Slide and Tap Other Months
Music
Oslo Jazz Festival – Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene 🎙
A highlight of Norway’s cultural calendar, Oslo Jazz Festival features concerts across major and intimate venues. International names perform alongside emerging Nordic musicians, presenting a range from swing and fusion to experimental sounds.
Opera
Opera at Oscarsborg – Oscarsborg Fortress 🎼
Held on a historic island fortress south of Oslo, this outdoor opera event presents large-scale productions under open skies. Audiences arrive by ferry for performances combining music, history, and fjord scenery.
Sport
Oslofjord Kayak Festival – Sjølyst Marina ⚽
A summer celebration of outdoor sports featuring kayak races, technique workshops, and environmental initiatives. The festival attracts both professionals and beginners, promoting safe and sustainable fjord recreation.
Festival
Mela Festival (Melafestivalen) – Rådhusplassen 🎡
A multicultural festival promoting global arts through music, dance, and food. Free to attend, it celebrates diversity with performances by artists from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Family areas and craft stalls add to the atmosphere in front of Oslo’s City Hall.