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Every year Bergen is the home arena for a number of different events. There are plenty of opportunities to join in as a participant or just enjoy soaking in the special atmosphere as a spectator at one of the many events in Bergen.

Sports events:

Bergen City Marathon is held every year in April. A wonderful track route in the charming street of Bergen is appreciated by both locals and visitors.

There is also several sports events in Bergen leading up to the Marathon. Every year in September you can run Knarvikmila – The Great Fjord Run. A week packed with culture and sports events just outside Bergen.

Bergen is beautifully situated, surrounded by seven mountains that lie like a paradise for hiking and outdoor activities. Every year in May you can climb all seven mountains on the same day during the 7-mountain race. If seven sounds a lot, you can start with the 4-mountain race. On either one there is no shortage of stunning views of the city along the 35 kilometer long course.

Of the 7 mountains surrounding Bergen Mount Ulriken is the highest and has a separate mountain race called Ulriken Opp every year in May.

The race which will give you the most lactic acid is Stoltzekleiven Opp. With 801 steps from Fjellveien to Sandvikspilen and a rise of 315 meters, this is perhaps the year's toughest event in Bergen.

In June every year you can cycle from Bergen – Voss in the race that over the years has become a tradition for recreational cyclists as well as competitive cyclists from all over the West Coast.

For most cyclists, the goal is to spend some enjoyable hours on the bike, while you cycle through the breathtaking scenery of western Norway.

For several years the bike race Tour des Fjords has had its first stage starting in Bergen. The start of the race is on Bryggen and continues south along the fjords to Stavanger.

Every year about 5,000 different small and large events in Bergen of all catergories.

Find your favorite events below and plan your trip to Bergen.

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LUMAGICA

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12 Nov 2021-19 Dec 202117:00 - 22:00Bergenhus festning (Bergenhus Fortress)

LUMAGICA – a magical experience for both young and old at Bergenhus festning (Bergenhus Fortress), 12th of November – 19th of December 2021.
More than 40 magical light installations
LUMAGICA takes place at Bergenhus festning (Bergenhus Fortress).…
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Gingerbread Town (Pepperkakebyen)

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13 Nov 2021-31 Dec 2021Xhibition

The world's biggest gingerbread city. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.
Bergen Whiskey & Beer Festival

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21 Jan 2022-22 Jan 2022Various opening timesGrand Terminus

Update: The event has been postponed indefinitely
Borealis - a festival for experimental music

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16 Mar 2022-20 Mar 2022Bergen sentrum

Borealis is a festival for experimental music. A place where we celebrate the music that falls between the gaps. A place for adventurous listening.
Bringing together new musical experiments from Bergen, Norway and around the world, Borealis…
17th May - Norwegian Constitution Day

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17 May 2022Bergen city center
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17 May 2023Bergen city center

Bergen celebrates Norway's National Day with one of Norway's largest parades through the city centre as well as a series of celebrations in and around Bergen.
Bergen International Festival

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25 May 2022-8 June 2022Bergen sentrum

The Bergen International Festival (Festspillene i Bergen) presents art in all its guises: music, theatre, dance, opera and visual art.
Night Jazz

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27 May 2022-5 June 2022USF Verftet

It's the time for the NATTJAZZ feeling! Walk through the city in the early hours of the morning, soak in the summer air with music in your head and in your blood..
7 mountains walking tour

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29 May 2022Bergens 7 Mountains

An attraction and tradition in Bergen! Spend a full day and join a walk on the seven mountains surronding Bergen. The total hike is 35 kilometers and the ascent is around 2400 meters. The start is at Gravdal (by Nutec) between 05:30 and 09:15 and…
Lunchtime concert at Troldhaugen

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Concert

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1 June 2022-31 Aug 2022Various opening timesEdvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen

An introduction to Edvard Grieg's piano music in beautiful settings.

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Cycle ride Bergen - Voss

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4 June 2022Bergen - Voss

The ”Fjord classic” Bergen-Voss is not only one of Norway’s biggest and bestknown cyclosportive events, but also one of the world’s most scenic tours. Each year cyclists of all abilities take part in this unique race, each with different goals and…
Bergenfest - live music festival

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14 June 2022-18 June 2022Bergenhus Festning

Bergenfest is a four-day open-air festival held in the city centre of Bergen. The festival takes place on the grounds of a medieval fortress and castle in the city’s historic centre.
Tysnesfest

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Festival

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6 July 2022-10 July 2022Various opening timesSeason

Tysnesfest is a music festival hel every year on the island Tysnes outside Bergen. To get from Bergen to Tysnes it takes about 45 minutes by car to Halhjem and then a ferry for about 30 mintues. You can also take a public bus and they run quite…
Beyond The Gates

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Major events

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2 Aug 2022-6 Aug 2022USF Verftet / Grieghallen / Kvarteret

4 Days of Darkness in the Heart of Bergen! Welcome to four magic days in Bergen with exciting dark concerts.
Concert will be at USF Verftet, in Grieghallen and at Kvarteret.
Bergen Matfestival - food festival

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Festival

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3 Sept 2022-4 Sept 2022Various opening timesBergen city center

Welcome to Norway's biggest Local Food Festival! Meet the producers, buy high quality local products and get inspired by great food experiences! At Bergen Matfest the producers present and sell their own products – all produced from local raw…
Festival of Lights

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19 Nov 202216:00 - 17:15Stadtzentrum von Bergen

Traditional annual opening of the Christmas season, where families are invited to light torches and enjoy music, entertainment and a magnificent display of fireworks. The date and time for 2022 is not yet confirmed.

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