Slide and Tap Other Months
Music Festival
Øya Festival – Tøyenparken 🎙
Oslo’s largest and most acclaimed music festival features major international acts and Nordic artists across multiple stages. Known for its strong environmental policies, Øya promotes recycling and local food. Genres range from indie rock to electronic, attracting over 60,000 visitors annually.
Literary
Oslo Literature Festival – Sentralen 📖
Writers, poets, and journalists gather for debates, readings, and workshops. Themes often include democracy, sustainability, and Nordic identity. Events take place in Oslo’s main cultural hub, Sentralen, with many sessions in English.
Film
Oslo Fusion International Film Festival – Vega Scene 🎞
A leading LGBTQ+ film event showing global independent cinema. Screenings, discussions, and awards highlight diversity, equality, and artistic freedom. The festival maintains a strong cultural and educational presence within Norway’s film community.
Food Festival
Oslo VegFest – Youngstorget 🍲
A two-day outdoor vegan lifestyle festival offering plant-based food, cooking demos, and sustainability talks. Local businesses present eco-friendly products and wellness activities. Attendance grows annually as part of Oslo’s broader green initiatives.