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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
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