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. 26 events right now.
26 events · Updated 13 April 2026
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: 26 events.
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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.
Monday 10 August
1 eventsWednesday 12 August
2 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
Nordnes Bydelshus, Bergenhus
Onsdagsspilling — Kulturarrangement på Nordnes Bydelshus
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Thursday 13 August
1 events
Friday 14 August
2 events
Saturday 15 August
3 events
Pubkor med Jåtten(Cornerhagen)
Cornerteateret, Sentrum
Pubkor med Jåtten(Cornerhagen) — Konsert på Cornerteateret
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Søstrene 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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Sunday 16 August
1 events
Tuesday 18 August
1 events
Wednesday 19 August
1 events
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Load More EventsMost 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.