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There are tons of highlights in Bergen this year with concerts, festivals and events all year round.

There is something for everybody to enjoy and for all tastes. Bergen is well known for its art and music scene, which provides a good base for up and coming musicians and artists. Many of the artists who started playing at the local scenes in Bergen are now international stars. The city's good musical and artistic reputation also attracts stars from all over the world to Bergen.

Bergen is also a great festival city and grabs any and every opportunity to start one. With food festivals, blues festivals, jazz festivals, beer festivals and many other festivals, there is every chance of experiencing Bergen at its best.

Bergen has also become a great place for humor and stand up. Regularly world famous comedians regularly perform at Grieghallen.

If you rather want to be active, put on your running shoes and join the marathons like The Great Fjord Run or Bergen City Marathon, do the bicycle race Bergen-Voss or do the Seven-mountain hike over the mountains surrounding Bergen. All very good opportunities to push yourself and experience the good atmosphere in Bergen at the same time.

When Christmas time comes around don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful voice of Kurt Nilsen in the Grieg Hall or one of many other Christmas events and concerts giving Bergen its unique Christmas atmosphere.

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Bergen International Organ Festival

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Festival

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29 June 2025-24 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

The churches in Bergen have a long tradition of hosting concerts throughout the year, and during the summer, the focus is on organ culture. Artists from both Norway and abroad offer a wide program of great organ music, performed on top-class…

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Tysnesfest

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Festival

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10 July 2025-13 July 2025Våge

Tysnesfest is a music festival hel every year on the island Tysnes outside Bergen. To get from Bergen to Tysnes it takes about 45 minutes by car to Halhjem and then a ferry for about 30 mintues. You can also take a public bus and they run quite…

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European Athletics U23 Championship

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Sport

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17 July 2025-20 July 2025Fana Stadium

We look forward to welcoming Europe's best athletes to the U23 European Athletics Championship – 'Heroes of Tomorrow.' We are creating a championship for athletes, support teams, spectators, and volunteers, filled with great sports achievements,…

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Bergen Spillfestival

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Festival

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23 July 2025-10 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

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UTKANT 2025

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Festival

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24 July 2025-27 July 2025Various opening timesSkjerjehamn

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Beyond The Gates

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Festival

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30 July 2025-2 Aug 2025USF Verftet / Grieghallen / Kvarteret

As an extreme metal festival, Beyond the Gates arose from the ashes of the cult Hole in the Sky festival in 2013. Renowned for curating some of the best lineups in extreme metal has grown into a favorite summer event for heavy music fans all over…

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EM i Havfiske på Fedje - Festival og folkefest i havgapet

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Festival

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4 Aug 2025-10 Aug 2025Fedje

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Rosendal Kammermusikkfestival Grieg i Hardanger

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Festival

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6 Aug 2025-10 Aug 202519:30 - Season

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Byfjordfestivalen

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Festival

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15 Aug 2025-16 Aug 202515:00 - 23:45Season

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Kaizers Orchestra

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Concert

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16 Aug 202518:30 - Bergenhus Festning - Koengen

Kaizers Orchestra are ready to write a new chapter in Norwegian music history when they embark on their biggest ever tour in 2025!
Tour Dates:
Oslo – Tons of Rock – 27 June
Trondheim – Sverresborg – 8 August
Bergen – Koengen – 16…

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Stølsfestivalen 2025

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Festival

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22 Aug 2025-24 Aug 2025Various opening timesKallestad

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Tedansfestivalen 2025

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Festival

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22 Aug 2025-23 Aug 2025Various opening timesØstre

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Feelings

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Annual events

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22 Aug 2025-23 Aug 2025Bergenhus Festning - Plenen

Outdoor music festival at Bergenhus Fortress right in the heart of Bergen city center.

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Summer Concerts in Nygårdsparken - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

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Major events

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28 Aug 202519:00 - Season

Free open-air concert
There is no seating. Designated area for wheelchair users.

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Gabrielle

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Concert

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29 Aug 202518:00 - Bergenhus Festning - Koengen

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From Rome to Hollywood and beyond (Free open-air concert with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra)

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Concert

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29 Aug 2025Various opening timesSeason

Free open-air concert
There is no seating. Designated area for wheelchair users.

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Åge Aleksandersen & Sambandet

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Concert

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30 Aug 202517:00 - Bergenhus Festning

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Kulturarvfestivalen i Indre Vestland

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Festival

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30 Aug 2025-27 Sept 2025Various opening timesSeason

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The Great Fjord Run

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Major events

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5 Sept 2025-7 Sept 2025Knarvik

The Great Fjord Run is one of the greatest runnings events in Norway.

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Bergen Matfestival - food festival

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Festival

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5 Sept 2025-6 Sept 2025Bergen city center

Join us in the heart of Fjord Norway for a culinary journey nestled between majestic mountains and deep fjords at the Bergen Food Festival.

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Bergen Ølfestival 2025

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Festival

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12 Sept 2025-13 Sept 2025Various opening timesHallen USF - USF Verftet

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Bergen Historiske Festival

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Festival

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13 Sept 2025-14 Sept 202511:00 - byROMMET

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TangoFest 25 - Carlos Gardel

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Festival

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19 Sept 2025-23 Sept 2025Various opening timesLitteraturhuset i Bergen

TangoFest 25 will take place from 19 to 22 September. There will be concerts, dance sessions, film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, and talks — all under one roof! We will be using the whole house, creating a dynamic space where different aspects…

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Bergen Internasjonale Musikkfestival 2025

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Festival

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25 Sept 2025-28 Sept 2025Various opening timesBergen Internasjonale Kultursenter

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Halvøyen 2025

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Festival

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26 Sept 202520:00 - Røkeriet, USF Verftet

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Bergen Knitfest

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Festival

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26 Sept 2025-28 Sept 2025Various opening timesSeason

Since 2016 we have arranged a knitting festival at our historical factory premises in Salhus, Bergen. On 29 September to 1 October 2023, Salhus Tricotagefabrik will once again be filled with workshops, talks and a large yarn market. Here you will…

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Ullveka (The wool week)

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Festival

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26 Sept 2025-5 Oct 2025Season

Welcome to a celebration of Norwegian wool, native sheep breeds, and our rich textile traditions!
ULLVEKA is an extended festival week dedicated to wool. The program is diverse, offering activities for children, youth, and adults alike. Here,…

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Laxevaag Ølfestival 2025

Type:

Food

Dates

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27 Sept 202514:00 - 22:00Bergen, Laksevåg

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Rosa sløyfe-løpet Bergen

Type:

Sport

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30 Sept 202516:00 - Torgallmenningen

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Beatlesfestivalen 2025

Type:

Festival

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3 Oct 2025-5 Oct 2025Various opening timesGrand Hotel Terminus

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Tundra and Lightning - Bergen’s Newest Rock Festival!

Type:

Festival

Dates

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3 Oct 2025-4 Oct 2025USF Verftet

Get Ready for Heavy Riffs and High Energy at Bergen’s Newest Festival!
Bergen Live and USF Verftet are joining forces to present a brand-new rock festival in Bergen on the first weekend of October 2025. The festival will take over the entire…

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Bergen Spiser

Type:

Food

Dates

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3 Oct 2025-12 Oct 2025Bergen sentrum

Bergen Spiser is about getting to know the city of Bergen better, about enjoying a good dining experience together with new and old friends with a focus on sustainability.
At the restaurant festival Bergen Spiser, a large selection of the…

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Bergen Oktoberfest 2025

Type:

Festival

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9 Oct 2025-18 Oct 2025Festplassen

Bergen is finally getting its own Oktoberfest!
Over the course of 10 evenings, we’ll create a truly authentic Bavarian atmosphere. With a massive tent for 1,700 people, large food stalls, a Tyrolean band, troubadour & DJ, this will be a…

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BIFF - Bergen International Film Festival

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Annual events

Dates

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15 Oct 2025-23 Oct 2025Bergen Cinema and more

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

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EKKOFESTIVALEN XXII

Type:

Festival

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31 Oct 2025-2 Nov 2025Various opening timesØstre - hus for lydkunst og elektroniskmusikk

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VILL VILL VEST 2025

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Festival

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6 Nov 2025-9 Nov 2025Various opening timesBergen

We invite you to join us for the 10th edition of Vill Vill Vest. In September, over 70 of the best and most exciting new Norwegian artists will play on musical and emotional strings across Bergen’s beloved venues.

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Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

Type:

Family/children

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15 Nov 2025-23 Dec 2025Various opening timesbyROMMET

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24 Dec 2025-30 Dec 2025Various opening timesbyROMMET

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31 Dec 202511:00 - 15:00byROMMET
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2 Jan 2026-11 Jan 2026Various opening timesbyROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Festival of Lights 2025 (date not confirmed)

Type:

Major events

Dates

From:
15 Nov 2025Season

Traditional annual opening of the Christmas season, where families are invited to gather for the lighting of the Christmas tree. Enjoy an evening filled with festive music, lively entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display.
NB: The date…

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Bergen Christmas Market

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Major events

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21 Nov 2025-22 Dec 2025Various opening timesFestplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Borealis - a festival for experimental music

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Festival

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11 Mar 2026-15 Mar 2026Bergen 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…

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Bergen City Marathon

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Major events

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25 Apr 2026Bryggen

Welcome to Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon (FBCM), which will be held on Saturday, 25 of April 2024. Join us and celebrate the 14th anniversary og this fantastic run with a beautiful and inspiring course. Experience the atmosphere at the start and…

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17th May - Norwegian Constitution Day

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Annual events

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17 May 2026Bergen city center
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17 May 2027Bergen city center

Bergen celebrates Norway's National Day with one of Norway's largest parades through the city centre as well as a series of celebrations in and around Bergen.

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Bergen International Festival

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Annual events

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27 May 2026-10 June 2026Bergen sentrum

The Bergen International Festival, established in 1953, is the flagship of music and theatre festivals in the Nordic countries.

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Night Jazz

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Annual events

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29 May 2026-6 June 2026USF 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..

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Bergenfest - live music festival

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Annual events

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10 June 2026-13 June 2026Bergenhus 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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