Likely free
Pianomesterklasse - 26. mai
Rasmussen Samlingene, Sentrum
Pianomesterklasse - 26. mai — Kurs/workshop på Rasmussen Samlingene
Likely free
Always verify price with organizer
Bergen International Festival 2026
Complete Bergen International Festival programme — concerts, theatre, dance and art. Updated daily 2026. 68 events right now.
The Bergen International Festival (Festspillene i Bergen) is Norway's oldest and largest cultural festival, founded in 1953. It runs for two weeks from late May to early June, with over 200 events spanning music, theatre, dance, opera and visual art across iconic venues like Grieghallen, Håkonshallen and outdoor stages. Right now: 68 events.
68 events from 29 venues · Last checked 25 May 2026
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1 eventsWednesday 27 May
3 events- Likely free
Pianomesterklasse - 27. mai
Rasmussen Samlingene, Sentrum
Pianomesterklasse - 27. mai — Kurs/workshop på Rasmussen Samlingene
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
- Likely free
Åpningsseremonien
Torgallmenningen, Sentrum
Åpningsseremonien — Festival/marked på Torgallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Esa-Pekka Salonen & Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
Griegsalen, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026: Turangalîla – et moderne mesterverk om gleden og kjærligheten.
200–950 krAlways verify price with organizer
Thursday 28 May
9 events
Dirigentmesterklasse m/Esa-Pekka Salonen
Griegsalen, Sentrum
Dirigentmesterklasse m/Esa-Pekka Salonen — Konsert på Griegsalen
from 70 krAlways verify price with organizer
Mesterklassekonsert
Universitetsaulaen, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026. Universitetsaulaen (Ca. 1 t 15 min)
200–300 krAlways verify price with organizer
Likely freePop-up: Hvem er vi? Historier fra seks fot under — torsdag 28. mai
Torgallmenningen, Sentrum
Pop-up: Hvem er vi? Historier fra seks fot under — Festival/marked på Torgallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Likely freeLekoteket — torsdag 28. mai
Festallmenningen, Sentrum
Lekoteket — Festival/marked på Festallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Likely freePianister fra Prof. Jiri Hlinka Klaverakademi
Torgallmenningen, Sentrum
Pianister fra Prof. Jiri Hlinka Klaverakademi — Festival/marked på Torgallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Likely freeMari Eriksmoen m/Christian Grøvlen
Festallmenningen, Sentrum
Mari Eriksmoen m/Christian Grøvlen — Festival/marked på Festallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
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Esa-Pekka Salonen & Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
Griegsalen, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026: Turangalîla – et moderne mesterverk om gleden og kjærligheten.
200–950 krAlways verify price with organizer
Mari Boine
Håkonshallen, Sentrum
Mari Boine — Festival/marked på Håkonshallen
200–590 krAlways verify price with organizer
Alexander Gadjiev
Troldsalen, Sentrum
Alexander Gadjiev — Festival/marked på Troldsalen
200–480 krAlways verify price with organizer
Friday 29 May
10 events- Likely free
Lekoteket — fredag 29. mai
Festallmenningen, Sentrum
Lekoteket — Festival/marked på Festallmenningen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Likely freeOperaOpptur! — fredag 29. mai
Fløibanen, Sentrum
OperaOpptur! — Teater/scenekunst på Fløibanen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Stikk innom — fredag 29. mai
Spissen, Sentrum
Stikk innom — Festival/marked på Spissen
from 60 krAlways verify price with organizer
- Likely free
Hva er håp?
Olav H Hauge, Sentrum
Hva er håp? — Festival/marked på Olav H Hauge
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
- Likely free
Pop og politikk
Skifte, Sentrum
Pop og politikk — Festival/marked på Skifte
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Hagenkvartetten
Håkonshallen, Sentrum
Hagenkvartetten — Konsert på Håkonshallen
200–590 krAlways verify price with organizer
Cécile Lartigau
Scene 2, Sentrum
Cécile Lartigau — Festival/marked på Scene 2
200–320 krAlways verify price with organizer
Unchained Melody — fredag 29. mai
Studio Bergen, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026. Studio Bergen (Ca. 1 t 5 min)
200–390 krAlways verify price with organizer
Shovel Dance Collective
Østre, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026. Østre (Ca. 1 t. )
200–300 krAlways verify price with organizer
Alexander Gadjiev
Griegs villa, Sentrum
Alexander Gadjiev — Konsert på Griegs villa
200–660 krAlways verify price with organizer
Saturday 30 May
2 events- Likely free
OperaOpptur! — lørdag 30. mai
Fløibanen, Sentrum
OperaOpptur! — Teater/scenekunst på Fløibanen
Likely freeAlways verify price with organizer
Ungdomssymfonikerne Kammer
Universitetsaulaen, Sentrum
Festspillene i Bergen 2026. Universitetsaulaen (Ca. 1 t 30 min)
200–300 krAlways verify price with organizer
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Load More EventsAbout bergen international festival
The Bergen International Festival is the Nordic region's largest multi-arts festival, with a programme spanning classical music and opera to contemporary art and performance.
The festival uses Bergen's most iconic venues — Grieghallen concert hall, the medieval Håkonshallen, Edvard Grieg's Lysøen, and historic churches — creating a unique atmosphere where heritage spaces meet contemporary art.
Gåri updates the festival programme daily with ticket availability and practical information.
When is the Bergen International Festival?
The festival runs for two weeks from late May to early June each year. Exact dates vary — check this page for the updated programme.
Where does the Bergen International Festival take place?
Main venues include Grieghallen concert hall, the medieval Håkonshallen, Den Nationale Scene theatre, and various churches and outdoor stages across Bergen.
Are there free events at the Bergen International Festival?
Yes — outdoor concerts, exhibition openings and selected performances are free.
How do I buy tickets for the Bergen International Festival?
Tickets are sold through festspillene.no and at the Grieghallen box office. Popular performances sell out quickly — book early.
Is the Bergen International Festival suitable for children?
The festival has a dedicated children's programme with theatre, music and workshops for different age groups.
What is the history of the Bergen International Festival?
The Bergen International Festival was founded in 1953, linked to the legacy of composer Edvard Grieg, who lived and worked in Bergen. Now in its eighth decade, it has grown into one of Northern Europe's most prestigious multi-arts festivals, hosting over 200 events annually.