Festivals in Bergen
All festivals in Bergen — Bergen International Festival, Bergenfest, Nattjazz, Beyond the Gates, Bergen Pride, BIFF and more. Complete festival calendar.
Bergen is one of Norway's most important festival cities. The Bergen International Festival (May–June), Nattjazz (May–June), Bergenfest (June), Beyond the Gates (July), Bergen Pride (June) and BIFF (October) are the biggest. Gåri collects all festival programmes from 62 local sources. Right now: 14 events.
14 events from 10 venues · Last checked 13 October 2026
March
May
Bergen International Festival
May–June
Complete Bergen International Festival programme — concerts, theatre, dance and art. Updated daily.
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Nattjazz Bergen — Programme and Tickets
May–June
Nattjazz programme — jazz, improvisation and world music in Bergen. Artists, tickets and info.
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June
Bergenfest — Line-up and Tickets
June
Four days of pop and rock at Koengen by Bergenhus Fortress. The line-up lands from winter — we gather artists and ticket links for Bergenfest
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69 eventsBergen Pride — Programme and Events
June
Bergen Pride programme — parades, concerts, parties and cultural events during Bergen Rainbow Days.
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July
October
About festivals in bergen
Bergen has a unique festival concentration. The Bergen International Festival (founded 1953) is the Nordic flagship festival for music and performing arts, with over 150 events across two weeks. Nattjazz is one of Europe's oldest jazz festivals. Bergenfest gathers Nordic and international artists at Bergenhus Fortress. Beyond the Gates is Bergen's metal festival, and BIFF (Bergen International Film Festival) is Norway's largest film festival.
Bergen Pride celebrates diversity in June, Borealis explores experimental music in March, and numerous smaller festivals fill the calendar throughout the year. Gåri has dedicated pages for each festival with the complete programme.
What festivals are in Bergen?
Bergen's biggest festivals are the Bergen International Festival, Nattjazz, Bergenfest, Beyond the Gates, Bergen Pride and BIFF. See the list above for upcoming festivals.
When is festival season in Bergen?
Main season is May–June (Bergen Festival, Nattjazz, Bergenfest, Midsummer). Beyond the Gates is in July/August, BIFF in October. Bergen has festivals year-round.
Are there free festivals in Bergen?
Several festivals have free events — the Bergen Festival has outdoor concerts, Bergen Pride has a parade and free events, and Nattjazz has some free shows.
Where do I buy festival tickets in Bergen?
Gåri links directly to each festival's own ticketing system — never via intermediaries. Click the event for the ticket link.