Norwegian Constitution Day
17 May
Norway's National Day is celebrated in the streets of Bergen with a colourful parade, which features a number of drumming bands and locals clad in red, white and blue ribbons. The revelry culminates in a spectacular fireworks display in Festival Square.
Bergen International Festival
May-June
This feast of the arts, which ranges from contemporary music and dance to traditional opera and theatre, puts Bergen well and truly on the cultural map for just over two weeks each year.
Nattjazz Festival
May-June
Having featured some of the biggest names in jazz since its inception in 1972, this 11-night series of more than 60 concerts is sure to get the feet tapping. Bergenfest June This popular music festival sees big names in rock, pop, hip hop and electronica take to the open-air stages next to Bergenhus Fortress and perform at intimate venues in the city's bars and clubs.
Bergen International Film Festival
October
Running since the turn of the millennium, this cinematic celebration is one of the biggest of its kind in Norway. All types of film are included here, from feature-length offerings to documentaries, and screenings take place in a number of city centre venues.