26 May–12 June 2027

Get ready for the 75th edition

The Bergen International

Festival

26 May to 12 June 2027

Scandinavia's largest festival for music and performing arts

This is the Bergen International Festival

Scandinavia's largest festival for music and performing arts.

Folktale

Seven voices on the time we carry within us.

Grieg’s piano, in the heart of the city

For the Festival’s 75th jubilee, the sound of Grieg’s grand piano will become part of two new commissioned works by sound artist Koka Nikoladze. 

Explore the 2027 programme

      See the programme overview

      2027 Artist in Residence: Leif Ove Andsnes

        All artistic directors, festival organizers, and curators are strongly encouraged to visit the Festival (…) Everything is there: popular culture and high culture, the shopping mall and the ivory tower. Nothing is set against the other.

        – Jan Brachmann/Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

        About the festival

        Scandinavia's largest festival for music and performing arts.

        OperaOpptur! Foto: Thor Brødreskift

        Plan your visit

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        News

        Folktale

        Seven voices on the time we carry within us.

        Grieg’s piano, in the heart of the city

        For the Festival’s 75th jubilee, the sound of Grieg’s grand piano will become part of two new commissioned works by sound artist Koka Nikoladze. 

        You’re invited!

        "Invitert" (Invited) opens the door to cultural experiences and social events.

        Leif Ove Andsnes is the 2027 Artist in Residence

        In 2027, Andsnes will become the first musician to have been Artist in Residence at the Bergen International Festival more than once.

        Thank you!

        A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to creating hundreds of unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories during the 74th Bergen International Festival!

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