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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

15th July 2019-24th Aug 2019

23. Grieg in Bergen festival

Only 2 min. from Bryggen! 23. GRIEG IN BERGEN FESTIVAL 6 weeks with sparkling chamber music with performing artists from many countries who give you…

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Bergen city centre

14th Sept 2019

Bergen City Milen (run)

It is a pleasure to welcome everybody to a new 10 km in Bergen. The organizer club TIF Viking would like to welcome you to a great race in the…

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Venue and dates to be confirmed

16th Nov 2019-31st Dec 2019

Gingerbread Town (Pepperkakebyen)

The world's biggest gingerbread city. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread. Schools and kindergartens contribute every…

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23. Grieg in Bergen festival

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Concert

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15 July 2019-24 Aug 2019Various opening timesKorskirken

Only 2 min. from Bryggen!
23. GRIEG IN BERGEN FESTIVAL
6 weeks with sparkling chamber music with performing artists from many countries who give you the real and intimate chamber music experience.
KORSKIRKEN
All concerts performed at Korskirken,…
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…
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 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.…
Bergen Knit Festival

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Festival

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27 Sept 2019-29 Sept 2019Season

Welcome to Bergen Knit Festival
Meteor international theatre 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.
Ullveka 2019

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Festival

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18 Oct 2019-27 Oct 2019Bergen region

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

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Electronica

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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,…
Bergen International Whisky & Beer Festival 2019

Type:

Festival

Dates

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31 Jan 2020-1 Feb 2020Grand Terminus

The Bergen Whisky & Beer Festival is an annual event that we host in January / February. The Festival is the largest in Norway of its kind and we are proud of that! During the 3 days of the festival, we offer Norway's largest selection of beer and…
Borealis - a festival for experimental music

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Annual events

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4 Mar 2020-8 Mar 2020Bergen 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 International Festival

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Annual events

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20 May 2020-5 June 2020Bergen 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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22 May 2020-30 May 2020USF 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..
Bergenfest - live music festival

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Annual events

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10 June 2020-13 June 2020Bergenhus 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.

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