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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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Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen

1st May 2017-30th Sept 2017

Lunchtime concert at Troldhaugen

An introduction to Edvard Grieg's piano music in beautiful settings. Includes transport from city center.

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Bergen sentrum

23rd May 2018-6th June 2018

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

25th May 2018-2nd June 2018

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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Bergenhus Festning

13th June 2018-16th June 2018

Bergenfest - live music festival

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...

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BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival

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Annual events

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26 Sept 2017-4 Oct 2017Bergen sentrum

Movies from all over the world ensure moments of cinematic magic at Bergen International Film Festival.
Bergen Knitting Festival 2017

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Major events

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29 Sept 2017-1 Oct 2017The Norwegian Knitting Industry Museum

Bergen Knitting Festival takes place at The Norwegian Knitting Industry Museum. The festival is arranged for the second time.
Meteor - Performing Arts Festival

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Dance

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19 Oct 2017-28 Oct 2017Bergen sentrum

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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.
Borealis - contemporary music festival

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Annual events

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7 Mar 2018-11 Mar 2018Various opening timesSeason

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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23 May 2018-6 June 2018Bergen 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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25 May 2018-2 June 2018USF 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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13 June 2018-16 June 2018Bergenhus 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 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...
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.

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