Festivals and Events in Norway
If anyone knows how to celebrate, it’s the people of Norway! The Norwegians have countless festivals and traditional events year-round and open to the public. Whether it’s a sumptuous music festival or a summer jaunt in traditional Norwegian costume, there’s always a rich pageant of experiences waiting at one’s feet in Norway.
Celebrate Constitution Day in Norway like a true Norwegian! It’s the biggest holiday in the country and takes place on May 17th annually. See the people of Norway hit the streets in traditional folk costume.
Take part in Norway’s most ostentatious holiday, Midsummer Eve! Held on June 23rd annually, this celebration comes complete with raging summer bonfires on the beach, singing, and plenty of pilsner beer!
Enjoy the Sami people of Karasjok and Kautokeino in their colorful celebration of Easter. See the reindeer races, concerts and traditional chanting of the people. It’s a real show-stopper!
The Forde Folk Music Festival is an absolute must for any traveler to Norway. It’s held in July and includes over 250 musical artists and dancers from across the globe. There are about 80 events included in this one festival, like parades, exhibitions, courses, concerts, dancing, and club nights! Unleash yourself in Norway!
Get over to the Kristiansund Opera Festival of Norway in February, illustriously put-on by the city opera of Kristiansund. It is 14 days long and presents 2 to 3 full length operas, church music productions, ballets, and full concerts. Now that’s the culture of Norway at your fingertips!
For the lovers of Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece of theater, Peer Gynt, there is a whole festival of Norway in its honor. The Peer Gynt Festival takes place in August and presents the classic play, along with the music of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. The epic play follows the young Peer through his adventurous life and the richness of his own dreams and imagination. It’s an odyssey for the soul, only to be found in Norway.