Dazzling light festivals in Norway

Let there be light!

It's time to celebrate, and what better way to do it then with lights, art, and music!

Welcome to a luminous festival experience!

Norway is home to a number of light art festivals that celebrate the unique culture and landscape of the region. Come explore light festivals in Norway as they brighten up the darkest nights of the year.

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In winter, the days grow shorter and the light starts to fade, creating the perfect atmosphere for cultural enlightenment and setting an inspiring scene for the lighter days to come.

Lights have been a very important element in many festivals, even before the discovery of electricity. Lighting lamps or lanterns was a significant part of celebrations. Many light festivals around the world have been illuminating communities year after year for centuries. Lights and fireworks not only dispel darkness, they also hold different meanings in different cultures.

Light is celebrated in many ways all over Norway. Check out our most luminous festivals!

Fjord Oslo Festival of Light Art

Fjord Oslo is a free light art festival that transforms the harbour promenade in Oslo into an outdoor exhibition of light, open to everyone.

It's the biggest light art festival in Norway. By bringing together an exciting program of renowned artists from around the world, this annual celebration provides a broad exploration of light art. Experience everything from projections on landmark buildings to intimate installations, site-specific light sculptures, and immersive video work. Fjord Oslo introduces locals and visitors alike to some of the best light art in the world.

Fjord Oslo will take place from October 31 to November 3, 2024, in the center of Oslo. The festival will feature works at Tjuvholmen, Aker Brygge, Rådhusplassen by City Hall, and Akershusstranda by Akershus Fortress. by Akershus Fortress.

Geiranger Light Festival

Geiranger Light Art Festival

Geiranger Light Art Festival is a unique experience that transforms Geiranger into a large-scale, outdoor light art landscape. A magical atmosphere with light art in natural surroundings creates a powerful and inclusive experience of art, light, and nature in one of the most spectacular destinations in Norway.

The festival will be open from February 14 to 23, 2025. Admission is free, and the event is suitable for children and adults of all ages.

Glød Light Festival

Glød light festival

Glød is a new annual light festival in Stavanger that was first held in January 2024.

The festival was a great success, and next year's Glød will help light up Stavanger's 900th anniversary in 2025.

The festival will take place from January 18 to February 2, 2025.

Elvelangs in Oslo

A splendid walk by the river

If you find yourself in Oslo during the autumn equinox, then you should definitely check out Elvelangs!

This light art walk stretches all the way from Nordre Aker in the north all the way down to the city centre. Stroll alongside the Akerselva river, where the electric lights have all been replaced with thousands of torches, andyou can experience a variety of dance, music, and light art on the way. The event is entirely free, and you can choose to walk the entire distance, or just check out one part.

There are several main stages where you can stop and stay for a while and enjoy bigger shows, or find your own favourite along the river. The event will take place on September 19, 2024.

There are even more light festivals and smaller events in Norway that celebrate light. Check local listings for more details!

And while you wait for the next festival, be sure to check out Ekeberg Sculpture Park. The park is beautifully illuminated year-round and features the stunning artwork "Nordic Pixel Forest" by Pipilotti Rist.

Located above the park's water mirror, the installation showcases 24,000 LED lights shining through artificial shells, suspended from 400 steel cables among the trees, seven meters above the ground.

Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere!

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