Norway — Events
Independence Day
Norway achieved Independence from the Danes, creating their constitution on this day back in 1814, and progressed to become one of the most successful countries of the twentieth century. Independence Day is the biggest day of the year in Norway and the whole country celebrates with parades and music, performances and parties throughout the long spring nights.
Norwegian Wood Festival
This festival is one of the highlights on the country’s musical calendar attracting many of the world’s top artists as well as plenty of local Scandinavian bands.
Bukta - Tromsø Open Air Festival
A relatively new festival on the music calendar, Bukta is acclaimed as the festival where the sun never sets. Held during summer in the northern part of the country, the festival boasts the natural splendor of snowcapped peaks against the Artic Ocean as a backdrop to some of the finest in local and international music.
St Olav Festival
The St Olav Festival pays homage to Olav Haraldsson, one of the first Christian missionaries to Norway. The festival combines religious observances, including masses and pilgrimages to Nidaros Cathedral, and secular and cultural pursuits like concerts, lectures, exhibitions and traditional theater performances.
