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World Carnival 2026 / Verdenskarneval 2026

25 May 2026 - 07 Jun 2026
Oslo, Norway

ABOUT WORLD CARNIVAL 2026World Carnival highlights Norway’s and the world’s rich folk culture and dance traditions in the heart of Oslo. The program features a spectacular World Folk Parade, outdoor and indoor dance performances, concerts, dance evenings, workshops, panel discussions – and more.THIS YEAR’S THEME: COMMUNITYThis year’s theme is community, explored through dance, music, and folk culture as universal expressions of belonging, identity, and interaction.Practical Information:🗓 Festival period: May 25 – June 7, 2026🎉 World Folk Parade and public celebration: June 6, 2026⏳ Application deadline: March 15, 2026

Practical info

Pricerange per day

Free

Accommodation

Partner hotel , Youth hostel , AirBnb

Food

Fast snack , Resto , Veggie/vegan , Gluten-lactose free

Main target group

12 - 16 y/o , 16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o

Directions & transport

Train/tram/bus , Shuttle service

Surroundings

City center

Average attendence per day

500 to 2000 attendees

Art disciplines

Folklore and Folk Arts , Heritage , Interdisciplinary , Music

Support for disabled people

Yes