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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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Organ Concert with Karstein Askeland in the Cathedral
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An introduction to Edvard Grieg's piano music in beautiful settings. Includes transport from city center.
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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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Free student festival in Kristiansand.
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Weekly jazzkonsert with free entrance. Søndagsjazzen on Brainnstasjonen have ben going on since 2011. For information about this weeks concert check…
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Trølltue is an outdoor library where children can read, or be read for. You`ll find the books at Høllekølten, Geiteberget and…
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27 August, University Aula: A seamless combination of jazz and classical
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Concert with Einar Flaa
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Nordsjøfestivalen - Where People meet Folk
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Welcome to Nordsjøfestivalen's opening concert at Farsund Cinema.
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The festival 'Alegria do Norte' (Happiness of the North) is a biannual event of Brazilian culture based in Oslo, Norway. The festival…
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29 and 30 August, Oslo Konserthus: A seductive concert evening
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A concert can be experienced as a journey in time and space, where the music carries sensual impressions from distant times and cultures.
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Concert with Kristiansand Symfoniorkester (KSO) in Kilden, Kristiansand.
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Sublime Eyes is back in the heavy rock sphere with its third album: CORROCEAN.
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A tribute to Kim Larsen.
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The Trondheim soloists have an established collaboration with Alexander Rybak where he shows his broad classical and popular musical repertoire as a…
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"Mersmak" food festival. The food-festival "Mersmak" in Skien is a public festival with new flavors, variety of exciting products, experiences and…
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Hip-hop event at Vaktbua, Odderøya.
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A concert can be experienced as a journey in time and space, where the music carries sensual impressions from distant times and cultures. I
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Thom Hell - solo Tickets and more info: TicketCo.no
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Blues concert at Håndverkeren, Kristiansand.
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First concert in this long journey towards 16/17 December 2020 - Beethoven's 250th anniversary.
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Concert with Deathcrush.
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Dragefestivalen Kite Festival in Kristiansand.
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A tribute to Leonard Cohen.
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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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Alexander Rybak Alexander Rybak was born on May 13th 1986 in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. At the age of five, Alexander and his little family of…
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More info and tickets: TicketCo.no
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Concert at Vaktbua, Odderøya in Kristiansand.
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Get ready for 10 hours of action as X Games Norway 2019 moves in to Telenor Arena! All winners of X Games Norway 2018 are coming to defend their…
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Concert with Norwegian artist Ola Bremnes.
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Southern Discomfort Metal Festival 2019 is held September 13-14. This concert is arranged to introduce the lineup and kick off the festival. The…
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End of Summer in Tysvær: It is gratifying to report that we are back with the top concert in Aksdal. This year's top concert at Alvanuten…
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Activity day for children age 6 to 12
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The Brazilian Accent is a concert that provides a full Brazilian music experience.
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Free admission to the zoo for all LOS customers.
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UNFLAKKS and STAR presents: Workshop with Bendik! Are you young and keeping on with music? We are looking for young, creative souls who want to…
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Assitej Artistic Gathering 2019 is the world's most important gathering of professionals working within the field of performing arts for young…
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A protest against impotence and indifference, inspiring for engagement and action, against categorisation in the community, the one-track market…
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Finally, Courtney Marie Andrews comes to Stavanger! This amazing singer-songwriter won our hearts in 2017 when she released the album "Honest Life".
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Bjørnsonfestivalen in Molde and Nesset: Norway's international literary festival offers exciting encounters with well-known authors from Norway and…
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The Oslo Philharmonic performs Sibelius' Symphony no. 2, the composer's international breakthrough. Programme Sibelius: Symfoni nr. 2…
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Stavanger Pride Festival is to promote solidarity, diversity, openness and inclusion.
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Snarky Puppy's guitarist Mark Lettieri is performing in Spor 5 with his own trio.
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The critically acclaimed band Hollow Hearts from Northern Norway plays at SALT art and music in connection to the release of their brand new…
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The Punkt festival in Kristiansand is a concept based on a combination of concerts and concomitant treatment of the music from these concerts in a…
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Our season opens with one of the biggest gestures in music and one of the central question we face as human beings. In his Symphony No 2 of 1895,…
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The programme utilizes the entire emotional register, from the melancholy and melodic Bol's song, through Prokofiev's virtuoso and powerful piano…
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The Hollies return to Stavanger.
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Amund Maarud solo, all alone. Amund Maarud is for many most known as energetic guitar hero with his own band, duo Morudes and the rock band The Grand.
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Amund Maarud guests Ogna Scene as a solo artist. Maarud and the guitar! We warmly welcome you and look forward to a blues night of dimensions!
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The critically acclaimed Tromsø-based band Hollow Hearts plays at Folken, Friday 6 September 2019!
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Classic Concert with Stavanger Symfoniorkester. PROGRAM Irgens-Jensen: Bols vise Prokofjev: Klaverkonsert nr. 2 Tsjajkovskij: Symfoni nr. 4 Conductor:…
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Humus hits the big drum, and has brought along Mikael Wiehe and its sister choir, London Humanist Choir to the 25th anniversary.
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Concert at Vaktbua, Odderøya, Kristiansand.
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Get on with the square patterned shirt and join Fortunate Sons back to 1969!
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Foaje Concert with SwingCompagniet.
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Concert with Lind, Nilsen, Fuentes, Holm in Tysvær 7. September.
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Grammy winning rock group Muse is coming to Oslo with their Simulation Theory World Tour! Known for being an amazing live experience, Muse will give…
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One of Norway's coolest voices is on its way to Helgåleiren.
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Concert with Norwegian artist Øystein Sunde.
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The annual Elvefestival at Søgne Gamle Prestegård.
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In the Wild West with Johan Egdetveit and Dag Sindre Vagle. Songs and stories about cowboys and Native Americans. around the campfire.
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Medieval day with market at Avaldsnes. For more information, please visit: https://opplevavaldsnes.no/middelalderfestival-2/
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Lynda is Gaither Homecoming artist. Lynda Randle is one of USA´s most wellknown gospelsingers
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Intimate and cosy jazz concert and at "Hos Naboen" in Kristiansand. Most concerts start at 20.00 (some concerts starts…
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Tom Roger Aadland is considered to be a great songwriter and a rarely good melody maker.
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Concert with BEX MARSHALL (UK).
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Experience the first Harry Potter movie in its original version, with the music performed live by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra in Stavanger Concert…
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Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra presents: Julian Rachlin through Four seasons Conductor and soloist: Julian Rachlin Antonio Vivaldi: Four Seasons W.A.…
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Literature festival at the culture hub SALT, right in the heart of Oslo. For more information and updates, follow the festival's Facebook page.
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Before his works began their epic tussle with fate, Mahler crafted a symphonic picture of heavenly bliss seen through the eyes of a child. The…
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Opening concert at Stavanger Cathedral "A Late Summer Night's Dream - A Journey through the Colors of the Organ and of the Liturgical…
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Welcome to the opening concert of the Norwegian organ festival!
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Petru Popa, a creative Romenian pianist who have resided in Norway for the past 15 years is extending his trio with one of Norway's most expereinced…
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Tribute to ABBA: "Thank You For The Music: VI ELSKER ABBA" at Kilden Performing Arts Centre in Kristiansand. Including: Inger Lise Rypdal -…
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Since their debut in 2003, the Danish ensemble Efterklang has risen to stardom on the global electronica scene. After a concert hiatus of six…
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13 September, Oslo Spektrum: Classic soul meets modern R'n'B
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Join the greatest adventure you`ll ever experience, hosted in the sublime Lysefjorden - Lysefjorden hiking festival! Lysefjorden Hiking Festival is…
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Concert with Pumping Flamingo and World At Large. Pumping Flamingo is a rock band located in Strand, Norway. World At Large are a three-piece from…
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Concert in Sandnes Church Otto Christian Odland performs an organ concert in collaboration with the Cultural Walk in Sandnes municipality. Concert…
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Queen Tribute with Åge Sten-Nilsen
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New party with Showkoret! Showkoret is back on the club scene, ready to sing and show with you. Buy ticket for yourself and one you like! PS. 18 year…
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Southern Discomfort music festival will deliver hardrock and metal in Kristiansand.
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Synne Sanden is an experimental and expressive pop artist who now focuses on sham-related themes and has been called "The Soul of the Soul" by "Bergen…
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One of Europe's biggest and most successful Simon & Garfunkel shows will be on Norway tour!
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Amund Maarud solo. Amund Maarud is best known as an energetic guitar hero with his own band, the duo Morudes and rock band The Grand. Amund has won…
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Programme in Norwegian.
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Music from the film world: Both well-known and almost forgotten melodies.
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JR Harlekin is fronted by the enigmatic and very popular comedian, actor, entertainer and artist Jan Rune Holdhus and the sensual singer Jean Brigitte…
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Since the debut in 2013, Frode Johansen has been one of the most hard-working artists in the folksong genre in Norway, and has now established himself…
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Late evening concert in the cathedral.
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Concert in St. Petri Church by Hanne Kuhlmann
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Music against the night at Stavanger Cathedral.
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"MRS. ROBINSON »! «Bridge Over Trubled Water», «The Boxer», «The Sound of Silence»! Not to mention the…
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Witches of Mars is a band that play Black Sabbath tunes from the Ozzy era.
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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 in Stavanger Cathedral Buxtehude's organ works Norwegian Organ Festival is concluded with Concert with Vidar Vikøren (organ) and Ivan…
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Enchanting program where the organ measures against the piano, in the hands of the two brothers Jonathan and Tom Scott.
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17 September, Sentralen: A tribute to mad kings and artistic insanity
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17 September, Caféteatret: Schubert's profound song cycle
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with Paal Flaata, Stephen Ackles and Vidar Busk with band and the local choir SKJÆRGÅRDSKORET. Doors open…
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Jon Bellions debut album The Human Condition went straight to the top of Billboard, frontet by the super hit All Time Low. Recently Bellion released…
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A woman from Saudi Arabia participates in Millions Poet, the world's largest poetry competition.
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Welcome to an informal evening where authors from the international book festival Kapittel read their works out loud.
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Stavanger author Bjørn Arild Ersland talks about his exciting and humorous picture book about the bear. For invited school classes only.
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Inti Chavez Perez has written a direct and practical guide on how to retale to ones own and others' body. This event is for invited school classes…
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Maiken Nylund talks about her debut book Rikka på ordentlig og forever about friendship, crushes, divorce and being in between child and teenager.…
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Join author and illustrator Camilla Kuhn talk about Samira, a character from one of her renowned children books. This event is for invited school…
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Frida Ottesen talks about her experiences in her journey to Bangladesh to document the circumstances inside "sweatshops". This event is reserved for…
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Author Jan Grue talks about his works and views on the human body together with journalist Karin Haugen.
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Kapittel 2019's new program series Kort sagt gives various author's perspectives on our body. This joint ticket gives you free access to all seven…
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Klaus Moen presents the background for the future predictions of oil and gas in our region.
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In regards to the 250 year anniversary of his birth in 2023, the university of Stavanger and Kapittel invite you to a seminar about the poet and…
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Espen stueland talks about his book Gjennom kjøttet - disseksjonen og kroppens kulturhistorie, and discusses whether a dead body has rights, and to…
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Øystein Runde talks about the superheroes of the body, our stem cells. This event is for invited school classes only.
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Sami Said is currently nominated to Nordisk Råds litteraturpris 2019 for his third novel "Människan är den vackraste staden". Meet him in conversation…
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Programme in Norwegian.
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We will hear about armed rebellion, terrorism and an unstable humanitarian situation. But what is really happening in Mali? Lecture by NRK journalist…
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The award winning Turkish author Burhan Sönmez will together with ICORN's Elisabeth Dyvik talk about the power of literature in the meeting of…
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A global tale of how women's body and sexuality have been oppressed throughout the world history.
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Marlene van Niekerk, a professor in Dutch and Afrikaans literature, and one of South Africa's most important and well-known writers today will speak…
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Welcome to a lied evening with music by the German composer Johann Friedrich Reichhardt, with soprano Siri Karoline Thornhill and pianist Friederike…
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Latifa Anda is a Somali-Norwegian entrepreneur and business woman. In this discourse she talks with Jan Landro fra Norwegian PEN abouther experiences…
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British Isabella Hammad debuted this year with her book The Parisian and is talking about her book with journalist Karin Haugen.
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The Trio Per Mathisen, el. bass and kontrabass. Ulf Wakenius, guitar. Gary Husband, drums.
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Concert at John DEE with the American singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw, who offers beautiful west coast country with mellow undertones. Outlaw…
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During the Sea Side Soul choir festival in Ålesund, 1200 audience members were able to experience the American gospel artist Dee Jones. Now…
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Beethoven may not have designed his symphonies as a chronological cycle, but he knew how much his audience appreciated variations in subject matter,…
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The band had its debut concert during MaiJazz in 2011 and made several concerts in Norway and abroad the following years. In 2013, the trio was…
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If we take a little trip "northbound" along the coast, we do not need to travel long before we get to Bergen and a well established jazz environment.
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Paal Flaata, Stephen Ackles and Vidar Busk presents the tribute concert "In Memory of Elvis Gospel - vol.2".
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The authors Anne Gunn Halvorsen and Ragnhild Eskeland will be talking about disease and body with Janne Stigen Drangsholt.
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Arne Svingen talks about one of his best books, Alt jeg skylder deg er juling. This event is for invited school classes only.
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Stavanger author Bjørn Arild Ersland talks about his exciting and humorous picture book about the bear. For invited school classes only.
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Hear the doctors Nina Brochmann and Ellen S. Dahl talk about their first book: Gleden med skjeden.
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Elen Betanzo is an author from Stavanger and writes well about being 16 and seeing the world in a new light.
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Maiken Nylund talks about her debut book Rikka på ordentlig og forever about friendship, crushes, divorce and being in between child and teenager.…
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Øystein Runde talks about the superheroes of the body, our stem cells. This event is for invited school classes only.
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Mímir Kristjánsson talks with journalist Fredrik Wandrup about serious diseases, broken dreams, a dissolving family and a declined school trip.
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Mímir Kristjánsson talks with journalist Fredrik Wandrup about serious diseases, broken dreams, a dissolving family and a declined school trip.
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Erlend Loe talks with Eirik Bø from Pelikanen publishing house about his new book "Helvete".
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This year the great debate of which book will be rewarded the Rogaland book of all time is happening at Kapittel in cooperation with the Kjelland…
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Experience local literature for lunch when Rogaland authors reads from their new works.
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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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Free student festival in Kristiansand.
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Noon–5 pm, Brenneriveien 9
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Trølltue is an outdoor library where children can read, or be read for. You`ll find the books at Høllekølten, Geiteberget and…
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Nordsjøfestivalen - Where People meet Folk
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Welcome to Nordsjøfestivalen's opening concert at Farsund Cinema.
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The festival 'Alegria do Norte' (Happiness of the North) is a biannual event of Brazilian culture based in Oslo, Norway. The festival…
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Market and family enternatinment at Brokelandsheia, Gjerstad.
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"Mersmak" food festival. The food-festival "Mersmak" in Skien is a public festival with new flavors, variety of exciting products, experiences and…
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Dragefestivalen Kite Festival in Kristiansand.
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Get ready for 10 hours of action as X Games Norway 2019 moves in to Telenor Arena! All winners of X Games Norway 2018 are coming to defend their…
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Welcome to this summers last adventure arranged by Agder Vikinglag. Agder Vikinglag has the pleasure of inviting you to our third, and final, market…
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Activity day for children age 6 to 12
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Assitej Artistic Gathering 2019 is the world's most important gathering of professionals working within the field of performing arts for young…
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A protest against impotence and indifference, inspiring for engagement and action, against categorisation in the community, the one-track market…
Read more
Bjørnsonfestivalen in Molde and Nesset: Norway's international literary festival offers exciting encounters with well-known authors from Norway and…
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Stavanger Pride Festival is to promote solidarity, diversity, openness and inclusion.
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The Punkt festival in Kristiansand is a concept based on a combination of concerts and concomitant treatment of the music from these concerts in a…
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Lyngdal has a cow as a symbol of the city and so the The Lyngdal Cattle show is quite an important event. It is always held in the first weekend in…
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On 1 September, 09:00-16:00, you can experience Southern Norway's largest flea market. The auction starts at 11:00.
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Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just looking for tips for Meat free Monday this event is the perfect place to be.
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The annual Elvefestival at Søgne Gamle Prestegård.
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Medieval day with market at Avaldsnes. For more information, please visit: https://opplevavaldsnes.no/middelalderfestival-2/
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Literature festival at the culture hub SALT, right in the heart of Oslo. For more information and updates, follow the festival's Facebook page.
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Opening concert at Stavanger Cathedral "A Late Summer Night's Dream - A Journey through the Colors of the Organ and of the Liturgical…
Read more
Welcome to the opening concert of the Norwegian organ festival!
Read more
Join the greatest adventure you`ll ever experience, hosted in the sublime Lysefjorden - Lysefjorden hiking festival! Lysefjorden Hiking Festival is…
Read more
Concert in Sandnes Church Otto Christian Odland performs an organ concert in collaboration with the Cultural Walk in Sandnes municipality. Concert…
Read more
Southern Discomfort music festival will deliver hardrock and metal in Kristiansand.
Read more
Programme in Norwegian.
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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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Late evening concert in the cathedral.
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Concert in St. Petri Church by Hanne Kuhlmann
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Music against the night at Stavanger Cathedral.
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Concert in Stavanger Cathedral Buxtehude's organ works Norwegian Organ Festival is concluded with Concert with Vidar Vikøren (organ) and Ivan…
Read more
A woman from Saudi Arabia participates in Millions Poet, the world's largest poetry competition.
Read more
Welcome to an informal evening where authors from the international book festival Kapittel read their works out loud.
Read more
Stavanger author Bjørn Arild Ersland talks about his exciting and humorous picture book about the bear. For invited school classes only.
Read more
Inti Chavez Perez has written a direct and practical guide on how to retale to ones own and others' body. This event is for invited school classes…
Read more
Maiken Nylund talks about her debut book Rikka på ordentlig og forever about friendship, crushes, divorce and being in between child and teenager.…
Read more
Join author and illustrator Camilla Kuhn talk about Samira, a character from one of her renowned children books. This event is for invited school…
Read more
Frida Ottesen talks about her experiences in her journey to Bangladesh to document the circumstances inside "sweatshops". This event is reserved for…
Read more
Author Jan Grue talks about his works and views on the human body together with journalist Karin Haugen.
Read more
Kapittel 2019's new program series Kort sagt gives various author's perspectives on our body. This joint ticket gives you free access to all seven…
Read more
Klaus Moen presents the background for the future predictions of oil and gas in our region.
Read more
In regards to the 250 year anniversary of his birth in 2023, the university of Stavanger and Kapittel invite you to a seminar about the poet and…
Read more
Espen stueland talks about his book Gjennom kjøttet - disseksjonen og kroppens kulturhistorie, and discusses whether a dead body has rights, and to…
Read more
Øystein Runde talks about the superheroes of the body, our stem cells. This event is for invited school classes only.
Read more
Sami Said is currently nominated to Nordisk Råds litteraturpris 2019 for his third novel "Människan är den vackraste staden". Meet him in conversation…
Read more
Programme in Norwegian.
Read more
We will hear about armed rebellion, terrorism and an unstable humanitarian situation. But what is really happening in Mali? Lecture by NRK journalist…
Read more
The award winning Turkish author Burhan Sönmez will together with ICORN's Elisabeth Dyvik talk about the power of literature in the meeting of…
Read more
A global tale of how women's body and sexuality have been oppressed throughout the world history.
Read more
Marlene van Niekerk, a professor in Dutch and Afrikaans literature, and one of South Africa's most important and well-known writers today will speak…
Read more
Latifa Anda is a Somali-Norwegian entrepreneur and business woman. In this discourse she talks with Jan Landro fra Norwegian PEN abouther experiences…
Read more
British Isabella Hammad debuted this year with her book The Parisian and is talking about her book with journalist Karin Haugen.
Read more
The authors Anne Gunn Halvorsen and Ragnhild Eskeland will be talking about disease and body with Janne Stigen Drangsholt.
Read more
Arne Svingen talks about one of his best books, Alt jeg skylder deg er juling. This event is for invited school classes only.
Read more
Stavanger author Bjørn Arild Ersland talks about his exciting and humorous picture book about the bear. For invited school classes only.
Read more
Hear the doctors Nina Brochmann and Ellen S. Dahl talk about their first book: Gleden med skjeden.
Read more