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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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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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Hammer is an innovative new format developed by Velon. Organised by Tour des Fjords AS under the Hammer Series concept, the Stavanger event is part of…
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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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An introduction to Edvard Grieg's piano music in beautiful settings. Includes transport from city center.
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25 and 26 May, Tøyenparken: Children's festival featuring great performers, art, dance and theatre
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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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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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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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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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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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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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Art students at the University of Agder welcome to a free festival for the whole of Kristiansand! Over 100 concerts, performances and exhibitions in…
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During the length of the Bergen International Festival, the heart of Bergen's inner city, Festplassen, is transformed into Festival Square.
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Sing-along at Sølvberget.
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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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The story of the servant girl who is magically transformed into a princess exists in many forms. Stefan Herheim’s version of Gioachino…
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"Days of August" is a progressive Indie Folk band from Rogaland.
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The Helgå festival is back again! Day 1 of the festival plays two bands, SteinlyZ and Supersofa.
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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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The Helgå festival is back again! On day 2 of the festival three bands are playing
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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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The Paddle Festival is for everyone!
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The 30th of May, Piksel comes back to the Music Pavillion in Bergen with 2 hours of audiovisual live performances. The music pavilion will be…
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Concerts and Stand Up Shows on selected Fridays and Saturdays in Kvinesdal. For more information and to buy tickets: Click on "Tickets" (you…
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Fugl Fønix Party 31.05 - 01.06 An intimate music festival in the center of Etne with a party in the evenings and activities and market during the…
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Concert with Veronica Elise who is a singer and songwriter from Stavanger, James F how is an Country/Americana/BluesRock artist from Stavanger and…
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Welcome to The Munch Park and Åsgårdstranddagene 2019. Opening concert with Jarle Bernhoft and his band The Fashion…
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Music bingo is extremely popular in the rest of the world and collects lots of music loving people. We have now arranged this for a couple of years…
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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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Heilt på jordet - It is a christian family festival at Øyesletta
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Welcome to Fister in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke. Activities, concert and local food for the entire family. Fister Bygdåråd invites you to a…
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Stand-up in Norwegian.
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The light, tender summer nights are perfect for evocative music. The majestic architecture of the Arctic Cathedral makes for a memorable moment with a…
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Music festival that promote local bands. Several stages in the city centre.
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Experience organ music played on a huge instrument by professional organists from Norway as well as from other countries. Enjoy the great acoustics on…
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Friday 31/5 kl: 18-20 Odderøya museum harbor. short inspiration lectures on seaweed and kelp for food. Arne Duinker- Havforskn. institute. Anne…
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Saturday 1st June we get visit from Anne Lise og Bjørn from Ting med Tang outside Fredrikstad. They have a lot of knowledge and…
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The "Riskadagene" are organized by Riska Lions, and in 2019 these days have been arranged for 30 years.
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Entertainment, concerts and different activities by the members of Sound of Happiness.
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Outdoor concert in Stavanger.
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Altibox Norway Chess has in only a matter of a few years grown to be one of the world's biggest chess tournaments. Altibox Norway Chess has proven…
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Don't miss the chance to experience Elton John live! As the only city in Norway, Bergen invites you to an unforgettable party at the Koengen 4th of…
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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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Concert at the Haubitz Hall, Odderøya, Kristiansand.
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Chamber concert with musicians from the Norwegian Radio Orchestra Linn Cecilie Aasvik is the orchestra's solo piccolo flutist, but she plays all…
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The world-renowned St. Olaf Choir and St. Olaf Orchestra from Minnesota, USA, returns to Stavanger after 14 years.
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The public festival with the great concert experiences! For program and tickets.
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Nathalie Stutzmann is Chief Conductor of Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in Kristiansand, Southern Norway. She is considered one of the most…
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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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Mandal Bluesklubb arranges blues / summer party for the third time and we play ... for the third time !! And finally !!!! When Blues Supply plays in…
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Concert with Hilde Selvikvåg at Tveit tunet in Sauda, Ryfylke
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Summer concert at Kick nightclub in Kristiansand.
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Welcome to a concert with Mark Knopfler at Sparebanken Møre Arena in Ålesund on the 7th of June 2019! This is one of three concerts…
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Ryfylke Days will be held in early June each year, and has gradually become a good tradition and a pleasant meeting place for suldølar, cottage owners…
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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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Mark Knopfler is ready for a new world tour in 2019. "Down The Road Wherever Tour" starts in Barcelona, Spain in April and continues through…
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Concert with the famous and popular Norwegian artists Alejandro Fuentes, Askil Holm, Espen Lind and Kurt Nilsen in Kristiansand.
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Food and Cultural festival
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Concert with Reodors Bluesrockers and Eric Slim Zahl
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Summer concert at Apotekergaarden
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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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Some of our best musicians perform music by Edvard Grieg and other composers in Troldsalen. Includes transport from city center.
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One of Great Britain's greatest artists through times announces a new tour in Europe! The legendary hit machine Phil Collins plays only one…
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Petter Moen visits Sandnes with lieder by Sibelius, Schubert and Schumann.
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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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Fourteen years after they've visited Norway, they will return with the choir St. Olaf Choirs from Minnesota, USA, back to Norway in june 2019. The…
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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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Playfull jazz by The Staffan William-Olsson Trio. They play jazzy covers of Lill Lindfors, Burt Bacharach, Ricky Martin, Black Sabbath,…
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Concert with Anne Marie Kvien in Sauda church, Ryfylke.
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Dalane Blues Festival takes place in Egersund each year.
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13–15 June, Sofienberg Park: Great music and a laid-back and intimate atmosphere
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A festival of culture and commerce for the whole family, at the harbour and in Jørpeland town centre in Ryfylke. Great bargains and entertainment.
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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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14 and 17 June, Norwegian Opera & Ballet: A Norwegian opera about the witch trials, in a concert performance
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Live music festival at Brokelandsheia in Gjerstad.
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Town Festival for everyone! Lots of activities on land, in water and in the air this weekend. Live entertainment at the town square, stalls and…
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Welcome to this year's medieval festival at Domkirkeodden in Hamar!
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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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Late night concert at the Mablis festival.
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Mari Boine will be performing at Ivar Aasen-tunet during "Dei nynorske festspela" on the 14th of June 2019. Boine has created a…
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MS Brekke, in collaboration with Opera Østfold, organizes Opera cruises on the Halden Canal Dinner & light entertainment from…
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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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The actor, singer and playwright Sven Henriksen (* 1955) is the only one granted permission to translate the songs of American singer Tom Waits into…
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Opplev Tømmerstock 2019 - En suksessfestival i Brumunddal Tømmerstock har de siste 5 år hatt 40.000 betalende tilskuere.…
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The Vervenfestival at Karljohansvern Follow Vervenfestivalen.no or facebook for more info about the festival and artists. Earlybird tickets are sold…
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Late night concert.
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Concert in Kilden, Kristiansand.
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Experience some of Norway's best guitarists at the outdoor stage at Café Generalen in Ravnedalen.
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Concert at Lillesand Hotel Norge.
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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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The kite festival is 30 years old! This must of course be celebrated with a grand festival!
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Late night concert with Kosmik Boogie Tribe band
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Saturday: Deathcrush + NAG
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Saturday the 15th of June, Sigvart Dagsland will be performing at Ivar Aasen-tunet during "Dei nynorske festspela". Sigvart Dagsland…
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Australian Dean Lewis is the man behind the monster hit “Be Alright”, which has topped the Norwegian charts 28 weeks in a row. He is…
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Welcome to Kirsten Flagstad festival! This festival presents classical singing and instumental music at the highest national and international level.…
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Stavanger Gospel Company sings songs from Carolas Lina Sandel-album from 1998, "Blott en dag".
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Zotora is one of Europe and Scandinavia’s first didgeridoo players, perfecting his sound through the years. This evening offers contemplative…
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Concert with the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Beth Hart and her band. Special guest: Adam Douglas.
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This historic music play tells the story of the rich English Barbara Arbuthnott, that moved to Sunndal an lived an exciting life with love, intrigue…
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19–22 June, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city
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Concert with singer/songwriter Bjørn Eidsvåg in Ravnedalen, Kristiansand. If you appreciate homemade burgers, fantastic nature and…
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Big concert every Thursday in Kristiansand.
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Big concert every Thursday in Kristiansand.
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The concert is sold out!
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There are as usual activities for everybody; with both exhibitions, carnival, music and entertainment.
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We repeat the success. An entire evening with singing songs, poetry and humor in the true southern part of the country. There is of course served a…
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More info: kulturhaven.no and Ticketmaster. ID: 18
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Concert in Lillesand.
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Free concerts at Kristiansand city square. Artists: Wyclef Jean Freddy Kalas Iris
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Concert at the "mystical" nature park Ravnedalen in Kristiansand beneath the precipitous Ravneheia. During the summer months there are…
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We repeat the success. An entire evening with singing songs, poetry and humor in the true southern part of the country. There is of course served a…
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ID: 18 years More info: kulturhaven.no og Ticketmaster.
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Festival in Lillesand city centre with concerts for all age groups: classical, pop and rock. A variety of displays, paintings and handicrafts etc.
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Stavern Live presenterer Lind Nilsen Fuentes Holm ID: 15 år Tickets at Ticketmaster
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Concert and Midsummer Festival on the Torskeholmen. On June 22th from 6:00 PM the "Torskeråkk" even is held at Torskeholmen in…
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Mid-Summer celebration with intimate concert and good food at Engø Gård.
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Midsummer at Maihaugen is celebrated with concerts, bonfire, dance, history, handicraft, activities for children and tasty food in beautiful…
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Free concerts at the fishmarket, every Tuesday all summer.
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25 June, Caféteatret: Classical gems inspired by folk music
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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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The great success from last summer continues! The Norwegian TV-broadcaster TV2 invites all of you to the Sing-along-show at the Fredriksten…
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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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Foo Fighters returns to Europe! The legendary band plays their only concert in Norway 2019 at Bergenhus Fortress! Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate…
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It is a charming and unique jazz festival in many ways. Arranged from June 27th to June 29th.
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Tahiti Festival - Norway's most enjoyable festival! At Innlandet island in Kristianansund is an old wharf, Tahihtibrygga, where the annual…
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27–29 June, Ekebergsletta: Tons of Rock is taking place in Oslo for the first time.
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The Emigration Festival in Kvinesdal takes place over nine days with activities for the whole family.
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Eidsfoss Festival 2019 Tickets at TicketCo.
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Dance/Cover Music by X-Duo from Drammen
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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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We repeat the success. An entire evening with singing songs, poetry and humor in the true southern part of the country. There is of course served a…
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Concert at the "mystical" nature park Ravnedalen in Kristiansand beneath the precipitous Ravneheia. During the summer months there are…
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Welcome to MiniFjorden 2019!
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Join the spectacular opening of "MiniFjorden" 2019!
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Concert at the "mystical" nature park Ravnedalen in Kristiansand beneath the precipitous Ravneheia. During the summer months there are…
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Music and dance event.
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We repeat the success. An entire evening with singing songs, poetry and humor in the true southern part of the country. There is of course served a…
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The International Festival of Culture in the city center of Kristiansand. Kristiansand is the home of foreigners from almost 170 countries, and on…
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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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Hammer is an innovative new format developed by Velon. Organised by Tour des Fjords AS under the Hammer Series concept, the Stavanger event is part of…
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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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25 and 26 May, Tøyenparken: Children's festival featuring great performers, art, dance and theatre
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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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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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Noon–5 pm, Brenneriveien 9
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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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Art students at the University of Agder welcome to a free festival for the whole of Kristiansand! Over 100 concerts, performances and exhibitions in…
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Visit the annual viking festival at Tingvatn in Hægebostad.
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During the length of the Bergen International Festival, the heart of Bergen's inner city, Festplassen, is transformed into Festival Square.
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The Helgå festival is back again! Day 1 of the festival plays two bands, SteinlyZ and Supersofa.
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NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was…
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The Helgå festival is back again! On day 2 of the festival three bands are playing
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The Paddle Festival is for everyone!
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Fugl Fønix Party 31.05 - 01.06 An intimate music festival in the center of Etne with a party in the evenings and activities and market during the…
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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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Concert with Veronica Elise who is a singer and songwriter from Stavanger, James F how is an Country/Americana/BluesRock artist from Stavanger and…
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Heilt på jordet - It is a christian family festival at Øyesletta
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Welcome to Fister in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke. Activities, concert and local food for the entire family. Fister Bygdåråd invites you to a…
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Stand-up in Norwegian.
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Flea market is in place behind Mandal Veveri (big yellow building) The big auction starts at. 10
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Join Outdoorlife Norway on a privately guided day-hike to Skomakarnibbå, or "The Shoemaker's Crag", and enjoy Norway's beautiful nature like a local!…
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Friday 31/5 kl: 18-20 Odderøya museum harbor. short inspiration lectures on seaweed and kelp for food. Arne Duinker- Havforskn. institute. Anne…
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Saturday 1st June we get visit from Anne Lise og Bjørn from Ting med Tang outside Fredrikstad. They have a lot of knowledge and…
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Outdoor concert in Stavanger.
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Altibox Norway Chess has in only a matter of a few years grown to be one of the world's biggest chess tournaments. Altibox Norway Chess has proven…
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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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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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Ryfylke Days will be held in early June each year, and has gradually become a good tradition and a pleasant meeting place for suldølar, cottage owners…
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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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Come and meet our farmers and producers at Farmers Market Berge, this time on Bryggen as part of Torgdagen 2019.
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Food and Cultural festival
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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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Programme in Norwegian.
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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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A festival of culture and commerce for the whole family, at the harbour and in Jørpeland town centre in Ryfylke. Great bargains and entertainment.
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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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Live music festival at Brokelandsheia in Gjerstad.
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Town Festival for everyone! Lots of activities on land, in water and in the air this weekend. Live entertainment at the town square, stalls and…
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Welcome to this year's medieval festival at Domkirkeodden in Hamar!
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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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Late night concert at the Mablis festival.
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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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Opplev Tømmerstock 2019 - En suksessfestival i Brumunddal Tømmerstock har de siste 5 år hatt 40.000 betalende tilskuere.…
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The Vervenfestival at Karljohansvern Follow Vervenfestivalen.no or facebook for more info about the festival and artists. Earlybird tickets are sold…
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Late night concert.
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Come and meet our local producers next to the Fishmarket Bergen. They will gladly share their knowledge and enthusiasm for local food traditions and…
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Farmers market with locally produced quality food at Torvet in Arendal. Vegetables, berries, fruits, ham, sausages, bread, cheese, honey, jam, syrup.
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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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The kite festival is 30 years old! This must of course be celebrated with a grand festival!
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Late night concert with Kosmik Boogie Tribe band
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Saturday: Deathcrush + NAG
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Welcome to Kirsten Flagstad festival! This festival presents classical singing and instumental music at the highest national and international level.…
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Secondhand market. Private sellers are offering a variety of treasures and other used Things. Free entry! Welcome :-)
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