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5 unusual cultural festivals
An insider’s guide to five fun festivals
In Norway you have more 900 festivals to choose from, and around 300 of these are art and cultural festivals. Whether you fancy music, performing arts or traditional events, here are five Norwegian cultural festivals out of the ordinary.
Førde Traditional and World Music Festival.
Photo: Arve Ullebø
Photo: Arve Ullebø
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The festival takes place in August every year.
Go to: The Peer Gynt Festival at Gålå in GudbrandsdalenThe Peer Gynt Festival at Gålå in Gudbrandsdalen
The festival takes place in August every year.
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Anders Rykkja.
Photo: Anders Rykkja
Photo: Anders Rykkja
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The Peer Gynt festival, Vinstra
Concert with the Norwegian artist Anna-Lisa Kumoji. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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JUNO is a young band with origins in the well-known jazz school in Trondheim. They have already managed to establish themselves as a solid live band…
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Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival.
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20-30 October
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Frugaard releases his first album in Norwegian.
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27-30 October, Det Andre Teatret
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Erlend Apneseth is known as one of Norway's best Hardanger fiddle performers. He has entered an open musical landscape in a trio with experience…
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Tungenes fyr welcomes haunted literature and storytelling festival.
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28 October, Cosmopolite
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28 October, Riksscenen
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Julie Henrikke has received warm reviews, especially for her Norwegian lyrics and a sound that is described as a breath of fresh air into…
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The KaviarFactory is an international venue for contemporary art. Located in Henningsvær, in the middle of the archipelago of Lofoten, Norway, it…
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A musical journey from snowflakes in the cool north to grains of sand in the fiery south. Tonight's concert takes place on the outskirts. Asheim's…
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Oslo String Quartet's reputation as one of the most versatile string quartets has since its inception in 1991 been united with a high artistic…
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Porto Geese is an alternative rock band with elements from noise rock, alternative indie, death- and industrial rock and you can also hear the…
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28 October, Kafé Hærverk
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Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" is one of the most important works in literature. It is also a declaration of love for the…
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Concert with Tufskrøkjun, a fiddle quartet that plays traditional fiddle music from the Gudbrandsdalen valley.
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29 October, Blå
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Brillejesus from Stavanger and Hommersåk are ready to give you an insane rock'n roll kick!
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After single-handedly creating a red shift in Norwegian politics with super hits such as "Dressmann" and "Parter Privat Sektor".…
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Rock in Norwegian.
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Concert at Kick venue in Kristiansand.
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Dunderbeist started up in the ruins of bands such as Stonegard and Krace, playing Norwegian rock - in Norwegian. They are now coming to John Dee with…
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Norwegian singer-songwriter Ellen Krauss visits Krøsset.
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Memories from Armenia Would you like to hear music by Armenian composers? In this concert, we will hear beautiful piano solo works by Komitas and…
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Some of Norway's greatest fiddle players are coming til Riksscenen to celebrate the legendary Fel-Jakub. He was born in Gudbrandsdalen 200 years…
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Filthdigger returns to the Revolver's darkness to hold another ritual. As the season of darkness is upon us, and All Saints' Day is…
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From the Vastland is a black metal band which was founded by Sina Winter in Tehran, Iran, 2010. Their music and lyrics are influenced…
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29 October, Vulkan Arena
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Welcome to an intimate concert with Wayfaring Strangers, «in Eva Cassidy's footsteps» This time we get a visit from her little brother, Daniel Karl…
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Welcome to an evening filled with jazz at Amerikalinjen! A limited number of Fridays and Saturdays this fall you can now explore Jazz Nights at Gustav…
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Concert with the Norwegian pop-rock duo KNIV & GAFFEL ("knife & fork").
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Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Store Studio: Otto Tausk, conductor Ditte Marie Bræin, soprano Kristine Tjøgersen: New work (premiere)…
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Deliriously joyful jazz-pop alchemy. This is generous music smelling of warm earth and light sommer winds. Eric Legnini - piano, electronics, Manu…
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29 October, Nordstrand kirke
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Join Musikkkfabrikken (the music factory) - a concert performance for the whole family with dance, animated film and colorful orchestral music!…
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Prohibition Club is Oslo’s and Norway’s first secret, exclusive 1920s speakeasy! We invite the fine gentlemen and dazzling flappers of…
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Theatre afterparty. In Norwegian.
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Total musikal - a musical where the audience decides the theme of the show. Show in Norwegian language.
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A concert with Norwegian hip-hop group Tøyen Holding. Lyrics in Norwegian.
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29 October, Cosmopolite
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VIXXN from STVG Cartel with guests coming to Bekki's bar!
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Baba Soul & The Professors of Funk is an eight-person powerhouse around front man Hugo Castro. The band has been continuously working itself…
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Jazz på gølvet ("Jazz on the floor") is Blås concert series for (semi) acoustic jazz. And maybe even a bigger…
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Landeveiens Helter is Rune Rudberg, Dag Ingebrigtsen, Lars Erik Blokkhus og Stian Staysman Thorbjørnsen.
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Dangerface from Stavanger plays "fox-kicking and hot rock'n'roll at a hellish pace !!"
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Det Gode Selskab celebrates 10 years of hosting legendary club nights in Oslo. This time the label and collective open the doors to Det Gamle…
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Djevel has just released their seventh album, to rave reviews by fans and media alike. Norwegian black metal anno 2021 doesn't get any better than…
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Drittmaskin is a collision between Old-School Thrash and Death, Crust and D-Beat Punk and Norwegian First- and Second-wave Black Metal. Dirt punks…
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Keyboardist Jørn Øien and his band Elegant People play tribute to Joe Zawinul & Weather Report. Magnus Bakken…
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Evil Noise presents Håndgemeng, Jaggu and Plyfrenetics for a full nighter in the basement.
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30–31 October, Oslo Concert Hall
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A solo concert with traditional fiddler Kristen Odde. Money-back guarantee: You may safely purchase tickets for Riksscenen. Should the event be…
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Folk music konsert with Geirr Lystrup and the band Godtfolk. There will be dancing after the concert. Geirr Lystrup – vocals, guitar, Rolv Brimi…
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Gold Ocean plays mixed «prunes» with energetic and rocka «schwung». The different musicians in the band have a long career on each side and were…
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The past 500+ days has been feeling like living in a zombie apocalypse movie, so Ingensteds feel its been "halloween" or at least really…
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In autumn 2021, it is fifty years since Klepp kulturskule started up. This is celebrated with several different events during the autumn. On October…
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30 October, SALT, Pyramiden
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The musical direction of Knut Riisnæs quartet is founded on modern jazz from the 1960 and up until today. The expression is hard-swinging at…
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The Norwegian hitmakers Landeveiens helter are playing at Vulkan Arena ID:18 Doors open 20:00
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30 October, Parkteatret Scene
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Javid Afsari Rad and Unni Løvlid are two traditional musicians from Iran and Norway. At this Morning Concert you will hear the Norwegian kvede…
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With a number of immortal hits, a colorful stage personality and a diverse career path, Morten Abel can best be described as a living legend in…
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30 October, Victoria, Nasjonal jazzscene
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Concert with Oslo Chamber Academy and Ensemble Allegria: Brahms - Serenade in D major, op. 11 Mozart - Serenade in C minor, K. 388 Lars Petter Hagen -…
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James F finally releases his first album, Exhale, and in that connection there will be a release concert on Saturday 30 October 2021 at Spor 5 in…
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Retro Singers invites you to their 10 year anniversary party where they will perform pop music from different decades.
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For almost four decades, Sigvart Dagsland has given the country's population goosebumps with its bell-clear and silky-soft voice. This autumn, he is…
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The acclaimed Sølvguttene Boys' Choir celebrates the return to more normal times, as well as their 80th anniversary in 2020. You'll get…
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Comedy show in Norwegian language. A tipsy twist on some of Henrik Ibsen's most famous plays.
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Akademisk Korforening (Academic Choir Association) perform Antonín Dvořák's Stabat Mater Conductor: Gjermund Bjørklund
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«Folk Chamber» is the debut album of fiddle player Bjørn Kåre Odde. As the album title implies, this is chamber music mixed…
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Fundraising concert for Blue Cross in Vålerenga church on Sunday 31 October. Free soup for everyone.
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Children's show in Norwegian.
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Welcome to the world premiere of "In Arduis" , written by composer Wolfgang Plagge.
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Cæciliaforeningen Oratorio Choir presents their autumn concert in Frogner Church. The programme includes exciting works from both old and new…
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This evening, Wayfairing Strangers will pay tribute to Eva Cassidy and take you to an evening in her footsteps. Eva Cassidy has been called "one of…
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Ole Børud and big band Ett Fett Storband performs music by Gino Vannelli and Ole Børud. Ole Børud has since the 2000s established…
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The vital and energising big band Frank Znort Quartet is an institution at Blå, where they play every Sunday. Free entrance
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H2DANCE and the Aspirant Choir of the Norwegian Girls' Choir put on the interactive concert performance Say Something.
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31 October, Torshov kirke, Oslo
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Experience one of Norway's leading jazz musicians: saxophonist Tore Brunborg.
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Keep Coming Back Band is back at Victoria to celebrate their 20 year anniversary. The band started up in 2000, and is today composed of four men who…
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During the last week of October, the LIETO Chamber Music Festival presents three chamber concerts on the VIP on the fifth floor of the Concert Hall.
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31 October, Den Norske Opera & Ballett
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31 Ocober, Parkteatret Scene
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Oslo Bach Choir and Oslo Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Iver Kleive perform Elias, an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Cast…
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After being the guitarist in various bands, Eirik Grove finally found out that creating a solo project was an inevitable outcome. Under the name Rick…
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After two acclaimed and almost sold out tours with Bjørn Eidsvåg, Sigvart Dagsland is ready with a big Norwegian tour this autumn. With him in his…
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Halloween concert with The Student Orchestra Stryk. Guest soloist: Elizabeth Balfour
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Theo Myling plays indie-pop / rock with 80's elements like new wave and dream pop, as well as more modern elements like hip hop and neo soul.…
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Ole Børud and big band Ett Fett Storband performs music by Gino Vannelli and Ole Børud. Ole Børud has since the 2000s established…
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Autumn concert with The University Symphony Orchestra. Program: César Franck: Symphony in D minor Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor…
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With violin and voice, this duo brings you on a journey through French chansons, Argentinian tango, Russian gypsy music, klezmer and flamenco. They…
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Classical lunch concert at Sentralen with Eivind Ringstad on viola and David Meier on the piano. Programme Vieuxtemps: Elegie for viola and piano, op…
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Swedish singer/songwriter Elona Planman is an artist of caliber. When Elona jokes, the audience laughs, and when she sings an emotional song,…
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The audience gets to experience Claude Debussy inspired by the world exhibition in Paris (1889) and also his encounter with death. Cesar Franck brings…
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The album Bitches Brew came out in 1969, and was hard to swallow for many lovers of Miles Davis's music from the 40's, the 50's and the…
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2-7 November: Music from all corners of the globe
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The rebel who became an ambassador. Today, Oumou Sangaré belongs to stages all over the world, but she still goes by the adoring nickname…
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Interview with Ida Jenshus in Norwegian and live music.
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Theatre in Norwegian "Spor" is a concert performance from the Arctic by actor Juni Dahr and jazz musicians Tore Brunborg and Per Oddvar…
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It will be a musical party night when two trotters in the entertainment industry meet on stage again!
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Concert with the world-renowned Norwegian jazz singer Karin Krog.
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Wednesdays between 28 August and 8 December, Røverstaden
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Opera pub Sennepen Scene. The opera singers are both students and professionals.
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Klaus Mäkelä conducts Dmitri Shostakovich's dark and violent Symphony No. 10. Programme Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 Conductor:…
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Concert with Ana Moura, the talented portuguese fado singer.
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When the record "Frå Senegal til Setesdal" ("From Senegal to Setesdal") was released in 1997, it was a unique contribution…
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Jazz/flamenco concert with flamenco guitarist Juan Ignacio Gómez Gorjón, aka "Chicuelo", and pianist Marco…
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Undergrunn has stood out on the Norwegian rap scene ever since their live debut in the basement of the bar Pauls Boutique (RIP), in 2018. They were…
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Concert with Rubber Soul Quartet, which plays jazz versions of The Beatles' timeless songs.
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SILK, Norway's greatest small town literature festival,wishes to spread knowledge about literature. Quotes from some of our guests: "The best Green…
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This Thursday at Fuglen we have another swingin' quartet ready for you. Originally from the U.K., saxophonist and composer Dave Edge is best known…
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The genre-defying project Electrocutango pays tribute to tango rebel Astor Piazzolla at this year's edition of Oslo World.
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Do you know Latin American music that is not salsa, bachata, tango or reggaeton? Have you heard of tondero, zamacueca, marinera, son de los diablos,…
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An until now unknown band with best of the Balkans, and excellent musicians from Norway. Welcome to an evening filled with spontaneity and deeply…
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28 January, John Dee
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HANNE BOEL - Between Dark and Daylight 2020. About Hanne Boel is back? Nah, Hanne's never been gone. But there is nevertheless a small truth in the…
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Kevin Lauren and friends presents the Jacking Tour.
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Three generations of jazz performers meet with piano legend Knut Kristiansen at the helm. Kåkå - two spellings that evoke images of adult…
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Three generations of jazz performers meet with piano legend Knut Kristiansen at the helm. Kåkå - two spellings that evoke images of adult…
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Folk music, ballads and blues performed by blues guitarist Knut Reiersrud and his family.
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Welcome to the concert «En lun time med Reianes og Myrås». In this concert, they want to bring out the smile, convey musical joy and experience as…
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Kjell B. Larsen started his career in 1973 with the group Ruphus. He was one of the main composers in the band, and participated in all 6 releases.…
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For over 15 years, Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars have served home-grown country to Rogaland and the surrounding area. Olav Larsen is a…
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Klaus Mäkelä conducts three works written in the Soviet Union by composers with very different relationships to the regime: Peteris Vasks…
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Norwegian Radio Orchestra plays with Trio da Kali at Cosmopolite: Trio da Kali plays so-called griot music, a long tradition of storytelling.
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Flamenco concert with María José Llergo., one of the foremost representatives of the new generation of flamenco artists.
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One of Mali's leading rappers and the voice behind one of the world's greatest kuduro hits share stage at this year's edition of Oslo…
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Sofanyama The gambian guitar virtuoso Sankung Jobarteh grew up in the west african griot tradition. Since the eighties, he has been a leading…
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The best that Balkan has to offer, together with a couple of not too bad musicians from Norway. Welcome to a night of spontaneity and traditional…
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The small, but outstanding griot group Trio Da Kali will meet Norway's perhaps most well known large group, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, during…
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Comedy show in Norwegian
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Sigvart is back with a full band After two acclaimed and almost sold out tours with Bjørn Eidsvåg, Sigvart Dagsland is ready with a big…
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one is passionate music that will be performed tonight: Spiritual passion and intense self-disclosure. An exception is the bright character in…
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Storhaug school corps celebrates its 110th anniversary this year!
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Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival.
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20-30 October
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27-30 October, Det Andre Teatret
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Tungenes fyr welcomes haunted literature and storytelling festival.
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UNIQUE, PRIVATELY - GUIDED DAY TRIP EXCLUSIVE TO OUTDOORLIFE NORWAY! Join us for a relatively easy guided hike to the highest waterfall in…
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Welcome to Farmers Market Bergen, part of Bymarkedet at Havrommet. At our market you get the opportunity to buy local food and delicacies directly…
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The acclaimed Sølvguttene Boys' Choir celebrates the return to more normal times, as well as their 80th anniversary in 2020. You'll get…
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During the last week of October, the LIETO Chamber Music Festival presents three chamber concerts on the VIP on the fifth floor of the Concert Hall.
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2-7 November: Music from all corners of the globe
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SILK, Norway's greatest small town literature festival,wishes to spread knowledge about literature. Quotes from some of our guests: "The best Green…
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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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Klaus Mäkelä conducts three works written in the Soviet Union by composers with very different relationships to the regime: Peteris Vasks…
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is ready for a new festival in Stavanger when Stavanger jazz forum opens the doors to Big Band Bonanza on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November on Track 5.…
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It is ready for a new festival in Stavanger when Stavanger jazz forum opens the doors to Big Band Bonanza on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November on Spor…
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5–7 November, The Harbour Promenade: Light up dark November with a light festival.
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It is ready for a new festival in Stavanger when Stavanger jazz forum opens the doors to Big Band Bonanza on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November on Track…
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Christmas market at Randesund Lysstøperi two weekends in November. Attracts many exhibitors, specially in arts & crafts products. Sale of waffles,…
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An unexpected meeting in a unique soundspace. Fusion of different elements is a keyword for a lot of the music presented at Oslo World, and no place…
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Event with food and family activities at Lindesnes lighhouse.
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11-21 November, Oslo
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Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Torgallmenningen Square. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.
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Chamber music festival at Nynorskens hus in Oslo. More information will be published on the website of the Engegård quartet.
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New music festival that pays tribute to Oslo's beating heart Akerselva
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The dance group Bellystars and invited guest dancers invite you to a colourful show in Oslo Concert Hall.
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Three days of Norse-Gaels Folk Fest at Riksscenen, with concerts, jam sessions and prominent celtic musicians. 18 November…
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Good news We have great faith that the Korona situation will allow a new Christmas market at Varatun Farm in November 2021. We are crossing our…
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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – 250TH ANNIVERSARY! Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, and in 2020 the whole musical world is looking…
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Welcome to an enjoyable and rewarding Christmas Fair at the Fredriksten fortress in Halden! Jewelrys, leatherstof, woodentoys, ceramic 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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Exclusive Christmas market at Oslo's Grand Hotel.
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Can music counteract isolation? Yes, the Opera Orchestra's strings say when they invite you to a poetic and intimate concert on Stage 2. In this…
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Experience the best and newest folk music from all over the Nordic region at Oslo's largest Folk Music Festival. This year's program offers…
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Real Christmas joy in Kongeparken. Food, workshops, and unique Christmas activities included.
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Christmas in Kristiansand.
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Welcome to Christmas Market in Kurbadet, Sandefjords old spa. Here you can find handmade Christmas gifts. from exhibitors with homemade items.…
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Christmas Fair with good old fashioned Christmas spirit with market stalls in the Fortress Town of Fredrikstad. Lots of exciting products both indoors…
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Vegetables, fruit, meet, berrys, cheese and lots more. All local grown.
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- Discover and experience the Good Life in Snåsa! CAFÉ AND THRIFT STORE Garveriet is a seasonal café and thrift…
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Maihaugen's Christmas market takes place during the first weekend of Advent, thousands of visitors come to Lillehammer. Here you can experience the…
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Large Christmas fair at Norges Varemesse with a Christmas market, outdoor and indoor carnival, exhibitions, concerts, Christmas workshops and…
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Enjoy Christmas preparations at Blaafarveværket with traditional Christmas foods and great options for gift shopping in peaceful and picturesque…
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Christmas market where you can find gifts to yourself and others, and find the good old Christmas spirit! Cafe. More info: Gaardskjerringene i…
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The Christmas market at SKMU art museum has become a tradition.
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7 and 8 December, DogA: Find unique items that are not yet available in any stores
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Christmas market in Langesund. The event takes place in Langesund center, Wrightehaven, on the square and in the main street.
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Large Christmas fair at Norges Varemesse with a Christmas market, outdoor and indoor amusement rides, exhibitions, concerts, Christmas…
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The factory's traditional Christmas market takes place 7-8. December. Christmas shopping in special surroundings. Get a treat from our visual…
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In the town center of Grimstad, shops are open on the last two Sundays before Christmas from 14.00 to 18.00.
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20-22 January 2022, Cosmopolite
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28. & 29. januar, Rock In
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Gospelfestival in Kristiansand.
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Oslo International Church Music Festival is held for 10 days every March. The festival's concerts are held in the churches of Norway's capital…
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Welcom to the food and cultural festival 2022 Once a year a miracle happens; the lovesick cod (skrei) returns from the Barents Sea to the islands…
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Sørveiv Live will consist of artists from various countries. Sørveiv Seminars in will consist of Norwegian and international speakers and panelists.
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Every spring the towns people in Rjukan celebrate the return of the sun with a sun party. There is carneval and a lot of fun for both old and young.
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14-17 April 2022: Norway's premier metal festival comes to town.
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Visit Oslo Vegetarian Festival and eat food made by the country's best vegetarian chefs, get lots of free samples, watch inspiring…
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The Bergen International Festival (Festspillene i Bergen) presents art in all its guises: music, theatre, dance, opera and visual art.
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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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The Viking Festival, Avaldsnes has become the biggest Viking Festival at the West Coast of Norway. The Viking Farm will be populated by more than 200…
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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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15-18 June 2022, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city
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15-18 June 2022, Grefsenkollen: Popular summer festival 377 metres above the city
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The mountain festival Rondaståk is held at Kvamsfjellet in Gudbrandsdalen
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Music festival in Kristiansand.
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The Vervenfestivalen is arranget at Karljohansvern in Horten Follow Vervenfestivalen.no or Vervenfestivalen at Facebook for more info.
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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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23–25 June 2022, Ekebergsletta: Tons of Rock is taking place in Oslo for the second time.
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Jordeple in Lærdal means potatoes for everyone else! Welcome to Lærdal and Jordeplerock
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A great success already from the launch in summer 2015 - now a tradition!
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Welcome to this year's SOOT market! Open to everyone. Both for you with and without ticket to the game.
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Welcome to visit The Skude Festival - the largest gathering of coastal culture in Western Norway.
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Palmesus at Kristiansand city beach is Scandinavia's biggest beach party.
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Food festival in Kristiansand.
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Beach party at Sjøsanden!
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Canal Street, Arendal's fabulous music festival, offers an event where place, culture and history form the musical meet between artist and audience.
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4 Days of Darkness in the Heart of Bergen! Welcome to four magic days in Bergen with exciting dark concerts. Concert will be at USF Verftet, in…
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Whether you are a wooden boat owner or one of the many who love the coastal life, Risør Trebåtfestival is one event that you cannot miss.
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Fjordfesten Music Festival Two days with good music and a great summer atmosphere in Badeparken in Sandefjord town center, arranged for the 13th time!…
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By a lake, between forests and steep mountains in the Gudbrandsdalen valley, you can experience Norways most famous folk tale in a spectacular outdoor…
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Fjordfesten Music Festival Two days with good music and a great summer atmosphere in Badeparken in Sandefjord town center, arranged for the 13th time!…
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Pat Metheny trio opens Silda Jazz 2022!
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9 - 13 August 2022, Tøyenparken: One of Oslo's largest music festivals
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The annual Shellfish Festival in Mandal, Norway's most southern town, is well worth a visit.
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Arendalsuka is where national politicians, businesses and organisations meet to discuss topics that concern us all. All events are open for all and…
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Downhill- and terrain cycling festival in Ål Ski Resort! Activities all weekend with competitions and lots of fun!…
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A food festival for the whole family! Good ingredients and tastes are praised , and both children and adults can learn about food. There will be…
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19 August, Nedre Foss park
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Haugesund again welcomes more than a thousand people to a 7-day-long film festival. In addition to watching films our visitors can attend concerts,…
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Outdoor concert with two of Norway's biggest and most critically acclaimed bands and artists working today, Dumdum Boys and Oslo Ess.…
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A tribute to the Haugesund region. Western Norway's happiest music festival. 26. - 27. August.
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Top 6 music festivals
With hundreds of music festivals to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Øystein Greni, lead singer in the rock band Bigbang, shares his six favourite festivals in Norway.
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Make your own festival round trip
With so many festivals happening in Norway, you are best off following your inner rhythm. Professional festival photographer Tord Litleskare leads the way.
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Food festivals
From street food festivals to seafood and other local specialities, food festivals have become an increasingly popular phenomenon in Norway. See our food festival calendar to find a festival where you are going.
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What’s on: events in Norway
Oslo is a large, Scandinavian culture hub, with countless festivals, concerts and museums. But remote villages have much to offer as well. Check out the event calendar and plan your trip here.
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Concerts
Norwegian music has a strong reputation, not least in the genres of metal, indie, and electronic music. Some of the world’s best-selling artists regularly tour the country as well.
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Top lists
To ease your navigation through an abundance of places and offers, we have gathered all our top lists and expert tips in one place.
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Festivals
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
