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Exciting new experiences in 2026
1. SKREI Museum
The spectacular, innovative new Otolith Museum opened in June 2026 in Storvågan, Kabelvåg, in the heart of Lofoten.
It's part of the SKREI centre for knowledge and experiences, which also includes the Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin, and the Lofoten Aquarium.
Otolith tells the story of the Lofoten fishery and highlights the enormous importance of skrei – the Northeast Arctic cod that built Norway!
2. Ytri Island Retreat in Træna
Is this the most unique and exciting new hotel in Europe?
The exclusive coastal resort, Ytri Island Retreat, situated right on the spectacular Helgeland coastline, offers 38 rooms and suites, a bar, a seafood restaurant, saunas, and an outdoor wellness area, all set on the remote island of Træna.
Ytri became a member the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association in 2025, one of just 14 new members selected from among 600 applicants.
The resort is scheduled to open in April 2026.
3. Credo in Oslo
Chef Heidi Bjerkan's renowned restaurant Credo has relocated from Trondheim and opened at The National Library in Oslo.
The new restaurant offers exceptional Norwegian cuisine that honours the country's heritage.
4. Kistefos – a new visitor centre
The spectacular Kistefos Museum and art centre, just outside Oslo, opened a new visitor centre in June 2026, designed by Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS.
The new building has a stunning view of the Randselva river, with architecture rooted in the landscape and inspired by Kistefos’ timber floating heritage.
5. Zero emissions in UNESCO-listed fjords
The Geirangerfjord entered a new era on 1 January 2026. Small passenger vessels in the UNESCO-listed fjords are now required to be emission-free.
Set sail on an electric fjord cruise, all blissfully quiet, on board Geiranger Fjordservice's sleek new Norwegian-built hybrid catamaran Geirangerfjord 3!
It will serve the Ålesund–Geiranger route, offer fjord cruises on the Geirangerfjord, and be available for charter tours as well.
From 2032, the zero emission policy will apply to all passenger vessels.
And there's even more good news for the environment!
In November 2025, the Havila Coastal Express proved that it's possible to sail the entire coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes with low emissions.
Havila Polaris sailed the entire journey fuelled by liquefied biogas. Preliminary calculations show that CO2 emissions can be slashed by nearly 92 % by using biogas and the vessel's battery systems.
6. Spend the night with lynxes
Are you looking for a very special overnight stay? At Langedrag Wildlife Park in Hallingdal you can now spend the night in Gaupestugu, the lynx cabin, where these amazing animals roam right outside your window!
7. Littleisland Lighthouse in Vesterålen
More unique accommodation awaits. The early 20th century Littleisland Lighthouse has had a major refurbishment!
The lighthouse tower has been transformed into an exclusive suite, with an impressive 360-degree view of the ocean and the Lofoten mountains.
8. New water parks and spas
Aaah! After a whole day of hiking, biking and skiing in the mountain resort of Hovden, you can now head to the exclusive new Hovden Fjellbad Waterpark and Spa in Setesdal. Enjoy a paradise for water play, relaxation, and wellness for the whole family.
Explore numerous slides and pools, and enjoy the jacuzzis and saunas – not to mention the lovely outdoor infinity pool!
The stately Hotel Bristol in Oslo has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art spa, offering luxury and well-being over three floors in the heart of the capital.
Enjoy saunas and pools, and a unique snow room, along with hot and cold plunges.
You can also experience a touch of hot and cold in Bodø's new floating sauna village Hot & Salty.
The sauna village is located right in the city centre and includes wood-fired and electric saunas, a warm saltwater pool, cold showers and, of course, an ocean view!
9. Hit the slopes
Good news for all ski lovers!
Trysilgondolen, the brand-new gondola at Norway's biggest ski resort, Trysil in Eastern Norway, has already opened, and can comfortably transport 3,000 guests per hour, 2,417 metres up the mountain. This is one of the resort's single biggest investments ever!
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort in Northern Norway is gearing up for the 2029 Alpine World Ski Championships!
Check out its brand new 6-seater chairlift to Linken, the new upper T-bar lift, and the new family slope from the upper gondola station.
10. The Kon-Tiki Museum
Kon-Tiki has been refurbished and the legendary Kon-Tiki raft has a spectacular new setting.
More exciting news in 2026:
- Dalen Hotel – the historic hotel will now stay open beyond its summer season and offer magical winter adventures, too.
- Thon Hotel Oslo Airport can now accommodate up to 10,000 people in its state-of-the-art event and conference hotel, Norway's biggest. The enormous 5,000 m² congress hall features flexible solutions and can be adapted to host small events and groups.
- A new boutique hotel opened in Oslo, July 1. At Savoy 1918, you get the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary elegance.
- In September, Trondheim also gets a new boutique hotel. Villa Nord is an exclusive hotel made in historic buildings dated back to 1837.
What's on in 2026
Upcoming highlights, exhibitions, concerts, and events.
Bergen10.09.2026 - 11.09.2026Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra: Cavalleria Rusticana
In his final season as Principal Guest Conductor, Sir Mark Elder leads a performance of the most concise and emotive opera in the Italian verisimo tradition. Cavalleria Rusticana is a tale of obsession, jealousy and love turning lethal set to some of the most heartbreaking music composed for the opera stage. On Easter Morning in a Sicilian village, a local woman shunned by her community and abandoned by her lover faces a choice: expose her former love’s affair with a married woman risking a very public vengeance, or allow the sacred rituals to mask injustice and drown-out her cries? Having led English National Opera at its height in the 1990s, Sir Mark Elder continues to conduct the leading opera companies of the world including the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia where he has been Music Director since 2025. He has assembled a first-class cast led by Ekaterina Semenchuk’s Santuzza for this concert performance of Pietro Mascagni’s emotive one-act opera, a piece of music theatre that can set the blood racing like few others.
Book nowStavanger09.09.2026Knut Kristiansen kvartett
KK is a celebrated jazz composer, arranger, and educator known for his deep work in Latin jazz, Afro‑Cuban music, and African folk traditions. He has led the group Son Mu, collaborated with major international artists, and created works like the Kuria Suite. On this tour he performs with Aksel Røed, Magne Thormodsæter, and Sigurd Steinkopf, playing music from Volum (2025), praised as a career highlight. A strong concert awaits at Spor 5 on September 9, in collaboration with VNJS.
Book nowTrondheim09.09.2026Addison Johnson
Addison Johnson (US) North Carolina /Nashville-Tennessee Look forward to an evening of honest country. We've had Addison spin a few times now on the player, and the songs just get better and better. Check it out wherever you listen to music. The album "Dangerous Men" and the single from last year "Maybe I'm lonely too" are recommended. Born and raised in the home of the "Moonshiners" - the Blueridge Mountains in North Carolina - Addison's Songs bring an honest and society reflecting style of Country Music with it. Different than other musicians' careers, Addison was not born within a musicians' family. Already at a young age, he decided by himself to make a living out of Country Music – moved to Nashville alone with only a couple of bucks in his pocket. After a very rough start and an unmatched work-ethic, he managed to get touring the USA from east to west coast every year since. The hard life of a young touring artist formed not only his down to earth character, but also his view of real life in today's society. His outstanding talent of songwriting is nowadays well respected within the industry and so is not only his own music growing, but also his international fanbase! The concert is a mix of sitting and standing, if you want to sit you should get there early. No seat reservations!
Book nowTrondheim04.09.2026A Not-So-Warm Evening (Season Opening)
SEASON OPENING It's not just about getting the Lun Aften gang to meet up on a Thursday every month - then you have to think outside the box! The Lun Aften gang takes over Friday night at 3B, and offers a weekend variation of the concept you've enjoyed for over ten years. We're cranking up the drum kit, rolling duct tape on our bass fingers and digging out extra thick drumsticks.
Book nowTrondheim07.09.2026Bremer/McCoy at Ladekaia
We are celebrating 10 years by the fjord with a very special opening night, when Bremer/McCoy takes over Ladekaia and begins the anniversary week of Dora 3 and Ladekaia. Eating before a concert? This evening, a tasty cheese and tapas platter is on the menu at Ladekaia. With the concert and dinner ticket category, you get the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic meal from Ladekaia's kitchen before the concert. The cheese & tapas platter includes: Salami, wild sausage, cured ham, parmesan, blue cheese, beer crisps, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, beans, focaccia, flatbread, aioli, green olives and potato salad. Did you know that this event is part of something bigger? In 2026, Dora 3 and Ladekaia will be 10 years old, and we will mark it with a whole anniversary week by the fjord. This is one of those evenings you don't want to miss. Bremer/McCoy In a noisy time, the Danish duo Bremer/McCoy have created their own quiet space. Bassist Jonathan Bremer and pianist Morten McCoy have played together since childhood, and share a musical language so intuitive that it hardly needs words. Their music is less about excelling individually, and more about listening together. Instead of improvising solos, they improvise entire compositions. The songs unfold there and then, in the moment, without a fixed plan. The result is concerts with a rare intimacy, where the music becomes a form of wordless communication between stage and audience. “We are very flow-oriented. Only when the ego disappears does there become space for what is going to happen,” says Jonathan Bremer. The duo formed in 2012 and debuted the following year with Enhed. Since then, they have built one of the most distinctive voices in modern Danish music, with albums such as the critically acclaimed Natten and the fresh Kosmos, their sixth. Jonathan Bremer has previously been named musician of the year at the Steppeulven award, and internationally, the duo is signed to the renowned record label Luaka Bop, founded by David Byrne. Now Bremer/McCoy is coming to Ladekaia. In the intimate surroundings, the music comes to its full potential: subdued, present and full of calm. This is an evening for those who want to lower their shoulders, listen carefully, and experience how much can be said without words. Press to read less Practical information Ladekaia offers a 10% discount on food, drinks and desserts ordered in advance. Feel free to order before you arrive, so everything is ready when you sit down. Times: Restaurant and bar open 18.00 Concert starts 21.00 Bar is open until 00.30 If you would like to sit with another party who has purchased tickets separately, please let us know who you would like to sit with. Send an email to: [email protected]
Trondheim04.09.2026Open mic with Mahsa and Marjan Vadat
On Friday, September 4th, we invite you again to an open microphone in Vår Frue - öppen kirke. A tradition that has offered countless surprises and touching moments. The evening starts at 6 pm with a guest artist playing a set, followed by a short break before the microphone is open to everyone. This Friday we look forward to hearing Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat! They are two Iranian sisters who have achieved international recognition for their vocal art. Since 2003 they have collaborated with Erik Hillestad and Kirkelig Kulturverksted, and an ever-growing Norwegian audience has been touched by their expressive voices. Their artistic vision is to continue and develop Persian vocal art, allowing it to be fertilised by impulses from contemporary music styles and various genres they encounter on their journey through many collaborations, not least with Norwegian jazz musicians. The musical expression they have developed is independent of borders between states, religions and ideologies. It is also imperative for them to promote Persian poetry from classical poets like Hafez and Rumi to contemporary poets like Forough Farrokhzad and Mohammad Ibrahim Jafari. Despite the fact that women's solo singing has been banned in Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Mahsa and Marjan have become powerful ambassadors for artistic freedom and women's rights in Iran. In the concert in Vår Frue Kirke on September 4th we meet them in collaboration with bassist Gjermund Silset and Armenian duduk player Harutyun Chkolyan. The concert is produced by Erik Hillestad. Would you like to read a text, a poem or sing/play a song? Please notify the program manager of your interest. If you would like accompaniment, please send a message to musician Knut Størdal on tel. 909 89 754 in advance. The event is supported by the Bergesen Foundation.
Book nowBergen05.09.2026SKULKESKOLEN presents Olan Monk and Dylan Kerr (C.A.N.V.A.S) + guests
5 Sep, 21:00 Landmark Founded by Olan Monk and Lugh O'Neill, C.A.N.V.A.S. is an artist-run record label and performance platform that has, since 2018, brought together a dispersed community of musicians, performers and artists through live events, recordings and long-term collaborations. Conceived as a response to geographic distance and increasingly virtual forms of cultural exchange, it creates spaces for collective experimentation, sustaining practices that move between local traditions, experimental sound and contemporary performance. For SKULKESKOLEN, C.A.N.V.A.S. presents performances by Olan Monk and Dylan Kerr. Dylan Kerr presents Substratum, a 40-minute composition for voice and fixed electronics drawing inspiration from the Hindustani Dhrupad tradition. The work explores how the voice, in dialogue with sine and sawtooth waves tuned in just intonation, generates psychoacoustic effects. As the electronics gradually increase in density, the voice dissolves into a field of interference patterns and combination-tone harmonies, forming a dense, pulsating mass that recalls, in the artist's words, the sensation of being slowly subsumed in the vibrations beneath the surface of the earth. Olan Monk will perform music from Songs for Nothing, their latest album released on AD 93 in November 2025. This fragmentary record was written upon their return to live in Conamara, on the west coast of Ireland, and veers between collaged pop, machinic rock and slow airs, imbued with the influence of sean-nós singing; Irish language songs in the 'old style' that often proclaim tales of love, loss and landscape. Songs for Nothing suggests a one-way transaction, an offering to the listener expecting nothing in return, but also a devotion to nothingness; and the realm of infinite possibility that springs from its well. The granite pulsates, the ocean and sky reflect intensities, seaweed rots on shingle shores, plants bloom, ancient trees come up for air from the drowned forest in the bay, the sun splinters through the low clouds. Heavy guitar drones, voice and tin whistle entangle with recordings of drums, strings, woodwind and harp, entwining a love of song traditions with a long-standing alienation from the language and culture of the land. Olan Monk is a musician, performer and writer from Cois Fharraige in Conamara, Ireland. Their practice involves experimental and popular songwriting, performing as a solo act and in collaboration with other musicians, including recordings and performances with Actress, Ashley Paul, Elvin Brandhi, James K, Maria Somerville, Michael Speers, Moin, Princ€ss and Shampain. They co-founded C.A.N.V.A.S. with Lugh O'Neill as an events series and record label, established in 2018 to give collective agency to an increasingly dispersed community of artists. Past releases include Love/Dead (2020) and Auto Life (2021) on C.A.N.V.A.S. and Dubplate 08 (2022) on AD 93. They contributed the single 'Surf' to Scenic Route's The Road Less Travelled Vol. 2 compilation (2024) and feature on the single 'Guess It's Wrecked' from Moin's third album You Never End (2024), released on AD 93. In 2025, they released Songs for Nothing, their second LP and AD 93 label debut. The album is a collection of songs and instrumentals that veers between collaged pop, machinic rock and slow airs; featuring contributions from Maria Somerville, Risteárd Ó'hAodha (of Princ€ss), Peadar Tom Mercier (of Trá Pháidín), Aindriú de Buitléir, Róisín Berkeley, Michael Speers and Dylan Kerr. Past performances include appearances at Rewire, The Hague; Aiséirí in Leisureland, Galway; National Concert Hall, Dublin; the Sonic Arts Research Centre, Belfast; cafe OTO, London; Barbican Hall, London; Institute for Contemporary Art, London; PAF Olomouc; EOS crossings, Frankfurt and throughout Ireland, England and continental Europe. They are currently touring as a solo performer and with collaborating performers in ever-evolving arrangements of songs from their catalogue. Dylan Kerr is an artist and vocalist working across performance, sound, photography, installation, moving image and composition. Their practice is deeply attuned to place and often begins with the histories and unique resonant qualities of the sites they engage with. In their compositions, they combine process-based methods, microtonality, and extended vocal techniques to explore psychoacoustic phenomena such as beating, interference patterns, and the interplay between the voice and space. Recent works include Caoineadh an Chóibh, a 24-hour durational work at the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Ireland (2025), reflecting on Cobh's history as a departure point for those displaced by colonisation, and Solo for Breath (2025), exploring the timbral and spectral qualities of breath through extended techniques. As part of Another Sun –a curatorial programme on the poetics and politics of the subsurface– Bergen Kunsthall presents SKULKESKOLEN, a collective study bringing together artists and researchers from 2–6 September 2026. Through workshops, field trips, screenings, performances, role-playing games and other participatory forms, the programme explores how inherited relations to land, geology and extraction might be reorganised. Participants include Abdalla Eltayeb, Anne Marie Deacy, Ase Brunborg Lie, Bassam Issa Al-Sabah and Jennifer Mehigan, Dylan Kerr, Eimear Walshe, Hanni Kamaly, Ina Hagen, Karina Sletten, Katarina Dorothea Isaksen, Kathryn Yusoff, Dr. Memory Biwa, Nolan Oswald Dennis, Olan Monk, Tom K. Kemp and others to be announced. SKULKESKOLEN is co-curated by Bergen Kunsthall Live Curator Jade Meili Barget and curator and professor Nora O' Murchú, developed with the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Limerick. ——Access—— Bergen Kunsthall can be accessed from street level and has gender-neutral accessible toilet facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.kunsthall.no/en/visit-us/access/ If you have any questions or requests, please contact [email protected], our staff will do their best to assist. Bergen Kunsthall follows a no-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment on the basis of ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, class, age or dis/ability- and ask our staff, artists and visitors to do the same.
Lonevåg05.09.2026The Juniper Festival 2026
On September 5th, there will be an open day during the Juniper Festival at Osterøy Museum! Juniper is a plant with many uses, and has been incredibly important here in Western Norway. The plant has been used for many things: everything from spices in food and alcohol to medicine and wood working. The Juniper Festival will be a celebration of the plant that has meant so much! On the open day, there will be courses, activities for the whole family, lectures, concerts, tours and much more. Admission will be free for everyone!
Trondheim27.08.2026 - 17.12.2026Rock Thursday Jam at Ray's Bar
Rock the Thursday Jam at Ray's Bar! Starting in the fall, we will start rocking jam sessions at Ray's Bar. Every other Thursday it will be possible to experience the city's great musicians, performing freely on our small rock stage. We hope as many people as possible will stop by, whether you are a musician who wants to jam a bit, or just a guest who wants to enjoy good musical performances, with something good to drink. 18 years of age limit. Free admission! Welcome to Ray's Bar!
Book nowTrondheim09.09.2026OLAV LUKSENGÅRD MJELVA'S DREAM TEAM
Every year Transform asks a local artist who works internationally and across genres to put together his dreamteam of musicians. This year we have Olav Mjelva from Røros as this year's Dreamteam artist; known as an award-winning performer on fiddle and Hardanger fiddle in bands such as SVER, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc and the duo Rydvall/Mjelva, but also as a composer of game music, festival organizer, cultural ambassador for Norwegian folk music and teacher. He has collaborated with musicians and artists from several countries and has contributed to building bridges between traditional and modern art practices. The Dreamteam artist scheme gives a selected musician the opportunity to put together their own dream ensemble and develop a unique concert project for the festival. For this concert, Mjelva has invited Alf Hulbækmo on organ, harmonica and several other instruments, Christian Winther on guitars and Sigurd Hole on double bass. Together they explore the meeting between tradition, improvisation and innovation, based on Mjelva's musical universe. Line up: Olav Luksengård Mjelva – fiddle, Hardanger fiddle Alf Hulbækmo – church organ, piano, accordion, harmonica Christian Winther – guitar Sigurd Hole – double bass
Book nowBergen05.09.2026Konsert med Pilgrim og Blått Blod
Pilgrim: Pilgrim is one of Norway's most up-and-coming live bands, known for energetic concerts, powerful lyrics and a completely distinctive atmosphere on stage. Inspired by the 720 kilometre pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Pilgrim creates a mystical and spiritual expression where rock, folk, hip hop and jazz melt together. The result is a unique concert experience filled with plenty of energy, danceable rhythms and sing-alongs from start to finish. Blått Blod: With a razor-sharp blend of 70s hard rock and Scandinavian rock from the 90s and 2000s, Blått Blod offers both shamelessly catchy songs, an explosive live show and an attitude you will only find in Bergen people.
Book nowTrondheim05.09.2026Lads on the run back at 3B
After many years on the road, these guys know how to create a party and a good atmosphere. Lads plays good party and dance music, sing-alongs are to be expected. The song catalog is large and contains both Norwegian and international hits. The band picks up songs from Johnny Cash, Åge Aleksandersen, The Eagles, Hellbillies, Waterboys, DeLillos, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Queen, The Beatles, Kaizers Orchestra, Abba, Elton John, A-ha and others. The band adapts to a varied selection of events such as pubs, parties, events, weddings, birthdays and anywhere else where live music is needed. The band can provide its own sound/light package and needs minimal rig time. The band, which has many years of experience from, among others, Lassie n the Lads, consists of Kenneth Vilstrand on vocals/guitar, Per Christian Jørstad on guitar/choir, Fredrik Aakvik on bass/choir and Kjartan Klingen on drums/choir
Bergen05.09.2026LØVART – Kunst- og kulturfestival
LØVART is a local art and culture festival bringing together art, music, dance, food and people at Klosterplassen. Throughout the day, visitors can discover and purchase art and handmade works from local artists and exhibitors, join a Zumba and dance workshop, enjoy live music and food from Løvetann. The festival will end with an outdoor cinema under the open sky from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. LØVART is a festival for both young and old, with a focus on local talent, creativity, community and great cultural experiences.
Book nowFrekhaug04.09.2026Bodil Rørtveit // Kulturboden // 04.09.2026
Bodil Rørtveit takes autumn 2026 out on a solo tour with her critically acclaimed vocal project - a concert experience that envelops and touches something deeply human. With the voice as the only instrument, Rørtveit creates beautiful and atmospheric music without words, inspired by the sea, forest and West Norwegian nature. Through live looping she builds layer upon layer of voice, and shapes an entire vocal orchestra in real time. The result is a rare concert experience where the audience is drawn into a room of intimacy, stillness and intense presence. Together with sound designer Thorolf Thuestad the concert is lifted to an enveloping 360-degree surround sound experience that blurs the boundaries between stage and hall. In spring 2025 Rørtveit debuted as a solo artist with the album DJUPNA, a contemplative and expressive album. The album was met with glowing reviews both nationally and internationally, and was named one of the best albums of 2025 by reviewer Maja Skanding in Bergens Tidende. DJUPNA is a search for calm, belonging and the most authentic in humanity – a quiet but powerful artistic statement. Now she takes this universe onto the stage. With a unique ability to communicate and an expression that balances the vulnerable and the grand, Bodil Rørtveit invites audiences into an experience that must be felt – not just heard. "She impresses on her new solo record (...) The soundscape on «Djupna» consists exclusively of Rørtveit's own voice. As a singer she has enormous range and enormous control. With the help of loop machines and reverb she creates a fully realised soundscape I more than happily dive deep into. (...) If there is one Bergen musician I wish a larger audience, it is singer Bodil Rørtveit. (...)" Maja Skanding, Bergens Tidende, score 5. "A listening experience steeped in essential beauty - a sonic journey that echoes in the soul" (Mirco Salvadori, music magazine Rockerilla) Bodil Rørtveit is known for her expressive, genre-crossing voice and innovative musical concepts. From captivating solo performances with live electronics to hammock concerts and concerts with large symphony orchestras, she continually explores the connection between humanity and nature, and creates resonance with audiences. Doors open 18:30. Concert starts 19:00. Duration approximately 60 minutes. The concert is supported by Bergen Kommune, Vestland Fylkeskommune and FFUK. Music video Morgonskog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW9KcPQmlEI In Norwegian.
Book nowTrondheim05.09.2026 - 31.10.2026Saturday Swing with Nye Hjorten Big Band
Welcome to the open dance floor with live music in the foyer! One Saturday a month we invite you to Saturday Swing – part of the Jazz at Hjorten concept. Nye Hjorten Big Band plays up a party in the Foyer at Nye Hjorten Teater, with top-notch live music, the city's most beautiful dance floor and a vibrant atmosphere that lasts long into the night. Nye Hjorten Big Band has quickly established itself as one of the country's leading big bands with traditional swing repertoire a la Glenn Miller and Count Basie. Join us on the dance floor to the tunes from New York in the 40s! - From 9:00 PM - Entrance NOK 125,- - Tickets are sold via our website or at the door on the day of the event. - 20 years of age limit If you have seen a performance on the Main Stage in advance on the same day, admission to Saturday Swing is included in the theater ticket.
Ranheim06.09.2026I lyden av landskapet - ImproStunt at Rotvoll
Welcome to I LYDEN AV LANDSKAPET on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Rotvoll. Join us on an interactive journey featuring music and dance in harmony with nature. Follow familiar and unfamiliar sounds and discover body sculptures and dance in the forest and on the shore. Come and go as you please and participate as much as you’d like. I LYDEN AV LANDSKAPET is a collaboration between ImproDans Trondheim and Rotvoll Kunstnerkollektiv. The ensemble is led by Anna Thu Schmidt in collaboration with dance artist Nina Wollny, Karoline Ellingsen Wheeler, and RKK musician Martin Smidt (percussion). ImproDans Trondheim aims to provide an open, free, and safe space for movement and sound exploration, as well as a platform for site-specific and interdisciplinary performances based on improvisation. FREE EVENT Supported by Kulturrådet
Book nowBergen04.09.2026 - 05.09.2026DE MUSIKALSKE DVERGENE
Five gentlemen started a rock band with a motto and a manifesto: Guaranteed ambitionless rock! They had a firm belief that if they wrote songs about everyday things and sang the way they spoke, people would understand what they were talking about. Remember to book a table for the best experience They appeared during the wave of Norwegian “New Wave bands” at the end of the seventies and chose the elaborate name De Musikalske Dvergene (The Musical Dwarfs). The name was a self-ironic and cheerful jab at the heavy-sounding names other groups of the time adorned themselves with. Most of those “other groups” have now disappeared, some have resurfaced, but De Musikalske Dvergene have been here all along. They quickly earned a reputation as a down-to-earth cult band, but while trends and hairstyles have changed, the Dwarfs have stood firm and held on to their original motto. De Musikalske Dvergene have stubbornly continued to deliver an ever-growing collection of bittersweet and self-ironic songs about the mishaps of everyday life. Songs that fit both small and large concerts, as sing-alongs at pre-parties, parties, and after-parties, or simply as the soundtrack to doing the dishes. Those who once cheered them on have long since moved on to other pursuits. But new fans have arrived, often young men, and where there are young men, there are also young women. De Musikalske Dvergene thrive best in close, warm, and direct contact with their audience – without airs or nonsense! In addition to six critically acclaimed albums, De Musikalske Dvergene are behind the book DMD – Ned Ables Alle’ (Eide Publishing), written by former guitarist Allert Bøkenes and songwriter and singer Helge Grønhaug. Helge Grønhaug has also written the book Grønhaug’s Musings, based on his own commentaries in Herreavdelingen on NRK P1.
Book nowBergen04.09.2026Ekkolodd og Støv
Tickets: NOK 250 / NOK 150 (student) ID: 20 Doors: 20:30 Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the door - link to online ticket sales coming later Ekkolodd plays a late summer concert at Landmark on 4 September 2026. We look forward to playing old and new classics + new songs in progress for a fourth album. Ekkolodd plays experimental/alternative/indie rock with lyrics in the Gudbrandsdalen dialect. The band can be attributed elements from among others exploratory rock, jazz, soul and electronic music. Ekkolodd was formed in 2010 in Bergen and consists of: Andreas Naustdal (Bass) Daniel Reichelt (Keys) Jarle Håland (Drums) Kim Morgan Morken (Vocals and guitar) Mats Halvorsen (Pedal steel and guitar) Øyvind Aase Fluge (Guitar and keys) In 2013 the band participated in the NRK P3 Urørt final with the song "Perler". In 2013 the band released their debut album "Det bruse forbi me…". In 2015 they released their second album "Javel, Ravel?". After 8 years of hibernation Ekkolodd returned with their third album "Ha det hus!" which was released in spring 2023 on the record label Fysisk Format. Støv Get ready for a rare celebration evening with one of Norway's most popular unpopular bands. Since the debut album in 2015 it has been remarkably quiet on the release front from the "showgaze" band (spelling error in a P3 review, ed.) with Northern Norwegian roots, but who have now expanded their lineup with a handful of folk musicians from Toten. Støv released earlier this year the EP «Speil Speil», which can be heard in an ear canal near you. Robin Skog on vocals and guitar, Andreas Rukan on bass, Ola Øverby on drums and Iver Armand on guitar. Check out the EP's first single, "Vind i gamle seil"
Hauge I Dalane04.09.2026Bent & the Boys and a Girl at Sogndalstrand Cultural Hotel
We are delighted to welcome Bent & the Boys and a Girl back to our garden! This is a band we always look forward to hosting, and tickets tend to sell out quite quickly. Classic, well-known songs by Gasolin and Kim Larsen provide the perfect foundation for sing-alongs and a wonderful atmosphere. Tickets are available at hoopla.no
Bergen02.09.2026 - 04.09.2026Norsk Siderfestival 2026 (The Norwegian Cider Festival)
The Norwegian Cider Festival takes place at Festplassen at the same time as Bergen Food Festival, bringing together 26 of the best cider producers from across the country. This gives you a unique opportunity to taste your way through the full spectrum of Norwegian cider. At the entrance, you can purchase an entry package. It includes 3 tokens and a beautiful Zwiesel cider glass – yours to take home. In addition, delicious festival dishes are available at the Bergen Food Festival stands – perfect to enjoy while exploring the world of ciders. Matarena is the organizer of both Bergen Food Festival and the Norwegian Cider Festival.
Book nowBergen04.09.2026Studentersamfunnet // Electric Eye
Electric Eye has since their start in 2012 explored increasingly atmospheric and boundless soundscapes. With four critically acclaimed albums behind them, including Horizons from 2020, they have established themselves as a unique name in both Norwegian and international music. The band consists of: Øystein Braut (guitar/vocals) Njål Clementsen (bass) Anders Bjelland (synth) Øyvind Hegg-Lunde (drums) Dyp Tider is Electric Eye's fifth album. It was originally composed for Sildajazz 2022 – Haugesund International Jazz Festival – and had its premiere there in a wooden church from 1858. With a focus on church organ, synthesisers and choral voices, the album moves through ambient minimalism, cosmic improvisations and psychedelic rock. The music explores existence in a universe where time stretches far beyond humanity's understanding. The first taste from the album, Mycelium, is a 15-minute epic piece that weaves together live recordings from Skåre Kirke with studio jams from Duper Studio in Bergen. The song explores ideas of interconnection and nature, and includes contributions from among others mycologist Paul Stamets. The album is released on British Fuzz Club Records on 15 November. Doors open 20:30
Trondheim06.09.2026 - 12.09.2026TRANSFORM – TRONDHEIM WORLD FESTIVAL
Welcome to TRANSFORM FESTIVAL 2026! Transform wants to bring new vibes to Trondheim together with the residents of our city. Our festival has great concerts, thought-provoking seminars, interesting exhibitions and inspiring documentaries to offer this year. Tickets are available at www.transform.no
Book nowBergen05.09.2026Jazzpotet
JAZZ:potet – Bergens Folkelige Jazzklubb Presenting Janne Nybø Session ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Cast - Janne Nybø – vocals - Arild Seim - Guitars - Bjarne Øymyr – piano - Alexander Grieg – double bass - Nils Are Drønen – drums - Vegard Ellingsen - Sound & Technology - David Pavels – Impresario ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ What can you expect? Janny Nybø is Bergen's Bossa Nova queen. And she offers a lot more with a star team of musicians. Always warmth, smiles and class with Janne Nybø on stage! We look forward to welcoming you to a new afternoon of live jazz in the heart of Bergen with JAZZ:potet. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Practical information Date: 5 September Place: Biblioteket Bar, Kjøttbaaren, Bergen Price: NOK 200,- Doors open: at 15.00 Concert start: 16.00 (precise) Tickets: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Tickets and table reservations - E-mail: [email protected] - Phone: 55 01 18 85 - You can also send a message to Biblioteket Bar via their Facebook page. - Tickets for all Jazz:potato concerts can be found at TicketCo by searching for "Jazzpotet". - The Library Bar handles all questions about tickets and table reservations. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow JAZZ:potet - Instagram: www.instagram.com/jazzpotet - Facebook: www.facebook.com/jazzpotet #jazzpotet - Feel free to tag us when you visit our concerts. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ About JAZZ:potato - JAZZ:potet is Bergen's popular jazz club. We do not book ready-made bands. We invite bandleaders and artists to put together their own musical meetings. Each concert is therefore a unique session with new constellations, new expressions and musical moments that only occur there and then. - We also present concept concerts, theme evenings and tribute productions when the ideas deserve their own stage. - Since its inception, Jazz:potet has received recognition for its original concept from audiences, musicians and media, both in Norway and internationally. - We want to make jazz accessible to everyone, while at the same time challenging both musicians and audiences through creativity, innovation and genuine joy of playing. Jazz:potet exists because the audience shows up. Thank you very much for your support. Welcome to Jazz:potet 2026. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Program and tickets - See the full season program and buy tickets by searching for "Jazzpotet" at TicketCo: https://biblioteketbar.ticketco.events/no/nb ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Welcome to JAZZ:potet – Bergen's Popular Jazz Club. - Every Saturday in the Library Bar, the Meat Bazaar. - Concert starts at 16.00 – precise. Best regards, David Pavel's Impresario, JAZZ:potato
Book nowBergen07.09.2026 - 23.11.2026VOKSNE HERRERS ORKESTER
An evening with Voksne Herrers Orkester and guests. Through many years of regular weekly concerts, Voksne Herrers Orkester (VHO) has become an institution in Bergen’s cultural life. Remember to book a table for the best experience. Since 2001, with a production of 30–40 concerts a year, they have long since celebrated their 500th concert anniversary. Over the years, VHO has built a large audience and consistently delivers evenings of high quality, featuring music across a wide range of genres. Their extensive and varied repertoire spans jazz, pop, rock, and more, and they always invite guest artists to join their concerts. Voksne Herrers Orkester consists of: Steinar Krokstad (drums) Thomas T. Dahl (guitar) Harald Dahlstrøm (keyboards) Ole Marius Sandberg (bass) Read more at www.voksneherrer.no — or find the band on YouTube or Facebook.
Book nowBergen10.09.2026Dyvekes Viseklubb: Totto & The Alleycats
The voice charmer Totto! Nothing more needs to be said. Together with The Alleycats – consisting of Geir Rognø on bass and Helge Fredheim on drums – we can dream our way through several lovely songs where sing-alongs are allowed. Welcome to a musical evening at Dyvekes Viseklubb!
Book nowBergen04.09.2026 - 05.09.2026Nyjazz festivalen 2026
Wir freuen uns, Sie zum Nyjazzfestival 2026 vom 4.–5. September einzuladen! Es werden 6 Konzerte über 2 Abende mit handverlesenen Bands aus Bergens Underground-Improvisations- und Jazzszene stattfinden. Kaufen Sie jetzt vergünstigte Early-Bird-Tickets, um sich günstige Festivalpässe für die diesjährige Ausgabe von Nyjazz zu sichern. Herzlich willkommen!
Book nowNevervik05.09.2026Backyard Party & Concert at Kunst & Kaos
With the Copper City Ramblers themselves on the outdoor stage, there will be bluegrass in the Røros dialect and guaranteed life in the camp when Kunst & Kaos invites you to a concert and backyard party! The backyard parties at Kunst & Kaos are becoming somewhat legendary. Every few years, we have filled an autumn evening in the backyard with bonfires, lights, music, food – and not least: an incredible number of nice people! If you've been here before, you know what it's all about. If you haven't, you're most welcome to enter the historic backyard of Finborudgården in Røros. This year we're doing it again! Bring your friends (and maybe a folding chair from your own backyard or cabin) and join us in creating an evening you'll remember for a long time! The doors (i.e. the gate to the backyard) open at 7:00 p.m. In the backyard, music, food, bonfires and atmosphere await! Concert from 9:00 p.m.
Bergen05.09.2026Trikkefestivalen
This year, the tram festival is held for the second time. The festival is organized by volunteer enthusiasts in Bergen, and has a varied musical program, with concerts on the tram, and at Bergens Tekniske Museum. The first concerts start at 13:00, and we will keep going until the evening sometime. For more information and tickets see www.trikkefestivalen.no. NB: Bergens Tekniske Museum is not open as normal on this day, only in connection with the concerts on the tram and at the museum. Tickets can be purchased here.
Book nowBergen09.09.2026Trio con Brio Copenhagen – Bergens kammermusikkforening
Trio con Brio Copenhagen consists of two overlapping musical pairs: the two sisters, violinist Soo-Jin Hong and cellist Soo-Kyung Hong, are from South Korea, while pianist Jens Elvekjær, Soo-Kyung's husband, is from Denmark. The trio was formed in Vienna in 1999 and is now based in Copenhagen. Programme: Louise Alenius: Apatiens anatomi (2024), for piano trio Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E flat major, op. 1 no. 1 Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio no. 2 in C minor, op. 66 At some concerts we are lucky enough to have Gunnar Danbolt with us as an introductory lecturer. This will be confirmed closer to the concert date, and any lecture will be announced on our website and social media - stay tuned! The lectures begin half an hour before the concert starts, that is at 19:00 on Wednesdays and 17:30 on Sundays. Member? Become a member of the association and get concert tickets at half price. Only NOK 400 a year!
Book nowBergen09.09.2026Ro i rom-konsert i Tandberg
Welcome to a concert out of the ordinary, where music and art meet in atmospheric harmony. This afternoon, you are invited to experience Tandberg’s art in a completely new way – through sound and presence. Let the music set the mood as you wander among the artworks, sit down, or perhaps lie back to find complete calm. There is space here to listen, feel, and immerse yourself in the moment. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes. It is an invitation to relax your shoulders, let your thoughts rest, and allow both art and music to engage the senses. Practical information: Price: – Adult: NOK 200 – Kode member: free – Children: free Time: 16.00–16.30 The ticket grants access to all Kode museums for the entire day.
Trondheim10.09.2026Culture Night Trondheim 2026
Culture Night Trondheim is the city’s largest one-day festival! An annual full evening where you can experience samples of Trondheim’s rich cultural life completely free of charge; concerts, performances, workshops, exhibitions, and much more. Program release: September 1! Culture Night is an evening for new discoveries and diverse cultural experiences at both well-known and hidden venues. We encourage everyone to visit places and explore forms of culture they haven’t experienced before. Tips for those new to Culture Night: Take your time to read through the program carefully. Visit events and places you haven’t been to before. Plan your Culture Night route by saving your favorites on the website—just click the heart icon on each event. Remember to check whether any events require tickets or advance booking. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Keep in mind it can be much colder at midnight than when you head out, so dress warmly. Remember to eat along the way. The city center is also full of great places to eat if you want to enjoy a proper meal or grab something quick on the go. You can walk, cycle, or take the bus between venues. Follow Kulturnatt Trondheim on Facebook and Instagram for more tips along the way.
Book nowBergen05.09.2026Lokal samling + supp: Elskling || Hulen'
Dagsavisen describes Lokal Samling as "in the space between deLillos and Jokke og Valentinerne, but with the 2020s firmly stamped into the forehead". Lokal Samling is a rock band based in Oslo consisting of Philip Helgar, Casper Rodvelt, Petter Lundby Nilsen and Erik Goplen. They have themselves dubbed their genre "olabilrock", possibly best described as somewhere between garage rock and naive pop. They tackle big, existential themes, hidden behind man-in-the-street lyrics, but also small and seemingly unimportant problems, blown out of proportion. 23 May 2025 Lokal Samling released their debut album "Jeg mener det", which landed them several spots on the Spotify lists "New Music Friday", "Norsk Rock" and "Indielista", as well as a recommendation from P3 Urørt. In addition they received a warm review from GAFFA which says that "Lokal Samling understands what the rock genre can be used for. Both the soundscape and the lyrical universe suggest a love of music, and a band that takes music and themselves just seriously enough - and just unseriously enough." In 2023 they released the debut EP "Fine ting", where two of the songs were listed on the Spotify list "New Music Friday Norway" and then followed up with the single "Mellom fire trær" in spring 2024, which among other things was listed on P3's "Best right now". "With the new song they have landed their own sound, a delightful mix of noise and fun," writes journalist Jarand Aga Baas about the single "Mellom fire trær". During their existence Lokal Samling have played at several venues in the country's larger cities; Checkpoint Charlie, Samfundet in Trondheim, Revolver, John Dee and Krøsset (rest in peace) to name a few. But the remaining venues are also at risk of a visit. CC: NOK 310/260 ID: 18 Buy tickets here.
Oslo30.05.2026 - 05.09.2026Market Day in Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien
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Book nowBergen05.09.2026The Booming Betties
With three superb vocalists in front and with a solid accompaniment consisting of driven, skilled and well-reputed fellow musicians, the stage is set for an elegant and energetic time travel through the golden age of jazz! The ladies offer tight three-part harmonies in an authentic jazz style. Together with a band that ensures a playful groove and energetic music. For the audience, not only the music will be heard – you will feel it in your body! The repertoire ranges from well-known and beloved gems to modern songs in elegant "jazz packaging". The concerts of "The Booming Betties" are characterized by contagious energy and joy of playing that makes hearts and feet dance. Silje Louise Spurkeland - vocals Torill Aurora - vocals Ingelin Skei - vocals Ugo Santangelo - guitar Kristian Wedberg - piano (bass TBA) Stian Villanger – drums
Trondheim01.02.2026 - 30.12.2026Trondhei Stage
Trondheim Stage is the leading concert promoter in Central Norway, behind some of the region’s biggest music experiences. With a passion for creating magical moments on the city’s most iconic stages, they bring together international stars and beloved Norwegian artists for unforgettable concerts. Something for Everybody Trondheim Stage offers a diverse concert program with something for every taste — from global acts like Guns N’ Roses and Robbie Williams to Norwegian favorites like Kaizers Orchestra and Åge & Sambandet. They present everything from grand stadium experiences at Granåsen and E.C. Dahls Arena to intimate club concerts in the heart of Trondheim. In addition, they set the stage for festivals like Trondheim Rocks and Neon Festival.
Book nowTrondheim09.09.2026MOVE - Band
MOVE-band consists of five Malawian artists, four of whom are part of MOVE—an exchange program for young musicians and organizers from Norway, Malawi, and Brazil. In Trondheim, these four musicians soon met Rosha Vole—a bassist from Malawi—and formed MOVE-band, a group that has already performed at several festivals and events. The contemporary music scene in Malawi is a dynamic blend of indigenous rhythms, South African jazz, kwela (skiffle), reggae, and Afrobeats; it frequently features vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns, offering the audience a wonderful way to participate. Knowing this group, their music is sure to speak directly to the heart and body—we are really looking forward to it! Line up: Chisomo Godwell Bandah – piano og sang Patrick Humble Gwetse – gitar Brenda Phiri – sang og dans Vitumbiko Chisi – trommer Rosha Vole – bass
Trondheim08.09.2026SeisSon
SeisSon is a multicultural band based in Trondheim, with musicians hailing from Norway, Spain, Guatemala, and Chile. Drawing inspiration from Latin American and Spanish musical traditions, the band performs genres such as cumbia, vallenato, Cuban rhythms, Peruvian and Chilean folk music, and rumba flamenca. The members bring extensive experience as professional musicians, blending diverse musical backgrounds into a warm, energetic stage presence characterized by powerful rhythms, vocal harmonies, and a varied acoustic soundscape. Come and enjoy an evening of live music and latin vibes at Habitat. Line up: Ingeborg Brun – vokal og perkusjon Victor Muñoz – bass og kor Julio Morales Can – perkusjon og kor Valeria Neira Lillebjerka – bandoneon og kor Runar Dahl – flamencogitar Emmanuell Bernal – gitar, perkusjon og kor
