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WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 50
HI EVERYBODY!
The Nobel Peace Prize Concert will take place at Oslo Spektrum on December 11,
following the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony on December 10.
The concert will be broadcast on NRK1 from 19.30 hrs and will feature both
Norwegian and international artists performing in honour of the laureates this
year - Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai.
Iconic songwriter and prolific singer Steven Tyler, Bollywood sensation Ustad
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, British soul singer Laura Mvula, Norway’s Gabrielle, the
inspirational Girls of The World, and a sparkling Bollywood number will entertain
the audiences. Queen Latifah will host this year’s musical celebration.
This is an event not to be missed!
Click here if you would like to watch the Nobel Concert live. There are still a few
tickets available.
Photo: billettservice.no
INN EVENTS
January 31: Ski Day (separate invitation will follow)
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OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
January 22: International Forum - Show me the money!
Join us for an exciting look into the Norwegian film industry and how culture can be profitable for businesses.
International Forum is an English-language network event with a high-profile speaker, organised for members 6 times per year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nicki Minaj to Oslo in March
The queen of rap will perform in Oslo Spektrum March 17.
In 2014 Nicki Minaj has made her film debut, led the MTV Music Awards, set a Youtube
record and won her fifth consecutive “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” award at BET
Awards. Now she is concluding another great year by releasing their third album, The
Pinkprint, and in the spring of 2015 she is going on a European tour.
Tickets for the concert will go on sale here December 12.
Photo: visitoslo.com
MARKETS
Christmas Market, Skjerven Gård, December 13 – 14 from 12.00 – 16.00
Annual Christmas market in Maridalen with high-quality Christmas gifts.
The market offers Christmas activities for the whole family, including sleigh rides, traditional Christmas porridge in the barn,
storytelling for children and more!
Tickets at the entrance.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 22 23 40 29.
Address: Maridalsveien 469
How to get there: Bus 51 to Skjerven
EXHIBITIONS
Gingerbread House Exhibition, Arkitekturmuseet, until January 4
Gingerbread house exhibition made up of contributions to the National Museum’s
annual gingerbread house competition. This year’s theme is houses of the future
- how will buildings look a hundred years from now?
Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call
21 98 20 00.
Address: Bankplassen 3
How to get there: Tram 12 to Christiania torv or trams 13/19 to Kongens gate
Photo: nasjonalmuseet.no
CONCERTS
John Williams: Star Wars Suite, Oslo Konserthus, Dec 11 at 19.00 and
Dec 12 at 18.00
Concert with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra with the music from the Star
Wars movies.
Come and feel the force!
December 11: Lucas Richman, conductor and narrator (English).
December 12: Lucas Richman (conductor) and Marte Hedenstad (narrator in
Norwegian)
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to
[email protected] or call 23 11 31 11.
Address: Munkedamsveien 14
How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
Isac Elliot, Oslo Spektrum, December 13 at 19.30
Isac Elliot is only 13 years old, but he already has a hit album and a number of
major concert appearances under his belt.
Elliot’s breakthrough came in 2013, when his debut album Wake Up World
reached fourth place on the Norwegian charts with the help of the hit single
“New Way Home”.
In the spring of 2013 Elliot opened for Justin Bieber in Telenor Arena, and the
young pop idol has also performed for tens of thousands of fans at VG-lista
Topp 20 in Oslo.
December 13 he will sing and dance for thousands in Oslo Spektrum.
Click here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 22
05 29 00.
Address: Sonja Henies plass 2
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: oslofilharmonien.no
Photo: billettservice.no
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Julenatt, Østre Aker Kirke, December 11 at 17.30
Christmas concert with Gaute Ormåsen, Cecilia Vennersten and Christian
Ingebrigtsen, all known to be great singers. They offer a warm and evocative
holiday concert with a programme that features both Christmas classics and
other musical gems.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 23 62 95 40.
Address: Ulvenveien 110
How to get there: Metro line 5 to Økern or metro line 4 to Helsfyr + bus 401 to
Ulvenkrysset (sydsiden)
Photo: billettservice.no
Silent Night - Holy Night, Grorud Kirke, December 11 at 18 and 21.00
The concert “Silent Night - Holy Night” has toured Norway during Advent for
almost 30 years, spreading the Christmas spirit in churches across the country.
This year’s performers are Tor Endresen, Rune Larsen, Elisabeth Andreassen
and Marian Aas Hansen. The quartet will perform a mix of traditional Christmas
carols and classic psalms, accompanied by musicians Øystein Lund Olafsen and
Olav Torget.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an
email to [email protected] or call 22 55 01 20.
Address: Pastor Blaauws vei 3
How to get there: Metro line 5 to Grorud
Photo: billettservice.no
The Source: of Christmas, Cosmopolite, Soria Moria, December 12 – 13 at 20.00
The Source: of Christmas is an extravagant and different Christmas celebration with
popular Christmas songs performed in new and exotic ways.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to
[email protected] or call 22 11 33 08.
Address: Vogts gate 64
How to get there: Tram 11/12/13 to Torshov
Photo: cosmopolite.no
Photo: billettservice.no
St. Lucia Concert, Oslo Domkirke, December 13 at 09.00
Traditional St. Lucia concert with the acclaimed choir Kvindelige Studenters
Sangforening. Candle procession and traditional Christmas songs.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to
[email protected] or call 23 62 90 10.
Address: Karl Johans gt. 11
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Christmas Concert, Universitetets Aula, December 13 at 18.00
Christmas concert with the University of Oslo Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful
University Aula, decorated by Edvard Munch. The programme features works by
Tsjaikovskij, Saint-Saëns, Rimsky-Korsakov and others.
Tickets at the door.
Send an email to [email protected] or call 22 85 95 55 for more
information.
Address: Karl Johans gate 47 - Domus Media (Midtbygningen)
How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre
Photo: visitoslo.com
DANCE
The Nutcracker, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, until December 22
Every year before Christmas, the Norwegian National Ballet stages Peter Tsjaikovskij’s
Nutckracker, a Christmas ballet for the whole family.
This classic is full of magic, adventure, beautiful music and excellent dancing. We are
introduced to little Clara, who after the family Christmas party sets out on a dream
adventure where she meets the Mouse King, the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Not to forget the Nutcracker Prince who guides her around wonderland, where she is
given a display of dance from all corners of the world.
In the National Ballet version, there is a multitude of small and large ballerinas,
colourful costumes and impressive dancing. All set to Tsjaikovskij’s infectious music,
played by the Opera Orchestra.
Click here for more information and tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call
21 42 21 00.
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: operaen.no
THEATRE & SHOW
Oslo Comedy Clubs, Queens, December 12 – 13 at 20.30
The Oslo Comedy Clubs were started by comedians Paul B. Edwards and Simon Emanuel, who began performing comedy in
Oslo in early 2012 after spending years on the UK comedy circuit and performing internationally on three different continents.
The month of December features international star Nik Coppin and UK comedy circuit regular James Cook, as well as (on
Friday), Norwegian newcomer Miriam Larsen performing in English for only the third time.
Tickets at the door (cash only).
Click here for more information or send an email to [email protected]
Address: Stenersgata 24
How to get there: Buses 30/31/34/54 or trams 11/12/13/17 to Brugata
Ballroom Dinnershow, Ballroom, December 13 at 18.30
Three-course dinner show with a live band and singers and dancers from the Norwegian
TV shows Beat for Beat, Melodi Grand Prix (Eurovision) and Skal vi danse (Strictly Come
Dancing/Dancing with the Stars).
Nightclub after the show, open until 3.30 am.
Minimum age: 20
Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to booking@
ballroomdinnershow.no or call 41 14 64 67.
Address: Nedre Vollgate 11
How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget
Photo: billettservice.no
Photo: visitoslo.com
Mest for barn, litt for voksne, Litteraturhuset, December 14 at 13.00
Christmas concert for children with the award-winning and ambitious NOVA Chamber choir.
If your children enjoy beautiful Christmas music, clowns and a little touch of magic, they cannot miss
this concert!
Click here for more information (in Norwegian), send an email to [email protected] or call 22 95
55 30.
Address: Wergelandsveien 29
How to get there: All metro lines to National Theatre, tram 11 to Welhavens gate or trams 17/18 to
Holbergs plass
Photo: kammerkoretnova.no
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Nusse og Gluggen, Abelloftet Samfunnshus, December 13 at 12.00
Christmas theatre for children (in Norwegian).
Old fogies Nusse & Gluggen are fully occupied with taking care of the stables during
Christmas, but at the same time, they cannot stop thinking about the presents they
want to receive and keep singing their beloved Christmas carols.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian).
Address: Vestgrensa 2
How to get there: Trams 17/18 to John Colletts plass
Photo: billettservice.no
Photo: oslonye.no
Christmas Workshop in Hakkespettene, Ekebergparken Skulpturpark, until
December 14 from 12.00 – 15.30
Hakkespettene (‘the woodpeckers’) is the name of Ekebergparken’s children’s club
located in a specially designed house between the two wooden villas on Kongsveien.
Every Sunday, children can join an art workshop based on Ekebergparken’s diverse
nature, history and art.
The workshop is drop-in between 12.00 and 15.30. Tickets are NOK 150 per child for
one hour. Children under the age of 3 should be accompanied by an adult.
Click here for more information or send an email to [email protected]
Address: Ekebergparken, Bekkelaget
How to get there: Trams 18/19 to Oslo Hospital/Sjømannsskolen; Buses 34/74 to
Brannfjellveien
Jul med Prøysen og snekker Andersen, Oslo Nye Trikkestallen, until December
31
Puppet show (in Norwegian).
Christmas with Prøysen and Carpenter Anderson is a puppetry production by Oslo Nye
Teater based on Alf Prøysen’s Christmas story The Night Carpenter Anderson Bumped
into Santa Claus.
The performance has been increasing in popularity in the last years and is already
considered one of the Christmas favourites by many.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian), send an email to salg@
oslonye.no or call 22 34 86 00.
Address: Torshovgata 33
How to get there: Tram 11/12/13 to Torshov
Reisen til Julestjernen (NOR)
The story of a little girl who went on a journey to find the Christmas star. With Vilde Zeiner,
Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Agnes Kittelsen, Stig Werner Moe, Sofie Asplin, Jarl Goli, Knut
Walle and Vera Rudi.
Photo: nfkino.no
Hobbiten: Femhærerslaget / The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (USA/NZL)
Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and
keep the terrifying Smaug from acquiring a kingdom of treasure and obliterating all of
Middle-Earth. With Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian
Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Luke Evans, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage and Jed
Brophy.
Photo: nfkino.no
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
OUTSIDE OF OSLO - ØSTFOLD & AKERSHUS
Blåseensemblets Julekonsert, Brygga Kultursal, December 11 at
19.00
The Norwegian Wind Ensemble - together with soloists Anita Skorgan and
Yngve Gåsøy Romdal - welcome you to the yearly Christmas Concert.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send
an email to [email protected] or call 69 17 82 50.
Address: Tollbod gt 4-6, 1767 Halden
Photo: bryggakultursal.no
Santa Claus and Lucia Parade, Halden, December 13 at 12.00
This is the day in Halden for all Santas.
The Santas in Halden and Lucia will go on a parade from Torget to
Busteduparken.
All shops in Halden in the centre will be open until 15.00 hrs.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian, send an email to aktivitet@
handelihalden.no or call 90 07 38 73.
Photo: facebook.com
Christmas Exhibition, Rød Herregård, December 13 – 14 from 12.00 –
18.00
Gallery Lille Martine invites to a Christmas exhibition at Rød Herregård this
weekend.
About 20 artists will show their oil paintings, watercolours, graphics and
more.
This is your chance to get a special Christmas gift this year!
The café will be open and decorated for Christmas.
Call 92 22 14 77 for more information.
Address: Herregårdsveien 10, 1771 Halden
Photo: gallerilillemartine.no
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards,
The INN Team
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