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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 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,…
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 21st to the 24th of July Bergen will, for the fifth time, be one of the host cities of The Tall Ships Races.
Utkant

Type:

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 2019USF verftet

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

Type:

Concert

Dates

From:

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. Friday 9 August: 18:15 Vivillain 19:25…
Bergen Matfestival - food festival

Type:

Annual events

Dates

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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)

Type:

Annual events

Dates

From:

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

Type:

Annual events

Dates

From:

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

Type:

Festival

Dates

From:

27 Sept 2019-29 Sept 2019Season

Welcome to Bergen Knit Festival
Meteor - Performing Arts Festival

Type:

Dance

Dates

From:

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

Type:

Festival

Dates

From:

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

From:

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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