Esa-Pekka Salonen. Foto: Cody Pickens

Artist in Residence 2026

Esa-Pekka Salonen

First 2026 programme launched:

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Soul-searching with Schubert.

Esa-Pekka Salonen. Foto: Mika Ranta

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Turangalîla – a modern masterpiece of joy and love.

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Eivør. Foto: Thor Brødreskift

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Anawana Haloba. Foto: Runa Halleraker

Anawana Haloba is the 2026 Festival Exhibition Artist.

Anawana Haloba will be the Festival Exhibition Artist at Bergen Kunsthall in 2026.

Esa-Pekka Salonen. Foto: Cody Pickens

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Artist in Residence at the Bergen International Festival 2026.

Eivør. Foto: Thor Brødreskift

Snapshots from the Festival

See photos from 15 days of spring filled with music and performing arts, with the moment which have created memories for tens of thousands of people.

A marathon of joy

Interview with Australian arts collective All The Queens Men behind the epic Fun Run at Torgallmenningen Saturday 24 May.

Griegstatuen på Troldhaugen. Foto: Thor Brødreskift

Grieg on the programme

Grieg enthusiast? Don't miss these highlights!

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