[2026] Norway's Music Festival: A Supreme Live Experience Amidst Majestic Nature

Moldejazz is a long-running jazz festival held annually in the 29th week of July in Molde, Norway, which officially bills itself as “the world’s oldest continuously running jazz festival.” Utilizing multiple venues across the city—such as theaters, parks, and the cathedral—it brings together domestic and international artists from a wide range of genres centered on jazz. In 2026, under the slogan “Let the swing begin,” it will take place from July 13 to 18.

This is a three-day outdoor music festival held in Ravnedalen Nature Park—renowned as one of Norway’s most beautiful natural parks—located within walking distance of downtown Kristiansand in southern Norway. While placing the musical experience at its core, the organizers emphasize sustainability, including engagement with the local community and consideration for the environment and climate. In 2026, it will take place from July 16 to 18.

An open-air festival that blends nature and music, set in the Jotunheimen mountains of Innlandet County in southeastern Norway. The venue is Eidsbugarden on the shores of Lake Bygdin, and the event is held every July for three days against the backdrop of Scandinavia’s majestic mountains. In addition to a diverse lineup of live performances by artists from Norway and beyond, the festival offers a wealth of mountain-specific activities such as guided hikes, fishing, and knitting workshops. The local cuisine, highlighting regional ingredients, is also popular. In 2026, it will take place from July 16 to 19.

It is an outdoor music festival held at Telegrafbukta in Tromsø, Northern Norway. The official motto is “Rock, øl og sjømat i Telegrafbukta (Rock, beer, and seafood at Telegrafbukta),” featuring a lineup centered on rock. Sex Pistols Feat.

Featuring Frank Carter, Dumdum Boys, and Susanne Sundfør, it will be held from July 17 to 18, 2026.