Borealis Bergen — Experimental Music Festival 2026
Borealis festival programme in Bergen — concerts, sound art, installations and talks. Tickets and info for Europe's leading experimental music festival 2026.
0 events · Updated 15 April 2026
Borealis is an annual festival for experimental music in Bergen, held every March. The festival presents sound art, concerts, installations and talks at venues across the city — from concert halls to mountain-top listening cabins and sea baths.
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Borealis is one of Europe's leading festivals for experimental music and sound art, based in Bergen since 2003. The five-day programme draws international artists and curious listeners to Norway's west coast.
Borealis usually takes place in March. The programme is released a few weeks before.
See all eventsThe festival is known for its unconventional venues — listening cabins on Mount Fløyen, music for sea bathing at Nordnes Sjøbad, and performances in saunas, churches and art galleries across the city.
Gåri shows the complete Borealis programme with ticket availability, venues and practical information, updated daily.
When is the Borealis festival?
Borealis runs for five to six days in March each year.
Where does Borealis take place?
Venues include Cornerteateret, Bergen Kunsthall, USF Verftet, Bergen Kjøtt, Østre, Fløyen and Nordnes Sjøbad.
Are there free Borealis events?
Yes — festival bars, talks, exhibition openings and the family day are free.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold through borealis.ticketco.events and at the door for some events.
Is Borealis family-friendly?
The festival has a dedicated family day with workshops. Most evening performances are better suited for adults.
Who performs at the Borealis festival?
Borealis invites international and Norwegian artists working with experimental music and sound art. The festival is known for discovering new talent alongside established contemporary composers from around the world.