The Bergen International Festival takes place in Bergen, Norway, every year in early summer. It is a two week annual event starting in late May, lasting until June.
The Bergen International Festival is Norway’s oldest festival and attracts many visitors each summer. While it is primarily a music festival, performing arts such as dance and theater have become quite popular and have been featured as part of the festival. Ticket prices start at only EUR 13.50 and are available at the Bergen International Festival Website, along with a detailed program showing the schedule of this year's performances.
120 - 140 events are on the program every year. The Bergen International Festival was founded in 1953 and has focused on presenting prominent international and Norwegian artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theater, dance and the performing arts ever since. The Festival is the principal event of its kind in Norway.
Fun Fact: King Harald V of Norway is the festival's Royal patron.
You can find many more annual May events in Scandinavia in May!
