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Annual Events in Norway

Here, Norway travelers can find information on local annual events and festivals that take place every year. Find out what to do during the time of your visit, with these traveler-oriented articles about the most popular annual events in Norway.
New Year's Eve in Oslo, Norway
Visiting Oslo on New Year's Eve? Then just use this article to find the best party and dinner locations to celebrate New Year's Eve in Oslo...
BergArt: The Bergen Art Festival in Bergen, Norway
The Bergen Art Festival in Bergen, Norway, short BergArt, is an annual festival with music and art and takes place every year in mid/late October. This festival is Bergen's biggest fall event.
Visiting the Oslo Jazz Festival in Norway
For jazz lovers, this annual event in Oslo is the ultimate festival. The Oslo Jazz Festival takes place every year in August and with many star performers, attracts thousands of jazz, blues, and soul lovers...
The Chamber Music Festival in Oslo
Each year in August, the Chamber Music Festival offers several music events in Oslo's most historical buildings.
The Øya Festival in Oslo, Norway
Event profile abaout the Øya Festival - The Oya Festival in Oslo, Norway. The Oya Festival in Oslo is a large outdoor music event in August every year and attracts thousands of visitors to Middelalderparken, the Medieval Park in Oslo. Learn more!
The Norwegian Food Festival in Alesund, Norway
The Norwegian Food Festival in Alesund, Norway, is the largest Norwegian food festival and takes place annually in late August. The Norwegian Food festival is a very tasty experience!
Oslo Pride Festival in Norway
Visiting this annual GLBT event in Norway is a lot of fun. The Oslo Pride festival takes place every summer in late June and is also known as the Skeive dager Oslo in Norway...learn more.
The Rain Festival in Bergen, Norway
The Rain Festival in Bergen, Norway celebrates the wet, humid weather in Bergen with honesty (and a parade). Taking place each October, the Rain Festival is a great way to celebrate rainy autumn weather in a good mood!
Etne Market Days in Etne, Norway
Find out more about the Etne Market Days in this travel article about visiting the Market Days in western Norway, in the town of Etne each summer.
When is Independence Day in Norway (Constitution Day)?
Learn about Independence Day in Norway which is called the Norway Constitution Day, on May 17 each year. Take a look at this interesting travel article and learn about this annual event in Norway.
Easter in Norway - Norway's Easter Traditions
Norway's local Easter traditions: Information about the Easter traditions in Norway and Norwegian Easter decorations and holidays.
Norwegian Christmas Traditions & Customs
Find out how Norwegians celebrate traditional Christmas in Norway, Scandinavia - so you'll know which celebrations, traditions and seasonal customs to expect on your trip.
Midsummer in Scandinavia: The Midsummer's Eve Traditions
Midsummer's Eve is an interesting old tradition in Scandinavia. Find out how Midsummer in Scandinavia is celebrated and what exactly Midsummer's Eve is. A great travel tip for all June travelers!
Valentine's Day in Scandinavia
Celebrating Valentine's Day in Scandinavia: Learn how Valentines Day is celebrated by lovers in Scandinavia's countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. Here you find Scandinavian Valentines traditions for you and your loved one on your next February trip or honeymoon in Scandinavia.
Scandinavian Holidays & Festivals
Will there be special holidays or events during your stay? Learn about national holidays, important event dates, and local festivals in Scandinavia for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The Norwegian Wood Festival
Each June, the Norwegian Wood rock festival in Oslo offers great music and outdoor entertainment - use this travel article to find out more about this Norwegian annual event in Oslo!
Bergen Pride Festival: The Bergen Gay Pride in May
The Bergen Gay Pride Festival takes place each May and is one of the biggest GLBT events in Bergen, Norway. Learn more about this pride event in Norway, when it takes place, what kind of GLBT entertainment and performances it offers, etc.
The Bergen International Festival in Bergen, Norway
Learn about the Scandinavian annual event in Bergen, the Bergen International Festival. Find out here what it is about, where it is celebrated, where to get tickets, and how this annual event in Norway came to be...
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