The Bergen International Festival, the largest arts festival in Scandinavia, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2012 with a fortnight of music, theatre, dance, opera and visual art. The 2012 Bergen International Festival takes place from 23 May to 6 June.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band visited Bergen last time in 2009, and did two concerts with enormous success. The best live artist and band now returns to Bergen for two magic nights in perfect surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity for a perfect summer night in Bergen!
The two concerts with Kaizers Orchestra in Bergen in 2011 was quickly sold out. Now you get another chance when they enter the stage four nights in a row in Grieghallen. Their last album was released in January 2011 and has received great critics. This is without doubt Norways leading rock band.
Bear Grylls live on stage for the first time in Bergen. Don't miss the opportunity of an exciting night with Bear Grylls and his experiences in Man Vs Wild. This will be a night you'll remember!
The local branch of the Norwegian model railways-enthusiasts club and the Technical Hobby Group in Bergen invites all interested in technical hobbies to an exhibition. On display at the exhibition there will be remote controlled boats, aeroplanes, helicopters and cars. There will also be several train layouts, from small gauge to larger trains.
The American stand-up comedian, actor and writer Jerry Seinfeld is most knowned for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld. He visited Oslo in June 2011 and entertained 20.000 people and received great critics from the Norwegian press.
The Dog Whisperer and television sensation, Cesar Millan visits Fjord Norways capital Bergen for the first time with his informative and spectacular show. Watch him in action as he gives you tips and hints of how you and your dog cooperate the best way for a life in harmony.
Black Sabbath opens the concert season at Bergenhus Fortress and the festival Bergen Calling. The four original members are ready for a world tour. Look forward to Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward in beautiful surroundings at Bergenhus Fortress.
Suzanne Vega returns to Bergen. She visited the city together with Bob Dylan and did a great concert in the summer 2011. Buy your ticket and start humming on her greates hits: "Tom's Diner", "Luka" and "Marlene On The Wall".
This is celebration of our coastal culture, the harbour fills up with beautiful old boats and the piers are full of happy people enjoying both old and new artistic expressions and impressions. The Town market has always been the meeting point between peasants, fishermen and the citizens of Bergen, busy trading goods, food and exchanging news and maybe some gossip.
Slayer, Mastodon and Gojira share the same stage in Bergen. No wonder we have to pinch our arms. This is such a rare opportunity that you have to be there. Three of the top shelf bands in one concert is an experience you can't miss.
Lenny Kravitz, the man behind hits like "Fly Away", "Are You Ganna Go My Way", "It Ain't Over Till It's Over", "Let Love Rule" and "American Woman" is finally ready for Bergen. He brings a brand new album in his suitcase, the first one in three years.
Sting celebrates 25 years as a solo artist and together with his band he will play his hits like they haven't been played for many years! 12 000 fans had a fantastic night at Bergenhus Fortress when Sting played here 6 years ago, now it's your turn!
A star-studded bill ensures that this annual festival stamps its mark on Bergen. The festival focuses on folk music and authentic American blues in particular, as well as R&B, funk, gospel, rock, country and Cajun. Since 1992.
The Norwegian Railway Club, Bergen branch has again the pleasure of inviting all model railway enthusiasts to their traditional model railway exhibition in the end of September. Visitors will find an assorted exhibition of model railways to cater for all interests.