26 May–12 June 2027

The 2027 programme release has started!

First, a big thank you to everyone who contributed and attended the 74th edition of the Bergen International Festival! We are now looking forward to the 75th jubilee in 2027 with Artist in Residence Leif Ove Andsnes. The first concerts are now launched, and more events will be launched in June and this coming autumn.

The 75th Bergen International Festival will be held from Wednesday 26 May to Saturday 12 June 2027.

Jubilee concert

The 1953 Festival reimagined in the 2027 opening concert.

Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique & Leif Ove Andsnes

Leif Ove Andsnes joins one of the world’s great period instrument orchestras for Edvard Grieg and César Franck as you’ve never heard them before.

Leif Ove Andsnes & Chiaroscuro Quartet

Schumann and Boccherini with Andsnes on a fortepiano.

Piano marathon

A number of pianists take on Erik Satie's iconic piano work in a marathon concert.

Calendar 2026

Thank you to all audiences, artists and volunteers who contributed to the 2026 Bergen International Festival! Read more about the programme below.

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