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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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Festivals and events in Oslo

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Plan around 22 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

Disney on Ice

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.

Oslo Kirkemusikkfestival (Church Music Festival)

Throughout the month of March, churches and cathedrals mark the Church Music Festival with concerts, choirs, pipe organists and gospel group performances.

Lillehammer WinterArts Festival

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.

Grete Waitz-Lopet

Female athletes participate in Grete Waitz-Lopet in a variety of

Norwegian Military Tattoo

A colourful event marked with gymnastic displays and marching brass bands at the Oslo Spektrum Arena. Global military bands, motorcyclists and gymnasts

Independence Day

Norway achieved Independence from the Danish Crusaders in 1814. It has since become one of the most economically advanced countries in the world.

Oslo Summer Festival

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.

Norwegian Wood Festival

Scandinavian bands and country musicians gather together to celebrate the Norwegian Wood festival every June. Venue: Frognerbadet

Bislett Games

Bislett Games is an athletic event that takes place every June at the Bislett Stadion.

Oslo Middelalderfestival

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

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

Oslo Grieg Festival is held annually in July, when concerts are held in the National Library and National Gallery.

Norway Cup

The Norway Cup takes place for a week, and is held to celebrate the best soccer champions in Norway.

Oslo Kammermusikkfestival (Chamber Music Festival)

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

Arts and Crafts fair is the biggest event in Norway, held in late August on the outskirts of Oslo in Lillestrom.

Oslo Half Marathon

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.