Archive for: January, 2002

West Norway Jazz Center

A concert organizer of top quality concerts (jazz music).

The Seven Mountains Surrounding Bergen

Copyright Bergen Guide These are the seven mountains surrounding Bergen:

Ole Bulls Plass

In 1917 this area was named after the violinist and composer Ole Bull. At his square you’ll see sculptures like Ole Bull and Lying Poet. At this square you’ll also find of the most well-known meeting places in Bergen: The Blue Stone. This work of art is created by Asbjorn Andersen. Location: Center of Bergen.

Sportsklubben BRANN (SKB)

Photo © Bergen Guide Brann is, in some terms, the biggest club in Norwegian soccer. Admittedly not in trophies, but the club has a great history and has maintained a dominant position in domestic sport for almost a century. Brann was cup finalist as early as 1917, and as late as 1999. No other club [...]

Carte Blanche

The Norwegian Company of Contemporary Dance.

Bergen International Film Festival – BIFF

BIFF – a film festival for all.

Bergen Music Fest (Ole Blues)

Established to promote music, especially blues and related forms, on an idealistic and non-commercial basis.

Bergen International Festival (performing arts)

A multidisciplinary festival with programmes on all the performing arts fields.

USF Culture House

A private owned house for artists. Capacity of approximately 1600 persons indoor.

Night Jazz (Nattjazz)

The longest jazz festival in Northern Europe.

Events in Bergen in 2011
March 26th:Farmers Market at Bryggen
April 9th:BajazzFestival 2011 (to April 10th)
April 28th:BergenFest 2011 (to May 1st)
May 1st:May 1st Regatta
May 8th:MC Spring Show at Festplassen
May 17th:National Day 17. mai 2011
May 21st:Ulriken Up 2011
May 25th:NightJazz 2011 (to June 4th)
May 25th:Festspillene i Bergen (to June 8th)
May 28th:Grevehagen Micro Festival
May 29th:4 & 7 Mountain Hike
June 2nd-5th:Viking and Medival Market
June 18th:Market Day 2011
Medio June:Eggstock Music Festival
Sept. 9th-11th:Bergen Food Festival at Bryggen
Sept. 23rd-24th:Stoltzekleiven Up
Nov. 25th:Gingerbread City
Nov. 26th:Light Fest
Later years
Date not given:Tall Ships’ Races Bergen 2014
Date not given:Buekorps Day 2014

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