Trondheim Pride
From September 4th to 12th, Pride celebrations will take place across Trondheim.
The main parade will be on September 12th from 1pm to 6pm. Visitors are not required to register to attend.
The parade map will be published after September 8th.
Across the pride celebrations, there will be several shows, film screenings, workshops and Q&As. A complete programme can be found on the website of Trondheim Pride.
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Tons til Fjells
For rock or metal fans who enjoy the outdoors, Tons of Rock is hosting its mountain spin-off festival, Tons til Fjells, at the Gjendesheim Turisthytte in Jotunheimen.
The festival, organised with the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT), takes place from 4th to 5th September. It combines live rock and folk-rock music with mountain views and local food.
Get out day / Kom deg ut dagen
The Norwegian Trekking Association (well known as DNT) is organising more than 100 different activities on September 6th.
The day is seen as the perfect activity for families looking for something fun on a Sunday or as a great way to kickstart the autumn hiking season.
The activities are free and open to everyone.
Among the events happening nationwide are guided hikes, family activities and open cabin days.
You can get a full overview of events happening by location (in Norwegian) here.
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Bergen Food Festival and Norwegian Cider Festival
Bergen Food Festival will be held from the 3rd to the 5th of September. Farm-based food businesses from all over the nearby area will be found in the city centre.
It will be a great opportunity to sample and buy local vegetables, fruits, cheeses, berries, meats and seafood directly from producers.
At the same time, the Norwegian Cider Festival will be taking place, making for a perfect weekend pairing to provide suitable refreshments to wash down the finest local food in western Norway.
More details can be found at the festival's website.
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Mountain Race Bergen
The self-declared "world's steepest race" is Stoltzekleiven opp. The race is less than a kilometre long but has a total ascent of 315 metres.
Bergen's fittest competitors will participate in the race, which sees them scramble up the rough stone stairway from Fjellveien to Sandvikspilen.
It is too late to register for the event, as over 3,000 places were snapped up in less than a minute after registration opened in May, according to race organisers. However, you can watch the event, which will take place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September.
by:Larm
From September 10th to 12th, attention turns to artists on the verge of breaking through at by:Larm In addition to over 100 concerts from emerging talent, the event features daytime lectures, seminars, and panels as part of the by:Larm Conference.
Billie Eilish, AURORA, Lewis Capaldi, Karpe, Sigrid, and Röyksopp are some of the acts to have played at by:Larm before.
The 2026 festival will take place across eight venues in Oslo. Tickets are available for individual days or the festival in its entirety. More information can be found on the site of the festival.
Ultima
Starting at the same time as by:Larm but running until September 19th is Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival.
More than 60 events will be held, from concerts, dance, theatre and art installations to talks and activities for children.
A complete overview of the festival programme can be found on the organiser's website.
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Kulturnatt Trondheim
Cultural Night in Trondheim is the city's one-day festival. The event is marked by free concerts, shows, workshops and more across the city.
Some planning will be required as some events will need booking in advance. To ensure you have a great overview of what's going on, you should check out the programme.
The city's events occur between 3pm and midnight on September 11th.
Oslo Kulturnatt
One of the most popular annual events in the capital, Oslo Culture Night will take place across the city on Friday 11th September, with a primary focus on the city centre.
All events are free, and you don’t need tickets to attend. The full programme will be published after midday on September 1st.
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Kapittel, Stavanger
Bergen isn't the only city on the west coast with a festival to look forward to in September. Kapittel is an international festival with a heavy focus on literature and the freedom of expression.
Film, literature, and debate will all feature heavily at the festival held between September 16th and September 20th.
The theme of this year's festival is sex. You need to get tickets for each of the activities individually.
Oslo Fringe
The fifth edition of Oslo Fringe takes over Oslo Nye Centralteatret from September 9th to 13th, offering five days of independent performing arts.
The festival highlights Oslo's vibrant underground scene across four stages, nearby streets, and local bars, with a diverse programme including theatre, stand-up comedy, drag, improvisational shows, circus acts, and dance.
For the complete programme and ticket information, visit the official Oslo Fringe website.
City Fest in Sandnes
Saturday, September 5th, is City Fest and Cultural Night in Sandnes. There will be a multitude of events, from concerts, cinema, and other activities for young and old from the morning to the evening.
The events will be held across the city. The final programme has not been published.
Gear up for marathon season
Sports enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to. The Trondheim Marathon on September 5th and 6th offers participants a chance to run through the historic streets of the northern city.
The biggest long-distance running event of the year, the Oslo Marathon, is on September 12th, featuring distances from 10 km to a full 42.2 km. The routes pass many of the Norwegian capital's most iconic landmarks.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week runs from September 21st to 27th across Norway and is a great chance to meet new people and get to know your community. The event helps both international residents and locals connect, with over 40 social, cultural, and professional activities.
These include CV workshops, networking, hikes, and book clubs. You can find more details and the full schedule on the official Welcome Week website.
Concerts
Among the biggest international names performing in Norway this September are US pop group The Pussycat Dolls, who will take the stage at Oslo Spektrum on 10th September as part of their PCD Forever tour.
Later, American rapper A$AP Rocky will bring his Don't Be Dumb World Tour to Unity Arena on 20th September.
Oslo International Poetry Festival 2026
The Oslo International Poetry Festival 2026 will gather local and international poets, performers, and literature fans for three days of readings and events from September 18th to 20th.
The festival will take place at two venues in the capital, Samvirkelaget Rosa Bøker and the Nordic Black Theatre.
You can check the programme on their website.
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