https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Music fans in Norway have a lot to look forward to in 2026. Big names from the UK and the US are set to perform at venues ranging from huge arenas to scenic parks. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists. https://www.thelocal.no/20260421/live-music-the-big-british-and-american-artists-performing-in-norway-in-2026 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:32 +0200 live-music-the-big-british-and-american-artists-performing-in-norway-in-2026 The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition. https://www.thelocal.no/20260426/geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:03:11 +0200 geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision Norwegians read more crime novels during Easter than anyone else on Earth. But how did the obsession with reading about grisly murders during the holiday come about? https://www.thelocal.no/20220407/paskekrim-why-norwegians-are-obsessed-with-crime-fiction-at-easter Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:55:48 +0200 paskekrim-why-norwegians-are-obsessed-with-crime-fiction-at-easter Norwegian family drama "Sentimental Value" -- a bittersweet and melancholic story of an aging absent father seeking forgiveness from his daughters who have learned to get along without him -- won the Oscar for best international film on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.no/20260316/norways-sentimental-value-wins-best-international-film-oscar Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:54:23 +0100 norways-sentimental-value-wins-best-international-film-oscar A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons. https://www.thelocal.no/20260228/culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar. https://www.thelocal.no/20251201/cultural-calendar-the-biggest-and-best-events-in-oslo-in-2026 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:29:54 +0100 cultural-calendar-the-biggest-and-best-events-in-oslo-in-2026 Norway has a vibrant event scene, hosting world-class performers and festivals. However, it enforces strict regulations on buying and selling event tickets to prevent consumers being taken advantage of . https://www.thelocal.no/20240702/the-rules-for-buying-and-selling-event-tickets-in-norway-and-scams-to-avoid Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:59:38 +0200 the-rules-for-buying-and-selling-event-tickets-in-norway-and-scams-to-avoid From cultural festivals and world-class sports events, there’s something for everyone in Norway this autumn. Here’s a guide to what’s happening between late August and mid-October. https://www.thelocal.no/20250825/the-big-events-in-norway-this-autumn-you-shouldnt-miss Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:23:50 +0200 the-big-events-in-norway-this-autumn-you-shouldnt-miss Norway’s national anthem echoes with pride, history, and love for the land. Whether you’ve sung it yourself or simply admired its soaring melody, 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet' holds a special place in the hearts of Norwegians. Here are four things you should know about the iconic anthem. https://www.thelocal.no/20250714/four-things-you-should-know-about-norways-national-anthem Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:49:50 +0200 four-things-you-should-know-about-norways-national-anthem Norway goes all out on its summer music festivals, with the biggest of them drawing top international artists at the same time as showcasing the best acts Norway has to offer. Here are the best of the bunch. https://www.thelocal.no/20250609/eight-music-festivals-you-shouldnt-miss-in-norway-this-summer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:17:32 +0200 eight-music-festivals-you-shouldnt-miss-in-norway-this-summer Director Joachim Trier, who won the Grand Prix second prize at the Cannes film festival Saturday, makes Scandinavian movies that can melt the chilliest of hearts. https://www.thelocal.no/20250526/it-was-my-destiny-norway-director-takes-cannes-runner-up-prize Mon, 26 May 2025 11:05:51 +0200 it-was-my-destiny-norway-director-takes-cannes-runner-up-prize Danish-Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier found himself crying behind the camera as he shot "Sentimental Value", his moving new tale about a quietly fractured family that got a 19-minute standing ovation at the end of its Wednesday premiere at the Cannes film festival. https://www.thelocal.no/20250522/sentimental-value-the-norwegian-film-making-waves-at-cannes Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:59 +0200 sentimental-value-the-norwegian-film-making-waves-at-cannes Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event. https://www.thelocal.no/20250518/austrias-jj-wins-eurovision-2025-with-opera-techno-fusion Sun, 18 May 2025 09:56:32 +0200 austrias-jj-wins-eurovision-2025-with-opera-techno-fusion The Palestinian-Norwegian co-production "No Other Land" was nominated for an Oscar on Thursday, while Norwegian Mona Fastvold received a nod for best screenplay for the film "The Brutalist." https://www.thelocal.no/20250123/norwegian-documentary-and-norwegian-screenwriter-receive-oscar-nominations Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:04:43 +0100 norwegian-documentary-and-norwegian-screenwriter-receive-oscar-nominations Armand, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, the animated short Maybe Elephants, and the Palestinian-Norwegian documentary No Other Land were all shortlisted for Oscar nominations on Tuesday evening. https://www.thelocal.no/20241218/four-norwegian-films-shortlisted-for-oscar-nominations Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:37:35 +0100 four-norwegian-films-shortlisted-for-oscar-nominations Award-winning French comedian Cécile Moroni is no stranger to making light of the many culture shocks she has experienced in Norway. She has shared some insights from her new book on raising children the Norwegian way with The Local. https://www.thelocal.no/20241015/interview-its-a-love-letter-to-how-norwegians-raise-their-children Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:05:56 +0200 interview-its-a-love-letter-to-how-norwegians-raise-their-children Norway’s salmon fishing industry is the stage for Netflix’s new warring-family dramedy. Here’s what the Succession-style show on salmon barons tells us about Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20240913/billionaire-island-what-netflixs-new-show-tells-us-about-norway Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:28:35 +0200 billionaire-island-what-netflixs-new-show-tells-us-about-norway Six months after launching Oslo's only English language bookstore, Seattle native Indigo Trigg-Hauger doesn't regret a thing. https://www.thelocal.no/20240430/its-rare-in-norway-for-strangers-to-talk-but-when-they-swap-books-they-do Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:05:17 +0200 its-rare-in-norway-for-strangers-to-talk-but-when-they-swap-books-they-do A majority of MPs in Norway's parliament are in favour of imposing limits on children's social media use, perhaps using the BankID system to make it near impossible for them to lie about their age. What do we know so far? https://www.thelocal.no/20240406/explained-how-is-norway-planning-to-limit-young-peoples-social-media-use Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:12:02 +0200 explained-how-is-norway-planning-to-limit-young-peoples-social-media-use Summer is the season of festivals in Norway, so if you've been patiently waiting for nice weather, exciting line-ups, and being part of energised crowds vibing to some great performances, here are a few events you likely won't want to miss. https://www.thelocal.no/20230508/the-top-music-festivals-in-norway-this-summer Mon, 08 May 2023 18:31:32 +0200 the-top-music-festivals-in-norway-this-summer