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Bergen Events

Bergenfest

Open air and club festival in the city centre of Bergen. Open air shows take place in the city's medieval fortress and castle located in the city’s historic centre. Past headliners include Queens of the Stone Age and Nick Cave.


Venue: Bergenhus Fortress.
Website: http://www.bergenfest.no
Cost:

Various.


Bergen International Festival

Founded in 1953, Bergen International Festival presents an impressive cast of prominent international and Norwegian artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera, theatre, dance and other performing arts. Events take place in late May to early June, a time that often enjoys beautiful spring weather in this part of Norway. The main festival venue is the Grieg Hall (Grieghallen) while other venues are scattered around town.

Date: 26 May 2021 - 09 June 2021
Venue: Various venues in central Bergen.
Website: http://www.fib.no/en/
Cost:

Various.


Bergen International Film Festival

With a bursting programme including fiction features and documentary films, this annual festival draws passionate crowds of moviegoers and film aficionados. There is a good mix of Norwegian films screened alongside international entries and there are also a number of awards for winning filmmakers and directors.

Date: 20 October 2021 - 28 October 2021
Venue: Various venues in Bergen.
Website: http://www.biff.no
Cost:

Various.


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Exquisite family-run pension offering 33 beautiful rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable TV and antique furniture. The hotel's buildings date back to the 1890s and are situated on either side of what used to be one of Bergen's most fashionable streets.

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City Box

This hotel by Grieghallen offers basic but comfortable rooms at rock bottom prices right in the city centre. The reception is unmanned at night, so you'll have to pay by card if you get there after hours, but if all you're after is a place to crash at the end of the day, this is a good option. Family rooms are available.

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