Norway Festivals

A competition in recent traditional forms of folk
music such as vals, reinlender and polka. Own
classes for different kind of groups and solo artist.
About 500 musicians participate every year in this
festival which is arranged in various places
in Norway. In 2011 the festival will be arranged
in Oppdal, South-Trøndelag county.
Norwegian Traditional
Music and Dance Competition
www.landskappleiken.no
29.06. - 03.07.2011
A nearly 100 year old competition presents the
oldest forms of fiddling, singing and dancing in
Norway. In addition to the competitions there are
also concerts arranged. The competition is divided
into different classes dependent on the number of
members in the groups, both amateurs and
professionals compete. For both folk musicians
and folk dancers. About 1500 participants. The
2011 festival will be held in Seljord, Telemark.
Riddu Riddu Festival
20.07. - 24.07. 2011
Riddu Riddu is an international indigenous festival
set in the North of Norway, Kåfjord/Manndalen.
The program encompasses music,stage art,
litterature, art exhibitions, childrens program,
Northen People program,Indigenous Youth
Gathering, courses,indigenous houses and much
more. Riddu Riddu celebrates 20 year anniversary
in 2011.
The Folk Dance Festival
www.folkedansfestivalen.no
07.07. - 10.07.2011
A lot of good music, from early morning till late
night. The festival will in 2011 be held in Bodø,
north of Norway.
The Norwegian Folk Music Week
www.folkemusikkveka.no
22.05. - 29.05.2011
Norway`s oldest folk music festival. The festival
offers a variety of high-quality artistic and popular
types of entertainment. Set in Ål.
The Telemark International Folk Music
Festival
www.telemarkfestivalen.no
21.07. - 24.07. 2011
The annual Telemark International Folk Music
Festival presents folk music from various parts
of the world. On a solid base of Nordic and
Norwegian folk traditions, the festival creates an
enjoyable and intimate atmosphere. The festival
has become an important arena for the renewing
of folk music.
Jazz and Rock Festivals
Hamar Music Festival
www.musicfest.no
23.06. - 26.06. 2011
HMF - always a various program, about 30
concerts. All the concerts are within 5 min. walk
from the festival area. Hamar is a small city, 120
km north of Oslo, or 50 min. by car from the Oslo
Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Placed by the biggest
lake in Norway - Mjøsa.
Kongsberg Jazzfestival
www.kongsberg-jazzfestival.no
06.07. - 09.07. 2011
The program of Kongsberg Jazz Festival has a
strong focus on contemporary jazz and innovative
sound, and is generally regarded as one of
Scandinavia’s most innovative jazz festivals,
presenting a mix of internationally acclaimed
artists and some of the finest Norwegian artists.
The festival motto is to give the audience both
what they have longed to hear – and what they
didn’t know they would love to hear.
Lillehammer Jazzfestival
www.dolajazz.no
13.10. - 16.10. 2011
Intimate, contemporary jazz festival, with main
focus on young Nordic talents. Set in Lillehammer.
MaiJazz - Stavanger International Jazz
Festival
www.maijazz.no
10.05. - 15.05. 2011