23-05-2025
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What's on in Norway: Nine unmissable events in June 2025
NEON, June 6th and June 7th
The NEON music festival in Trondheim has become one of the hottest summer kick-off festivals since its launch in 2022.
This year, Imagine Dragons, Robin Shulz, and Benjamin Ingrosso are among the headliners at the festival, which will take place at the EC Dahls Arena.
At the time of writing,
only festival passes and day tickets for Friday were still available
.
Whit Monday, June 9th
You'll be able to enjoy a long weekend in early June as Whit Monday is a public holiday in Norway, meaning kids will be off school, and most workers can expect the day off.
Whether it's a day to yourself, a long weekend, or soaking up (hopefully) some summer sun, make sure you find something nice for yourself to do.
Diamond League – Bislett Games, June 12th
The Bislett games bring the prestigious Diamon League to Norway, and visitors will be able to see top international track and field athletes compete in various disciplines.
Extra tickets for the sold-out event will be released on June 3rd.
Miniøya, June 14th and June 15th
Miniøya has become Norway's largest music and cultural festival for children over its 15-year history.
The festival is mainly aimed at families and kids 12 and under, and the programme includes music, theatre, literature, disco, dance, and activities.
The sad news is that regular tickets are sold out, but you may still be able to pick up some resale tickets.
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Bergenfest, June 11th – June 14th
A mix of Norwegian and international stars will be performing at Bergenfest on Norway's west coast in mid-June.
Alanis Morissette, Aurora, Kjartan Lauritzen, 070 Shake, Benjamin Ingrosso and Lissie are among the festival's headliners for 2025.
Tickets for a number of different days were
still available at the time of writing
.
Pride events
Oslo Pride will occur between June 20th and June 28th, and the main parade is on June 28th, leaving from Grønland. Oslo Pride is the country's largest LGBTQIA+ celebration, and countless activities, workshops, events, and seminars will be held throughout Oslo Pride.
Bergen Pride will take place between June 13th and June 21st, with a parade and closing concert taking place on the 21st. Pride Park will be the celebration's festival arena and is open between June 19th and June 21st, while Pride House will highlight culture between June 14th and June 18th.
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OverOslo, June18th – June 21st
The idyllic hilltop festival is one of the highlights of Norway's music calendar. Lars Vaular, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Bryan Adams, and
Cezinando are among this year's headliners.
Panoramic views of the city and Oslofjord provide a spectacular backdrop for the festival's diverse lineup.
Santkhans, June 24th
Sankthans, or Jonsok, translated as "John's wake", is a Midsummer celebration with both religious and secular roots.
Along with the rest of Scandinavia, it is popular to celebrate with bonfires. In major cities and small towns, the bonfires are typically made along the coastline or in a body of water, and the locals watch from boats or from along the shoreline and bring drinks and snacks. The atmosphere is festive yet relaxed.
Many Norwegians say that if you sleep with a sankthansblomst or a "red campion flower" underneath your pillow on the night of sankthans, then your future spouse will appear in your dreams.
Ålesund builds a huge bonfire yearly, while in Oslo, a celebration is typically held at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History.
Gladmat, June 25th – June 28th
Over in Stavanger is the event for foodies that bills itself as the world's coolest food festival.
The event is Scandinavia's biggest food festival, and 250,000 visitors will have the opportunity to sample the best flavours from the Stavanger region.
The festival brings together local food producers, great restaurants and delicious street food.
