Festplassen
by Lille Lungegårdsvann
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Festplassen has been a venue for many Bergen International Festival events. In the 2027 jubilee, the opening ceremony is back at Festplassen with "Folktale" Wednesday 26 May.
Between the north end of Lille Lungegårdsvann and Christies gate, the open square has been a venue for a number of events including markets, circus events, 17th of May celebrations.
The latest opening ceremony to be held at Festplassen was in 2023 with a large yellow catwalk in the performance What Is the City but the People?.
Festival events at Festplassen in 2027
Location
Festplassen is located between the northern part of Lille Lungegårdsvann and Christies gate.
Accessibility
Accessible with wheelchair
No toilet facilities
Transport and parking
Festplassen is located in the very centre of Bergen, very close to bus stops, light rail stops and parking garages.
We encourage our audience to leave the car at home and use public transport. Find relevant timetables at skyss.no.
Use parking garages in the city centre, for example Klostergarasjen or Bygarasjen. Read more about parking in Bergen at bergen.kommune.no.