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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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    Rykkja’s top 5 festivals
    Førde Traditional and World Music Festival
    Førde Traditional and World Music Festival
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    Førde Traditional and World Music Festival
    Child with ear protection at the Riddu Riđđu festival, Manndalen, Northern Norway
    Riddu Riđđu, Manndalen
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    Riddu Riđđu, Manndalen
    The Peer Gynt festival, Vinstra
    The Peer Gynt festival, Vinstra
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    The Peer Gynt festival, Vinstra
    Nordland Music Festival, Bodø
    Nordland Music Festival, Bodø
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    Nordland Music Festival, Bodø
    Mela Festival, Oslo
    Mela Festival, Oslo
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    Mela Festival, Oslo
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    Blå:Trå konsert - Les Coqs med Gustav Skaaret
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    Katie Melua is one of Britain's best-selling artists. Songs like "The Closest Thing to Crazy" and "Nine Million Bicycles" are… Read more
    Katie Melua
    Narvesen, Tanaka and Alberts / Ramblin'
    Narvesen, Tanaka and Alberts / Ramblin'
    The audience kan expect a stellar evening with high-level improvisation when drummer Dag Magnus Narvesen brings Kristoffer Alberts and Ayumi Tanaka… Read more
    Narvesen, Tanaka and Alberts / Ramblin'
    Norwegian Jazz Kings - A hot Quintet
    Norwegian Jazz Kings - A hot Quintet
    Norwegian Jazz Kings - This exquisite quintet has spesialised in the earliest jazz, and offer their own personal interpretation of "The Roaring… Read more
    Norwegian Jazz Kings - A hot Quintet
    Schlippenbach & Narvesen
    Schlippenbach & Narvesen
    Two strong voices from different generations come together to create a unique sound: Concert with German pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach teams up… Read more
    Schlippenbach & Narvesen
    TØFL
    TØFL
    30 September, Parkteatret Read more
    TØFL
    Ung Filharmoni
    Ung Filharmoni
    Concert with the musicians in Ung Filharmoni ('young philharmonics'), a talent development programme for young classical musicians directed by… Read more
    Ung Filharmoni
    Bugge Wesseltoft with Rita N, Phats and Emile The Duke
    Bugge Wesseltoft with Rita N, Phats and Emile The Duke
    Pianist, composer and producer Bugge Wesseltoft brings rappers Phats, Emile The Duke og Rita N, together with drummer Charles Mena and keybaordist… Read more
    Bugge Wesseltoft with Rita N, Phats and Emile The Duke
    Cavebones
    Cavebones
    Concert with the Norwegian band The Cavebones. Sources of inspiration include The Cramps and obscure 50s and 60s garage songs. Read more
    Cavebones
    CC Cowboys
    CC Cowboys
    1 October, Rockefeller Read more
    CC Cowboys
    Clyne, Prokofjev, Sjostakovitsj & Stravinskij
    Clyne, Prokofjev, Sjostakovitsj & Stravinskij
    Distinctive storytelling and fairyland atmospheres by Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev: In 1910, Igor Stravinsky got his big breakthrough when his… Read more
    Clyne, Prokofjev, Sjostakovitsj & Stravinskij
    Festforestilling Eldres Dag – Nova kino
    Festforestilling Eldres Dag – Nova kino
    FNs internasjonale Eldres dag markeres også i år med festarrangement på Nova Kinosenter. Dagens festtaler er den populære NRK-profilen Viggo Valle.… Read more
    Festforestilling Eldres Dag – Nova kino
    Frøkedal & Familien
    Frøkedal & Familien
    Anne Lise Frøkedal returns to Mellombels. Close to one of Norway's most distinctive voices Frøkedal has her own ability to touch the… Read more
    Frøkedal & Familien
    Fullmånekonsert med Skambankt akustisk (NO)
    Fullmånekonsert med Skambankt akustisk (NO)
    The hard-hitting rockers from Klepp have in the past year concentrated on an acoustic approach to their music. Read more
    Fullmånekonsert med Skambankt akustisk (NO)
    Geir Sundstøl & Erland Dahlen
    Geir Sundstøl & Erland Dahlen
    Concert at Blå with Geir Sundstøl and Erland Dahlen, two of Norway's most profiled musicians. The set list will include songs from their… Read more
    Geir Sundstøl & Erland Dahlen
    Get your goat
    Get your goat
    Concert with the jazz quartet Get your goat. Read more
    Get your goat
    Knut Riisnæs kvartett
    Knut Riisnæs kvartett
    We look forward to an all too rare visit when we begin October with Knut Riisnæs and his quartet. The saxophonist Knut Riisnæs is one of the country's… Read more
    Knut Riisnæs kvartett
    Novgorod
    Novgorod
    At a concert with Novgorod, you will hear Finnish humppa, Yiddish tango and longing Russian waltzes. You get northern Swedish turns and instructive… Read more
    Novgorod
    SSO: Metamorfoser
    SSO: Metamorfoser
    Bird song and meditation music are on the program tonight. For the catholic Messiah, birds were the closest to God (compare with the dove in the… Read more
    SSO: Metamorfoser
    The Hellacopters
    The Hellacopters
    1 October, Sentrum Scene Read more
    The Hellacopters
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thomas Dybdahl comes to Ogna Scene on October 1. Thomas Dybdahl released his first recording 20 years ago, and after his debut album "... that… Read more
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thomas Dybdahl comes to Ogna Scene on October 1. It is about 20 years since Thomas Dybdahl released his first recording, and after his debut album… Read more
    Thomas Dybdahl // Solo - Ogna Scene
    Thorleif Bratval
    Thorleif Bratval
    Release concert with Norwegian artist Thorleif Bratval. Read more
    Thorleif Bratval
    Truls
    Truls
    After releasing the hit single "Out Of Yourself" in 2013, Truls became one of the biggest names in Norwegian pop. And now, after a long… Read more
    Truls
    Vidar Schanche - The E(c)lectric Guitar
    Vidar Schanche - The E(c)lectric Guitar
    What happens if Vidar Schanche is given access to Folken one evening, and the only instruction is "do what you want"? Well, Folken gave this… Read more
    Vidar Schanche - The E(c)lectric Guitar
    Alex Rosén Show feat. The Young Dudes
    Alex Rosén Show feat. The Young Dudes
    A musical standup show with Alex Rosén and his band The Young Dudes. Read more
    Alex Rosén Show feat. The Young Dudes
    Bergen Blues Band
    Bergen Blues Band
    Østkanten Bluesklubb presents a concert with Bergen Blues Band, which will perform both old hits and new songs. Read more
    Bergen Blues Band
    Bergen Blues Band.
    Bergen Blues Band.
    Østkanten Bluesklubb presents a concert with Bergen Blues Band, which will perform both old hits and new songs. Read more
    Bergen Blues Band.
    Concert: Mot Himlen Blå
    Concert: Mot Himlen Blå
    Concert with The Women's Choral Society of the University of Oslo. Read more
    Concert: Mot Himlen Blå
    Draken
    Draken
    Founded by Andre Drage and Hallvard Gaardløs in 2017, Draken is a hard rock band from Oslo with a unique twist. The band draws upon the hard rock… Read more
    Draken
    Ekstra dobbeltkonsert med Bård Halsne og Dag Sindre Vagle
    Ekstra dobbeltkonsert med Bård Halsne og Dag Sindre Vagle
    Extra double concert with Bård Halsne and Dag Sindre Vagle Read more
    Ekstra dobbeltkonsert med Bård Halsne og Dag Sindre Vagle
    elle melle i Spiseriet
    elle melle i Spiseriet
    Elle melle concert at Spiseriet Read more
    elle melle i Spiseriet
    Erlend Ropstad (solo)
    Erlend Ropstad (solo)
    Erlend Ropstad skal på soloturné høsten 2020, og kommer til Byscenen og Trondheim! Billetter i salg fredag 28. august kl. 09:00! Det finnes en tid for… Read more
    Erlend Ropstad (solo)
    Fucales//Sundrowned//Kaizo Kids
    Fucales//Sundrowned//Kaizo Kids
    Fucales (Bergen), Sundrowned (Haugesund) and Kaizo Kids (Stavanger) at Tou Scene Read more
    Fucales//Sundrowned//Kaizo Kids
    Hear'n'aid Vol. 3: Black Something / Canoon / Draven & Lie
    Hear'n'aid Vol. 3: Black Something / Canoon / Draven & Lie
    This is the 3rd of final event of Rock In Hear'n'Aid. Black Something is a Black Sabbath tribute featuring the vocal talents of ICS Vortex (… Read more
    Hear'n'aid Vol. 3: Black Something / Canoon / Draven & Lie
    Hellbillies - 30 år på vegen
    Hellbillies - 30 år på vegen
    Hellbillies must be called an institution in Norwegian cultural life, and in 2020 the band marks their first 30 years with a big anniversary tour. Read more
    Hellbillies - 30 år på vegen
    JANOVE SOLO – BARRIKADEBALLADER TURNÉ
    JANOVE SOLO – BARRIKADEBALLADER TURNÉ
    Welcome to JANOVE SOLO – BARRIKADEBALLADER TURNÉ at Festiviteten. Read more
    JANOVE SOLO – BARRIKADEBALLADER TURNÉ
    Kalandra
    Kalandra
    Doors 20.00 Concert start 21.00 Age limit 18 years or with a guardian. Due to current restrictions for events, tickets are preferably sold together in… Read more
    Kalandra
    Leper Messiah Rocks PåFyll
    Leper Messiah Rocks PåFyll
    Leper Messiah will deliver a selection of both classical and original rock at Påfyll Read more
    Leper Messiah Rocks PåFyll
    Martinique: Signe Marie Rustad (Duo)
    Martinique: Signe Marie Rustad (Duo)
    After capturing the attention of the ever-expanding Norwegian americana audience with the debut album Golden Town (2012), Signe Marie Rustad created… Read more
    Martinique: Signe Marie Rustad (Duo)
    Mats Wawa
    Mats Wawa
    Norwegian rock band Mats Wawa are out with their new album "Rock Omelette", which is an undefinable mix of several different genres. It is… Read more
    Mats Wawa
    MIMMI
    MIMMI
    MIMMI plays around with different genres, forms of expressions and storytelling, and has defined her own music as renaissance-pop. Read more
    MIMMI
    OK Sessions #4: Sarah Camille / Balke / N'Doye / Bjerck / Lilja
    OK Sessions #4: Sarah Camille / Balke / N'Doye / Bjerck / Lilja
    Concert with singer and poet Sarah Camille, accompanied by Jørn Erik Ahlsen and Sidiki Camara. A mix of jazz, world, norwegian ballad and urban.… Read more
    OK Sessions #4: Sarah Camille / Balke / N'Doye / Bjerck / Lilja
    OZAS - Etniid Ulloliinnit
    OZAS - Etniid Ulloliinnit
    OZAS, an innovative musical and artistic project by sami sisters Sara Marielle and Risten Anine Gaup, premiering at Riksscenen with their show Etniid… Read more
    OZAS - Etniid Ulloliinnit
    Soul Sessions Limited
    Soul Sessions Limited
    1 - 4 October, Sentralen Read more
    Soul Sessions Limited
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir is a Norwegian ensemble which sings rock'n'roll versions of shantys, sailors' working songs. Håkon Vatle… Read more
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    2 October, SALT Read more
    Storm Weather Shanty Choir
    Suor Angelica
    Suor Angelica
    2, 6 and 12 October, Norwegian Opera & Ballet Read more
    Suor Angelica
    Women's Choral Society of the University of Oslo - Mot Himlen Blå
    Women's Choral Society of the University of Oslo - Mot Himlen Blå
    Exclusive concert with the Women's Choral Society of the University of Oslo and conductor Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde. Read more
    Women's Choral Society of the University of Oslo - Mot Himlen Blå
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Get Your Goat!
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Get Your Goat!
    Get Your Goat quartet i Spiseriet Read more
    Arkivjazz i Spiseriet: Get Your Goat!
    Asle Beck
    Asle Beck
    Concert at Vulkan Arena with Asle Beck, who with his personal, honest lyrics and catchy melodies has become one of Norway's most streamed folk pop… Read more
    Asle Beck
    Bach at the Akershus Castle Church
    Bach at the Akershus Castle Church
    3 October, Akershus Castle Read more
    Bach at the Akershus Castle Church
    Barbalé Flamenco live - Balkan & Flamenco
    Barbalé Flamenco live - Balkan & Flamenco
    Almir Meskovic on the accordion and Daniel Lazar on the violin are well known to the audience in many Norwegian cities. The two virtuosos have entered… Read more
    Barbalé Flamenco live - Balkan & Flamenco
    BoinnDrag
    BoinnDrag
    BoinnDrag, Steinkjerband, som spille alt fra Hellbillies te opptempo OnkelP i egen stil. Topp stemning og finfin kveld ventes!! Medlemma i bandet :… Read more
    BoinnDrag
    Claudia Scott
    Claudia Scott
    Concert with Norwegian artist Claudia Scott at Røverstaden. Read more
    Claudia Scott
    Concert with Kåre Indrehus // Ogna Scene
    Concert with Kåre Indrehus // Ogna Scene
    Kåre Indrehus is an artist who sails ever higher on the new Norwegian wave with his narrative and often humorous music. Read more
    Concert with Kåre Indrehus // Ogna Scene
    Dim Gray Post Release Concert
    Dim Gray Post Release Concert
    The Oslo band Dim Gray plays melody-driven songs in a post-progressive soundscape. The trio incorporates elements from folk music in a modern sound… Read more
    Dim Gray Post Release Concert
    Eivind Aarset / Jan Bang
    Eivind Aarset / Jan Bang
    Snow catches on her Eyelashes  is Eivind Aarset and Jan Bang's new album, and builds on the concert duo format which arised in the wake of… Read more
    Eivind Aarset / Jan Bang
    Fay Wildhagen
    Fay Wildhagen
    This show has been re-scheduled for 3 October 2020. Tickets bought for the previously scheduled show are valid.  Concert with the Norwegian… Read more
    Fay Wildhagen
    Fjell Fest 2020
    Fjell Fest 2020
    Fjellfest Read more
    Fjell Fest 2020
    Frøkedal & familien
    Frøkedal & familien
    Concert by Anne Frøkedal and Familien Read more
    Frøkedal & familien
    Gaahls Wyrd
    Gaahls Wyrd
    3 October, Rockefeller Read more
    Gaahls Wyrd
    Huun-Huur-Tu
    Huun-Huur-Tu
    Huun-Huur-Tu is a music group from the russian republic of Tuva, bordering with Mongolia. Their concert takes us to the most stimulating rhythmic song… Read more
    Huun-Huur-Tu
    Isak Danielson
    Isak Danielson
    3 October, John Dee Read more
    Isak Danielson
    Kanaan
    Kanaan
    Høstsabbat presents: Kanaan Norwegian power-trio Kanaan plays a creative mix of explosive psychedelia and jazz-rock. They are inspired by kraut,… Read more
    Kanaan
    Other fairs and festivals
    Privately Guided Månafossen Waterfall Hike (premium day-trip)
    Privately Guided Månafossen Waterfall Hike (premium day-trip)
    UNIQUE, PRIVATELY - GUIDED DAY TRIP EXCLUSIVE TO OUTDOORLIFE NORWAY! Join us for a relatively easy guided hike to the highest waterfall in… Read more
    Privately Guided Månafossen Waterfall Hike (premium day-trip)
    Bjerkreimsmarken
    Bjerkreimsmarken
    Bjerkreimsmarken (the Bjerkreim fair) springs out from the sheep and exhibition of sheep. Read more
    Bjerkreimsmarken
    Autumn market
    Autumn market
    Welcome to an atmospheric day with stalls in the small streets and alleys of Grimstad. Read more
    Autumn market
    Farmers Market Bergen with ECO focus
    Farmers Market Bergen with ECO focus
    Welcome to Farmers Market Bergen! This time part of ECO-Week 2020 in Bergen. Come and meet our local producers who can tell you all about how their… Read more
    Farmers Market Bergen with ECO focus
    Marked in the Old Town
    Marked in the Old Town
    Enjoy shopping in the Fortified Town. Experience the old Market in the main square, every Saturday from April until the winter sets in. Read more
    Marked in the Old Town
    Miniature railway fair
    Miniature railway fair
    The Norwegian Railway Club, Bergen branch has again the pleasure of inviting all model railway enthusiasts to our traditional model railway exhibition… Read more
    Miniature railway fair
    Stavanger Sentrum Street Art Tours
    Stavanger Sentrum Street Art Tours
    Takes you through years of Nuart Festival’s impressive Street Art history and the evolution of Stavanger into one of the world’s leading… Read more
    Stavanger Sentrum Street Art Tours
    Soul Sessions Limited
    Soul Sessions Limited
    1 - 4 October, Sentralen Read more
    Soul Sessions Limited
    BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival
    BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival
    Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival. Read more
    BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival
    Taste Svalbard Festival
    Taste Svalbard Festival
    Welcome to the world's northernmost culinary festival! Read more
    Taste Svalbard Festival
    Maijazz 2020: Petter Wettre Group - A tribute to Michael Brecker
    Maijazz 2020: Petter Wettre Group - A tribute to Michael Brecker
    Petter Wettre Group - A tribute to Michael Brecker. Michael Brecker passed away in 2007. Too soon. Michael Brecker was one of the most influential… Read more
    Maijazz 2020: Petter Wettre Group - A tribute to Michael Brecker
    HøstJazz | MaiJazz 2020
    HøstJazz | MaiJazz 2020
    Sola Strand Hotel and MaiJazz invites you to the jazz festival HøstJazz | MaiJazz 9th-10th October 2020. The Sinatra Songbook with Hildegunn Gjedrem… Read more
    HøstJazz | MaiJazz 2020
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Engegårds Quartet and Eivind H. Ringstad
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Engegårds Quartet and Eivind H. Ringstad
    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: Engegårds Quartet and Eivind H. Ringstad
    Das Grosse Oktoberfest 2020
    Das Grosse Oktoberfest 2020
    DAS GROSSE OKTOBERFEST 2020 RONALD SCHNIPFELGRUBER TYROLERKAPELLE - OMPAGIRLS Oktoberfest at the Scandic Maritim Hall with a full-packed evening with… Read more
    Das Grosse Oktoberfest 2020
    Autumn market 2020
    Autumn market 2020
    Solastranden Gård welcomes young and old to the autumn market for a whole weekend! This is one of the highlights of the year for us. Read more
    Autumn market 2020
    Høstmarked 2020
    Høstmarked 2020
    Autumn marked 2020 at Solastranden Gård Read more
    Høstmarked 2020
    KULTURNATT 2020
    KULTURNATT 2020
    Annual festival were people of all ages can experience a wide specter of cultural offers within literature, music, dance, movies, lectures, theater… Read more
    KULTURNATT 2020
    KRS Americana festival 2020 | Kick Scene
    KRS Americana festival 2020 | Kick Scene
    Americana festival in Kristiansand. Read more
    KRS Americana festival 2020 | Kick Scene
    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
    Concert by Bodil Arnesen and Friends
    Concert by Bodil Arnesen and Friends
    Bodil Victoria Arnesen and friends. A tribute to life, music and love.   Read more
    Concert by Bodil Arnesen and Friends
    Oslo World: Solidarity concert for Beirut
    Oslo World: Solidarity concert for Beirut
    27 October, Rockefeller Read more
    Oslo World: Solidarity concert for Beirut
    Kammerfest på Tungenes Fyr : Spanske danser og stemninger
    Kammerfest på Tungenes Fyr : Spanske danser og stemninger
    Chamber party at Tungenes Fyr! «Spanish dances and moods» Isaac Albeniz: Asturias Isaac Albeniz: Iberia bok 1 "Evocation" and… Read more
    Kammerfest på Tungenes Fyr : Spanske danser og stemninger
    Oslo World: Knut Reiersrud band / Sidiki Camara
    Oslo World: Knut Reiersrud band / Sidiki Camara
    28 October, Cosmopolite Read more
    Oslo World: Knut Reiersrud band / Sidiki Camara
    Oslo World: Songs that changed the world with Hkeem
    Oslo World: Songs that changed the world with Hkeem
    28 October, Nobels Fredssenter Read more
    Oslo World: Songs that changed the world with Hkeem
    Oslo World: Andreas Røysum Ensemble
    Oslo World: Andreas Røysum Ensemble
    29 October, Cosmopolite Read more
    Oslo World: Andreas Røysum Ensemble
    Oslo World: LÖV
    Oslo World: LÖV
    29 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: LÖV
    Oslo World: Mariachi Sol de Oslo
    Oslo World: Mariachi Sol de Oslo
    29 October, Cosmopolite Read more
    Oslo World: Mariachi Sol de Oslo
    Oslo World: Selma & Ibou
    Oslo World: Selma & Ibou
    29 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: Selma & Ibou
    Oslo World: Sigurd Hole - Roraima
    Oslo World: Sigurd Hole - Roraima
    29 October, Kulturkirken Jakob Read more
    Oslo World: Sigurd Hole - Roraima
    Festkonsert Stavanger K&MFEST (NYCMF)
    Festkonsert Stavanger K&MFEST (NYCMF)
    An international top team of soloists presents well-known and beloved composers The Norwegian star conductor Peter Szilvay leads a composite festival… Read more
    Festkonsert Stavanger K&MFEST (NYCMF)
    Oslo World: Akuvi
    Oslo World: Akuvi
    30 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: Akuvi
    Oslo World: Evigheten
    Oslo World: Evigheten
    30 October, Kulturkirken Jakob Read more
    Oslo World: Evigheten
    Oslo World: Hulbækmo & Jacobsen Familieorkester
    Oslo World: Hulbækmo & Jacobsen Familieorkester
    30 October, Kulturkirken Jakob Read more
    Oslo World: Hulbækmo & Jacobsen Familieorkester
    Oslo World: Javid Afsari Rad Ensemble
    Oslo World: Javid Afsari Rad Ensemble
    30 October, Riksscenen Read more
    Oslo World: Javid Afsari Rad Ensemble
    Oslo World: Lil Halima
    Oslo World: Lil Halima
    30 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: Lil Halima
    Sørveiv Live festival in Kristiansand
    Sørveiv Live festival in Kristiansand
    Sørveiv Live will consist of 40-45 artists from various countries. Sørveiv Seminars in will consist of Norwegian and international speakers and… Read more
    Sørveiv Live festival in Kristiansand
    Tøyen Holding & Zee / Oslo World
    Tøyen Holding & Zee / Oslo World
    30 October, Blå Read more
    Tøyen Holding & Zee / Oslo World
    Oslo World: 20-year "Jubel" with Majorstuen
    Oslo World: 20-year "Jubel" with Majorstuen
    31 October, Riksscenen Read more
    Oslo World: 20-year "Jubel" with Majorstuen
    Oslo World: Kamara & Chika Dole
    Oslo World: Kamara & Chika Dole
    31 October, BLÅ Read more
    Oslo World: Kamara & Chika Dole
    Oslo World: Lilja
    Oslo World: Lilja
    31 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: Lilja
    Oslo World: Nico D & Temur
    Oslo World: Nico D & Temur
    31 October, Cosmopolite Read more
    Oslo World: Nico D & Temur
    Oslo World: Real Ones & Misa Criolla
    Oslo World: Real Ones & Misa Criolla
    31 October, Kulturkirken Jakob Read more
    Oslo World: Real Ones & Misa Criolla
    Oslo World: Stian Carstensen
    Oslo World: Stian Carstensen
    31 October, Victoria Read more
    Oslo World: Stian Carstensen
    Oslo World: Arif, Musti, Aiba, Natnael and Kapteinen
    Oslo World: Arif, Musti, Aiba, Natnael and Kapteinen
    1 November, Oslo Konserthus Read more
    Oslo World: Arif, Musti, Aiba, Natnael and Kapteinen
    SILK - Skudeneshavn International Literature- and Culture Festival
    SILK - Skudeneshavn International Literature- and Culture Festival
    SILK, Norway's greatest small town literature festival,wishes to spread knowledge about literature. Quotes from some of our guests: "The best Green… Read more
    SILK - Skudeneshavn International Literature- and Culture Festival
    Bthvn 2020: Alle Beethoven's string quarets in one weekend
    Bthvn 2020: Alle Beethoven's string quarets in one weekend
    6–8 November, Sentralen Read more
    Bthvn 2020: Alle Beethoven's string quarets in one weekend
    Haugaland Prog & Rockfestival 20
    Haugaland Prog & Rockfestival 20
    Welcome to Haugaland Prog- and Rockfestival 2020!   Read more
    Haugaland Prog & Rockfestival 20
    Pre-Christmas days at Høytorp Fort, Mysen
    Pre-Christmas days at Høytorp Fort, Mysen
    Welcome to our traditional pre x mas days at Høytorp Fort in Mysen. There will be activities for the whole family. All participants… Read more
    Pre-Christmas days at Høytorp Fort, Mysen
    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
    Christmas Fair at the Fredriksten fortress
    Christmas Fair at the Fredriksten fortress
    Welcome to an enjoyable and rewarding Christmas Fair at the Fredriksten fortress in Halden!   Jewelrys, leatherstof, woodentoys, ceramic and… Read more
    Christmas Fair at the Fredriksten fortress
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    Christmas in Kristiansand. Read more
    Christmas in Kristiansand
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Beethoven’s 9 th Symphoni
    TO BEethoven - or not TO BEethoven: Beethoven’s 9 th Symphoni
    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: Beethoven’s 9 th Symphoni
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 and brewery festival with entertainment at the city square 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 2019
    Sydli 2019
    Beach party at Sjøsanden! Read more
    Sydli 2019
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
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    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
    Bergen Christmas Market
    Bergen Christmas Market
    Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen Square. Open 26 November - 22 December 2020 with 80 stalls. Read more
    Bergen Christmas Market
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