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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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Korskirken

18th June 2018-25th Aug 2018

Grieg in Bergen Festival

MusicaNord features every year a 10 weeks continuous summer festival, from June till almost end of August. 40 concerts with focus on Norwegian...

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18th June 2018-25th Aug 2018

22. Grieg in Bergen festival

International music festival with 40 concerts during 10 weeks from 18th of June till 25th of August. Concert every Mond - Wedn - Frid - Saturd at 7...

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21st June 2018-23rd June 2018

Square rigger festival

The tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl of Bergen, is one of the biggest and most beautiful tall ships in the world. She is run by a foundation and next...

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Bergen sentrum

18th Oct 2018-27th Oct 2018

Oktoberdans - dance festival

Norway's only international dance festival is organised every second year by BIT Teatergarasjen and presents exciting and creative performances from...

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Grieg in Bergen Festival

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18 June 2018-25 Aug 2018Various opening timesKorskirken

MusicaNord features every year a 10 weeks continuous summer festival, from June till almost end of August. 40 concerts with focus on Norwegian national composer Edvard Grieg and also other composers.. In addition, MusicaNord also produces closed...

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Square rigger festival

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21 June 2018-23 June 2018Season

The tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl of Bergen, is one of the biggest and most beautiful tall ships in the world. She is run by a foundation and next year the ship will be host for the two other Norwegian square riggers, Sørlandet and Christian Radich....
Fjordsteam

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2 Aug 2018-5 Aug 2018Various opening timesSeason

When Fjordsteam returns to Bergen the city harbour will overflow with exciting crowds, shining antique ships and fjord boats, music and dancing, rolling and stationary historical treasures, and all the best that Norwegian fjord and coastal culture...
Osfest

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10 Aug 2018-11 Aug 2018Os 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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31 Aug 2018-2 Sept 2018Various 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 Beer Festival

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31 Aug 2018-1 Sept 2018Various opening timesBergenhus Fortress

Norways largest beer festival with more than 40 Norwegian breweries gathered at the Bergenhus Fortress!
The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition

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Festival

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1 Sept 2018-9 Sept 2018Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen

World-class piano music, 30 pianists from 15 countries, free entrance to preliminary rounds, a recital in Håkonshallen and the thrilling final – join us!
What is this piano competition all about? The International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition...
Raptus - Bergen Comics Festival

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14 Sept 2018-16 Sept 2018Bergen sentrum

Annual comic book festival, with stalls selling comic books, visits from world famous cartoonists and writers as well as lectures and other entertainment. The 2018 festival is the 23rd festival.
BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival

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25 Sept 2018-3 Oct 2018Bergen sentrum

Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival.
Oktoberdans - dance festival

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Annual events

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18 Oct 2018-27 Oct 2018Bergen sentrum

Norway's only international dance festival is organised every second year by BIT Teatergarasjen and presents exciting and creative performances from Norway and abroad.
Bergen Kirkeautunnale 2017 - PEACE

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Annual events

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24 Oct 2018-28 Oct 2018Bergen Domkirke

Bergen Kirkeautunnale is a festival for church art and music.
The Tall Ships Races

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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...
Meteor - Performing Arts Festival

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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.

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