What better way to enjoy the cold weather than by watching Walt Disney’s beloved characters perform on ice? This is a great place to bring the kids for great family fun.
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Festivals and Annual Events
What better way to enjoy the cold weather than by watching Walt Disney’s beloved characters perform on ice? This is a great place to bring the kids for great family fun.
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Throughout the month of March, churches and cathedrals mark the Church Music Festival with concerts, choirs, pipe organists and gospel group performances.
The Lillehammer Winter Arts Festival showcases the beauty of winter. Tourists and residents alike can gather together to view the natural icy wonders and frozen waterfalls in the Lillehammer area of Oslo.
A colourful event marked with gymnastic displays and marching brass bands at the Oslo Spektrum Arena. Global military bands, motorcyclists and gymnasts
Norway achieved Independence from the Danish Crusaders in 1814. It has since become one of the most economically advanced countries in the world. Independence Day is celebrated with performances, parades, parties and music throughout the long spring nights. Venue: Throughout the country Date: 17 May annually
The annual Oslo Summer Festival is held every June. It has the exciting feel of a carnival, with theatrical, music and dance performances and comedy acts. A lively market on Oslo's main shopping street adds to the carnival atmosphere. The event takes place at various areas around Oslo including bars, shopping districts, parks and more.
Scandinavian bands and country musicians gather together to celebrate the Norwegian Wood festival every June. Venue: Frognerbadet
Bislett Games is an athletic event that takes place every June at the Bislett Stadion.
Oslo Middelalderfestival is the most popular Medieval festival. It features Norwegian fare and concerts along with traditional arts and crafts based around the Stortorget area.
Ta Sjansen is an exciting boating event that takes place in Oslo every June. Boats slide down ski jumps to the water below, while crowds gather to watch.
Oslo Grieg Festival is held annually in July, when concerts are held in the National Library and National Gallery.
The Norway Cup takes place for a week, and is held to celebrate the best soccer champions in Norway.
Another musical festival to celebrate Norwegian talent, The Chamber Music Festival boasts Norway’s leading musicians at various venues around the city.
Arts and Crafts fair is the biggest event in Norway, held in late August on the outskirts of Oslo in Lillestrom.
During the Oslo Half Marathon 10,000 participating racers start their journey from the Bislett Stadium and make their way through the Karl Johans Gate.
When the autumn hits Oslo, ULTIMA moves into the city’s big and small concert venues. ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival has been an annual event since 1991, and is Norway’s biggest festival for contemporary music.
A three day event marked with everything right from show jumping to horse racing.
Held at the Norges Varemesse, Samler and Antikk Messen is the biggest antique fair held in Oslo.
The University Square Christmas Tree is lit up in front of the public to help spread Christmas cheer.
The Oslo Town Hall every 10th of December hosts the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. As stated in Alfred Nobel’s will, the Nobel Peace Prize is selected by a Committee of five people selected by the Norwegian Parliament. The event is spectacular, with the Norwegian King in attendance, the prize is awarded by the head of the committee to the Prize winner. The next day the Nobel Peace Prize concert takes place to celebrate the newly appointed prize winner. Renown celebrities and musicians are known to host and perform.
The Christmas fair at Bogstad is a great place for tourists to pick up traditional Norwegian handicrafts.