Oslo Special Events
March
Two weeks of concerts starting at the beginning of March each year. Events include a children's choir and piano recital as well as a series of lectures.
Oslo Domkirke (Oslo Cathedral)
Website: www.oslokirkemusikkfestival.no
Nordic World Cup Skiing
March
The annual World Cup ski competitions are held at the Holmenkollen ski jump, Norway's most popular tourist destination.
Holmenkollen
Website: www.skiforeningen.no
Nasjonaldagen (Norwegian National Constitution Day)
May
National holiday with a parade of flag-waving adults and children, led by various bands, to see the Royal Family on the castle balcony.
Royal Palace
Norwegian Wood Rock Festival
June
Three-day outdoor rock festival featuring major international and Norwegian artists.
Frogner Park
Website: www.norwegianwood.no
Norway Cup
August
World's biggest junior football tournament.
Ekebergsletta Sports Centre
Website: www.norway-cup.no
Oslo Jazz Festival
August
Jazz from local and international acts.
Various venues across the city
Website: www.oslojazz.no
Oslo Chamber Music Festival (Oslo Kammermusikkfestival)
August
A variety of performances take place during a two-week festival.
Various venues across the city
Website: www.oslokammermusikkfestival.no
Ibsen Festival
August-September
The festival celebrates Henrik Ibsen's work on several of the city's theatre stages.
Various venues across the city
Website: www.ibsenfestivalen.no
Oslo Half-Marathon
September
A challenging half-marathon across Oslo's hilly terrain.
City centre
ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
September-October
Annual international festival of high artistic standing whose aim is to present modern music and related art forms in Oslo.
Various venues in the city centre
Website: www.ultima.no
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