External cultural events for employees
UiO employees have access to some outstanding offers from theaters and other cultural institutions. Here we list events that do not require knowledge of Norwegian. Theatre performances and other events in Norwegian are posted on the Norwegian version of the website. Please feel free to check that page if you would like a broader selection.
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Ongoing
Den griske gjerrigknarken Scrooge får gjenferd på besøk, og lærer en viktig lekse om julens budskap i Dickens’ klassiker for hele familien. UiO-ansatte får opp til fire billetter til bare 250 kr på alle forestillinger frem til og med den 14. november. Tilbudet må benyttes innen fredag den 23. oktober.
Upcoming
This evening we are cast into a musical seascape composed by Debussy and Britten, where beauty and danger constantly exist side by side. In addition, Senja Rummukainen performs Shostakovich's Cello Concerto
Experience the unique sound of Bulgarian Voices Angelite, one of the world’s most distinctive vocal ensembles, which blends Bulgarian folk music with contemporary and sacred traditions.
The Mass in B minor is today regarded as one of Johann Sebastian Bach's greatest masterpieces of sacred music, and as a pioneering festive mass within choral music. The Cæcilia Society will perform the work in its autumn concert. NB! The tickets must be purched within 19 October.
Maria Solheim is an artist, a songwriter with a truly distinctive voice — she is also a storyteller and a communicator of the rare and singular. Together with her pianist Bodvar Tornes, she now visits Norway's finest and cosiest stages.
Emil Kárlsen stands before his most ambitious chapter to date: with roots in Omasvuotna/Storfjord and his heart deeply anchored in Northern Sámi culture, he has developed an expression that unites joik, electronic soundscapes and modern storytelling.
Through subtle shifts and insistent choreography, the audience is invited to experience a world of wonder that explores the boundaries of how we recognize and authenticate movement.
Huun-Huur-Tu, an ensemble from Tuva in Southern Siberia, has brought throat singing to the world with its unique soundscape of overtones, undertones and rhythms. Experience the magical resonance of tradition and innovation.
Lizz Wright’s deep, warm voice and unique blend of jazz, soul and gospel create an unforgettable concert experience. With a rich musical catalogue and a stripped-down, personal stage presence, this promises to be an evening full of emotion.
Seattle-based True Loves deliver an explosive blend of instrumental funk and soul, with a synergy that guarantees groove, energy, and a concert experience that lingers in your spine.
Experience Nubiyan Twist—a vibrant fusion of jazz, soul, and global rhythms—where their latest album Find Your Flame takes on a rhythmic, club-ready transformation with added groove, improvisation, and pulse.
Richard Bona, Alfredo Rodríguez, and Michael Olivera offer a magical evening where African traditions, Cuban rhythms, and jazz merge into a virtuosic, warm, and fluid interplay.
The Grammy-winning guitarist, vocalist, and composer delivers an energetic blend of soul, R&B, and modern jazz, featuring virtuosic guitar play, warm melodies, and a band that creates magic on stage.
Vamp are coming to Rockefeller on November 26th, as part of our 40th anniversary! You don't want to miss this concert experience! This time Vamp has expanded the line-up with a formidable star team in addition to the established Vamp musicians.
Veteran Arild Andersen and a dream team of Norwegian jazz talents — including Marius Neset, Helge Lien, and Håkon Mjåset Johansen — deliver a musical experience defined by tight interplay, warm tones, and dynamic jazz.
Stacey Kent brings her warm, precise vocals and unique interpretations of jazz standards, French chansons, and Brazilian classics in an enchanting interplay with the ensemble.
Eldbjørg Hemsing, together with the Oslo Philharmonic, invites us on an extraordinary musical journey as Max Richter's modern interpretation of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons merges the virtuosity of the Baroque era with the hypnotic drive of minimalism.
The Harlem Spirit of Gospel, led by Anthony Morgan, fills the venue with powerful gospel, jazz, and R&B, delivering a concert bursting with energy, unity, and infectious joy that gets the audience singing and dancing.
In ways of being, still, the boundaries between physical presence and digital distance are blurred through an intense and intimate chamber performance characterized by projected images and powerful dance.
The Oslo Philharmonic and Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider ring in the New Year with Viennese waltzes, Liszt’s piano concerto, and Kodály’s Dances of Galánta. A musical journey from Hungary to Austria.
A magical evening featuring the world premiere of Kristine Tjøgersen’s Ambra, inspired by nature’s mysterious treasures and Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony — a timeless masterpiece celebrating peace, unity, and the joy of being human.
Begin Easter with Johann Sebastian Bach's St John Passion. Richard Egarr conducts this musical depiction of the suffering and death of Jesus.
Rolf Wallin’s new commissioned work receives its world premiere with the Oslo Philharmonic, while Ava Bahari performs Anders Hillborg’s Violin Concerto No. 2. The concert concludes with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste.