Norway, known for its stunning fjords, northern lights, and rich cultural heritage, hosts various events throughout the year that celebrate its traditions, arts, music, and outdoor activities.
The Bergen International Festival is one of Norway’s largest and oldest cultural festivals, featuring a diverse program of music, theatre, dance, opera, and visual arts at various venues across Bergen.
Time: Late May to early June.
The Northern Lights Festival in Tromsø celebrates classical music, with performances by Norwegian and international artists, orchestras, and ensembles. It’s held in venues across Tromsø, known for its stunning Arctic landscapes.
Time: Late January to early February.
The Oslo Jazz Festival is a prominent jazz event in Norway, featuring performances by local and international jazz musicians, bands, and ensembles at concert halls, clubs, and outdoor stages across Oslo.
Time: August.
Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway, celebrated with parades, concerts, cultural events, flag-waving, traditional costumes, and festive gatherings across the country.
Time: May 17th.
The Bergen International Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of Norwegian and international films, including feature films, documentaries, short films, and animations, along with workshops and events.
Time: Late September to early October.
The Nuart Festival in Stavanger is an international street art festival, featuring murals, installations, exhibitions, and cultural events by leading street artists from around the world, transforming the city’s urban landscape.
Time: September.
The Trondheim Chamber Music Festival presents chamber music performances, concerts, and recitals by renowned Norwegian and international musicians, ensembles, and orchestras.
Time: Late September to early October.
The Tromsø International Film Festival is one of Norway’s leading film festivals, showcasing a diverse selection of Norwegian and international films, including premieres, retrospectives, and special screenings.
Time: January.
The Oslo Chamber Music Festival presents chamber music concerts and performances by acclaimed Norwegian and international musicians, ensembles, and soloists.
Time: August.
The Lillehammer Literature Festival celebrates literature, authors, and storytelling with readings, discussions, book signings, workshops, and literary events featuring Norwegian and international writers.
Time: Late May to early June.
Master chief Food Festival in Oslo
Known as Norway’s biggest food festival, Master chief takes place every September in Oslo’s Rådhusplassen.
It presents original, delicious specialties and jams from all over Norway
Starts: September
Gladmat Food Festival
Organized in Stavanger. This festival is one of Scandinavia’s leading food festivals, offering flavors from all over the world, fish food and other delicacies. It usually takes place at the end of June, and there are more than 100 stands and producers.
Starts: end of June
Bergen Food Festival
This event starts at the beginning of September, the festival is a great place to try local cider and food producers and sample a number of delicious dishes prepared by talented chefs.
Starts: September
Norsk Rakfisk festival in Valdres
The festival starts at the beginning of November celebrates semi-fermented trout and includes live music, local food, drinks and a lively festive atmosphere at the end of autumn.
Starts: November
Cider and fruit festivals
It is organized in Norway, in big cities, several festivals related to cider and fruit, such as the Hardanger International Cider Festival, which includes seminars and cider safaris.
Starts: August