Norway Festivals and Events
Festivals in the dark of winter and in the endless light of summer.
Norwegians make the most of both extremes of their year. In the dark months, Tromso holds an international film festival and a classical and contemporary music festival, and Oslo's Holmenkollen ski jump hosts world-class competition. In May, the whole country celebrates Constitution Day with children's parades, brass bands and national costumes. Summer brings outdoor music festivals, food festivals and midsummer bonfires on the shore.
For regional events, check the official calendars below or Visit Norway. Many festivals sell out, so book tickets and rooms early.
Annual Festivals and Events
One of Norway's biggest film festivals, with an outdoor screen in the snow.
Classical, contemporary and jazz concerts in the Arctic winter.
World Cup ski jumping, cross-country and biathlon at the famous Holmenkollen arena.
Norway's national day, with children's parades past the Royal Palace in Oslo and in every town.
Norway's largest festival of music, theater and dance, held across the city.
One of Scandinavia's largest food festivals, with stalls around the harbor.
One of Europe's oldest jazz festivals, in a fjord town north of Alesund.
Oslo's big outdoor music festival in Toyen Park, with international and Norwegian acts.
A week of jazz concerts in clubs and concert halls around the city.
A street art festival that has left large murals all over Stavanger.
A miniature town built of gingerbread by local children, schools and companies.
Dates move from year to year — confirm on the organizer’s site before you plan around an event.
Official Event Calendars
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What is the biggest celebration in Norway?
Constitution Day in May, Norway's national day, when towns hold children's parades and people wear traditional bunad costumes.
Are there festivals in Norway in winter?
Yes. Tromso has film and music festivals in January and February, Holmenkollen hosts ski competitions in March, and Christmas markets run from late November.