Mela Festival
August
Celebrate the best that the Indian subcontinent has to offer at this multicultural festival that takes place in City Hall Square. Take in the smells, sounds and tastes of this South Asian-influenced event that is both free and family-friendly.
Øya Festival
August
Medieval Park is the open-air setting for Oslo’s biggest rock festival, which sees international stars and local musicians combine to put on a four-day programme of shows.
Films from the South
October
A series of seminars complement the showcasing of films that attest to the virtues of Asian, African, Middle Eastern and South American film.
Oslo World Music Festival
October-November
The World Music Festival features everything from Brazilian samba to African jazz, and attracts musicians to Oslo from around the world, who play at a number of venues across the city over six days.
Christmas Fair
December
Christmas stalls set up camp at Oslo’s Norwegian Folk Museum which is wonderfully transformed over the festive period. Learn about the history of the Christmas Fair while you peruse the gifts and warming food and drink on offer.