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What's on in Norway: Six fantastic things to look forward to in May 2025

Trondheim Jazz Trondheim Jazz features acts from Europe and the Nordics, as well as lectures on the art of jazz. The festival will take place between May 8th and May 12th. The various concerts will take place at several venues across Norway's former Viking capital. Therefore, it's worth checking out the programme to see who is playing where. Trondheim Jazz Festival has existed in various forms and under several different names since 1980. MaiJazz Running almost alongside Trondheim Jazz will be MaiJazz in Stavanger, which will take place between May 6th and May 10th. The festival started in 1989 and has grown into one of the country's most well-known jazz festivals, so if you are on the west coast – it's worth checking out. There will be several free and paid-for concerts. Jazz lovers will also be able to pay 1,700 kroner for a festival pass. Bergen international festival A mammoth 14-day festival between May 21st and June 4th is the Bergen International Festival , which is one of the country's oldest cultural gatherings. The festival usually offers visitors a blend of theatre, dance, music, opera, and visual art, showcasing both Norwegian and international talent. Each year, the Bergen International Festival captivates audiences with hundreds of live performances staged both indoors and outdoors. Advertisement Last chance to catch exhibitions Early May will be the last chance to visit the Georg Baselitz Feet First exhibition at the Munch Museum. The works of the confrontational and internationally renowned artist feature large upside-down paintings, his reflections on the fragments of post-war Germany and his admiration of Edvard Munch. More than 80 works are displayed. Baselitz has established himself as one of the biggest names on the global contemporary art scene. Meanwhile, the exhibition Hertervig – Hill. Dream and Reality will come to a close at Stavanger Art Museum on May 18th. The exhibition is centred on Norwegian Lars Hertervig and Swede Carl Fredrik Hill. May 17th and other public holidays May 17th is the country's national day and is a fantastic occasion in Norway. People nationwide will be decked out in their national costumes and attend parades with marching bands. Oslo is set to have the largest parade, which makes its way up Karl Johan Street to the Royal Palace. Meanwhile, Bergen puts its own local spin on the annual traditions. The day is a public holiday, meaning that almost all stores and businesses will be closed for the day. The only downside to May 17th this year is that it falls on a Saturday, meaning workers won't receive the day off like they would if it was a weekday. May 1st is Labour Day, so it will be a day off work for most workers in Norway. Meanwhile, Thursday, May 29th, is Ascension Day, which should also mean a day off. Advertisement If you haven't considered it already, it might be worth booking off the Friday, which is an inneklemt dag (meaning squeezed day). Concerts and shows Many of you will unfortunately have to miss out on some of these events as tickets may be hard to come by currently. Tyler, The Creator has a sold-out show at Oslo Spektrum on May 6th, while The Lumineers will perform at the same venue on May 11th. A few days later, Robert Plant (legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin) will perform at Folketeateret in Oslo, with a handful of tickets still available at the time of writing. Finally, Canadian comedian Russel Peters will perform shows in Oslo and Bergen in early May.