Norway has a rich history and a broad cultural legacy, and we love to celebrate these long-lasting traditions. Throughout the year, you’ll find a variety of cultural events: Music festivals, art exhibitions, cultural celebrations, food festivals, and many more. Add a solid organisational experience, a top-quality infrastructure, and a fearless attitude to take on challenges, and you know that Norway has everything it takes to make your cultural event unforgettable.
Indoor and outdoor culture throughout the country
Norway is known for its breathtaking nature, but many people forget that we also have a lively cultural scene with deep traditions. Artists like Edvard Munch, Henrik Ibsen, and Edvard Grieg are known all over the world and continue to inspire artists today. This thriving cultural scene has stimulated the creation of good facilities and a healthy business climate that supports cultural events, such as music concerts, film festivals, or art exhibitions.

Photo: Bergen Reiselivslag / Robin Strand – visitBergen.com
Culture is a broad concept that includes more than music, visual arts, and literature. Many Norwegian traditions are deeply rooted in the local heritage. A good example is the rising popularity of new Nordic cuisine. Young chefs combine the unique flavours of different local products to prepare original and delicious dishes. Local delicacies are a point of pride for many Norwegians, and there are numerous festivals that keep these culinary traditions alive.
Sustainable cultural events in the majestic Norwegian scenery
Some events in Norway take place in locations that can be challenging in terms of infrastructure, logistics, and organisational aspects. The capabilities required to face these challenges show that we are not scared of taking on innovative challenges to create a unique experience. Good examples are music festivals on the remote archipelago of Træna, up a mountain in the Jotunheimen national park (Vinjerock), or deep in the woods (Audunbakken).
In Norway, we understand the importance of protecting our unspoilt nature. Sustainability is our top priority in everything we do, including all aspects of event organisation – from catering and accommodation to transportation.
Birgitte Nestande
Manager Events
Innovation Norway
Akersgata 13
P.O.Box 448 Sentrum
NO-0104 Oslo
Direct phone: +47 936 06 671
Email: birgitte.nestande@innovationnorway.no
Photo: Silje Martine Mikalsen
Photo: Laurian Ghinitoiu / Kistefos Museum
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Eivind Senneset / visitBergen.com
Photo: Bård Gundersen
Support and financing for organising a cultural event in Norway
Norway has numerous venues where you can organise a cultural event. The wide range of exhibition spaces and event halls all over the country have all the necessary equipment, logistics, and tech support.
If you’re thinking about organising a cultural event here, get in touch with us at Innovation Norway or with one of the destinations. We can help you with marketing materials, the necessary information about the different venues, the organisation of inspection visits or guided tours at the venues, and much more. We'll help you make it happen!
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Case study: Øyafestivalen
Øyafestivalen is one of Oslo’s largest music events. During four days in August, people gather in the Tøyen Park to enjoy live music and great food, meet people, and soak up the atmosphere. But the festival is not just about having fun. Øya is on a mission to be one of the world’s most sustainable events.
Birgitte Nestande
Manager Events
Innovation Norway
Akersgata 13
P.O.Box 448 Sentrum
NO-0104 Oslo
Direct phone: +47 936 06 671
Email: birgitte.nestande@innovationnorway.no
Reasons to choose Norway
Getting to and around Norway is easy
The flight time to the capital Oslo is only a couple of hours from most European cities. There are also many greener transport options available. Thanks to a strong focus on electric transport, it is also easy to move around sustainably within Norway.
Norway puts sustainability first
Norway has made it a top priority to preserve the country’s wild, unspoiled nature. We are working hard towards a more sustainable society, and this includes the MICE sector. You will find a strong focus on green incentives and hotels, eco-friendly local food, and electric transport.
Norway offers great value for money
How expensive is Norway? Well, we actually have great news for event organisers – venues and accommodation offer excellent facilities at competitive prices. Many Norwegian convention venues and hotels offer perfectly affordable options, even among the lowest in Europe.
Norway is a safe country
Norway has put many precautions in place to safeguard against COVID-19. Together with low crime- and corruption rates, it is one of the safest countries in the world. Just be sure to check out any safety recommendations and precautions in place for outdoors adventures.
Nature just outside the meeting room
Glittering fjords, flowing waterfalls, and majestic mountains do wonders to boost teamwork and spark creativity and idea generation. In Norway, it is easy to find the perfect backdrop for your meeting or conference. And the northern lights or the midnight sun are included at no extra cost!
Destinations
Thinking about organising a business meeting, corporate event or congress in Norway, but not sure where in the country to go? Get to know the main conference destinations here.
Venues
In Norway, you can count on top-quality conference facilities for smooth events of up to 12,000 people. Use our advanced search function to find the perfect meeting room, conference centre, banqueting hall, exhibition space or outdoor venue.
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Norway has a wide selection of high-quality hotels and excellent event facilities in beautiful nature. Let us help you find the right venue for your meeting or other event – it’s the perfect destination to get inspired together!