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Festivals in Bergen

People from Bergen grasp any excuse for a festival. Nothing is too trivial!

Every year there are around 60 different festivals and major concerts in Bergen.

Bergen International Festival is Northern Europe’s largest music and theater festival and is held every year in late May / early June and presents around 200 events in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and performing arts.

For many locals and visitors the highlight of the year is Bergenfest!

Bergenfest is Western Norway's largest music festival that takes place in beautiful surroundings at Bergenhus Fortress in the city center. During a 4-5 day period in mid-June each year Bergenfest offers the very best of international and Norwegian artists in a delightful mixture of genres.

In the end of May / beginning of June northern Europe's longest jazz festival is held in Bergen. Nattjazz (Night jazz) presents music for those who want to enjoy themselves with familiar material as well as those who want to expand their musical horizon.

In Bergen you will find festivals of all music genres starting with the metal festival Blastfest each year in February. In March you can enjoy the contemporary music festival Borealis.

Bergen International Festival is held in May/June followed by Nattjazz and Bergenfest. During the summer you can also enjoy Grieg in Bergen – a series of concerts over 10 weeks. Eggstockfestivalen for new bands are held every year in June and the festival Ekko for Contemporary Art & Music in October. And last but not least the Baroque music festival Holdbergdagene in November / December.

In addition to music festivals Bergen offers a range of other festivals like Bergen Matfest – a festival with local food and Bergen Beer Festival, both held every year in September or Bergen International Whisky and Beer Festival in February.

Take a look at the complete list below of all the festivals and find your favorites!

Tags: Festivals in Bergen, Bergen Festivals

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Bergen sentrum

22nd May 2019-5th June 2019

Bergen International Festival

Two intense weeks with over 200 events in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and the performing arts.

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USF Verftet

24th May 2019-1st June 2019

Night Jazz 2018

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...

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Ulriken

25th May 2019

Ulriken Opp - uphill mountain race

"UlrikenOpp" is an uphill mountain race competition. Everyone can join this competition - The long distance (3.6km) starts from the city centre by...

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Bergen - Voss

1st June 2019

Cycle ride Bergen - 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...

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Borealis - a festival for experimental music

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Annual events

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6 Mar 2019-10 Mar 2019Bergen 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...
Bergen Craft Beer Festival

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Festival

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5 Apr 2019-6 Apr 201917:00 - 22:00Season

Traditionally, there will be a beer festival at USF in 2019, more specifically on 5 and 6 April.
Nordic Media Festival

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Annual events

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8 May 2019-10 May 2019Grieghallen

The Nordic Media Festival is the most prominent and largest media conference in the Nordic region: 1700+ delegates attend, representing the full spectrum of the industry.
The conference features over 100 globally renowned media professionals as...
Bergen International Festival

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Annual events

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22 May 2019-5 June 2019Bergen sentrum

Two intense weeks with over 200 events in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and the performing arts.
Night Jazz 2018

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Annual events

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24 May 2019-1 June 2019USF 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..
Nattjazz 2019 - day 4

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Concert

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29 May 2019USF Verftet

NATTjAZZ (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. NATTjAZZ was founded in 1972 and is despite its age, now stronger than ever. Every year approximately 80...
Padlefestivalen

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Festival

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30 May 2019-2 June 2019Season

The Paddle Festival is for everyone!
Eggstock 2018

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Annual events

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5 June 2019-7 June 2019Det Akademiske Kvarter

Eggstock festival is a yearly festival aimed at young unsigned musicians from Hordaland county. The festival stretches over three days during the first week of June.
About two dozen bands sign up for the festival to compete for prizes that could...
The Market Day 2019

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Annual events

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8 June 201911:00 - 16:00Fisketorget

The traditional Market Day in Bergen will be held for the 40th time. This annual event is featuring old-style market traders and a varied program of entertainment including games and exhibitions. This is the celebration of our coastal culture, the...
Bergenfest - live music festival

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Annual events

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12 June 2019-15 June 2019Bergenhus 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.
The Tall Ships Races Bergen 2019

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Major events

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21 July 2019-24 July 2019Various opening timesSeason

From July 21st to the 24th Bergen will, for the fifth time, be one of the host cities of the Tall Ships Races. Once again the city will be filled with the most beautiful sailing ships participating in the annual, international sailing practice event...
Utkant

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Music

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25 July 2019-28 July 2019Season

Utkant is a music festival at the idyllic island Skjerjehamn north of Bergen. The place has a documented history back to 1642, and it is safe to say the place has character. The festival offers a wide variation in music genres.
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Bergen Game Festival

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Major events

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26 July 2019-4 Aug 2019City centre

Games tournaments featuring national and international champions, family activities and entertainment. Including competitions in Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Chess, Poker, Backgammon, Pub Quiz and much more.
Osfest

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Concert

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9 Aug 2019-10 Aug 2019Os sentrum

Osfest is a music festival in Os, south of Bergen. The festival presents local, national and international artists in a wide variety of genres. This is a festival aimed towards children, youth and families. Artists 2018: Coming soon....
Bergen Matfestival - food festival

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Annual events

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30 Aug 2019-1 Sept 2019Various opening timesKoengen, Bergenhus Festning

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...
Bergen Church Music Festival (Bergen Kirkeautunnale)

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Annual events

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25 Sept 2019-29 Sept 2019Bergen Domkirke

A variety of concerts and cultural events: classical and jazz, chamber and choir music, scenic performances, exhibitions and talks. Sunday music masses.
Venues: Tårnsalen (KODE 4), Bergen Cathedral, St. Mary´s church, St. Johns Church, St....
BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival

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Annual events

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25 Sept 2019-3 Oct 2019Bergen sentrum

Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival.
Bergen Knit Festival

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Festival

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27 Sept 2019-29 Sept 2019Season

Welcome to Bergen Knit Festival
Meteor - Performing Arts Festival

Type:

Dance

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17 Oct 2019-26 Oct 2019Bergen sentrum

Fresh and artistically daring international theatre festival. 10 days with theatre, dance, music, visual imagery, poetry and 3D performances.
Ullveka 2019

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Festival

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18 Oct 2019-27 Oct 2019Season

Welcome to a celebration of Norwegian wool, the Norwegian sheep, and our rich textile traditions!
PIKSEL19 - Festuvak fir electronic art and technological freedom

Type:

Electronica

Dates

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21 Nov 2019-23 Nov 201912:00 - 23:45Several venues, city centre

Piksel is an international network and annual event for electronic art and technological freedom. Part workshop, part festival, it is organised in Bergen, Norway, and involves participants from more than a dozen countries exchanging ideas, coding,...

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