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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
Anders Rykkja.
Photo: Anders Rykkja
Photo: Anders Rykkja
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Support concert for Norwegian Church aid. Tickets 250NOK / Children: free entrance
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Welcome to a concert with Bugge Wesseltoft and his show "Snowing on my piano" at Parken Kulturhus in Ålesund.
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Christmas concert with Helene Bøksle in Kristiansand.
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Christmas concert.
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The chamber choir Sola Fide welcomes you to their annual traditional Christmas concert.
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Free Christmas concert at The Norwegian Cancer Society's Science Centre with musicians from the Oslo-based marching band …
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The internationally renowned vocal ensemble PUST performs its traditional and meditative Christmas concert in Jacob Church. Camilla Susann Haug -…
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Stille Natt, Hellige Natt ("Silent Night, Holy Night") is one of Norway’s most popular Christmas concerts, featuring some of the…
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Traditional annual Christmas concert with Norway's most popular boys' choir, Sølvguttene . The choir will perform classic and…
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We promise a healthy dose of Christmas spirit for those who visit the Town Hall square in November and December. At the market one may purchase…
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Christmas concert with the popular Norwegian artists Karoling Krüger and Sigvart Dagsland together with six of the Norway's best musicians.
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Welcome to an evocative Christmas concert with Ingrid Kjosavik who sings some of the finest Christmas songs!
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Bergens own troubadour, Jan Eggum, has his traditional Christmas concerts at Madam Felle. No Christmas ornaments og and angels, only Eggum classics!
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15. og 16. desember: Bach' masterwork performed by Norway's oldest oratorio choir
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Popular Christmas concert series with Ole Edvard Antonsen , one of the world's foremost trumpet players. Antonsen will be accompanied by singers…
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According to the traditions Sola Brass Band and Sola kulturhus invite to free concert in the culture house.
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Free Christmas concert at Kristiansand town square.
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Händels Messias by Tønsberg domkor with solists and orchestra.
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Årstad kantori invites to a Christmas concert in Årstad church, "Christmas around the world". The concert will give you…
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Jul og Odd Nordstoga er kjent og kjært for dei fleste: «Jul i Svingen» på NRK, «Strålande Jul» med Sissel og…
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Christmas concert
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Welcome to an evening full of relaxing, soothing, liberating live music! If you feel stressed out or if you just want to feel happy inside, this is a…
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No Christmas without a Christmas concert with Oslo Gospel Choir. For two decades they have toured Norway with their warm and cosy Christmas concerts.…
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Christmas concert.
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Christmas concert with the Øklands.
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Oslo salongorkester consists of musicians from the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and the Opera Orchestra, and is one of very few ensembles in Oslo…
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Knut Anders is the artist with the big voice and who won a televised singing contest on national TV in 2016. He has since then travelled to cultural…
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PUST is something unique in Nordic vocal music; together, the six different voices create a magical, powerful and playful harmony. With the…
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Stille Natt, Hellige Natt ("Silent Night, Holy Night") is one of Norway’s most popular Christmas concerts, featuring some of the…
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Stille Natt, Hellige Natt ("Silent Night, Holy Night") is one of Norway’s most popular Christmas concerts, featuring some of the…
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Christmas concert with the gospel choir Abraham.
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Hanne Krogh, Johnny Logan and Thomas Ruud More info: Hjertnes.no
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Christmas concert with Bugge Wesseltoft.
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Christmas concert.
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Christmas Concert in Sandar church Chris Medina, Eirik Næss and pianist Andrè Viervoll together with the choir Terrablue Voices.
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True to tradition, brothers and tenors Martin and Henrik Enger Holm present a Christmas concert with beautiful and varied Christmas…
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Evocative Christmas concert with jazz artists Solveig Slettahjell (vocals), Tord Gustavsen (grand piano) and Sjur Miljeteig (trumpet).
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Alessandro De Marchi, conductor Vigdis Unsgård, soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, mezzo-soprano TBC, tenor Halvor Melien, baritone Bergen…
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Nordic Tenors gir deg en vakker og underholdende julekonsert som garantert vil sette deg i den gode julestemningen. Med sine unike stemmer,…
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Get into the Christmas mood on this concert with Didrik Solli-Tangen; "Min Jul i Julebygda" at the "Julebygda kapell".…
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Christmas Concert Ole Edvard Antonsen with band and the guests Stine Hole Ulla (winner of Norske Talenter 2012) and Knut Marius…
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The band Seigmen returns to Folken! If you lived in Norway in the 90s with a hint of music interest, there was no way beyond Seigmen.
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Welcome to "An American Holiday" with Adam Douglas at Fosnavåg Konserthus. Enjoy!
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Adam Douglas invites you to a fantastic christmas concert with an american twist, at Fosnavåg Konserthus. Welcome!
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Knut Anders er artisten med den store stemmen,og som vant Stjernekamp på NRK i 2016. Han har i etterkant av dette reist rundt på kulturhus…
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Christmas concert with the Nordic Tenors at Arendal Kulturhus.
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This solemn Christmas concert now celebrates ten years anniversary and invites you to a sparkling Christmas concert. This year’s version offers…
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Welcome to a concert with "Jul På Sunnmørsk" at Terminalen Byscene in Ålesund on the 19th of December.
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Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Free concert.
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People from the music business in Kristiansand meet for some drinks and chat at Håndverkeren in Kristiansand. Working in the music business?…
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Organmatinée every wedensday at 12.00 Free entrance. Collection.
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Artistene: Tor Endresen, Maria Haukaas Mittet, Alexander Rybak, Lisa Børud og Rune Larsen Musikere: Tove Kragset og Olav Torget Innslipp 30 min.…
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Artistene: Tor Endresen, Maria Haukaas Mittet, Alexander Rybak, Lisa Børud og Rune Larsen Musikere: Tove Kragset og Olav Torget Innslipp 30 min.…
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Christmas Concert with Anita Hegerland and Lars Hansen. Musicians: Gunnar Hansen og Espen Rogne Doors open from 17:30 - Concert…
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Christmas concert with The Tenors and Steffen Horn at Brygga Kukltursal
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Trine Rein continues last year's success inviting the amazing opera singer, Eli Kristin Hanssveen, for another tour with her heartwarming…
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The University of Oslo continues its tradition of highlighting young musical talents with a new concert series featuring young musicians in the…
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The pre-christmas concert with BigBang is to many people necessary as part of the christmas traditions. As usual get Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim,…
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Bugge Wesseltofts solo album "It`s snowing on my piano" has become a modern Christmas classic. Wesseltoft and his piano is the best medicine for…
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Kurt Nilsen from Bergen won the Word Idol in 2004 and has since pleased the audience with his very distinctive voice.
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The chamber choir Sola Fide welcomes you to their annual traditional Christmas concert.
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Christmas concert with Sola Storband in Sola ruinkyrkje.
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Christmas concert with the Norwegian artists Rita Eriksen , Gaute Ormåsen and Christian Ingebrigtsen . The concert's repertoire mainly…
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Christmas concert with the Norwegian singer Trine Rein, who brings along another great voice, Eli Kristin Hanssveen , on tour. The…
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For the ninth time, Randi Tytingvåg, Hanne Sørvåg and Britt-Synnøve Johansen invite to a concert with Christmas stars in Stavanger.
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Live version of the popular classical radio programme Klassisk vorspiel , presenting Christmas hits from the last 600 years. Performers …
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Trine Rein continues last year's success inviting the amazing opera singer, Eli Kristin Hanssveen, for another tour with her heartwarming…
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Christmas concert with Øklands.
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Concert with Boys of Christmas.
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Christmas concert in Grefsen Church with singers Anita Hegerland and Lars Hansen . Their joint Christmas concerts have received good reviews from both…
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Norwegian singer Hanne Krogh presents a Christmas concert in Oslo Konserthus on Friday 21 December, with the Irish performer Johnny Logan as her…
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Christmas concert with the Norwegian artists Rita Eriksen , Gaute Ormåsen and Christian Ingebrigtsen . The concert's repertoire mainly…
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Bring your dear, your colleagues or good friends to a Christmas table that really puts the food in the high seat. Enjoy a rich buffet of traditional…
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Celebrate a traditional Christmas in Norway. Hafjell is one of the major Norwegian alpine ski resorts with the Torch man as the landmark. Lillehammer…
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Concert with the popular Norwegian classic rock band Bigbang.
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Concert with the four artists Kjartan Salvesen, Tommy Fedvang, Glenn Lyse and Ole Alexander Meland from Stavanger.
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Dj from 9 pm. Fridays and Saturdays! Cc 100 Saturdays after 10.30 pm. ID 23 More info Bedehusets facebookside !
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Christmas concert.
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Faces of Mystery – Masterworks of sacred art from many centuries will be shown on screen along with an organ performance featuring classical…
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It is the third year of Christmas success concert with Pål Rake. Always sold out! This year's Christmas star is one of Norway's most…
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Quizkvass's founders, Linda Vinterstø, Randi Fredriksen, Eline Brønn and Anja Jerstad are back in the captain's role and lead…
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On 26 January 2018, hard core band The Good The Bad And The Zugly released their third album Misantropical House , an awesome follow-up to the…
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For the 5th year in a row, Grand Dinnershow at Grand Hotell in Egersund. This year you will be attending the "Music Award Tribute". Premiere November…
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The Source: of Christmas is an extravagant and different Christmas celebration with popular Christmas songs performed in new and exotic ways. Please…
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For tredje året på rad får Stavanger konserthus besøk av Vidar Johnsen og hans kritikerroste julekonsert «Him te…
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Tou and the Stavanger-based techno-collective FLC presents: Albert Van Abbe!
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Boys of Christmas continues their tradition! Saturday 22 December 2018, they return to the scene at Checkpoint Charlie! Join the highlight of the…
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Big chrismas concert at Fevikhallen.
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Our so long Christmas traditional "Christmas tour" guests Mandal Church. The wonderful duo Maria Arredondo and Torstein Sødal have gathered wonderful…
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For the ninth year in a row, the Norwegian bluegrass and country band Ila Auto visits John Dee with its Christmas banjo show.
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Stille Natt, Hellige Natt ("Silent Night, Holy Night") is one of Norway’s most popular Christmas concerts, featuring some of the…
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Christmas Jazz with Stavanger Tradjazz Ensemble and guest Beate Tengs-Pedersen. There will be a Christmas buffet in the arrangement; with…
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Christmas concert with the Norwegian artist Vidar Johnsen in Sauda church in Ryfylke.
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Etter suksessen med sine tidligere turneer – og en fantastisk kveld for Stavangerpublikummet i fjor desember – er nå…
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Cecilie Strømsheim and Martin John arrange the last homecoming before christmas at Terminalen Byscene in Ålesund on the 22nd of December! On…
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Jazzconcert with Anders Gleditsch, Tore Flatjord, Roar Skjelbred and Sandra Fjellvang. Free entrance!
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Find your Christmas spirit before Christmas Eve with Magnhild Hadland and full band. This time the concert will be arranged in the Egersund…
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Christmas music bingo at Bredden bar & hygge. The doors open at 18:00 both days and the bingo starts at 20:00. Single bingo kr.50,- Double…
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Good music, good band and good drinks.
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DJ Dust and Tomaz deejay at Café Galleri.
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Gladlaksene do not need any further presentation. After a year's break, the god is back where they belong, namely at Sjøboden on…
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For many people Christmas is a great feast, but far too short. Would you like to extend Christmas and enjoy some additional Christmas cosiness?
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Concert with the local artist Doddo and the local band Pogo Pops.
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Good and popular entertainment that lures the smile and makes it move in the dance foot.
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Vicereine has always had love for Christmas and a special pub at Storhaug since its inception in 2015. After a contentive year are they ready to,…
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We are looking forward to let the Christmas spirit sink above us before the kick off with DJ Nomis at Terminalen Byscene in Ålesund on the 26th…
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Rock concert.
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According to the tradition there is concert with Wunderkammer at Cementen on Boxing Day.
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General forsamling is giving a concert at Mellombels.
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Concert at Håndverkeren, Kristiansand.
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Christmas concert.
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Soul concert @ Hos Naboen.
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Concert at 12 Bord in Kristiansand.
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Concert with different local artist.
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It has become traditon that Overhead gives tribute to Lemmy on the 28 December, the date when the boss over all bosses sadly left this world. With…
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At Terminalen Byscene in Ålesund 28th of December! Dream Theater is probably the most popular progressive metal-band in the world. In 1999 they…
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Take a break from stuffy Christmas parties and enjoy some boogie rock served up by the Norwegian phenomenon Backstreet Girls.
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Welcome to Christmas Concert with Paddies! There will be a varied repertoire, with everything from newer folk rock to traditional Irish music. We…
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Communic plays up for a party on Christmas. Once you have had enough ribs, cod and other Christmas food, this is the perfect evening to get lost.…
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Elvis tribute band Ol' McDonalds Guest artist: Elling Hem Doors open from 8pm ID:18
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Erik Faber, Tom Hugo og Stein Roger Sordal is playing at Kick scene in Kristiansand.
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Jam Evening Free entrance for musicians!
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UFLAKKS presents: TØFL
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Blues at Buen kulturhus
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Quality Hotel Ulstein are rearranging last years great success "Romjulsdans med Oldplay" on Saturday the 29th of December. Here you may…
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Concert with The Flop at Høvleriet. Welcome to this year's eventat Høvleriet!
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Concert in Kristiansand.
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Karstein Askeland Plays the Weimbs Organ of St. Mary's Church
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New Years Eve Party at Club 21, Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel in Kristiansand.
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For the twenty-sixth year running, two of Bergen's most respected and historic institutions unite for a special evening of music, stories, food…
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Few artists have delighted and touch as many people with his music and personality as Johnny Cash. His lyrics and the atmosphere in his songs have…
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Reetro plays their own music inspired by the people and moods of beautiful Jæren. The album "stillhet" is now out on most music streaming services,…
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Lost Woodlands is a band based in the Stavanger region, which plays alternative pop/indie. All material is own.
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Traditional New Year Concert with Sandefjord Musikkorps and dancers from Spotlight dansestudio. Conferense and soloist: Lasse Vermeli…
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Performance of the old Norwegian visionary poem Draumkvedet ('the dream poem') at Emanuel Vigeland's Mausoleum. In Norwegian.
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Performance of the old Norwegian visionary poem Draumkvedet ('the dream poem') at Emanuel Vigeland's Mausoleum. In Norwegian.
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We are proud to present a wonderful New Years eve concert at the Storfjord Kulturhus! Sunniva choir have about 70 members from Selje, Vanylven and…
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Dance jam! The folk music club Columbi Egg celebrates 20 years and open the season with the fiddle player Kevin Henderson from Shetland. The Swedish…
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Concert in Oslo Konserthus with Georg Geiss Quartet , whose trademark is swinging jazz. Georg Reiss - clarinet, sax, David…
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New Year concert with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra.
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Norwegian Radio Orchestra and master conductor Eugene Tzigane present an evening of French music in the University Aula. Programme Claude…
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9 January, Parkteatret: Emotional and Americana-inspired pop rock
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10–13 January, Norwegian Opera & Ballet: An intriguing new music-based theatre work
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Det legendariske bandet Dr.Hook er tilbake, med Dennis Locorriere, stemmen og opphavsmannen til flere av de mest kjente sangene, i front. Hvem…
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Welcome to our Gulburet - the yellow "store house" decked in Christmas spirit! Both indoors and outdoors are decorated for…
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15 and 16 December, ByKuben: Sustainable Christmas market right in the city centre
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Christmas in Kristiansand.
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This December the beautiful, white town Risør transforms into one of the most atmospheric Christmas-attractions in Sourthern Norway. During all…
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We promise a healthy dose of Christmas spirit for those who visit the Town Hall square in November and December. At the market one may purchase…
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1–2, 8–9, 15–16 and 22–23 December, Prindsen hage: A spanking brand new Christmas tradition
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In the centre of Drøbak you will find Norway´s only all-year Christmas House and Father Christmas´ Post- Office with its own special…
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Christmas long sales evening in Grimstad! Enjoy Christmas spirit in the heart of Grimstad!
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Christmas Farmers market at Fisketorget in Bergen! The best way to prepare for Christmas with tasteful local food and Christmas gifts for the whole…
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Sunday 23 December, stores in Grimstad town center and Odden center will be open from 14:00 to 18:00. Welcome to the Christmas spirit in…
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Taste more than 100 wines and a lot of exciting beer at Larvik Vinfestival. Doors open from 16:00 ID: 20 Link to arrangementet på facebook…
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Festival to honour the Norwegian author Arne Garborg that was born in Time 25 January 1951. Programme is in Norwegian.
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The local branch of the Norwegian model railways-enthusiasts club and the Technical Hobby Group in Bergen invites all interested in technical hobbies…
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The Bergen Whisky & Beer Festival is an annual event that we host in January / February. The Festival is the largest in Norway of its kind…
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A highly successful ski and family event in Grimstad
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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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The festival to celebrate the joy of life is arranged at Bryne every year in week 10.
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Ladies Night! Shopping, interiour, lectures and music and champagne! Doors open from 2pm ID: 20
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12 of the the city's best restaurants arrange this festival together with some of Europe's best wine makers, fantastic…
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Visit the residential exhibition and get inspired.
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Norway's largest film festival aimed at children and youth.
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The Karmøygeddon Metal Festival is an annual festival, located in Kopervik at the island of Karmøy, situated on the west coast of…
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For a full program visit www.viseoglyrikk.no
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"Perfectly Unhappy" is the name of the album as rogalendingen Espen Eriksen and his trio and the English tenor saxonist Andy Sheppard released in…
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With the brand new Combo 66 album in the bag, John Scofield puts out on an exclusive Norway tour in May.
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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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The Norwegian Festival of Literature is the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries, and the most important literary meeting place during…
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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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Jærdagen & Jærnåttå at Bryne, the big happening of the year! Jærdagen is a three-day town market…
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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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24–26 May, Akershus Fortress: Journey back in time to the period when Oslo became Norway's capital.
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25 and 26 May, Tøyenparken: Children's festival featuring great performers, art, dance and theatre
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If we ignore water, coffee is one of the most widely used beverages in the world. Norway is the world's top when it comes to coffee consumption in…
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The last weekend of May every year is when the small community in Sokndal organises their festival with several events, from the opening on the Friday…
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Welcome to Fyrfestivalen 2019 Fyrfestivalen is a cultural event for people with disabilities who dance, play music, perform or are involved in other…
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Join Outdoorlife Norway on a private day-hike to Skomakarnibbå, or "The Shoemaker's Crag", and enjoy Norway's beautiful nature like a local!…
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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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The public festival with the great concert experiences! For program and tickets.
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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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The traditional Market Day in Bergen will be held for the 40th time. This annual event is featuring old-style market traders and a varied program of…
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Theater festival with a wide program, with everything from experimental stage art, circus and great outdoor performances.
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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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The 42nd Short Film Festival in Grimstad. The Norwegian Short Film Festival is an important debut arena for many young filmmakers in Norway, and for…
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Dalane Blues Festival takes place in Egersund each year.
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New music festival close to the city centre of Stavanger. A local festival that takes place in natural surroundings at Vålandsskogen in Stavanger.…
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14–23 June: Norway's largest LGBT festival with concerts, exhibitions, shows, films, parties and debates
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Famous artists from Norway and abroad have entertained crowds at the Rosfjord beach party on the beach next to the Rosfjord Strandhotell.
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Skien live is an independent 2 days music festival programmed with local and national artists . The stage is rigged in historic surroundings at Skien…
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Music festival in Vennesla, 15 minutes outside of Kristiansand.
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Shanti festival in Southern Norway - Flekkefjord. On the 15th of June 2019 there will be a Shanti festival in the pittoresque city Flekkefjord…
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19–22 June, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city
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A few days each summer, the charming southern city of Arendal changes to an international fete - where we can see, taste and smell and all other ways…
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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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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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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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The Hove Festival in Arendal rises from the dead! We have waited 5 long years for this. Get your earlybird ticket today!
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Fjord Classics 2019 - 2.-5. July Save the dates! Program work is under way and Fjord Classics promise a world class line up of…
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Norway`s oldest folk music festival - this year the festival will celebrate 25 years anniversary.
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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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VISIT THE SKUDE FESTIVAL - AND YOU WILL RETURN EVERY YEAR! The Skude Festival is the largest gathering of coastal culture in Western Norway with boats…
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The worlds greatest blues artists have visited the festival in Skånevik. To see this years program, visit their web site: …
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Palmesus is Scandinavia's biggest beach party, attracting more than 30,000 people to the city beach of Kristiansand, Norway, over two sun-drenched…
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Every year, the Jørn Hilme festival presents extraordinary folk dance performances, impressive concert experiences and a great atmosphere all over…
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