The Festival of North Norway is one of the biggest and most important arts events of its kind in the land of the midnight sun. Occurring each summer,...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Music
A well-known Beatles tune inspired the naming of the Norwegian Wood Festival, first held in 1992 and now one of the largest music festivals in Norway....
Part of the city's Gay Pride Week known as 'Skeive Dager', the annual festival screens a wide variety of feature films, shorts, animations and documentaries...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, Gay & Lesbian
Held in the parks, bars and clubs of central Oslo, this annual free event attracts huge crowds for a mix of local and national music talent. Visitors...
Oslo celebrates gay and lesbian identity during a week of parties, celebrations and activities that are open to all. Events include live music, club nights,...
Themes:
Theatre & Film
, Sport
, Dance
, Gay & Lesbian
, Music
Held over one weekend in June, the annual Oslo Summer Festival is a great time to be in the city to be a part of an exciting programme of music, theatre,...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Kids' Stuff
, Exhibitions
, Dance
, Theatre & Film
, Music
, Comedy
The Viking age is brought back to life at this popular cultural festival that sees mock battles, markets, authentic food and drink stalls and cultural...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Culture
, Exhibitions
, Sport
, History
, Food & Drink
Athletes from around the world wrap up warm to participate in this fun half-marathon that takes place in the arctic city of Tromso in the north of Norway....
Celebrated throughout Scandinavia, Midsummer's Eve is the celebration of the Summer Solstice which marks the longest day of the year. It is an ancient...
Themes:
Culture
, History
, Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Religion
Each year at Oslo's popular Norwegian Folk Museum, Summer Solstice is celebrated with a traditional midsummer wedding, bonfire, folk music, dancing and...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, History
, Religion
, Music
Each July, the small coastal town of Forde in the west of Norway hosts the Forde Folk Music Festival. Bringing together an array of regional, national...
Held at the beginning of August when the weather is at its finest, the Lost Weekend festival brings together an exciting programme of cutting edge music....
Involving over 1,500 youth football teams from all over the world, the annual Norway Cup is played on various pitches and stadiums in and around Olso....
Showcasing a great programme of local, national and international talent, the Notodden Blues Festival is held each August and attracts music fans from...
Promoting a truly eclectic programme including artists and performers from all over the world, the Riddu Riddu Festival is a celebration of indigenous...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Dance
, Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Music
Often referred to simply as the 'Telemark Festival', the annual Telemark International Folk Music Festival presents an eclectic programme of authentic...
Serving no other purpose than having a good time, visitors young and old alike can expect a carnival of competitions during this fun-packed week. Games...
During this 5-day cultural festival visitors can expect an exciting programme of sporting events, music, theatre and exhibitions in the beautiful countryside...
Themes:
Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
, Culture
, Dance
, Sport
, History
, Music
This popular Bergen heavy metal festival sees bands from all over the world descend on the city for this annual event. It is held at the USF Verftet,...
The popular International Chamber Music Festival presents a packed programme that includes some of the best chamber music performers in the world. Directed...
This popular event is a who's who of the Nordic film world and attracts directors, actors, buyers and others associated with the film industry from all...
Themes:
Business
, Art & Literature
, Exhibitions
, Theatre & Film
First held in 1989, the annual Oslo Chamber Music Festival has developed into one of the most significant events of its kind in the country. During the...
Featuring a great line-up of bands and musicians from around the world, this popular festival embraces the very best of rock and indie music. The four-day...
The spectacular Tall Ship Races sees about 40 traditional sailing vessels take to the waters in an awe-inspiring race across the ocean. The ships are...
The spectacular Tall Ship Races sees about 40 traditional sailing vessels take to the waters in an awe-inspiring race across the ocean. The ships are...
Spanning the spectrum of jazz from ragtime, traditional and swing through mainstream and bop to modern, avant garde and electronica, the Oslo Jazz Festival...
Dedicated to the wonderful world of food, this annual event draws large crowds of food enthusiasts who are all keen to sample some of the many delectable...
Themes:
Exhibitions
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
First held in 1995, the annual Raptus Bergen Comic Festival is the biggest event of its kind in the country. Visitors to the event can expect rows and...
Each Sunday throughout the autumn season, audiences flock to Troldhaugen, the former home of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), to witness orchestras perform some...
With a bursting programme of over 100 titles including fiction features and documentary films, this annual festival draws passionate crowds of moviegoers...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
