What’s on in Norway: Seven unmissable events in March 2025

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Pictured is a view of Holmenkollen. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@w83design?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Michael Ankes</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/snow-cover-mountain-during-daytime-kmhZI_wVsPY?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a></figcaption> </figure> <h2 class="article-single__excerpt"> Ski, film, and music festivals mean there is plenty to keep you entertained in Norway in March, with there also being a few annual traditions to look forward to. </h3> <div class='tl-ad-container'><h3 class='tl-ad-heading'>Advertisement</h3><googlead-js :data='{"current_editorial":"no","name":"mpu_1","size":"[[300,250]]","css_class":""}'></googlead-js></div> <div id="articleBody" class="article-single__content cXenseParse"> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><strong>Holmenkollen Ski Festival</strong> </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The must-attend winter event for Oslo residents, even those who aren’t that into skiing, is the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. This year’s festival will include several world-cup events and Raw Air ski jumping, </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The festival is known for its lively atmosphere</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, and thousands</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> usually attend the events, which are easily accessible by public transport.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This year’s festivities will take place </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">between March 13th and March 21st</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p> <p><strong>Stavanger Wine Festival</strong></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">For three days, starting March 19th, wine and food lovers can enjoy the city’s annual festival celebrating </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">all things</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> grapes. The festivities will include secret dinners, “wine trains”, tasting events and more.</span></p> <div class="ml-manual-widget-container"></div> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">You will need to <a href="https://www.stavangervinfest.no/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">buy tickets for the events</a> though, </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">information on events can be found</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> on the festival website.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><strong>Kosmorama Trondheim International Film Festival</strong> </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Central Norway’s largest film festival will take over the Prinsen Cinema Center in Trondheim </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">between March 17th and </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">March</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> 23rd</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Festival organisers have put together a week-long programme of films from all over the world which will be shown from noon to night. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">There will also be specific workshops on the film industry, where people can meet those involved in the filmmaking process. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Festival passes are available on the <a href="https://kosmorama.no/">organiser’s website</a>, as are individual tickets. </span></p> <p><strong>Borealis, Bergen</strong></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This festival in Bergen promises a groundbreaking sound experience </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">between March 12th and March 16th</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. The festival itself has long been a celebration of experimental music.</span></p> <div class='tl-ad-container'><h3 class='tl-ad-heading'>Advertisement</h3><googlead-js :data='{"current_editorial":"no","name":"mpu_2","size":"[[300,250]]","css_class":""}'></googlead-js></div> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Among the highlights of the festival is a sauna that </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">will be used</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> for listening experiences. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The festival also features cinema, literature and visual arts events. </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.borealisfestival.no/en/festival-2025-en/overview-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Individual tickets and festival passes are available for purchase.</span></a></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><strong>Cine Latino</strong> </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bergen’s residents can look forward to </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">both</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> film and music festivals in March, as the Cine Latino event between March 6th and March 9th </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">will focus on Latin American cinema</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Attendees </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">will be able to</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> watch some of the best new Latin American releases on the big screen, and </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.cinelatino.no/article/kontakt-cine-latino" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">enjoy dance performances, panel discussions, parties and food</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The event is organised by the Bergen International Film Festival.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><strong>Oslo International Church Music Festival</strong> </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">and will feature</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> organ concerts spanning from the Baroque to the modern area.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The festival will also look to </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">put a spotlight on</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> the challenges faced by church music. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The world-renowned English choir The Sixteen are among the performers booked for the event. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The church musical festival takes place </span><a href="https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=297&q=Oslo+International+Church+Music+Festival&cvid=be3845b97c5d46e6887cb0f4a6fe62ea&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQcxNjBqMGoxqAIAsAIA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=W099"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">between March 21st and March 30th</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. 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