Bli med Vestlandsbåten på Arendalsuka 2026 , mandag 10. august 2026
Bergen Næringsråd, Sentrum
Bli med på kurs/workshop med Vestlandsbåten i Bergen Næringsråd mandag 10. august 2026.
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Freshers’ Week Bergen 2026 2026
Freshers’ week in Bergen: all events for new students at UiB, HVL, NHH and BI. Concerts, parties, tours and social events 2026. 57 events right now.
Freshers’ week in Bergen is usually in weeks 33–34 (mid-August). UiB, HVL, NHH and BI organise hundreds of events for new students — from campus tours and social gatherings to concerts and parties. Kvarteret, Hulen and Garage are popular student venues. Right now: 57 events.
57 events from 32 venues · Last checked 28 May 2026
Monday 10 August
1 eventsTuesday 11 August
2 events
Hermetisering 2.0
Stene Matglede, Bergenhus
Hermetisering 2.0 — Mat og drikke på Stene Matglede
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Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - James Gough in St. Mary's Church
Mariakirken - St. Mary's Church, Sentrum
Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - James Gough in St. Mary's Church — Festival/marked på Mariakirken - St. Mary's Church
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Wednesday 12 August
3 eventsArven etter hanseatene - nyåpning av et gammelt museum
Det Hanseatiske Museum, Bergenhus
Arven etter hanseatene - nyåpning av et gammelt museum — Kulturarrangement på Det Hanseatiske Museum
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Likely freeOnsdagsspilling — onsdag 12. august
Nordnes Bydelshus, Bergenhus
Onsdagsspilling — Kulturarrangement på Nordnes Bydelshus
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Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Alexander Straus-Fausto in St. John’s Church
St. John's Church - Johanneskirken, Sentrum
Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Alexander Straus-Fausto in St. John’s Church — Festival/marked på St. John's Church - Johanneskirken
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Thursday 13 August
4 events
Likely freeStudenttorget i Grieghallen
Grieghallen, Sentrum
Studenttorget i Grieghallen — Studentarrangement på Grieghallen
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Likely freeSpråkkafé / Language café — torsdag 13. august
Loddefjord bibliotek, Laksevåg
Språkkafé / Language café — torsdag 13. august — Kulturarrangement på Loddefjord bibliotek
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OST & VIN med Merete og Finn (Cornerhagen)
Cornerteateret, Sentrum
OST & VIN med Merete og Finn (Cornerhagen) — Teater/scenekunst på Cornerteateret
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Språktrening Loddefjord bibliotek — torsdag 13. august
Loddefjord bibliotek, Laksevåg
Språktrening Loddefjord bibliotek — Sport/friluft på Loddefjord bibliotek
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Friday 14 August
5 eventsAfterwork — fredag 14. august
Bodega, Sentrum
Afterwork — Uteliv på Bodega
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Likely freeFysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn
Fysak Slettebakken, Sentrum
Fysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn — Kulturarrangement på Fysak Slettebakken
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Hallaien 2026
Koengen, Sentrum
Hallaien 2026 — Studentarrangement på Koengen
399 kr + billettavgiftAlways verify price with organizer
Frode Grytten Beat Band - Absolutt Sommarambivalens (Cornerhagen)
Cornerteateret, Sentrum
Frode Grytten Beat Band - Absolutt Sommarambivalens (Cornerhagen) — Teater/scenekunst på Cornerteateret
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SCARY MONSTERS - DAVID BOWIE SOMMERFEST
Madam Felle, Sentrum
SCARY MONSTERS - DAVID BOWIE SOMMERFEST — Konsert på Madam Felle
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Saturday 15 August
7 events- Likely free
Fysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn
Fysak Slettebakken, Sentrum
Fysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn — Kulturarrangement på Fysak Slettebakken
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Likely freeFysak sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleaderkurs 1.-3. trinn
Fysak Slettebakken, Sentrum
Fysak sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleaderkurs 1.-3. trinn — Kulturarrangement på Fysak Slettebakken
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Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Alexander Straus-Fausto in St. Paul Church
St. Paul Church, Sentrum
Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Alexander Straus-Fausto in St. Paul Church — Festival/marked på St. Paul Church
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Pubkor med Jåtten(Cornerhagen)
Cornerteateret, Sentrum
Pubkor med Jåtten(Cornerhagen) — Konsert på Cornerteateret
See priceSøstrene Talling - Live & Livredd
Ole Bull Scene, Sentrum
Søstrene Talling - Live & Livredd — Konsert på Ole Bull Scene
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The show must go on - Queen Golden Years 1975-1976
Grieghallen, Sentrum
The show must go on - Queen Golden Years 1975-1976 — Konsert på Grieghallen
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SCARY MONSTERS - DAVID BOWIE SOMMERFEST
Madam Felle, Sentrum
SCARY MONSTERS - DAVID BOWIE SOMMERFEST — Konsert på Madam Felle
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Sunday 16 August
3 events- Likely free
Fysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn
Fysak Slettebakken, Sentrum
Fysak Sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleading Camp 4.-10. trinn — Kulturarrangement på Fysak Slettebakken
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Fysak sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleaderkurs 1.-3. trinn
Fysak Slettebakken, Sentrum
Fysak sommer - Slettebakken - Cheerleaderkurs 1.-3. trinn — Kulturarrangement på Fysak Slettebakken
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Sunday Guided Tours and Workshop for Families with Children — Sunday 16 August
Bergen Kunsthall – Sal I-V, Sentrum
Bergen Kunsthall inviterer til søndagsomvisninger og verksted for barnefamilier 16. august. Opplev kunst sammen på en engasjerende måte!
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Load More EventsAbout freshers’ week bergen 2026
Bergen welcomes over 15,000 new students each year to UiB, HVL, NHH, BI and other institutions. Freshers’ week in mid-August is the city’s biggest social event, with events spread across the city — from Nygårdshøyden and Kronstad to Sandviken.
Most freshers’ events are free and open to all new students. Kvarteret (Norway’s largest student-run cultural venue) is a natural meeting point, with Hulen, Garage and the new Student Centre nearby. Many events are alcohol-free.
Gåri collects freshers’ week programmes from all institutions in Bergen. This page is updated daily from mid-August. Check the student events page for events throughout the semester.
When is freshers’ week in Bergen?
Freshers’ week is usually in weeks 33–34 (mid-August). Some institutions start earlier. Gåri updates this page automatically.
What happens during freshers’ week?
Everything from campus tours and barbecues to concerts at Kvarteret and Hulen, pub quizzes, hikes to Fløyen, and parties. Most events are free.
Do I need to be a buddy to attend?
Most public events are open to all students. Some events are reserved for specific buddy groups.
Which venues are popular with students in Bergen?
Kvarteret, Hulen, Garage, Landmark and Det Akademiske Kvarter are the most popular. Kvarteret has Norway’s largest student-run cultural programme.
Are there alcohol-free events?
Yes, many freshers’ events are alcohol-free — especially daytime activities, tours and sports events.
Where can I find a freshers’ week overview?
Gåri collects events from all Bergen institutions on this page. You can also check the student organisations’ own websites.