Great art and culture is even better when you share the experience. Music, film, and other popular festivals are a key part of the booming Norwegian culture scene.
Festivals in Norway
A feast of flavours, sights, and sounds.
Norway offers more than 900 festivals to match almost anyone's interests in music, food, sport, film, theatre, literature, history and much more.
Summer is undoubtedly the biggest festival season, but several exciting events take place throughout the year all over the country.
There is a myriad of music festivals in Norway, covering both popular genres such as jazz, blues and contemporary music, as well as niche festivals showcasing more experimental music. The festival scene in Norway holds a high international standard and measures up to the best festivals in Europe.
Want to know what's on during your visit? Check out our event calendar!
Find your next festival
Photo credit: Maja Brenna / Øyafestivalen
Popular Norwegian music festivals
- Øyafestivalen in Oslo in August
- By:Larm in Oslo in September
- OverOslo in Oslo in June
- Tons of Rock in Oslo in June
- Slottsfjellfestivalen in Tønsberg in July
- Stavernfestivalen in Larvik in July
- Pstereo in Trondheim in August
- Neon in Trondheim in June
- Parken in Bodø in August
- Buktafestivalen in Tromsø in July
- Palmesus in Kristiansand in July
Pop and rock festivals
Showcasing big-name international artists as well as up-and-coming local bands.
Book nowBergen09.06.2026 - 12.06.2026Bergenfest - live music festival
A variety of genres are represented, from straight forward pop and rock via blues, country, americana and electronic-based music to the more obscure and adventurous ones. Previous acts at the festival include Robert Plant, John Mayer, ZZ Top, Biffy Clyro, Imagine Dragons and Lana Del Rey to name a few. Bergenfest in the press: Bergenfest has received standing ovations from the press, and has established itself as a modern music festival of both national and international interest. In 2000, Bergenfest, then named Ole Blues Festival, was voted “Festival of the Year” by its peers in the Norwegian Rock Festival Council. The festival has also received the price of honour from Bergen Tourist Board in 2001, “for excellent marketing of Bergen”. Gates open 16:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 14:00 Friday and 12:00 Saturday. Book your tickets here.
Book nowKråkerøy18.06.2026 - 19.06.2026IDYLL Festival
Large music festival on the island of Isegran with big Norwegian and international artists.
Book nowOslo16.06.2026 - 19.06.2026OverOslo music festival
OverOslo is an annual summer festival with four nights of concerts at Scene Grefsenkollen, a stage on a hill 377 metres above the city. The festival offers three stages idyllically located in the forest with spectacular views of Oslo. Not to mention great food and drink - and a queue-free festival area where you and the gang can enjoy exactly what a festival should be.
Book nowOslo23.06.2026 - 26.06.2026Tons of Rock
Tons of Rock is Norway’s largest rock and metal festival, known for bringing music lovers from all over the world together for a celebration of powerful music and an unforgettable festival atmosphere. Since its inception in 2014, the festival has developed into a cultural highlight and an important part of Norway’s music history. In 2024, 150,000 rock fans visited Ekebergsletta in Oslo, marking a record year for this grand celebration of rock and metal. Some of the big artists that have performed at the already legendary festival are Ozzy Osbourne, Alice in Chains, Slayer, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Def Leppard and many, many more.
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.
Black metal and jazz
Norway is in many ways a country of extremes, so it’s perhaps no coincidence genres like black metal and jazz have thrived here for decades. Norway is the home of black metal, and there is no better place to experience it than the Inferno festival, held every Easter in Oslo. There are also international jazz festivals in Bergen, Molde, Kongsberg, Haugesund, Oslo, Lillehammer and more.
For more extremes, enjoy Ekstremsportveko in Voss, the largest extreme sports festival of its kind, which also includes live music performances. And don't miss Voss's jazz festival, Vossajazz, usually held in April.
Jazz and Blues festivals
Experience Europe's oldest annual jazz festival in Molde and other top festivals.
Stavanger
05.05.2026 - 08.05.2026
Maijazz in Stavanger
Maijazz has become one of the foremost recurring cultural events in the Stavanger region. Like most artistic projects, Maijazz also had a challenging start, and its success was by no means guaranteed. The festival is the result of strong collaboration between talented artists, enthusiastic volunteers, supportive politicians, loyal sponsors and, not least, an ever-growing and knowledgeable audience. Each of these has played a crucial role in developing the festival into one of the country's leading events in its category. Maijazz is committed to playing a role in the exciting development and challenges facing the Stavanger region. Maijazz provides great experiences and brings life to the city Maijazz aims to contribute to the enjoyment of music, insight and reflection. But of course also to good entertainment, great experiences and life in the city. Maijazz has contributed to the region with artists such as Jan Garbarek, Pat Metheny Group, Herbie Hancock, E.S.T., Joe Zawinul and Youssou N'dour, to name but a few of those who have visited Stavanger and Maijazz. Maijazz is constantly evolving Maijazz wants to be a driving force in the cultural development of the region. In recent years, the established collaboration with the University of Stavanger has really taken off. The Bjergsted Jazz Ensemble is a cornerstone of the festival. The series ‘Tett på en Helt’ (Close to a Hero, part of the Blå Trå series at Stavanger Jazzforum) has become one of the most popular events among students at the Institute of Music and Dance/UiS. The collaboration with Stavanger Cathedral School/Music, Dance and Drama, Vågen Upper Secondary School in Sandnes, St. Svithun Upper Secondary School and the Culture School in Bjergsted focuses on the development of musicians, the music scene in the region and, not least, audience development.Festivals for foodies
Food, and especially locally-sourced food, is increasingly important to Norwegians, and there are several annual bigger festivals, like for example the Matstreif festival in Oslo, the Trøndelag Food Festival and Trondheim Brewery Festival and Gladmat in Stavanger, but also several niche festivals like the Rakfisk (semi-fermented trout) festival in Valdres and cider festivals in Hardanger.
Photo credit: Fredrik Ahlsen, Maverix / Visitnorway.com
Popular Norwegian food and drink festivals
- Trøndelag Food Festival in Trondheim in August
- Norway Seafood Festival in Trondheim in March
- Gladmat in Stavanger in June
- Matstreif in Oslo in September
- Bergen Food Festival in Bergen in September
- The Norwegian Rakfisk festival in Valdres in November
- Cider and fruit festivals in places like Hardanger and Telemark at various times
- The Shellfish Festival in Mandal in August
- Oslo Vegetarian Festival in Oslo in May
Food and drink festivals
A multitude of flavours and activities for foodies of all ages.
Book nowStavanger07.11.2026 - 06.11.20263-Sjøersløpet (3 lakes race)
The race is organised every year on the first Saturday in November. This is for many people the end of the running season and therefore a good base for setting goals for exercising all year round. The run goes through familiar areas for most people in the region, and, therefore, appeals to the width of exercisers in Northern Jæren.
Stjørdal21.01.20265TH ANNIVERSARY
On the day of January 21st, 5 years ago, eFiKS Gaming was founded 🥳 4 friends with a dream of a social gaming center in the center of Stjørdal! 5 years later, we are SO MUCH MORE! This is celebrated with an OPEN HOUSE for everyone who wants to come and experience most of our 13 (!!) departments at the house! + LOTS OF CAKE, SODD 😋 AND INCLUSIVE GAMING!
Bergen13.10.2026 - 21.10.2026BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival
BIFF is one of the leading film festivals in Norway, presenting about 150 films from all over the world. The programme sonsists of both sneak premieres of films in theatrical distribution as well as amazing new discoveries within both fiction and documentaries.
Bergen26.05.2026 - 09.06.2026Bergen International Festival
For over 70 years the Bergen International Festival has been an international meeting-place for creative forces and people of diverse backgrounds. The programme builds on classical music and theatrical art, branching out in a variety of directions. The Festival embraces international stars and newcomers, capacious concert halls and intimate recitals, the old, the new, and everything that occurs when they come together. The UNESCO city of Bergen, encompassing such historical venues as the home of composer Edvard Grieg and the 750-year-old royal seat Håkonshallen, is the backdrop for hundreds of experiences of living art and memories for life created by the Festival for fifteen days in spring every year. The Bergen International Festival coalesces when art forms meet, in encounters between tradition and renewal, reflection and rejoicing, stage and auditorium. About the Bergen International Festival • The Festival is under the patronage of His Majesty King Harald V. • Presents music, opera, theatre, dance, debates and family events during 15 days in May/June every year. • The first Bergen International Festival was held in 1953. • Lars Petter Hagen has been the Festival director since 2022. • The Bergen International Festival had an attendance of 72.000 in 2023. The Festival dates in the upcoming years are: • Wednesday 21 May - Wednesday 04 June 2025 • Wednesday 27 May - Wednesday 10 June 2026 • Wednesday 26 May - Wednesday 9 June 2027
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
Bergen17.02.2026 - 20.02.2026Bergen Seafood Festival
Get ready for spectacular chef shows, the Children's Taste Lab, family activities, and competitions! Bergen Seafood Festival offers flavorful, educational, and fun moments for the whole family. The activities on the public day at the Fish Market are free, with only a few events requiring registration. Experience a wide range of exciting activities, from chef shows to tasting adventures for all ages. Dive into a sea of exciting activities The program will be updated with new exciting events on bergensjomatfestival.no
Bergen21.01.2026 - 23.01.2026Bergen Whiskey & Beer Festival
Bergen Whiskey & Beer Festival is Norway's largest festival in this category. Producers from Norway and "the whole" world are represented at the Bergen Whiskey & Beer Festival, either via imports or with visits from the respective. Age limit 20 years
Book nowBergen21.08.2026Bergen Ølfestival 2026
Welcome to Bergen Beer Festival 2026 We are repeating the success at the city’s new cultural hotspot, Hallen USF. The former industrial hall at USF Verftet accommodates around 1,500 people and is currently being upgraded for cultural use. The festival area also includes the USF Back Yard (the parking area), which is covered as well. This is where you will find food stands and the programme stage. Company or group? See here. Early Bird tickets available on all tickets until December. The festival in 2026 will present a representative selection of small and large, new and established, local and national breweries. Opening hours: Friday 21 August 14:00 - 21:00 Saturday 22 August 13:00 - 21:00 Ticket packages: To enter the festival, you purchase a small, medium or large ticket package (ticket + tokens + tasting glass). A limited number of festival passes for both days will also be available. Tickets are sold online only. The ticket is valid for the entire opening hours. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Early Bird tickets are available until December or until sold out. Early Bird: Small package (day ticket NOK 200 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 375 Medium package (day ticket NOK 200 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 550 Large package (day ticket NOK 200 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 725 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 425 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 950 Regular prices: Small package (day ticket NOK 300 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 475 Medium package (day ticket NOK 300 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 650 Large package (day ticket NOK 300 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 825 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 525 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 1050 If you need more tokens, token sales are available within the festival area. Purchased tokens are not refundable, so please do not buy more than you need. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded.Book nowBergen09.06.2026 - 12.06.2026Bergenfest - live music festival
A variety of genres are represented, from straight forward pop and rock via blues, country, americana and electronic-based music to the more obscure and adventurous ones. Previous acts at the festival include Robert Plant, John Mayer, ZZ Top, Biffy Clyro, Imagine Dragons and Lana Del Rey to name a few. Bergenfest in the press: Bergenfest has received standing ovations from the press, and has established itself as a modern music festival of both national and international interest. In 2000, Bergenfest, then named Ole Blues Festival, was voted “Festival of the Year” by its peers in the Norwegian Rock Festival Council. The festival has also received the price of honour from Bergen Tourist Board in 2001, “for excellent marketing of Bergen”. Gates open 16:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 14:00 Friday and 12:00 Saturday. Book your tickets here.
Bergen28.07.2026 - 31.07.2026Beyond The Gates
As an extreme metal festival, Beyond the Gates arose from the ashes of the cult Hole in the Sky festival in 2013. Renowned for curating some of the best lineups in extreme metal has grown into a favorite summer event for heavy music fans all over the globe. The festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s. Beyond the Gates experience In addition to this massive extreme metal event, Beyond the Gates offers attendees unique and exciting opportunities to explore Norwegian and black metal culture in this historic city! For years, fans have been flocking to Bergen to experience their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. Nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Beyond the Gates will make a great effort to give all the traveling fans a unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, the festival hosts will be putting together a series of events so that fans can enhance and build on the Beyond the Gates Experience, including guided tours, art exhibitions, a tattoo festival, and more that will be revealed soon! Buy your festival tickets here.
Rauland20.03.2026Bierstube - the big après-ski of the year
We have invited Aass brewery to Tiurtelt to arrange a beer tasting, before the Norwegische Alpenorchester offers a real Tyrolean party. The beer tasting includes 5 types of beer, a selection of local cheeses, cured meats and other snacks and a great atmosphere. We start the tasting at 5:30 PM, and at 7:30 PM the Norwegische Alpenorchester is ready on stage. Bierstube Half Evening - 790,- per person Only 50 places - secure your place early! It gets full here. 5:30 PM-11:30 PM Bierstube – 400 per person 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Lederhosen and Tyrolean hat are of course, there will be LIVE music and good drinks - together we ensure a good atmosphere Last year the event was sold out - remember to secure your ticket early! Location: Tiurtelt, Listaulii 5, Rauland Skisenter Save the date now - Ticket sales start soon! ID 18 years
Rauland02.04.2026Big après-ski and party with DJ HOWARD - Tiurteltet
On Good Friday we will once again be hitting the ground running with Easter's best après-ski in the tent at Rauland Skisenter. It will be après-ski & afterparty! We are ready to start the party right after closing time on the slopes. Howard is known for his many radio broadcasts on NRK, shows around the country, We Love the 90's and record releases. Tiurteltet opens: 16:30 DJ xx kicks off the après-ski and plays from 16:30-20:00 Dj Howard hits the ground running from 20:00 to 23:00 Ends: 23:00 ID 18 years Buy tickets here
18.02.2026Bonfire
We repeat the success from previous years. Here you can join the truck drivers in their most sacred moment, to the good time around the campfire where song, music and good stories live as they have done in times immemorial. There will be stories from around the old road to Røros, both personal experiences and from those who toiled before us. Most of it may even be true! With good company comes good food and drink, and here you will get plenty of local flavors of meat, fish, pastries, berries, with suitable and swallowable. Everything that we ourselves brought with us over the mountain! Limited number of places, first come, first served! Wednesday 18 February or Thursday 19 February starting at 4:00 PM. Let us know which day you are booking! 890,- per person Registration to Marita Aanekre on tel. 905 10 068
Bergen10.03.2026 - 14.03.2026Borealis - a festival for experimental music
Borealis is a festival for experimental music. A place where we celebrate the music that falls between the gaps. A place for adventurous listening. Bringing together new musical experiments from Bergen, Norway and around the world, Borealis occupies the city for 5 days each March, taking over the art galleries, concert halls and warehouse spaces, with concerts, installations, talks and films. Borealis works with living composers, sound artists, improvisers and musicians, to develop projects that rearrange the furniture of the musical world, to question our assumptions about what music is and where it can go. We do not stick to one type or genre of music, but open the doors to the most adventurous and innovative music makers to bring us something new. Borealis is open for everybody; for the first time listener to the seasoned musicologist, from the very smallest to the oldest and wisest. At Borealis we are all exploring together.
Trondheim01.02.2026Breakfast tea
✨ Nytt år – nye muligheter! ✨ Vi har lyst til å prøve noe nytt, og inviterer derfor til Breakfast Tea søndag 1. februar kl. 10.00–12.00 🫖 Pris: 299,- pr pers Like elegant som afternoon tea – bare på morgenen. Her får dere servert et lekkert utvalg av søte små bakverk og smakfulle smørbrød, te og kaffe. Utvalget vil variere fra gang til gang, men dere kan blant annet forvente: 🥐 Scones ulike typer 🍩 Snurrer og boller ulike typer 🥐 Små varianter av croissanter 🥪 Smørbrød med laks & kremost 🍅 Mozzarella & tomat 🥓 Egg & bacon 🍗Kylling og bacon Andre type smørbrød og søtsaker også ❤️ Utvalget vil variere fra gang til gang. Perfekt for en rolig og koselig start på søndagen sammen med venner eller familie 💛 Vi gleder oss til å ønske dere velkommen! Påmeldingsfrist innen onsdag 28 januar. Det er begrenset med plasser. Påmelding: [email protected]
Book nowArendal21.07.2026 - 24.07.2026Canal Street - Arendal music festival
30 Years of Music, People, and Magic We call it a pearl jubilee when we celebrate three decades of dance, laughter, dedicated volunteers, applause, and musical moments that have become part of the city and of us. From the very first note at what was then called the Arendal Jazz and Blues Festival to today’s Canal Street as we know it—with concerts at Arendal Cemetery, Strømsbo Farm, Teaterplassen, Poppes Plass, Sam Eydes Plass, the Cultural Center, and Barnestreet at Kanalplassen—Canal Street has been a meeting place for everything we love about summer in Southern Norway. C(S)U in week 30! For the music. For the city. For each other. About 40-50 different artists and bands visit the festival. Even though jazz traditionally has been well represented, most genres are presented here. In addition to offering the best Norwegian artists, the festival has included artists like Bob Geldof, Lauren Hill, Joss Stone, Waterboys, Gary Moore, Solomon Burke, Melody Gardot, Angélique Kidjo and more on the stage the last five years.
ØyerChristmas lunch
Christmas preparation, Christmas gift buying, Christmas gift wrapping, calendar gifts and general Christmas strife. The time before Christmas can be hectic. Therefore, it is important to take a breather and enjoy it a little. Enjoy being together. Bring friends, family, colleagues, the choir gang, the betting team or the hunting team to a joint Christmas lunch. We offer Christmas lunch for groups from November 1st all the way until Christmas. Minimum 10 people. If you are a smaller group, feel free to contact us for offers.
Stavanger28.11.2026 - 19.12.2026Christmas market in the city park in Stavanger
The period before Christmas in Stavanger is truly something special! The city is decorated with the finest Christmas lights, shops decorate their windows with elves and garlands, the sound of Christmas music spreads and the streets are filled with Christmas spirit - you can feel with all your senses that Christmas is approaching. Maybe we'll be lucky enough to get a sprinkling of snow? Christmas stalls with a wide variety The city park is transformed into the best place in the city for Christmas joy. It's a Christmas market showcasing the wide variety of trade, culture, food and crafts. At the Christmas market in Byparken, there will be a good mix of Christmas market stalls, tents and food trucks.
Egersund10.06.2026 - 12.06.2026Dalane bluesfestival
A festival with a wide range of genres Although the name promises blues, over the years the festival has deliberately sought diversity in its programme – precisely to appeal to a wider audience. Traditional blues genres are purposefully combined with rock, soul, Americana and newer expressions that tend to attract a wide range of both loyal and new festival-goers. The festival is known for its intimate feel, with stages such as: Sykkelverkstedet – an atmospheric, local concert venue used year after year Grand Scene – cosy concerts in the basement of the Grand Hotel Egersund Tools-Scene (main stage) – a robust, indoor stage with a powerful sound and lighting rig for the festival's biggest artists Rockescenen – a fresh addition since 2016, with harder and alternative elements that give young people a cultural space The stages are positioned so that the audience can easily move between them, contributing to a lively and accessible festival experience in the centre of Egersund. An inclusive and authentic expression The festival delivers a warm atmosphere where both dedicated blues lovers and curious participants will find something to enjoy. The festival management adheres to the ideals of quality, proximity and community – and the festival has become a welcome cultural beacon in the region.
Tjelta05.06.2026 - 06.06.2026Dragefesten på Sola
The Sola Kite Festival is an annual public festival on the beach where the sky is filled with colourful kites of all shapes and sizes. Professional kite flyers and families who want to try their hand at kite flying come together here, and the day is characterised by play, creativity and community. The open coastal landscape provides a spectacular backdrop, and the festival has gradually become a popular gathering place for both locals and visitors.
Bergen30.10.2026 - 29.10.2026EKKOFESTIVALEN 2026
EKKO FESTIVAL XXIII 30 October – 1 November 2025 BERGEN, NORWAY Welcome to the 23rd edition of the Ekko Festival. What is the Ekko Festival? Ekko is an annual festival for experimental and electronic music in Bergen, established in 2003. The festival is organised by Ekko at Østre and various other venues and locations in and around the city. Here, audiences can experience everything from new and established artists to sound art, installations, exhibitions, conversations, and club nights.
Rauland03.04.2026Easter party with CARINA DAHL - Tiurteltet
Experience an evening filled with energy, music and party atmosphere when Carina takes the stage and takes you on a musical journey you will never forget. Carina is a Norwegian singer and songwriter from Trøndelag. She particularly stood out with her participation in Stjernekamp in 2021 where she came in a solid 3rd place. The artist has also released a number of well-known party songs such as "Best på fest" where the song was on the charts for 10 weeks. In 2023, Carina Dahl was the most streamed female artist singing in Norwegian. In 2024, she won a Spellemannspris in the "party music" category. Practical information: Location: Tiurtelt, Listaullii 5, Rauland Skisenter Tent opens: 7:00 PM Concert starts: 9:00 PM DJ // at the end Tent closes: 12:00 AM ID 18 years. Buy tickets here
Rauland27.03.2026Easter party with Staysman - Tiurteltet
We guarantee a great start to Easter! Staysman will visit us in 2015, now he is ready again. Staysman comes with his energetic stage show and infectious charisma, he promises 100% sing-along, 100% confetti and 200% slobber - it will be simply impossible to stand still. Buy tickets here Look forward to an unforgettable experience with music and atmosphere at its best, when Staysman takes over the stage and makes sure the entire audience sings along! Practical information: Location: Tiurtelt, Listaullii 5, Rauland Skisenter Tent opens: 19.00 Staysman: at 21.00 DJ // at the end Tent closes: at 00.00 ID 18 years
Book nowStavanger13.02.2026Educational evening on port wine – 13 February
The tasting includes the following alcoholic beverages: Quinta do Vallado – Tawny Port (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years old) Taylors – Very Very Old Tawny Port (blend containing older-aged components) Grahams – Vintage Port 2017 The Stone Terraces – Vintage Port 1966 (from a private cellar)
Book nowEgersund06.08.2026 - 07.08.2026Egersund Visefestival
Egersund Song Festival is an annual celebration of song in all its forms. Here, the audience can experience everything from established artists to new voices in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The charming coastal town provides a unique setting for the festival, where music, closeness and storytelling take centre stage.
Book nowFornebu10.06.2026 - 11.06.2026FOMA - Fornebu Music & Arts Festival
FOMA will be held in one of Oslofjord's most beautiful festival areas in early summer at Sjøflyhavna at Fornebu. Welcome to a festival filled with music, art and culinary experiences. On FOMA's two stages, you'll get to see established and up-and-coming artists, from both home and abroad. The festival has a large selection of both food and drink, with its own wine universe where you can taste different grapes from all corners of the world. Perhaps you'll also find your new favourite artist among the art exhibitions in the area. FOMA is more than just a music festival. The festival is built around entertainment, art, food and drink. With exciting new and recognised artists, the audience will have access to art that they won't experience anywhere else. In addition, they have a strong focus on food and drink.
Bergen20.08.2026 - 21.08.2026Feelings
With beautiful surroundings, superstars, and several of the hottest names in pop, hip-hop and EDM, everything is in place for an unforgettable end to the summer. Grass-covered historic grounds, views of the city mountains and a location close to the city center form a unique setting for the new festival.
Book nowSandnes11.02.2026Finns are coming
Finland has traditionally received less attention as a beer nation than some of its neighbouring countries. Nevertheless, there is an established brewing tradition, and several Finnish breweries have been founded in recent years. In 2022, Olaf Brewing launched the beer “OTAN” in connection with Finland’s NATO application. The name refers both to the French acronym for NATO and to the Finnish expression “otan olutta”, which can be translated as “I’ll have a beer”. The launch was covered by Norwegian media, including Framtida.no, and later referenced by Ølportalen. Factory Brewing is a sub-label of ETKO Brewery, which was established in 2017. Under the Factory name, beer is produced in smaller series, while beers under the ETKO name make up the brewery’s main range.
Festivals in the great outdoors
Try a unique festival in the wild surrounded by gorgeous Norwegian nature. Enjoy live music on remote islands where the sun never sets or high up in the mountains. It's perfect for combining a love of music and the outdoors and you'll be able to explore exciting parts of Norway.
There are also several festivals that focus on indigenous Sami art, music, literature and culture, such as Riddu Riđđu and Márkomeannu.
Photo credit: Kristin Folsland Olsen / Visitnorway.com
Popular festivals in the wild
- Trænafestivalen on Træna island in July
- Vinjerock at Eidsbugarden in Jotunheimen in July
- Trevarefestivalen in Henningsvær in July
- Riddu Riđđu in Manndalen in July
- Bergtattfestivalen in Luster in July
- Márkomeannu in Tjeldsund in July
Enjoy international film festivals
Are you a cinephile? Norway is home to several international film festivals The international film festival in Tromsø in January has a unique Arctic atmosphere, while the Film fra Sør (Films from the South) festival in Oslo screens new and exciting titles from Asia, Africa and South America. Bergen is home to the popular international film festival BIFF, usually held in October.
And last, but not least, there are also a variety of theatre and literature festivals.
Photo credit: Vegard Stien / Visit Tromsø
Popular film festivals
- Tromsø International Film Festival in Tromsø in January
- Bergen International Film Festival in Bergen in October
- Film fra Sør in Oslo in November
- Dokfilm in Volda in Mai
- Oslo Pix in Oslo in August
Find your next art festival
Enjoy theatre, literature and film.
- Bergen13.10.2026 - 21.10.2026
BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival
BIFF is one of the leading film festivals in Norway, presenting about 150 films from all over the world. The programme sonsists of both sneak premieres of films in theatrical distribution as well as amazing new discoveries within both fiction and documentaries.Bergen26.05.2026 - 09.06.2026Bergen International Festival
For over 70 years the Bergen International Festival has been an international meeting-place for creative forces and people of diverse backgrounds. The programme builds on classical music and theatrical art, branching out in a variety of directions. The Festival embraces international stars and newcomers, capacious concert halls and intimate recitals, the old, the new, and everything that occurs when they come together. The UNESCO city of Bergen, encompassing such historical venues as the home of composer Edvard Grieg and the 750-year-old royal seat Håkonshallen, is the backdrop for hundreds of experiences of living art and memories for life created by the Festival for fifteen days in spring every year. The Bergen International Festival coalesces when art forms meet, in encounters between tradition and renewal, reflection and rejoicing, stage and auditorium. About the Bergen International Festival • The Festival is under the patronage of His Majesty King Harald V. • Presents music, opera, theatre, dance, debates and family events during 15 days in May/June every year. • The first Bergen International Festival was held in 1953. • Lars Petter Hagen has been the Festival director since 2022. • The Bergen International Festival had an attendance of 72.000 in 2023. The Festival dates in the upcoming years are: • Wednesday 21 May - Wednesday 04 June 2025 • Wednesday 27 May - Wednesday 10 June 2026 • Wednesday 26 May - Wednesday 9 June 2027
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