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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.
Førde Traditional and World Music Festival.
Photo: Arve Ullebø
Photo: Arve Ullebø
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The festival takes place in August every year.
Go to: The Peer Gynt Festival at Gålå in GudbrandsdalenThe Peer Gynt Festival at Gålå in Gudbrandsdalen
The festival takes place in August every year.
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Anders Rykkja.
Photo: Anders Rykkja
Photo: Anders Rykkja
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The Peer Gynt festival, Vinstra
After 13 years as a drummer for Razika, Embla Karidotter shows her lifelong love of country and americana with her new solo project. Accompanied…
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1-7 March: The HUMAN film festival is going digital
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Live stream concert with the Oslo Fat String Quartet recorded in Oslo's oldest restaurant, Engebret Café. Warm-up by the Amici quartet. Oslo…
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Med sine fengende poplåter på Halsa-dialekt har Øyvind Weiseth markert seg sterkt siden 2015, da han ga ut debutsingelen “Eventyr”. I 2017 ble han…
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Moksha består av gitarist Oddrun Lilja Jonsdottir, Tore Flatjord på perkusjon og Sanskriti Shrestha på perkusjon og vokal. Sammen skaper de et…
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Kriminell Kunst plays an entire cover concert with songs from Rage Against The Machine's fantastic catalog of hard and socially critical bangers. That…
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Folk music concert with Trio Alde, who are releasing their first album: Himlaleite. Berit Opheim – vocals Jorun Marie Kvernberg – fiddle,…
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Eternity is too long -Tour 2021
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A wonderful band with music by one of Norway's most exciting guitarists. Eivind Aarset has a unique musical vision which absorbs and reflects all…
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Concert with Norwegian singer-songwriter Nordgarden. Location: Naustet at SALT
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Anders Jektvik's lyrics and melodies combined with a voice and captivating guitar playing, have touched Norwegian TV viewers, radio listeners and…
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Steinalderjenta ("the Stone Age girl") is a family concert/theatre in Norwegian language.
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Concert in Flekkefjord.
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Concert in the basement of Revolver with the Oslo based punk quartet Fights. Max capacity 50 people.
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An evening shedding light on the rights and artistic freedom of indigenous people, with guatemalan break-dancer Gato and sàmi musicians Sara…
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OnklP & slekta tilbake til Trondheim og Byscenen! ❤️ Billettsalg i gang tirsdag 22. desember kl. 18:00. Etter tre sterke album, prisdryss og…
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Trondheim Konsertkollektiv presenterer Skambankt på Verkstedhallen! Nytt album - ny turné! Med det nye albumet «Jærtegn», som slippes i januar, er…
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On Saturday 6 March, UFLAKKS Stavanger arranges the concert "Isje Din Bisj!" to mark Women's Day. We look forward to inviting you to the Machine Hall…
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Håvard Ersland trio is a young piano trio composed of three listening, creative musicians, Axel Skalstad from Krokofant and Stian A. Andersen from…
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Feminalen and Akks Trondheim invite you to this year's Women's Day Celebration! The program consists of fantastic local musicians such as Mette…
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Concert with Britt-Synnøve Johansen and Heine Totland with musicians.
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Acoustic concert on board MS Bjørvika with Norwegian actor Thorbjørn Harr and bass player Aslak Hartberg, who both share a passion…
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Børge Pedersen har siden 70-tallet vært en sentral personlighet i musikkmiljøet i Trondheim. Han er kjent for sin store formidlingsevne, fra det sarte…
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"Sauna Session Live" is a hot concert experience out of the ordinary. Change into your swimming costume and enter the the large Árdna…
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A little later than planned, but now it's finally ready for the first concert of the year in the Blue: Tread series. First out is a talented performer…
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Solo piano + a trio where modern jazz meets Indian and Arabic traditions. Kjetil Mulelid - piano, Håkon Aase - violin, Sigurd Hole - double…
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Folk music concert. Knut Buen - Hardingfele, Sigmund Groven - Munnspill, Anne Gravir Klykken - vokal
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Pop singer Marion Ravn on the acoustic tour "Mellom disse 4 Vegger". Lyrics in Norwegian.
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A close musical meeting with Britt-Synnøve Johansen and Heine Totland with musicians. "Venners nærhet" is a concert with two…
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Concert with Brutter & Ivar Grydeland
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Concert with singer-songwriter Frida Ånnevik. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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11-17 March: Online festival with the latest and best in movies from the Arab world
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11–21 March, Black Box Theatre: Contemporary theatre festival - "special edition" 2021
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New orchestra, new soloists and a completely new city. The Swedish composer Anders Hillborg has high expectations for his very first visit to…
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Trondheim Konsertkollektiv presenterer Sturle Dagsland på Trykkeriet Scene. Med sin hemningsløse og særegne stemme skaper Sturle Dagsland et unikt,…
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Æ Å Trondheim litteraturfestival 2021 vil foregå mellom 11. og 13. mars. I år blir festivalen digital. Temaet for festivalen er «jord». Vi vil med…
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The Finnish-Norwegian sonic force Barren Womb are ready with their new album "Lizard Lounge". This is hardcore. Nordic hardcore.
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Concert with the American songwriter Jeff Wasserman. Jeff is a member of Norway's longest living bluegrass band "Gone At Last", and…
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The Norwegian power trio Kanaan - Band plays a creative mix of explosive psychedelia and jazz rock. Inspired by kraut, heavy rock and improvisation,…
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Sassy, sophisticated, sure and soulful. Nadia Essah works hard on her music and makes her own minimalistic sound, writing and producing everything…
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12 March, NRK Store studio
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Trondheim Konsertkollektiv presenterer Death By Unga Bunga på Trykkeriet Scene! Support: Veps --- DEATH BY UNGA BUNGA: Death By Unga Bunga er i støtet…
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Welcome to Farmer’s Market in Trondheim!
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It will then be everything from solo, duo, trio to team play with everyone. One gets the chance to hear a wide range of music from Gudbrandsdalen and…
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Barely a Hit - An improvised hit parade with Simen and Håvard. With a few instruments, a looping-station and two quick-witted singers, anything…
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We have high expectations for the world premiere of Lindstrøm's new composition «Columns», developed and composed especially for the organ in…
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Live stream concert with the unique Sinikka Langeland in celebration of her 60th anniversary this year. More information (in Norwegian) and link to…
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We welcome you to a special evening with Morten Abel and Thomas Gallatin in Zetlitz! With spring in sight in the distance, brighter days and the…
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13 March, Vulkan Arena: One of the biggest Norwegian pop bands in the 90s
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Concert with Britt-Synnøve and Heine Totland
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The University of Oslo's choir Akademisk Korforening celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2020, and starts the year with a grand anniversary concert…
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Terje Tysland til Palmehaven i mars! Terje Tysland, en av trønderrockens grunnleggere fyller 70 år 14 april i år. Dette er en stor begivenhet i norsk…
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"Det besta som har hendt meg." Concert with Gilberdal.
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"Det besta som har hendt meg". Concert with Gilberdal.
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A children's show with performers who love to play around with rhythms, melodies and cool stories. Håkon and Janne are wearing their…
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Aina Økland and Aril Schøld are active cultural actors! Both together and separately, they participate in many projects and concerts both locally and…
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Daði Freyr and the Gagnamagnið were supposed to represent Iceland in the 2020 Eurivision Song Contest, with the advance favourite…
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Borealis is a festival for experimental music. A place where we celebrate the music that falls between the gaps. A place for adventurous listening.…
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Musikkens Venner Grimstad present
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Concert with 14 courageous jazz explorers and university students from the Bachelor's programme in Music Performance Studies at NTNU Trondheim.
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Hilma Nikolaisen's third album is ready, and she is presenting her new material at Kulturkirken JAKOB. The new album's stripped-down and…
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Bli med på intimkonsert og lunsj i Afzelius´verden. Jan Egil Kaalen er Afzelius-kjenner av rang og har gjort utallige hyllestkonserter i forskjellige…
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Meg og Kammeraten min for voksne: Seint på høsten 2020 slapp Meg og kammeraten plata Sjeldne skjell. Nå har dere en kjempesjelden anledning til å høre…
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Meg og Kammeraten min for voksne: Seint på høsten 2020 slapp Meg og kammeraten plata Sjeldne skjell. Nå har dere en kjempesjelden anledning til å høre…
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17 March, NRK Store studio
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Concert with Britt Synnøve Johansen and Heine Totland
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Adam Douglas has left behind two studio albums, one live album and a long series of concerts around the country and the beach. On March 5, it's…
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Concert with Norwegian singer-songwriter Asbjørn Ribe. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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Death By Unga Bunga - Once Upon a Time in Deadwood City: Welcome to a screening of the concert movie "Once Upon a Time in Deadwood City" by…
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18 March, Sentrum Scene
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Composer, singer and double bass player Signe Førre and her band perform a concert where jazz and folk music from Norway, Serbia, Macedonia and…
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Japanese instrumental band Mono is coming back to Europe with a new album. Their unique sound unites orchestral arrangements and noisy guitars. Mono…
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Sigrid Moldestad is an award-winning Norwegian traditional folk artist. She is releasing her 6th studio album in Feb. 2021. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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This evening, the audience can experience Hillborg's newly written cello concerto, a work that will have its Scandinavian premiere in Stavanger…
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Release party in the intimate arena Pyridescenen at SALT with the Norwegian trio The Holy Mountain. Andreas Angell - Synth and Guitar Aleksander…
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Concert with Norwegian singer-songwriter Thea Glenton Raknes. Thea makes catchy and timeless music somewhere between indie, pop, folk and rock.…
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Concert in Kilden, Kristiansand.
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Haubitz Hall Salongen at the top of Odderøya in Kristiansand is a concert venue that deliver unique experiences. Please buy tickets…
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Concert with dePresno and iris
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Jan Eggum holder solokonsert i Palmehaven i mars! Jan Eggum trives i de fleste sammenhenger. I stort band, lite band, viseduo, jazztrio, filharmonisk…
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Trondheim Konsertkollektiv presenterer KAMARA på Trykkeriet Scene! KAMARA har på rekordtid etablert seg på den norske musikkscenen! I mars kommer hun…
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Concert with Norwegian singer-songwriter Magnus Clausen, aka Morgan Sulele.
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19 March, NRK Store studio
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Concert with the rock poet Tom Roger Aadland.
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Valkyrien Allstars has since its first release in 2007 been at the forefront of the development of arranged folk music. The band has gone in new…
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Concert with Violet Road at Jakob Culture Church. The band released a new album, «A New Day Begins», in February 2021.
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The concert will also be streamed live on Riksscenen's Facebook page. Release of the album "Avant Folk II" Frode Haltli Avant Folk…
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"East / west" is Anna Klungre's debut album and one of her biggest projects to date. Based on jazz, improvisation and choral music, she has created a…
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Espen Berg trio performs their own jazz compositions with nods to both American and Nordic traditions. Espen Berg: piano Barður Reinert Poulsen:…
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Jan Eggum holder solokonsert i Palmehaven i mars! Jan Eggum trives i de fleste sammenhenger. I stort band, lite band, viseduo, jazztrio, filharmonisk…
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Trondheim Konsertkollektiv presenterer Hedda Mae på Lokal Klubb! Bergens nye popkomet heter Hedda Mae. I fjor gjorde hun sin Trondheims-debut under…
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Jan Eggum holder solokonsert i Palmehaven i mars! Jan Eggum trives i de fleste sammenhenger. I stort band, lite band, viseduo, jazztrio, filharmonisk…
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Velkommen til konsert med Knut Marius Djupvik på Thon Hotel Prinsens nye konsertscene! Knut Marius Djupvik er klar med singel og musikkvideo “hjelpe…
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Concert in the former Deichman public library with Norwegian rock band Oslo Ess. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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The internationally renowned performers sing highlights from the Passion of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John by Johan Sebastian Bach, in chronological…
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Samana Rising was formed in the fall of 2015. The band is known for a soundscape where they blend different styles such as rock, pop, blues and soul…
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Show in Norwegian language. Marianne Meløy – actress Trygve Brøske – piano
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Welcome to an informal and exciting chamber concert series with a varied program, where the musicians from SSO play the music they value the most.
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"Back to the sixties". Tony and the Swing Blues is one of Norway's oldest bands and was started in 1959 by i.a. Tore Haugland.
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Concert at Kick venue in Kristiansand, Southern Norway.
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OJKOS plays: Lyder Øvreås Røed. Norwegian trumpeter Lyder Øvreås Røed brings OJKOS and the audience back to the roots of…
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Programme: Mozart - String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat major kv 428 Berg - String Quartet Op. 3 Sibelius String Quartet in D-minor, Op. 56 "Voces…
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The American guitar hero Tony MacAlpine is coming to Oslo this autumn to do an exclusive concert in Norway. It was in 1986 that Tony MacAlpine debuted…
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Mind expanding, provocative and engaging: Concert with Danish/Norwegian band Emmeluth´s Amoeba, who plays explosive and engaging jazz,…
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Ny NaboJazz-sesong! 27/1 - maks 10 personer i publikum! Ingen alkoholservering! Oscar Grönberg - piano Alexander Riris - kontrabass Udi Shlomo -…
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Concert with Norwegian folk-pop singer-songwriter Ole Kirkeg. Location: Langhuset at SALT (indoor)
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Jan Willem de Vriend is back in Stavanger and will conduct Schumann's symphony no. 2 and 4. PROGRAM Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 4 (1851 Version)…
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Gunerius celebrates the release of the album «Samtidig på den andre siden av byen». Gunerius has travelled through different genres…
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Concert with the Oslo based stoner/doom band Heave Blood & Die from Tromsø in Northern Norway.
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Jazz concert based on writer Edvard Hoem's texts.
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In the spring of 2021, he embarks on an extensive solo tour throughout the country, stretching from mid-February until Easter. Here in the Concert…
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Ganges Nordal er en allsidig og rutinert frilansmusiker med base i Trondheim. Han er kjent for sin evne til å skape skikkelig trøkk med kun sin egen…
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25 March, NRK Store studio
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Double concert with Pom Poko and Oslo Ess!
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On Thursday before Easter, on March 25th, you can experience the concert "Passion" in Kulturkirken Jakob, where singer and pianist Solveig…
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UFLAKKS presents: Pom Poko. 6 February we have fixed a concert with this raw band for you under 18!
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"Fra de dype finske skoger og den trønderske undergrunnens smeltedigel, Svartlamoen, oppstår Twin Serpent. Bandets kompromissløse støy country er…
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Two of the country's most popular artists tours together also in the spring 2020.
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Da ble det en ekstra konsert, den første ble solgt ut på et par dager. Med hjelp av skakk banjo, rivende gitarer, vrengt bass, skranglete vokaler og…
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Golden Core is a Norwegian-Icelandic metal duo that has long ravaged the underground in Norway. In the autumn of 2019, Golden Core released the…
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From Tromsø via Urørtfinalen, to Øyafestivalen and on to Roskilde. Now living in Oslo, and with Physical Format in the back, Heave Blood & Die is…
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Iver Kleive and Knut Reiersrud have developped their own genre, where the church organ meets the guitar in a forceful, dynamic and improvised course,…
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Concert with Selma and her band. Selma is a singer-songwriter who plays acoustic pop with Norwegian lyrics. Location: Naustet at SALT
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Three Souls has played big shows on various stages such as Sentralen, Rockefeller, John Dee and Jacob Kirke, and has become best known for their…
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Concert at Kick in Kristiansand.
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Ka2, all of Norway's buddy. An artist with a big love for friends, ladies, nature and the good things in life. He has been working behind the…
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Jonas Fjeld inntar Palmehaven og avslutter første kvartals Artist in Residence for 2021! Jonas Fjeld er for mange først og fremst mannen bak den…
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The mountain's most beautiful adventure. For information se their website>
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Rock concert with Norwegian artist John Olav Hovde at Krøsset near Vulkan.
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A dance performance with centered around male physicality, balancing between boisterous playfulness and seriousness. The entire performance is built…
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Knut Bendik Manger Breistein is a guitarist, song writer, producer and many other things within the musical world. He has studied to be a classical…
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Vilde Bye is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from Tromsø, Northern Norway. This is her first time performing live in Oslo. Location: Naustet at…
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Norwegian sax-legend Petter Wettre has been releasing albums for almost 25 years now, but his upcoming release, "The Last Album", will be…
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Morten Abel returnerer til Britannia og denne gangen gjør han konserter i Palmehaven! Morten Abel har over 40 års erfaring som låtskriver og artist.…
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Tribute concert for the Swedish musician Bjørn Afzelius, who died of cancer two decades ago.
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Jazz/bluegrass concert with the Open String Department (OSD) in Naustet at SALT. Global @ Salt by Global Oslo Music presents outstanding performing…
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1-7 March: The HUMAN film festival is going digital
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11-17 March: Online festival with the latest and best in movies from the Arab world
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11–21 March, Black Box Theatre: Contemporary theatre festival - "special edition" 2021
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12 March, NRK Store studio
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Farmers Market Bergen and Bymarkedet invite you to our cosy outdoor market at Havrommet, at the end of Gågaten on Nordnes. Delicious local food…
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Borealis is a festival for experimental music. A place where we celebrate the music that falls between the gaps. A place for adventurous listening.…
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If the current situation allows, the first Farmer's Market of the year will be held at Vinkelplassen at Majorstuen on 6 March. At the farmer's…
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The mountain's most beautiful adventure. For information se their website>
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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…
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Norway's largest film festival aimed at children and youth.
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Ride and Play Come join the fun, an event where the best allround skier/snowboarder will win. sign up here, deltager.no
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Join us when Maijazz 2020 invites you to the celebration of one of jazz and popular music's great icons: Joni Mitchell.
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Bendik Hofseth Band - Trunks. In 2020, Bendik Hofseth will release four albums, which will eventually constitute the Forest box to be released on 9…
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The Nordic Media Festival is the most prominent and largest media conference in the Nordic region: 1700+ delegates attend, representing the full…
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Karmøygeddon Metal Festival May 6th to May 8th 2021
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The silent electric boat festival in Arendal On May 8 and 9, the first electric boat festival will be held in Arendal, where everyone can experience…
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Programme in Norwegian.
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A tribute to David Bowie.
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Programme in Norwegian.
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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…
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Programme in Norwegian.
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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…
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Two intense weeks with over 200 events in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and the performing arts.
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Every year in the end of May, the Folk Music Week gathers national and international Folk musicians to a week of concerts, competitions, courses…
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Rock festival in the center of Spydeberg is a super tradition right in the midle of Indre Østfold. Here over 7,000 people gather together…
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Eggstock festival is a yearly festival aimed at young unsigned musicians from Hordaland county. The festival stretches over three days during the…
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3-5 June 2021. Indie pop/rock festival at Nedre Foss Park in Grünerløkka.
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Festival with parade and concerts celebrating the music of Hans Rotmo. The Vømmøl Festival had its first event in 1996 with an audience…
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Langesund has developed into an international meeting place for individual singers and choirs in the shanty genre.
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The 44th Short Film Festival in Grimstad.
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The Viking Festival, Avaldsnes has become the biggest Viking Festival at the West Coast of Norway. The Viking Farm will be populated…
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11 June, Cosmopolite
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Craft beer festival with a fantastic line up with some of the best breweries in Europe.
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12 and 13 June, Tøyenparken: Children's festival featuring great performers, art, dance and theatre
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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…
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16-19 June, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city
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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…
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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…
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Large music festival on the island of Isegran with artists Aurora, Broiler, deLillos, Julie Bergan, Erik og Kriss, Raga Rockers, OnklP, Matoma,…
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Norway's largest LGBT festival with concerts, exhibitions, shows, films, parties and debates
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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…
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Music festival in Kristiansand.
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The Festival will be arranged at Karljohansvern in Horten. Follow the website vervenfestivalen.no or facebook for more info about the…
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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…
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The Risør Chamber Music Festival is widely recognized nationally and internationally for its variety and quality of programs.
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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…
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Experience the locks in Ørje, marked and lots of fun.
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Downhill- and terrain cycling festival in Ål Ski Resort! Activities all weekend with competitions and lots of fun!…
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24–26 June, Ekebergsletta: Tons of Rock is taking place in Oslo for the second time.
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In the Gudbrandsdalen valley, one hour north of Lillehammer, Henrik Ibsen's drama "Peer Gynt" is celebrated in one of Norway's leading cultural…
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The Glomma Festival a city festival for the whole family situated along the river Glomma in Fredrikstad. The Glomma Festival offers top entertainment…
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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…
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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…
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Palmesus at Kristiansand city beach is Scandinavia's biggest beach party.
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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…
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Southern Norway's most cozy music festival.
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Norway Rock Festival in Kvinesdal, Southern Norway is one of Norway's largest rock/metal festival. The festival is located between Stavanger…
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Racetrack for street and race cars Gatebil is first and foremost about the racetrack. Freeriding with all sorts of street and race cars. Read more on…
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The Villvin Market is the largest and most exciting exhibition of high quality handicrafts and arts.
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2-day music festival in Kristiansand.
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A music festival at Spornes Studio on the isle of Tromøy, not far from the middle age church Tromøy kirke.
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Food festival in Kristiansand.
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Agder Vikinglag organises a Viking market at Bronseplassen. This is a Viking market and craft meet with Viking guests from across Europe who come to…
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Paradis Live is an out-door festival at Farsund Resort. Farsund Motorbåtforening is the organizer of the concert.
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Coastal culture week in Tvedestrand. Events for young and old: concerts, walking tours, exhibitions and much more.
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Enjoy the days of piracy entertainment in Farsund's pirate city with activities for the kids, a staged battle between pirates ships and the English…
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Festival in Ravnedalen, Kristiansand.
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Join the garden party at Groos!
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Beach party at Sjøsanden!
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Crab festival on the charming island of Atløy
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By a lake, between forests and steep mountains in the Gudbrandsdalen valley, you can experience Norways most famous folk tale in a spectacular outdoor…
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Månefestivalen (The Moon Festival) is a charming and colorful music festival in the Old Town (Gamlebyen) in Fredrikstad. The main stage is…
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Sup & Stup in Lillesand.
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4 Days of Darkness in the Heart of Bergen! Welcome to four magic days in Bergen with exciting dark concerts. Concert will be at USF Verftet, in…
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Ibsen & Hamsun Days in Grimstad.
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Whether you are a wooden boat owner or one of the many who love the coastal life, Risør Trebåtfestival is one event that you cannot miss.
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Yoga festival in Kristiansand.
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Pat Metheny trio opens Silda Jazz 2021! Few, if any, jazz artists can compare with guitarist and songwriter Pat Metheny in popularity and recognition.…
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11. - 14. August, Tøyenparken: One of Oslo's largest music festivals
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BE MAKING PUBLIC FESTIVAL! Ladies Tour of Norway comes to Indre Østfold, and we welcome everyone to join the party! Meet up the trail and hello…
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The annual Shellfish Festival in Mandal, Norway's most southern town, is well worth a visit.
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13–22 August: Music from Medieval times to the present day at some of Oslo's best concert venues
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Staysman & Lazz - a tradition at the Shellfish festival in Mandal.
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13–15 August: Free, multicultural festival for the whole family at Oslo's City Hall Square
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14.-22. August
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Arendalsuka is where national politicians, businesses and organisations meet to discuss topics that concern us all. All events are open for all and…
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MIDGARDSBLOT METALFESTIVAL 2020 Midgardsblot metal festival is a 3 day outdoor festival with metal music and real Vikings on historical grounds!…
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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…
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Festival with focus on tomatoes.
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A tribute to the Haugesund region. Western Norway's happiest music festival. 21. - 22. August.
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20 and 21 August, Bislett Stadion: Two days of EDM, pop and electronica
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Vulkan Open Air is organised for the first time with an ambitious programme. Friday august 20th, Lars Winnerbäck and Stein Torleif Bjella are…
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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,…
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Viking marked at Næs Jernverksmuseum in Tvedestrand.
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Siradagane at Utsira is an annual festival. The festival gathers locals and others who are concerned about coastal culture, good food, concerts and…
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We invite you to take part in sixth edition of Vill Vill Vest streaming from Bergen, Norway. 60 artists will perform at Bergens best venues over 3…
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Brynerocken celebrate 10 years as festival.
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13–22 September: Renowned festival for contemporary music and related art forms
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2-7 November: Music from all corners of the globe
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5-7 November, The Harbour Promenade: Light up dark November with a light festival.
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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – 250TH ANNIVERSARY! Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, and in 2020 the whole musical world is looking…
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Welcom to the food and cultural festival 2022 Once a year a miracle happens; the lovesick cod (skrei) returns from the Barents Sea to the islands…
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14-17 April 2022: Norway's premier metal festival comes to town.
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A great success already from the launch in summer 2015 - now a tradition!
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Welcome to this year's SOOT market! Open to everyone. Both for you with and without ticket to the game.
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Top 6 music festivals
With hundreds of music festivals to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Øystein Greni, lead singer in the rock band Bigbang, shares his six favourite festivals in Norway.
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Make your own festival round trip
With so many festivals happening in Norway, you are best off following your inner rhythm. Professional festival photographer Tord Litleskare leads the way.
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Food festivals
From street food festivals to seafood and other local specialities, food festivals have become an increasingly popular phenomenon in Norway. See our food festival calendar to find a festival where you are going.
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Oslo Pride and other LGBTIQ+ festivals
At Oslo Pride, Norway's largest LGBTIQ+ festival, you get to be yourself and enjoy music, art, debate and a spectacular parade.
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What’s on: events in Norway
Oslo is a large, Scandinavian culture hub, with countless festivals, concerts and museums. But remote villages have much to offer as well. Check out the event calendar and plan your trip here.
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Concerts
Norwegian music has a strong reputation, not least in the genres of metal, indie, and electronic music. Some of the world’s best-selling artists regularly tour the country as well.
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Top lists
To ease your navigation through an abundance of places and offers, we have gathered all our top lists and expert tips in one place.
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Festivals
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
