Family

Bring your family to the Festival!

The Festival is for everyone, regardless of age. We aim to create memories that last a lifetime, and experiences that both young and old can share.

- FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, LARS PETTER HAGEN

During the Festival, Torgallmenningen will be decorated for the occasion and turned into the Festival Square. There will be concerts, playgrounds, and other events – all free of charge.

At Grieghallen, there will also be playgrounds and performances. Additionally, you can join in on annual events such as the Youth Festival Day, the Festival youth performance, and the Family Day at Siljustøl.

Children and family programme

Pappelonia

​Become a cardboard architect and build your own wonder of the world!

Auditomosjon

​Playing with sound.

Tipping Point - Balancing in a Time of Change

Tipping Point

​On a tightrope with Cirkus Cirkör.

Rock me Baby

What do glam rockers and one-year-olds have in common? More than you think!

KaPLiNG!

Dream reggae and plenty of cowbells for the whole family.

Titeretú

​Puppet theatre that lends you a hand.

El Laberint

​Can you find your way out?

Linearity

​It's not easy to get things right.

The Møhlenpris school band plays Razika

​Indie pop for janissary band.

Food with Godfrey

What's on your plate?

Fargespill 20 år - Festallmenningen

Fargespill 20 years

​Kahardu Bergen?

Creating with VilVite

​Want to make music or build and experiment?

Sunday brunch - Festival square

Sunday brunch

​The best memories are created around the table.

Youth Festival day

​The youngest festival stars take the stage.

Femti71

​Redesign in hip hop fashion.

Cirkus Balance

​Circus skills in the city centre.

Singalong – Summer favourites

​The first day of summer with songs of all shapes.

Bergen Children's Choir Festival

The Bergen Children's Choir Festival fills the city with music.

Festival youth performance

Handpicked rising stars from the cultural school.

The sound of the forest

A playful concert experience.

RETRO CAT

Dance performance with no age limits.

Family Day at Siljustøl

A wondrous Sunday walk in the composer's garden.

Ticket information

  • Children's tickets are NOK 100.

  • The children's tickets is for children under 16 years.

  • The under 30-price also applies to children, but certian children's and family events have a separate children's price, capped at a maximum of NOK 100.

  • Tickets are required for small children even if they will be sitting on a lap.

Activity card for children and young people

Holders of Bergen Municipality's activity card (Aktivitetskort) for children and young people are granted free admission with a companion. You can collect your tickets at the Festival's box office at Torgallmenningen. Please bring your activity card when collecting tickets.

The Bergen International Festival are grateful to our public and private supporters who contribute to making art experiences for children and youth accessible to more people.