to symbolize the struggle cancer patients are in, and that there should always be someone on the field for them. Families, friends, schools, associations and workplaces form teams and participate by having at least one team member on the field throughout the 24 hours. Behind every team there is often a story, a person that the team wants to support, remember or celebrate. Entertainment and lighting ceremony: Along the way, there will be entertainment and an atmospheric lighting ceremony. Here we will light candles in paper bags with personal greetings to remember those who have passed away, and to give strength to those who continue to fight. Who can participate? Relay for Life is organized by volunteers and is the Norwegian version of the American Relay For Life. It is free to participate, and everyone is welcome! Money is raised for the cancer cause through the sale of light bags and the teams' own digital fundraising. What does it mean to field a team? As a participant on a team, you support the cancer cause and create a meaningful experience with friends and colleagues. You can form teams regardless of whether you know someone who is affected or not. Each participant decides for themselves whether they want to run, walk, push a stroller or use a wheelchair/roller. The most important thing is the community! What does it mean to be a fighter? If you have, or have had cancer, you can participate as a fighter. The fighters are our guests of honor and are invited to a very special program with entertainment and a three-course dinner. You also open the relay by walking the very first lap together. REGISTRATION: Sign up for a team or register as a fighter here: 👉 https://pamelding.stafettforlivet.no/stafett/trondheim/ CONTACT PERSON: Hilde Wormdahl, advisor, Central Norway Cancer Association 📧 [email protected] 📞 98 43 54 13 We look forward to seeing everyone in August.
28.08.2026No. 4
No. 4 celebrates "Henda i väster" 10 years It's been ten years since No. 4 released "Henda i väster" and since then songs like "Føkk lunjs", "Lite og stort" and "I've Never Seen a Moose" has followed thousands of people through everyday life, parties, and everything in between. "If there's one of our albums that should be celebrated, it's this one! Everyone's favorite No. 4 album is turning 10, and we "We look forward to raising our hands in the air and standing with you forever" - No. 4 No. 4 - Emilie Christensen, Ingeborg Marie Mohn and Julia Witek return to Storsalen and play through the entire album for the first time. An evening for those of you who were there from the start and for those of you who found your way there since. See you Friday, August 28th Events at Samfundet can be accommodated for visitors with mobility and hearing impairments. See here for more information.
Book nowTrondheim30.08.2026Johnsen`s Guest Corner - August guest Tore Strømøy
Tore Strømøy (born 1960) is a Norwegian journalist, presenter and author. He is particularly known from the TV series Tore på sporet. In his younger years he was an active athlete in race walking. He won twelve Norwegian race walking championships, as well as a number of silver and bronze medals. Strømøy is best known for the TV program Tore på sporet, but has also worked on TV series on NRK such as Go'fot på låven, Tett på and På loffen. He has been named "TV Name of the Year" in 1996, 1997 and 2000.
Book nowTrondheim29.08.2026Alexander Dolgov - Afternoon Blues
ALEXANDER DOLGOV Guitarist, composer and singer Dolgov has settled in Toruń, Poland, and his musical career has started again. Alexander comes from Kharkiv and has a long history behind him, including several awards from the USA. When Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, Alexander had to flee everything he owned. The studio he had built up over many years is no more and his parents' home has been destroyed. The European Blues Union awarded him a Special Award during the European Blues Challenge 2023 and now in 2024 he was engaged to be on the jury for the same event which took place in Portugal. If you want to book a table at Krambua, you must do this AFTER you have booked tickets!! at: [email protected] Check out our website for more info: Trondheimbluesklubb.no
Book nowTrondheim28.08.2026SHORT-TRAVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL v2.1 at Ray's Bar
SHORT-TRAVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL v2.1 !!! We are finally back with the second edition of Kortreist Musikkfestival. The festival that is about the rock that is created here in Trøndelag. Real and straight from the heart. We bring together local bands who are not afraid to spark a little spark and show what they really stand for. The festival takes place at Rays Bar, a place where the atmosphere is tight, the audience is close to the stage and the riffs hit you right in the chest. Here you can discover new bands that deliver punch without filter. The bands that will be playing this time are: MARTIAL BLISS HOW POSTMAN Welcome to Ray's Bar!
Book nowBergen29.08.2026Postgirobygget - 30 år
Postgirobygget celebrates 30 years with a grand anniversary concert at Bergenhus Festning on 29 August! Summer 2026 offers one of the year’s truly major musical celebrations as Postgirobygget marks their 30‑year anniversary with a spectacular outdoor concert at Bergenhus Festning on 29 August. The anniversary brings together three decades of Norwegian music history, sing‑along classics, and a band that has been part of the soundtrack of summer for generations.
Book nowBergen28.08.2026Ondt Blod
After eight years Ondt Blod are back with the album Bauta – and on 28 August they take the stage at Hulen in Bergen. Since their start in 2013 the band from Finnmark has established itself as one of the most uncompromising voices in Norwegian rock and hardcore. With lyrics in Northern Norwegian dialect and an explosive mix of rage, pride and identity, they have built a loyal fan base both at home and internationally. In Norwegian.
Bergen28.08.2026Release concert - Mozart
Hilde Haraldsen Sveen, soprano Andreas Wivestad Jansson, tenor Knut Christian Jansson, fortepiano Marion Hestholm, readings At this concert a new recording is launched of a selection of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's lieder and Piano Concerto no. 13 in C major, K. 415, in Mozart's own version for fortepiano and string quartet. In the lieder soprano Hilde Haraldsen Sveen and tenor Andreas Wivestad Jansson meet. The meeting between a young singer and an experienced artist is central to the project. Differences in life experience, perspective and musical standpoint open up different readings of the texts and the music. The singers have also been artistic producers for each other throughout the work on the recording. The starting point has been that there is no single correct interpretation, but that the music gets new life in the meeting between different voices and experiences. The record is made in collaboration with Bergen Barokk. In Mozart's piano concerto Knut Christian Jansson plays on a copy of a Walter fortepiano from Mozart's time, built by Paul McNulty. Together with strings from Bergen Barokk the instrument's light touch and transparent sound gives the recording an intimate and chamber music character. At the concert Marion Hestholm also reads from her book about Liv Glaser, a pioneer in the use of the fortepiano in Norway and Europe. The reading gives the concert a historical perspective on the instrument and on the work of bringing the historical sound into today's musical life. At the release concert a selection of Mozart's lieder and piano pieces is performed. Tickets NOK 200/100 (students) at the door The concert is supported by Bergen kommune and Vestland fylke
Book nowStavanger27.08.2026 - 28.08.2026Utopia - music festival in Stavanger
The region's largest music festival right in the heart of Stavanger city centre! A city festival that follows the trends of young adults. Presenting the biggest names in pop, EDM and urban music. In Bjergstedparken by Kuppelhallen in Stavanger, just a short walk from Stavanger city centre. A beautiful and idyllic park in beautiful surroundings, coupled with urban city centre life.
Bergen02.09.2026 - 04.09.2026Bergen Matfestival - food festival
Wander through Bergen's vibrant city center and discover an array of local food artisans showcasing their culinary creations at their stands. Beyond the stalls, indulge in specially crafted festival menus at participating restaurants and partake in exceptional food workshops led by renowned chefs and local producers. Local food party at Festplassen Celebrate the region's gastronomy at Festplassen, where Western Norway's finest food and drinks await. This is your marketplace for freshly harvested local vegetables, fruits, berries, as well as an assortment of cheeses, meats, and seafood sold directly by the producers. Norwegian Cider Festival: Experience the Norwegian Cider Festival adjacent to Festplassen, in our designated "cider park". Meet cider makers from across the country and sample their unique brews. The festival also features a variety of other local beverages, from local beers to gins and the traditional aquavit. Young Food Fest For our younger enthusiasts, the Young Food Fest caters to children and teens aged 6 to 16. It's a place of discovery, where they can explore sea and land bounty, cook in the open air, and experience new tastes like seaweed and kelp. Food courses with top chefs and local food and drink producers Embark on a culinary adventure with our inspirational food courses for adults (over 18). Engage in thrilling sessions like "Grill, chill and cider", absorbing knowledge from culinary chefs and local producers. Learn the art of crafting local seafood, succulent meat, and delectable vegetable dishes. Meet the creators, savor the creations paired with regional beverages, and immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance. Secure your spot for these experiences at www.matfest.no. Festival restaurants Throughout the festival, over 30 restaurants will transform their menus to feature unique local tastes, offering an innovative gastronomic experience each day of the week. We warmly welcome you to the Bergen Food Festival and look forward to sharing our love for local cuisine with you! More info at www.matfest.no
Trondheim20.08.2026 - 10.10.2026We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You A musical by Queen & Ben Elton – last chance to experience the mega success! Based on the greatest hits of British rock band Queen, “We Will Rock You” tells a story of musical rebellion and the struggle for creativity. The story is written by English comedian, author and actor Ben Elton, with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor adapting the music. When did the great favorite take over the Nye Hjorten Teater – and with a bang! The main stage has been transformed into an explosive large-scale rock show, which has already captivated a large audience and caused critics to bring out the superlatives. We promise goosebumps, goosebumps and jaw dropping – because as usual, no effort is spared here. Over 50,000 people have already secured their tickets. You simply don't want to be the one to miss out.
Trondheim29.08.2026John // 23:59
johs writes Danish-language electronic pop that can be felt. with the release of his debut EP the following night, he presented himself as a strong new voice in the Danish electronic indie genre. The music magazine GAFFA writes the following about the release: "Weightless, we float into dreamland. A landscape where gravity is dissolved by electronic waves and the music floats effortlessly between the light and the heavy, between pink mountain ridges and deep valleys, and nothing is felt randomly. Each sound colors the landscape in its own nuance, and small synths and musical gimmicks create vibrant life in the wasteland. The architect bag is the budding singer johs"
Trondheim31.05.2026 - 06.09.2026Bryggerekka flea market
Bryggerekka bruktmarked is a charming flea market which offers a variety of second-hand items including clothing, jewelry, collectibles, books, antiques, household items and vintage clothing, souvenirs etc. It is open on each Sunday throughout the summer. This market additionally has some local design and craft, and delicious food stalls where you can recharge your sense of taste with some local food items of Norway. Location: Kongens gate allmenningen - between Kjøpmannsgata nr. 25 and 27. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://standplasser.no/en/vilkar-og-betingelser/bruktmarked/
Trondheim28.08.2026Friday" After Work" artist: Sondre
After work is a new and exciting attempt to bring people together after a hectic week where we have different artists playing every Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This time it's: Sondre Nordland is a young live musician with a guitar bag full of songs. With songs from the 70s to the present day, you will always be able to hear a hit you love. With both pop, rock and country on the list, it will feel like a radio station full of nostalgia.
Trondheim29.08.2026BLOCK PARTY
✨SAVE THE DATE!✨ One block, one big celebration! On 29 August, we're turning Trondheim's culture quarter into one big BLOCK PARTY! Together with the creative minds of Trondheim's cultural quarter @sellanraabar, Trondheim folk library & @litteraturhuset we're filling the day with art, music, talks, film screenings, workshops, food, DJs and so much more. BLOCK PARTY is free and open to everyone! BLOCK PARTY takes its inspiration from Haitian-American artist Jelsen Lee Innocent's exhibition The World, The Flesh and The Devil, on view at Kunsthall Trondheim, with the artist's communities as its guiding spirit. Drawing on New York cookouts and the neighborhood celebrations and festivals of Haiti, BLOCK PARTY aims to do what those traditions have always done: gather people, welcome everyone in, and turn the street into a stage of shared joy. Haiti beats at the heart of BLOCK PARTY, just as it does in Innocent's exhibition. On August 29 that heartbeat spills into the streets on its own terms: proud, creative and impossible to ignore. ✨Save the date and see you there! 👀 10:00 – 16:00 Library is Open Peter Egges plass/ Library 12:00 - 22:00 Jamie Fitzpatrick and Jelsen Lee Innocent exhibitions are open to public Kunsthall Trondheim 12:00 – 16:00 Textile Patchwork Workshop (EN/NO) Peter Egges plass under library entrance 13:00 – 17:00 John B's BBQ: Creole & Caribbean Food Peter Egges plass 14:00-15:00 Exhibition tour with Adam Kleinman (EN) Kunsthall Trondheim 16:00 – 22:30 Bar by Sellanraa Sellanraa 16:00-22:30 DIGS Workbar: Bar & Ping Pong Peter eggs plass 16:00 - 17:00 The Mayor is Present Peter Egges plass 16:00 – 22:00 Film Screenings (loop): Isha Rosemond, Li Tout Vire (2022) Maksaens Denis & Frédéric Koenig, Zone Interdite aux Chimères (2004) Kunsthall Mediation Room 16:30 - 17:00 Discussion: Jelsen Lee Innocent (EN) Following the screenings, discuss the films and the exhibition The World, The Flesh and The Devil with Jelsen Lee Innocent Kunsthall Mediation Room 18:00 – 23:00 DJs: 18:00 - 20:30 Fay 20:30 - 23:00 Gayance Peter Egges plass 18:00 - 19:30 Ingvill Konradsen Haiti bak overskriftene: historier fra bakken (NO) Organised by Litteraturehuset i Trondheim Sellanraa
Book nowTrondheim02.09.2026After Past and Present @ RAMP // KonsertGalleriet
A warm welcome to the start of the season at Konsertgalleriet, and our first concert at Ramp!! We present After Past and Present on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:30 PM at Ramp! After Past and Present is a modern jazz sextet based in Trondheim. The band explores their landscapes with a fresh and acoustic chamber sound and a subtle, political undertone. Lyrical melodies, groovy undertones, complex rhythms, long improvisational stretches and rich timbres are among the things you can hear in their music. Børge Brustad - violin Åsne Fossmark - tenor saxophone Live Smidt - cello/vocals Sondre Moshagen - piano Hermann Hestbek - tuba Gustav Tornberg - drums/perc Student: 50kr // Ordinary: 100kr
Trondheim28.08.2026HUNGRY // 23:59
SULT are five good friends from Indre Østfold who have played together since childhood, and have been a musical family ever since. With Eskil on vocals and guitar, Gustav on drums, Edvard on bass, and Theodor and Kristoffer on guitar and synth. The band provides an explosive and resounding mix of rock, pop with direct lyrics that both kick, comfort and hit right in the heart. With musical role models ranging from the Dumdum Boys to Zach Bryan and Håkan Hellstrøm, SULT creates songs that represent the essence of youth; honest, imperfect and full of nerve. The band name comes from the commitment, the spark and the longing to create and feel, on something real. The energy and interaction of the band combined with catchy choruses have already given them both fans and a lot of experience on stage. The goals are high and the ambitions are great. 2026 will be the year that SULT ends up on our radar. The music is ready and the country is going to be played upside down.
Book nowTrondheim30.08.2026Musical book bath with Liv Glaser
The piano legend has been a concert pianist on the big, international stages - now we meet her in a warm and intimate book bath - naturally with live piano playing! Author and musicologist Marion Hestholm has written the book “Liv Glaser – Tones in Light and Darkness”. Liv Glaser has greatly influenced Norwegian classical music. In the 1960s she became a name on the national as well as the international scene, and in recent times she has become known for her recordings on historical instruments. She has been with the Norwegian Academy of Music since its inception in 1973 and is professor emerita. This Sunday is dedicated to Liv Glaser and Marion Hestholm's intimate and moving biography, and of course with playing by the legendary pianist! The book is available for purchase in the museum shop.
Trondheim29.08.2026Møllenberg Day 2026
MØLLENBERG DAY 2026 • 29 AUGUST • 11am–4pm Thornæsparken • Kirkegata • Bakke gård. Kirkegata between the arenas will be closed. Free and alcohol-free! PROGRAM 11:00 Småbispan – opening (Thornæsparken) 11:30 Children's Jazz – Siv Aurlund (Bakke farm) 12:15 Young Shades (Bakke farm, basement) 14:00 RAW Dance Studio (Thornæsparken) 14:30 Young Shades (Bakke farm, basement) 15:00 Capoeira (Thornæsparken) 15:15 Siv Aurlund w/friends – closing concert (Bakke farm) THORNÆSPARKEN 11:15–11:45, 12–12:30, 13–13:30 Circus show/circus school 12:30–13, 13:30–14 Meet & Greet: Goose the Window Dog 11–16 Stilts, juggling etc. • 12–15 Art workshop, Children's Cathedral Market: Møllenberg & Rosenborg Welfare Association • Neighborhood Market • Fretex Archive • Black Ink • Mythos Tatoo • Soulbody • The Historical Society • All Good Clean Records • Østbyen Volunteer Center • Trondheim Taekwon-Do Club KIRKEGATA 11–16 Lama Café and Kitchen • Broks Tea • Brattørkaia Bicycle Repair Shop • Transportation Unit • Culture Unit • Area Initiative • Møllenberg Model • Lilleby Sports Club GROUND FARM Café Bispehaugen • Book sale "The Story of Møllenberg" • Drawing tent 12:45–13:30 Debate: What is possible – if the municipality really wants to? 13:30–14 Book Bath: "The Story of Møllenberg", Bjørn-Erik Hansen and Birger Sivertsen Food/drink: Café Bispehaugen • Lama Café and Kitchen • Broks Tea • Frivilligsentralen (waffles) ENGLISH MØLLENBERG DAY 2026 • 29 AUGUST • 11–16 Thornæsparken • Kirkegata • Bakke gård. Kirkegata between venues is closed. Free, alcohol-free! PROGRAMS 11:00 Småbispan – opening (Thornæsparken) 11:30 Children's Jazz – Siv Aurlund (Bakke gård) 12:15 Young Shades (Bakke farm, basement) 14:00 RAW Dance Studio (Thornæsparken) 14:30 Young Shades (Bakke farm, basement) 15:00 Capoeira (Thornæsparken) 15:15 Siv Aurlund & Friends – closing concert (Bakke gård) THORNÆSPARKEN 11:15–11:45, 12–12:30, 13–13:30 Circus show/school 12:30–13, 13:30–14 Meet & Greet: Goose the Window Dog 11–16 Stilts, juggling & more • 12–15 Art workshop, Children's Cathedral Market: Møllenberg & Rosenborg Residents' Association • Neighborhood market • Fretex Arkivet • Svartblekk • Mythos Tatoo • Soulbody • Fortidsminneforeningen • All Good Clean Records • Østbyen Frivilligsentral • Trondheim Taekwon-Do Klubb KIRKEGATA 11–16 Lama Café and Kitchen • Broks Tea • Brattørkaia Bicycle Repair Shop • Transportation Unit • Culture Unit • Area Initiative • Møllenberg Model • Lilleby Sports Club GROUND FARM Kafè Bispehaugen • “The Story of Møllenberg” book sale • Drawing tent 12:45–13:30 Debate: What is possible – if the municipality really wants it? 13:30–14 Author talk: “The story of Møllenberg” Food/drink: Café Bispehaugen • Lama Café and Kitchen • Broks Tea •
Trondheim22.08.2026 - 27.09.2026Doctor Proctor's fart powder
Experience Jo Nesbø's beloved and crazy novel universe at the theater - in a performance for the whole family! Join Doctor Proctor, Lisa and Bulle as they embark on a wild journey through the sewer system and into space – fueled by bubbling ingenuity and a super-potent fart powder. When Klaus Sonstad once again steps into the lab coat of Norway's most unorthodox professor, the stage is set for a family performance filled to the brim with delightful humor, crazy experiments and magical music. Mads Bones and Olve Løseth are behind the dramatization of the well-known and beloved story by Jo Nesbø, while composer Kyrre Havdal has composed brand new hits full of farts and splendor. "Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder" is suitable for children from 6 to 100 years old.
Book nowTrondheim03.09.2026TrondheimThe Soloists and Gjermund Larsen
For a number of years, the TrondheimSolistene and Gjermund Larsen have had a close and inspiring musical collaboration that has garnered praise and recognition, both nationally and internationally. Through a joint exploration of the borderland between classical music and Norwegian folk music, they have created a distinctive expression characterized by both virtuosity, sensitivity and artistic curiosity. The collaboration has so far resulted in a number of concerts on various stages, as well as several critically acclaimed album releases that have reached a wide audience. Now they are ready for Dokkhuset, where the audience will experience a varied program. Here they will present both a more classical repertoire and Gjermund Larsen's unique and atmospheric songs, arranged especially for violin and string orchestra. Join us for a unique musical experience.
Trondheim28.08.2026 - 29.08.2026Creator's party
Skaperfest is the place where curiosity and creativity come to meet. Here, student associations, local groups and established business players will bring lots of different technology and activities, and things you can try to make yourself! Find your way between booths with robots, Tesla coils, dismantling an entire car (!!), repair and reuse, and art projects that are being made because YOU are there. To increase innovation, creative activities must become as natural a part of everyday life as sports and culture. We strengthen Norway's innovative power by building a culture of creativity, tech and the joy of creation among children and adults. And so that as many people as possible can contribute to tomorrow's solutions, we have a special focus on increased diversity and accessibility. Opening hours for stalls are: Friday 09:00-14:00 (school visit. Read more here .) Saturday 11:00 - 17:00 Read more here: https://www.skaperfest.no/ Welcome!
Book nowTrondheim28.08.2026Charlie Rackstead & The Sticklesbergen Ramblers
Charlie Rackstead & The Sticklesbergen Ramblers are coming to Kafé Skuret on 28 August! Since Charlie Rackstead first appeared on the radio program Lønsj on NRK P1 with his American country version of the DumDum Boys classic "Splitter Pine", things have been going well for the gang from Sticklesbergen in Minnesota. The recipe is simple – and brilliant: well-known and beloved Norwegian pop and rock classics translated into American country style. With steady compo, expert string playing, cowboy hats and a solid twinkle in the eye, the band explores Norwegian musical heritage from artists such as Wenche Myhre, Vazelina Bilopphøggers, Bjørn Eidsvåg, Unit Five, Mods, Åge Aleksandersen, DumDum Boys, Lillebjørn Nielsen, Ola Bremnes, Vamp and Hellbillies. Here you will find country, bluegrass, boogie, blues and rock – all wrapped up in a concert experience that both pays tribute and lovingly ravages the songs you thought you knew. Standing room only 20 years of age limit Doors open at 8:00 PM Concert starts at 21:00 A companion against companion proof free.
