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    5 unusual cultural festivals

    An insider’s guide to five fun festivals
    In Norway you have more 900 festivals to choose from, and around 300 of these are art and cultural festivals. Whether you fancy music, performing arts or traditional events, here are five Norwegian cultural festivals out of the ordinary.
    Parade of people holding balloons in Førde
    Førde Traditional and World Music Festival.
    Photo: Arve Ullebø

    Some events may be postponed because of the coronavirus situation.

    “In Norway, there is about one festival per 5-6000 capita. The offer is fairly distributed between the country’s regions. About two-thirds of the festivals take place in cities, the rest in the countryside or smaller towns”, says Anders Rykkja, CEO of Norway Festivals.

    In a survey from 2014 conducted by Norway Festivals, in cooperation with Norwegian Live Music Association, FolkOrg and the Norwegian jazz forum, one of the findings was that festivals in Norway in total have around 2.2 million spectators. In a country with approximately 5 million inhabitants, this is nothing short of impressive.

    To Anders Rykkja, who is a dedicated “festivalgoer” himself, it makes perfect sense why so many people choose to go to festivals.

    “Festivals provide wonderful opportunities for people to immerse themselves intensely in artistic and cultural experiences in a limited period of time. People get the chance to meet artists, watch performances, productions, and concerts they otherwise would not have experienced”, he says.

    Read about his five recommendations on unusual cultural festivals.

    Anders Rykkja’s recommendations

    • 1. Førde Traditional and World Music Festival

      “The festival has been voted one of the best festivals in the world within its genre by Songlines Magazine.”

      This is the largest festival in Scandinavia for music and dance from all over the world. The festival was established in 1990 and takes place every year.

    • 2. The Peer Gynt Festival, Vinstra

      “A celebration of Henrik Ibsens’s masterpiece staged by Erik Ulfsby by lake Gålåvatnet.”

      Every year since 1967, the Peer Gynt festival is held every year in the Gudbrandsdalen valley to celebrate the local legend that inspired Henrik Ibsen’s dramatic poem “Peer Gynt”.

    • 3. Riddu Riđđu, Manndalen

      “A unique Sami music and cultural festival.”

      The mission of the Riddu Riđđu festival, which was established in 1991, is to promote and develop the Sami coastal culture.

    • 4. Nordland Music Festival, Bodø

      “Quality music, magnificent scenery, and numerous outdoor stages.”

      The festival makes use of every corner of Bodø and invites you to sample classical music, jazz, folk music and pop, indoors and outdoors. The festival takes place in March each year.

    • 5. Mela Festival, Oslo

      “A gathering place for world-class performing arts and cultural expression right in the heart of Oslo.”

      This festival will challenge your senses with international rhythms, music, dance, and food. Mela was held for the first time in 2001 and the festival attracts around 300,000 people every year.

    Anders Rykkja
    Anders Rykkja.
    Photo: Anders Rykkja
    About Anders Rykkja

    Rykkja holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Music Business Management from the University of Westminster (UK).

    He has worked in the cultural sector for 20 years as project manager, artist manager, and concert organizer.

    He is Managing Director at Norway Festivals, a network comprising 75 arts and culture festivals, in addition to working as a researcher at Kunnskapsverket.

    He is particularly concerned with funding of arts and culture projects, especially alternative funding sources like Crowdfunding.

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    Stille natt hellige natt 2020
    Streamed concert: Mellomspill II: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra - Schumann: Symphony No. 2
    Streamed concert: Mellomspill II: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra - Schumann: Symphony No. 2
    Watch Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra online in the concert series Mellomspill II − a sequel to this spring's Mellomspill (Interlude)… Read more
    Streamed concert: Mellomspill II: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra - Schumann: Symphony No. 2
    Swinging Christmas!
    Swinging Christmas!
    Denne kvelden er det duket for en helaften med swingende julemusikk og klassikere som vil få deg til å gå smilende og nynnende ut av konsertsalen… Read more
    Swinging Christmas!
    Thomas Dybdahl & SSO
    Thomas Dybdahl & SSO
    Concert with Thomas Dybdahl and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. Read more
    Thomas Dybdahl & SSO
    Thursday at Tungenes: Building Instrument
    Thursday at Tungenes: Building Instrument
    Building Instrument is a Bergen-based trio that mixes acoustic and electronic expressions through their unique compositions. Read more
    Thursday at Tungenes: Building Instrument
    Vildá
    Vildá
    The duo Vildá combines mystical joiks, swinging rhythms and improvisation in a fascinating way. Hildá Länsman is a joiker and… Read more
    Vildá
    Christimas Concert: 'Stille natt hellige natt 2020'
    Christimas Concert: 'Stille natt hellige natt 2020'
    'Stille natt hellige natt' have been a dear christmas tradition for 30 years.  Alexander Rybak, Rune Larsen, Maria Haukaas Mittet, Hans… Read more
    Christimas Concert: 'Stille natt hellige natt 2020'
    Christmas concert at the Trinity Church in Arendal
    Christmas concert at the Trinity Church in Arendal
    Get in touch with the Christmas spirit at the Christmas concert held at the Trinity Church (Trefoldighetskirken) in Arendal with known and loved… Read more
    Christmas concert at the Trinity Church in Arendal
    Christmas concert: Majorstuen
    Christmas concert: Majorstuen
    Christmas concert with the Norwegian folk music band Majorstuen.  The concert is also available as live stream. Read more
    Christmas concert: Majorstuen
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Traditional Christmas concert with Norwegian vocalist Ulrikke Brandstorp. Read more
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Traditional Christmas concert with Norwegian vocalist Ulrikke Brandstorp. Read more
    Christmas concert: Ulrikke Brandstorp
    Christmas Market 2020
    Christmas Market 2020
    Welcome to Torvet from 4.-20 December! This year there will be a different Christmas market. There will be changes, stricter security and a… Read more
    Christmas Market 2020
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Experience beautiful Christmas music performed by Gjermund Larsen Trio and the Soloist's Choire, who are celebrating their 70's anniversary.… Read more
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Dwaal
    Dwaal
    Dwaal is an atmospheric mix of sludge, doom and post-metal, crushingly heavy and depressingly melancholic. Read more
    Dwaal
    Førjulskonsert med danseband - Anne Nørdsti
    Førjulskonsert med danseband - Anne Nørdsti
    Førjulskonsert med danseband Velkommen til Thon Hotel Prinsen og Førjulskonsert med danseband. Her blir det et skikkelig festkveld med selveste Anne… Read more
    Førjulskonsert med danseband - Anne Nørdsti
    Hamferd
    Hamferd
    Faroese metal fest Blå. Read more
    Hamferd
    Inferno Metal Festival Kick-off party: Ved buens ende
    Inferno Metal Festival Kick-off party: Ved buens ende
    Welcome to Inferno Metal Festival's kick-off party! This year, Rock In hosts a three-day event with one band paying each day. Line-up 2 December:… Read more
    Inferno Metal Festival Kick-off party: Ved buens ende
    Ingebjørg Bratland - Klokkene kallar
    Ingebjørg Bratland - Klokkene kallar
    Christmas concert with Ingebjørg Bratland. Read more
    Ingebjørg Bratland - Klokkene kallar
    Ingenting
    Ingenting
    Concert with Ingenting from Sandnes. Read more
    Ingenting
    KORK & Arvid Engegård
    KORK & Arvid Engegård
    Concert with KORK and conductor Arvid Engegård. Read more
    KORK & Arvid Engegård
    Nadia Essah
    Nadia Essah
    Sassy, sophisticated, sure and soulful. Nadia Essah works hard on her music and makes her own minimalistic sound, writing and producing everything… Read more
    Nadia Essah
    Polkabjørn & Kleine Heine jodler julen inn
    Polkabjørn & Kleine Heine jodler julen inn
    Polkabjørn & Kleine Heine - jodler julen inn! Velkommen til julekonsert med universets beste trekkspill- og jodleduo, en aften som vil hensette deg i… Read more
    Polkabjørn & Kleine Heine jodler julen inn
    Royal Jam
    Royal Jam
    Royal Jam oppstod første gang i 1991 under signingen til kong Harald. Derav også det klingende navnet. Bandet består av fem dyktige musikere. De… Read more
    Royal Jam
    Shannon Mowday's LILA and Akershus Youth Jazz Orchestra - The Land In-Between
    Shannon Mowday's LILA and Akershus Youth Jazz Orchestra - The Land In-Between
    Concert with Shannon Mowday's LILA and Akershus og Oslo Ungdomsjazzorkester (AOJO). LILA (Divine play) :Shannon Mowday (Alto and baritone… Read more
    Shannon Mowday's LILA and Akershus Youth Jazz Orchestra - The Land In-Between
    Sissel Kyrkjebø - dinner and intimate concert.
    Sissel Kyrkjebø - dinner and intimate concert.
    Soirée concert with celebrated Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø at the venerable Palmen Restaurant at Grand Hotel Oslo. This will be an… Read more
    Sissel Kyrkjebø - dinner and intimate concert.
    Songwriters in the Round: Elly / Malin Pettersen / Amund Maarud / Jeff Wasserman
    Songwriters in the Round: Elly / Malin Pettersen / Amund Maarud / Jeff Wasserman
    Songwriters and artists Elly, Malin Pettersen, Amund Maarud and Jeff Wasserman have banded together to play an exclusive concert "in the… Read more
    Songwriters in the Round: Elly / Malin Pettersen / Amund Maarud / Jeff Wasserman
    Stage Dolls - X-Mas Tour 2020
    Stage Dolls - X-Mas Tour 2020
    Norwegian hard rock band Stage Dolls play a Christmas concert at Sentrum Scene. Read more
    Stage Dolls - X-Mas Tour 2020
    Stemmeklang
    Stemmeklang
    Since 2009, Stemmeklang har held concert in the Emanuel Vigeland Museum - a mausoleum with a very particular acoustic quality and atmosphere which… Read more
    Stemmeklang
    Swinging Christmas
    Swinging Christmas
    The Norwegian Navy Band Bergen has since 2011 invited to a Swinging Christmas in Grieghallen.  The band plays Norwegian and international… Read more
    Swinging Christmas
    The Return of metal: Audrey Horne
    The Return of metal: Audrey Horne
    Tons of Rock presents "The Retur of Metal", with Audrey Horne live at Rockefeller. Tons of Rock reopened the Norwegian Hard Rock scene in… Read more
    The Return of metal: Audrey Horne
    Thom Hell & Andreas Ulvo - Julesanger // Ogna Scene
    Thom Hell & Andreas Ulvo - Julesanger // Ogna Scene
    "Christmas songs" is a record released with the duo project: Thom Hell (vocals) and Andreas Ulvo (piano, synth). The record was recorded 1 April… Read more
    Thom Hell & Andreas Ulvo - Julesanger // Ogna Scene
    Thrash till Dec: Inculter
    Thrash till Dec: Inculter
    Concert with Norwegian thrash metal band Inculter. Read more
    Thrash till Dec: Inculter
    An American Holiday with Adam Douglas
    An American Holiday with Adam Douglas
    Adam Douglas invites you to a magnificent Christmas concert with an American focus. It will be a little non-Norwegian, while the good warm Christmas… Read more
    An American Holiday with Adam Douglas
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Trumpet Madness
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Trumpet Madness
    This autumn, the Jazz Archive moves into Spiseriet every Saturday, with its string of jazz concerts with local and national artists. In Spiseriet… Read more
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Trumpet Madness
    Bjørn Berge Solo // Ogna Scene
    Bjørn Berge Solo // Ogna Scene
    ''Bjorn Berge is an acoustic genius. The Norwegian singer can move mountains with his acoustic guitars, he can outplay the hardest metalheads and… Read more
    Bjørn Berge Solo // Ogna Scene
    Christmas at the fortress: Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces - Mini-nutcracker
    Christmas at the fortress: Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces - Mini-nutcracker
    "The Nutcracker" is beloved the world over, and as been danced by the National Ballet every year since 1965. This is a family concert with a… Read more
    Christmas at the fortress: Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces - Mini-nutcracker
    Christmas concert with AstridKvartett
    Christmas concert with AstridKvartett
    Welcome to a Christmas concert with AstridKvartett! The band plays Christmas songs with both self-composed and traditional material from different… Read more
    Christmas concert with AstridKvartett
    Christmas concert: Hovedøen Social Club
    Christmas concert: Hovedøen Social Club
    Norwegian Christmas classics with a Cuban twist, brought to you by Hovedøen Social Club. Read more
    Christmas concert: Hovedøen Social Club
    Christmas concert: Vidar Johnsen
    Christmas concert: Vidar Johnsen
    Traditional Christmas concert with Vidar Johnsen. Lyrics in Norwegian. Read more
    Christmas concert: Vidar Johnsen
    Hans Rotmo - Vårres Jul - 40 år
    Hans Rotmo - Vårres Jul - 40 år
    I 2020 har Hans Rotmo gledet det norske folk med sine folkelige juletekster, sitt underfundige univers av rollefigurer og CD`n ”Vårres Jul” i 40 år!… Read more
    Hans Rotmo - Vårres Jul - 40 år
    Jazz at Kampen: Olga Konkova and Jens Thoresen - December Songs
    Jazz at Kampen: Olga Konkova and Jens Thoresen - December Songs
    Jazz på Kampen is back! This time, Norwegian-Russian pianist Olga Konkova and her long-time collaborator and Kampen resident Jens Thoresen play… Read more
    Jazz at Kampen: Olga Konkova and Jens Thoresen - December Songs
    Krokfoss og Siegel Sextett
    Krokfoss og Siegel Sextett
    Fint band som spiller swing og be bop. Sextetten har holdt sammen over 10 år med nesten samme besetning; B. Willadsen, piano, Svein Væren , bass, Olav… Read more
    Krokfoss og Siegel Sextett
    No e D.D.E. jul igjen 2020
    No e D.D.E. jul igjen 2020
    A big Christmas show with beloved Norwegian band D.D.E. Lyrics in Norwegian. Read more
    No e D.D.E. jul igjen 2020
    Nordgarden - Matiné konsert
    Nordgarden - Matiné konsert
    En fantastisk Matiné konsert, med Nordgarden, og KakeBonanza i denne førjulstiden. Lørdag 5.desember kommer Nordgarden for første gang til Steinkjer… Read more
    Nordgarden - Matiné konsert
    Oslo Jazzforum: Live Foyn Friis
    Oslo Jazzforum: Live Foyn Friis
    Oslo Jazzforum presents: Live sings " Sassy ", a tribute to Sarah Vaughan. Live Foyn Friis has studied the old female jazz singers since she… Read more
    Oslo Jazzforum: Live Foyn Friis
    På gjensyn!
    På gjensyn!
    Concert with music based on poems by Rudolf Nilsen. Lyrics in Norwegian. Read more
    På gjensyn!
    St. Hallvard Boy's Choir - Gregorian Christmas
    St. Hallvard Boy's Choir - Gregorian Christmas
    5 December, Grønland kirke Read more
    St. Hallvard Boy's Choir - Gregorian Christmas
    Stage Dolls X-Mas Tour 2020
    Stage Dolls X-Mas Tour 2020
    Doors open 20:00, consert starts 21:45. Read more
    Stage Dolls X-Mas Tour 2020
    Stein Stokke & The Engine
    Stein Stokke & The Engine
    Stein Stokke has been playing since the 60s, and is a vital part of the Norwegian blues community. Known for his unique and soulful voice and… Read more
    Stein Stokke & The Engine
    Thrash Till Dec: Under The Oak
    Thrash Till Dec: Under The Oak
    Release concert with Norwegian thrash metal band Under The Oak. Read more
    Thrash Till Dec: Under The Oak
    Tredjeprøve / Sputnik - Et Juleevangelium for Unicef
    Tredjeprøve / Sputnik - Et Juleevangelium for Unicef
    Charity concert for Unicef with rock band Tredjeprøve and singer Sputnik. Read more
    Tredjeprøve / Sputnik - Et Juleevangelium for Unicef
    Trondheim Jazz Orchestra 20 years
    Trondheim Jazz Orchestra 20 years
    One of Norway's finest and most versatile jazz orchestras celebrate their 20-year anniversary. Kirsti Huke – vocals Signe Emmeluth –… Read more
    Trondheim Jazz Orchestra 20 years
    Vestre Aker Chamber Choir - Holy Night
    Vestre Aker Chamber Choir - Holy Night
    Vestre Aker Chamber Choir performs some well-known and beloved Christmas songs, and some lesser known and exciting Christmas songs. Works by Britten,… Read more
    Vestre Aker Chamber Choir - Holy Night
    Vintage Reserve - Juleshow
    Vintage Reserve - Juleshow
    Vintage Reserve byr på varm og god førjulsstemning i samspill med blåserekka The Horny Reserves. Mange vil huske LiveStreamkonserten deres fra Mai… Read more
    Vintage Reserve - Juleshow
    White Man Dancing
    White Man Dancing
    Since starting out three years ago, White Man Dancing has grown from being a modest cover band to a rock outfit known for their heavy riffing and wild… Read more
    White Man Dancing
    Blow - for Tom Waits
    Blow - for Tom Waits
    The seven-man-band Blow celebrate that the great american songwriter, musician and actor is turns 71, and are coming to Rockefeller for the eleventh… Read more
    Blow - for Tom Waits
    Christmas concert: Anne-Sophie & Tor Endresen
    Christmas concert: Anne-Sophie & Tor Endresen
    Christmas concert with the popular father/daughter duo Anne-Sophie and Tor Endresen. Lyrics in Norwegian. Read more
    Christmas concert: Anne-Sophie & Tor Endresen
    Christmas concert: Torshovkoret
    Christmas concert: Torshovkoret
    Traditional Christmas concert with the Oslo-based choir Torshovkoret, which will perform well-known and cherished Christmas songs. Conductor: Marius… Read more
    Christmas concert: Torshovkoret
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Experience beautiful Christmas music performed by Gjermund Larsen Trio and the Soloist's Choire, who are celebrating their 70's anniversary.… Read more
    Christmas with the Soloist's Choir and Gjermund Larsen Trio
    Concentus inviterer til julekonsert
    Concentus inviterer til julekonsert
    Christmas concert. Read more
    Concentus inviterer til julekonsert
    Concert: Kim, alle klokker
    Concert: Kim, alle klokker
    Christmas concert with the chamber choir NOVA. Read more
    Concert: Kim, alle klokker
    Ellen Bødtker and Voice Over - The Harp in the Winter Night
    Ellen Bødtker and Voice Over - The Harp in the Winter Night
    One of our time's most renowned Norwegian harpists, Ellen Bødtker, is launching this year's Christmas concert "Harpeklang i… Read more
    Ellen Bødtker and Voice Over - The Harp in the Winter Night
    Ensemble Solis - O magnum mysterium
    Ensemble Solis - O magnum mysterium
    O magnum mysterium - The mystery of Christmas Chamber Choir Ensemble Solis presents a varied classical programme with early and newer music for choirs… Read more
    Ensemble Solis - O magnum mysterium
    Eva Weel Skram: Falle til ro - ein julekonsert
    Eva Weel Skram: Falle til ro - ein julekonsert
    Christmas songs with Eva Weel Skram More info and tickets at Hjertnes.no Read more
    Eva Weel Skram: Falle til ro - ein julekonsert
    Frogner Chamber Choir - Light in the dark: an advent concert
    Frogner Chamber Choir - Light in the dark: an advent concert
    Frogner Chamber Choir invites to a calming break from darkness and Christmas hassle. Together with conductor Inger Øvrebø Uberg and organist… Read more
    Frogner Chamber Choir - Light in the dark: an advent concert
    Other fairs and festivals
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    Christmas in Kristiansand. Read more
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    Lillehammer town-centre Christmas market
    Lillehammer town-centre Christmas market
    Lillehammer town-centre Christmas market  Sale of locally produced festive food, cakes, handicraft, and lots more. Welcome to our unique… Read more
    Lillehammer town-centre Christmas market
    Christmas Market: Christmas at Torshov and Soria Moria
    Christmas Market: Christmas at Torshov and Soria Moria
    Shorten the waiting for Christmas with a Christmas market by Soria Moria, with cultural activities inside. See the event on Facebook for more… Read more
    Christmas Market: Christmas at Torshov and Soria Moria
    Christmas joy in Grimstad - Long sales evening
    Christmas joy in Grimstad - Long sales evening
    Christmas long sales evening in Grimstad! Enjoy Christmas spirit in the heart of Grimstad! Read more
    Christmas joy in Grimstad - Long sales evening
    Christmas in Posebyen old town
    Christmas in Posebyen old town
    Christmas market in Posebyen old town. Se Facebook event for updated info. Read more
    Christmas in Posebyen old town
    Farmers' Market
    Farmers' Market
    Farmers market with locally produced quality food at Torvet in Arendal. Vegetables, berries, fruits, ham, sausages, bread, cheese, honey, jam, syrup. Read more
    Farmers' Market
    Sunday Chrismas shopping in Grimstad
    Sunday Chrismas shopping in Grimstad
    In the town center of Grimstad, shops are open on the last two Sundays before Christmas from 14.00 to 18.00. Read more
    Sunday Chrismas shopping in Grimstad
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: 250th Anniversary Celebration
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: 250th Anniversary Celebration
    LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – 250TH ANNIVERSARY!   Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, and in 2020 the whole musical world is looking… Read more
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: 250th Anniversary Celebration
    Pop-up Trade Shop
    Pop-up Trade Shop
    Oslo's first clothes trading shop, Trade Shop, is having pop-ups at Amerikalinjen Hotel until Christmas. This shop is where fashion and quality… Read more
    Pop-up Trade Shop
    One Glass Festival
    One Glass Festival
    One Glass Festival - A food and wine fair One Glass gives you the possibility to learn more about wine, liquor, beer and food. In collaboration with… Read more
    One Glass Festival
    Django Festival
    Django Festival
    21 - 23 January, Cosmopolite Read more
    Django Festival
    Marsimartnan (market festival)
    Marsimartnan (market festival)
    Marsimartnan is a winter market festival built on traditions, quality, culture and experience. Levanger is in the heart of lovely Innherred, one hour… Read more
    Marsimartnan (market festival)
    by:Larm
    by:Larm
    4 - 6 March: Discover the stars of tomorrow Read more
    by:Larm
    Borealis - a festival for experimental music
    Borealis - 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.… Read more
    Borealis - a festival for experimental music
    The Arctic cod festival
    The Arctic cod festival
    Welcom to the food and cultural festival 18. - 21. March 2021 Once a year a miracle happens; the lovesick cod (skrei) returns from the… Read more
    The Arctic cod festival
    Sur & Bitter 2020
    Sur & Bitter 2020
    Sur & Bitter 2020 - beer festival in Sandnes. Read more
    Sur & Bitter 2020
    Kristiansand International Childrens Film Festival
    Kristiansand International Childrens Film Festival
    Norway's largest film festival aimed at children and youth. Read more
    Kristiansand International Childrens Film Festival
    Maijazz 2020: David Helbock's Random/control: Tour D' Horizon – from Brubeck to Zawinul
    Maijazz 2020: David Helbock's Random/control: Tour D' Horizon – from Brubeck to Zawinul
    DAVID HELBOCK'S RANDOM / CONTROL: TOUR D 'HORIZON - FROM BRUBECK TO ZAWINUL. More than 20 instruments on stage, but only three musicians: David… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: David Helbock's Random/control: Tour D' Horizon – from Brubeck to Zawinul
    Maijazz 2020: En feiring av legenden Joni Mitchell
    Maijazz 2020: En feiring av legenden Joni Mitchell
    Join us when Maijazz 2020 invites you to the celebration of one of jazz and popular music's great icons: Joni Mitchell. Read more
    Maijazz 2020: En feiring av legenden Joni Mitchell
    Maijazz 2020: Bendik Hofseth Band - Trunks
    Maijazz 2020: Bendik Hofseth Band - Trunks
    Bendik Hofseth Band - Trunks. In 2020, Bendik Hofseth will release four albums, which will eventually constitute the Forest box to be released on 9… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Bendik Hofseth Band - Trunks
    Maijazz 2020: Susanna - "Go Dig My Grave" feat. Giovanna Pessi, Ida Hidle & Tuva Syvertsen
    Maijazz 2020: Susanna - "Go Dig My Grave" feat. Giovanna Pessi, Ida Hidle & Tuva Syvertsen
    Susanna - "Go Dig My Grave" feat. Giovanna Pessi, Ida Hidle & Tuva Syvertsen. Susanna has never been afraid to solve the big questions in her music. Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Susanna - "Go Dig My Grave" feat. Giovanna Pessi, Ida Hidle & Tuva Syvertsen
    Maijazz 2020: Mike Stern - Jan Gunnar Hoff Quartet
    Maijazz 2020: Mike Stern - Jan Gunnar Hoff Quartet
    Mike Stern - Jan Gunnar Hoff Quartet to Maijazz 2020 Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Mike Stern - Jan Gunnar Hoff Quartet
    Maijazz 2020: Musikklinja, Stavanger katedralskole
    Maijazz 2020: Musikklinja, Stavanger katedralskole
    Music Class at Stavanger Cathedral School, Bjergsted has according to the tradition its regular concert during Maijazz. Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Musikklinja, Stavanger katedralskole
    Nordic Media Festival
    Nordic Media Festival
    The Nordic Media Festival is the most prominent and largest media conference in the Nordic region: 1700+ delegates attend, representing the full… Read more
    Nordic Media Festival
    Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2021
    Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2021
    Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2021 Thursday 6 May EMPEROR SKID ROW ROTTING CHRIST MGLA DAGOBA PARASITE INC IN THE WOODS SVARTIDAUDI MANIMAL… Read more
    Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2021
    Maijazz 2020: Litterær jazzklubb med Edvard Hoem og John Pål Inderberg Trio, Obrestad Fyr
    Maijazz 2020: Litterær jazzklubb med Edvard Hoem og John Pål Inderberg Trio, Obrestad Fyr
    Literary jazz club with Edvard Hoem and John Pål Inderberg Trio, Obrestad Fyr Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Litterær jazzklubb med Edvard Hoem og John Pål Inderberg Trio, Obrestad Fyr
    Maijazz 2020: Mulatu Astatke – "The godfather of Ethio-jazz"
    Maijazz 2020: Mulatu Astatke – "The godfather of Ethio-jazz"
    Ethiopia's superstar - Mulatu Astatke for Maijazz 2020 Ethiopian Mulatu Astatke is a favorite on stage in both Bergen (Nattjazz) and Oslo… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Mulatu Astatke – "The godfather of Ethio-jazz"
    Maijazz 2020: Håker Flaten & Nilssen Love Guts and Skins Octet
    Maijazz 2020: Håker Flaten & Nilssen Love Guts and Skins Octet
    NTNU Jazzlinja in Trondheim celebrated 40 years in 2019, and in this connection bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love were… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Håker Flaten & Nilssen Love Guts and Skins Octet
    Maijazz 2020: Bridges med Seamus Blake
    Maijazz 2020: Bridges med Seamus Blake
    Bridges with Seamus Blake. Music is communication. Music is a community. And just that, Anders Thorén has taken the consequence of. Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Bridges med Seamus Blake
    Maijazz 2020: Fergus McCreadie Trio
    Maijazz 2020: Fergus McCreadie Trio
    Fergus McCreadie Trio. The Fergus McCreadie Trio is one of Scotland's most exciting bands. The band has performed at jazz festivals such as Edinburgh,… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Fergus McCreadie Trio
    Maijazz 2020: Silje Nergaard og Espen Berg
    Maijazz 2020: Silje Nergaard og Espen Berg
    Maijazz celebrates Silje Nergaard 30 years as an artist and she has created an elegant and stripped down party performance. Silje has her own ability… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Silje Nergaard og Espen Berg
    Maijazz 2020: Unge Talenter Bjergsted - Jazz
    Maijazz 2020: Unge Talenter Bjergsted - Jazz
    Young Talents Bjergsted's jazz department houses 11 musicians divided into two ensembles and is led by teacher Petru Popa. The ensemble's repertoire… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Unge Talenter Bjergsted - Jazz
    Maijazz 2020Sigurd Hole "Lys / Mørke"
    Maijazz 2020Sigurd Hole "Lys / Mørke"
    An open relationship with musical genres combined with a constant search for new ways of expression has led Sigurd Hole to a personal voice as both… Read more
    Maijazz 2020Sigurd Hole "Lys / Mørke"
    Maijazz: 30-årskrigen «live» med Ketil Bjørnstad og Frode Rønli med band
    Maijazz: 30-årskrigen «live» med Ketil Bjørnstad og Frode Rønli med band
    It never became a rock opera, but the double album "The 30 Years War" released by Ketil Bjørnstad and the Stavanger ensemble together in 1981 became… Read more
    Maijazz: 30-årskrigen «live» med Ketil Bjørnstad og Frode Rønli med band
    Maijazz 2020: Familieforestilling - Skakke Sanger
    Maijazz 2020: Familieforestilling - Skakke Sanger
    "Skakke Sanger". Britt-Synnøve Johansen, John Lilja and Johan Egdetveit live in a strange world, and they know about many scary people and animals.… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Familieforestilling - Skakke Sanger
    SIRADAGANE
    SIRADAGANE
    Siradagane at Utsira is an annual festival. The festival gathers locals and others who are concerned about coastal culture, good food, concerts and… Read more
    SIRADAGANE
    Bergen International Festival
    Bergen International Festival
    Two intense weeks with over 200 events in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and the performing arts. Read more
    Bergen International Festival
    Folkmusic Week, Ål in Hallingdal
    Folkmusic Week, Ål in Hallingdal
    Every year in the end of May, the Folk Music Week gathers national and international Folk musicians to a week of concerts, competitions, courses… Read more
    Folkmusic Week, Ål in Hallingdal
    Night Jazz
    Night Jazz
    It's the time for the NATTJAZZ feeling! Walk through the city in the early hours of the morning, soak in the summer air with music in your head and in… Read more
    Night Jazz
    Langesund International Shanty Festival
    Langesund International Shanty Festival
    Langesund has developed into an international meeting place for individual singers and choirs in the shanty genre. Read more
    Langesund International Shanty Festival
    VIKINGFESTIVALEN
    VIKINGFESTIVALEN
    The Viking Festival, Avaldsnes has become the biggest Viking Festival at the West Coast of Norway. The Viking Farm will  be populated… Read more
    VIKINGFESTIVALEN
    Miniøya children's festival
    Miniøya children's festival
    12 and 13 June, Tøyenparken: Children's festival featuring great performers, art, dance and theatre Read more
    Miniøya children's festival
    Bergenfest - live music festival
    Bergenfest - live music festival
    Bergenfest is a four-day open-air festival held in the city centre of Bergen. The festival takes place on the grounds of a medieval fortress and… Read more
    Bergenfest - live music festival
    OverOslo music festival
    OverOslo music festival
    16-19 June, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city Read more
    OverOslo music festival
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 1
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 1
    This festival has been moved from the summer of 2020 to the summer of 2021. Tickets bought for the 2020 festival are valid for this event. Contact the… Read more
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 1
    The New Hallingtreffet
    The New Hallingtreffet
    Dance and fun from the morning til the evening throughout the whole weekend. The event start Thursday with a "great seeing you again" evening in the… Read more
    The New Hallingtreffet
    IDYLL Festival
    IDYLL Festival
    Large music festival on the island of Isegran with artists Aurora, Broiler, deLillos, Julie Bergan, Erik og Kriss, Raga Rockers, OnklP, Matoma,… Read more
    IDYLL Festival
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 2
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 2
    This festival has been moved from the summer of 2020 to the summer of 2021. Tickets bought for the 2020 festival are valid for this event. Contact the… Read more
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 2
    Sommerbris festival 2021 | Kristiansand
    Sommerbris festival 2021 | Kristiansand
    Music festival in Kristiansand. Read more
    Sommerbris festival 2021 | Kristiansand
    Verven Festival 2021
    Verven Festival 2021
    The Festival will be arranged at Karljohansvern in Horten. Follow the website vervenfestivalen.no or facebook for more info about the… Read more
    Verven Festival 2021
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 3
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 3
    This festival has been moved from the summer of 2020 to the summer of 2021. Tickets bought for the 2020 festival are valid for this event. Contact the… Read more
    Piknik i Parken 2021: day 3
    American Festival Lista
    American Festival Lista
    Experience a little piece of America in Norway at Farsund's American Festival. Join the street parade, have fun at the fair and listen to great… Read more
    American Festival Lista
    Hillbilly Huckfest
    Hillbilly Huckfest
    Downhill- and terrain cycling festival in Ål Ski Resort! Activities all weekend with competitions and lots of fun!… Read more
    Hillbilly Huckfest
    Glomma Festival
    Glomma Festival
    The Glomma Festival a city festival for the whole family situated along the river Glomma in Fredrikstad. The Glomma Festival offers top entertainment… Read more
    Glomma Festival
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Torsdagspass
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Torsdagspass
    Egersund Song Festival is Norway's oldest song festival, and is held the first weekend in July every year. Welcome to a weekend with a great… Read more
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Torsdagspass
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Fredagspass
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Fredagspass
    Egersund Song Festival is Norway's oldest song festival, and is held the first weekend in July every year. Welcome to a weekend with a great… Read more
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Fredagspass
    Palmesus 2021 Scandinavias biggest beach party
    Palmesus 2021 Scandinavias biggest beach party
    Palmesus at Kristiansand city beach is Scandinavia's biggest beach party. Read more
    Palmesus 2021 Scandinavias biggest beach party
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Lørdagspass
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Lørdagspass
    Egersund Song Festival is Norway's oldest song festival, and is held the first weekend in July every year. Welcome to a weekend with a great… Read more
    Egersund Visefestival 2021 - Lørdagspass
    Skral Festival
    Skral Festival
    Southern Norway's most cozy music festival. Read more
    Skral Festival
    Måkeskrik Festival 2021
    Måkeskrik Festival 2021
    2-day music festival in Kristiansand. Read more
    Måkeskrik Festival 2021
    Spornesfestivalen
    Spornesfestivalen
    A music festival  at Spornes Studio on the isle of Tromøy, not far from the middle age church Tromøy kirke. Concerts with mostly… Read more
    Spornesfestivalen
    Sørlandets matfestival - Food festival in Kristiansand
    Sørlandets matfestival - Food festival in Kristiansand
    Food festival in Kristiansand. Read more
    Sørlandets matfestival - Food festival in Kristiansand
    Ravnedalen Live 2021
    Ravnedalen Live 2021
    Festival in Ravnedalen, Kristiansand. Read more
    Ravnedalen Live 2021
    Sydli 2021
    Sydli 2021
    Beach party at Sjøsanden! Read more
    Sydli 2021
    Crab festival on Atløy
    Crab festival on Atløy
    Crab festival on the charming island of Atløy Read more
    Crab festival on Atløy
    Månefestivalen
    Månefestivalen
    Månefestivalen (The Moon Festival) is a charming and colorful music festival in the Old Town (Gamlebyen) in Fredrikstad. The main stage is… Read more
    Månefestivalen
    Peer Gynt Festival
    Peer Gynt Festival
    In the Gudbrandsdalen valley, one hour north of Lillehammer, Henrik Ibsen's drama "Peer Gynt" is celebrated in one of Norway's leading cultural… Read more
    Peer Gynt Festival
    Sup & Stup in Lillesand
    Sup & Stup in Lillesand
    Sup & Stup in Lillesand. Read more
    Sup & Stup in Lillesand
    The outdoor theater Peer Gynt by Ibsen
    The outdoor theater Peer Gynt by Ibsen
    By a lake, between forests and steep mountains in the Gudbrandsdalen valley, you can experience Norways most famous folk tale in a spectacular outdoor… Read more
    The outdoor theater Peer Gynt by Ibsen
    Ål fair
    Ål fair
    Local business fair with activities and entertainment for young and old, food and drinks and plenty of special offers! Traditional lunch 'vassgraut'… Read more
    Ål fair
    SILDAJAZZ
    SILDAJAZZ
    Sildajazz in Haugesund has become one of the two biggest jazz festivals in the country. The Tradjazz profile is clear, but most other styles are also… Read more
    SILDAJAZZ
    SILDAJAZZ 2021//PAT METHENY TRIO
    SILDAJAZZ 2021//PAT METHENY TRIO
    Pat Metheny trio opens Silda Jazz 2021! Few, if any, jazz artists can compare with guitarist and songwriter Pat Metheny in popularity and recognition.… Read more
    SILDAJAZZ 2021//PAT METHENY TRIO
    Øya Festival
    Øya Festival
    11. - 14. August, Tøyenparken: One of Oslo's largest music festivals Read more
    Øya Festival
    Shellfishfestival in Mandal
    Shellfishfestival in Mandal
    The annual Shellfish Festival in Mandal, Norway's most southern town, is well worth a visit. Read more
    Shellfishfestival in Mandal
    Oslo Chamber Music Festival
    Oslo Chamber Music Festival
    13–22 August: Music from Medieval times to the present day at some of Oslo's best concert venues Read more
    Oslo Chamber Music Festival
    Staysman & Lazz - Skalldyrfestivalen 2021
    Staysman & Lazz - Skalldyrfestivalen 2021
    Staysman & Lazz - a tradition at the Shellfish festival in Mandal. Read more
    Staysman & Lazz - Skalldyrfestivalen 2021
    Midgardsblot Metalfestival 2021
    Midgardsblot Metalfestival 2021
    MIDGARDSBLOT METALFESTIVAL 2020 Midgardsblot metal festival is a 3 day outdoor festival with metal music and real Vikings on historical grounds!… Read more
    Midgardsblot Metalfestival 2021
    HAVNEDAGENE
    HAVNEDAGENE
    Havnedagene in Haugesund is a meeting point of the coast toilers on land and sea. Here you can meet all kinds of boats and vessels. All with one thing… Read more
    HAVNEDAGENE
    Findings Festival
    Findings Festival
    20 and 21 August, Bislett Stadions: Two days of EDM, pop and electronica Read more
    Findings Festival
    Vulkan Open Air // Lars Winnerbäck/Stein Torleif Bjella
    Vulkan Open Air // Lars Winnerbäck/Stein Torleif Bjella
    Vulkan Open Air is organised for the first time with an ambitious programme. Friday august 20th, Lars Winnerbäck and Stein Torleif Bjella are… Read more
    Vulkan Open Air // Lars Winnerbäck/Stein Torleif Bjella
    THE NORWEGIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    THE NORWEGIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Haugesund again welcomes more than a thousand people to a 7-day-long film festival. In addition to watching films our visitors can attend concerts,… Read more
    THE NORWEGIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Brynerocken 2021 - 10 års jubileum
    Brynerocken 2021 - 10 års jubileum
    Brynerocken celebrate 10 years as festival. Read more
    Brynerocken 2021 - 10 års jubileum
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
    LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – 250TH ANNIVERSARY!   Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, and in 2020 the whole musical world is looking… Read more
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
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