Agenda is Nordrom Kunst’s regularly updated selection of contemporary art events and opportunities across the Nordic Arctic.
It brings together exhibitions, openings, talks, performances, festivals, screenings, open calls and residencies across Northern Norway, Northern Sweden, Northern Finland and Sápmi.
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NOVEMBER 2026
Tromsø
Listening to the land: Tromsø
Small Projects, Grønnegata 23, Tromsø · 1 – 3 November 2026
Artists Olga Kisseleva and Johanna Sandels with researchers Victoria Miles and Olga Zaslavskaya, curated by Olga Shirokostup.
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Cinemateket in November
Aurora Kino Fokus, screen 5, Tromsø · 3 – 26 November 2026
Verdensteatret’s auditorium remains closed, so Tromsø’s cinematheque screens at Aurora Kino Fokus: Minnie and Moskowitz (3 Nov 18:45, 10 Nov 20:30, 19 Nov 18:00), Rope (3 Nov 21:00, 10 Nov 18:45, 24 Nov 18:45), A Better Tomorrow (5 Nov 18:30, 12 Nov 20:30), Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (5 Nov 20:30), Rocky (12 Nov 18:00, 17 Nov 21:00, 26 Nov 20:45) and Marie Antoinette (17 Nov 18:45, 19 Nov 20:15, 24 Nov 20:30).
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Songwriting course with Kaja Gunnufsen
Tvibit, Parkgata 27/29, Tromsø · 3 November 2026, 18:00–21:00 · Free, registration required
A lyric-writing course for beginners and for those already writing who want new inspiration.
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BANG-seminaret 2026 – I kjølvannet av PISA
Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, Tromsø · 4 November 2026, 13:00–15:00
Annual seminar on children, young people and culture. In Norwegian.
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Hva gjør vi uten vann? Lessons from Ukraine
UiT, MH2 building, Cerebrum, 9th floor, Tromsø · 4 November 2026, 16:00
A photo exhibition and panel discussion on water and sanitation in wartime, drawing on experience from Ukraine. A related photo exhibition, Ukraine: Daily Resistance, opened in Solhallen on 3 November.
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Pretty Girls Like Film × Tvibit Film
Tvibit, Parkgata 27/29, Tromsø · 4 November 2026, 18:30–19:30
Four short films and poetry readings in an evening celebrating women in film.
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Bibliotekets litteraturpris 2026 – award ceremony
Tromsø Hovedbibliotek, floor 2 · 4 November 2026, 19:00–20:45
Norway’s public libraries’ literature prize is awarded in Tromsø. Shortlisted: Lars Elling, Heidi Furre, April Alexandersdottir, Carl Frode Tiller, Erik Eikehaug and Niels Fredrik Dahl.
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Ordkalotten 2026 – Tromsø International Literature Festival
Tromsø bibliotek (opening) and Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 5 – 7 November 2026
The festival opens at Tromsø library on 5 November at 16:00 and continues under the theme “Gravitasjon”, with book talks, readings, PoesiCup final (6 Nov, 21:15), the Bang! children’s programme (7 Nov) and a closing party (7 Nov, 21:30). Selected events are listed separately.
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Arktisk Filharmoni: Polar night concert
Tromsø · 5 and 6 November 2026, 19:00
Mørketidskonserten, built around Schubert’s Piano Sonata in B-flat major. Venue details are on the orchestra’s page.
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Ordkalotten: Hallgrímur Helgason fra A til Ö
Ordkalotten, Tromsø · 5 November 2026, 19:30
The Icelandic novelist and visual artist in conversation about his work.
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Ordkalotten: solo concert with Madame Nielsen
Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 5 November 2026, 21:15
The writer and multi-artist Madame Nielsen in a solo concert for piano, guitar and voice that moves close to performance.
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PATIENT
Tvibit, Parkgata 27/29, Tromsø · 6 – 8 November 2026 · Opening 6 November, 17:00–21:00 · Free
A short art exhibition with a performance at the opening (6 November, 18:00). Open 7 November 12:00–18:00 and 8 November 12:00–16:00. Content note: not suitable for under-16s.
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Aurora Tunes – Friday organ concerts
Ishavskatedralen / The Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø · 6, 13, 20 and 27 November 2026, 17:30
About thirty minutes of organ music with cantor and organist Thorsten Ahlrichs in one of Tromsø’s best-known buildings.
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Ordkalotten: Ei ny tid er komen – Kjartan Fløgstad
Ordkalotten, Tromsø · 6 November 2026, 19:30
An author event with Kjartan Fløgstad.
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Ordkalotten: Transformasjon og gravitasjon – Madame Nielsen
Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 6 November 2026, 20:30
Madame Nielsen in conversation about the force of gravity in her writing.
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Udyret og skønheden – performance by Madame Nielsen
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Sjøgata 1, Tromsø (Gimme Shelter, 3rd floor) · 7 November 2026, 11:30–12:00
A performance in the exhibition Gimme Shelter, presented with Ordkalotten.
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Ordkalotten: Palestina – ord til kamp og trøst
Ordkalotten, Tromsø · 7 November 2026, 13:00 · Free
Wesam Almadani and Somaya El Sousi on words for struggle and consolation.
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The Met: Live in HD – El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Amtmandens, Bakrommet, Tromsø · 7 November 2026, 14:00
Gabriela Lena Frank’s opera transmitted from the Metropolitan Opera, presented by Cinemateket.
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Ordkalotten: Hvem vi var – hvem vi er
Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 7 November 2026, 17:15
The Swedish-Sámi author Linnea Axelsson and Tromsø poet Morten Wintervold in conversation about their poetry.
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Ordkalotten: Sinte dikt og vrengte kofter
Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 7 November 2026, 19:30
Sámi authors Anne Wuolab and Aslak Heika Hætta Bjørn in conversation.
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Ordkalotten: Brent kunst – brente broer?
Bryggeriet Scene, Tromsø · 7 November 2026, 20:30
Isalill Kolpus on her book Hvem brente John Savio? (2026), investigating whether her grandfather burned works by the artist John Savio.
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Arctic Pride 2026
Multiple venues, Tromsø · 9 – 16 November 2026
Northern Norway’s Pride festival. Cultural highlights include a talk on LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine during the war (9 Nov, 17:00) and the official opening (9 Nov, 19:00); TO KJØNN?, on diversity in history and biology (12 Nov, 17:00); the show Guttejente (12 Nov, 19:00); a conversation with Halvor Moxnes on the church and gay people in Norwegian family policy (14 Nov, 11:00); the parade (Saturday 14 Nov, 14:00–15:00); and the runway show Wear your pride (14 Nov, 19:00). Venues are listed on the festival programme.
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Dutkanhállu / Tutkimushalu / Forskertrang
Tromsø · 10 November 2026, from 10:00
Arktisk Filharmoni’s conference on Sámi and Kven culture and music: artistic processes, Sámi composition, contemporary Kven identity and cultural responsibility.
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Workshop: No Pride without protest
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Sjøgata 1, Tromsø · 11 November 2026, 16:00–19:00 · Free, ages 12+
Art academy students Casper Follesø and Katharina Bökenbrink lead a workshop on Pride history in which participants make protest signs and banners, which can be carried in the parade on 14 November. No experience needed.
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Evening museum at the Arctic University Museum
Lars Thøringsveg 10, Tromsø · 11 November 2026, 17:00–21:00
Late opening with café, a knitting café with Kvaløysletta Husflidslag (17:00), a marine biodiversity workshop with Rissa Citizen Science (17:00) and the talk Når havet rammes av krig, on how war affects the ocean (19:00).
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Konsen hyller Dolly – a Dolly Parton tribute
Bryggeriet Scene, Storgata 6, Tromsø · 11 November 2026, 19:30–21:00 · Free
Forty musicians in four bands from UiT’s music conservatory perform twenty songs by Dolly Parton. Part of Arctic Pride.
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Sensur av bøker: amerikanske tilstander også i Norge?
Outside Tromsø bibliotek og byarkiv, Grønnegata 94, Tromsø · 12 November 2026, 12:00–13:00 · Free
A panel on whether US-style book censorship is reaching Norway, after a Norwegian Library Association report found that most censorship requests to public libraries concern gender, gender identity and sexuality. With Stephen Adom (FRI), Zebib Bredesen and Terje Håkstad, moderated by library director Stine Ballovarre. Part of Arctic Pride.
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Samiske spor i landskapet – stedsnavn og historie
Romssa Sámi Viessu, Skippergata 52a, Tromsø · 12 November 2026, 18:00–20:00
Three talks on Sámi history, settlement and place names in Kaldfjorden, on Kvaløya and around Tromsø, including Ingrid Sommerseth on the archaeological finds in Sollidalen.
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Guttejente – Maiken Schjøll Frisch
Hålogaland Teater, Teaterplassen 1, Tromsø · 12 November 2026, 19:00–20:30
A solo show about growing up, the body and sexuality, and the debate on gender and gender expression, told with humour and seriousness. Music by Tora Dahle Aagård. Part of Arctic Pride.
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Pubkor – Live at The Edge
Clarion Hotel The Edge, Kaigata 6, Tromsø · 12 November 2026, 20:00–22:30 (doors 19:00) · 18+
A sing-along choir evening in which conductor Vetle Gjevestad Agledahl teaches the audience a well-known song in harmony in a single night. No experience needed; mostly standing, with some seating. Part of Arctic Pride, in collaboration with Clarion Hotel The Edge.
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Karin Hammar FAB4 – jazz concert
Tromsø Kulturhus, Erling Bangsunds plass 1, Tromsø · 12 November 2026, 20:00–21:30
The Swedish trombonist and her quartet, formed in 2014, play European, Nordic-inflected jazz with clear structures and room for improvisation. Part of Arctic Pride.
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Erlend Wiik – solo exhibition
Galleri Snerk, Kunstakademiet, Grønnegata 1, Tromsø · 12 – 15 November 2026
A short solo exhibition at the student-run Galleri Snerk.
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Pewter-thread bracelet course with Ingelin Åmo
Romssa Sámi Viessu, Skippergata 52a, Tromsø · 13 November 2026, 16:00–21:00 · NOK 350, registration required
Make a pride-coloured tinntråd bracelet, starting with an introduction to Sámi pewter-thread embroidery traditions with a focus on Lule Sámi practice. Materials included. Part of Arctic Pride.
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Stitching belonging – Å brodere tilhørighet
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Sjøgata 1, Tromsø · 13 November 2026, 16:00–21:00 and 14 November, 11:00–16:30
An open, drop-in embroidery workshop at the museum on belonging, care and shared experience.
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Konsen and Arktisk Filharmoni: Kamp for frihet og identitet
Tromsø Kulturhus · 13 November 2026, 19:00
A concert by UiT’s music conservatory (Konsen) and the Arctic Philharmonic on the theme of freedom and identity, part of Arctic Pride.
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TIFF 2027 kick-off
Hålogaland Teater, Tromsø · Sunday 15 November 2026, 19:00 (doors 18:30) · Free, ticket required
Festival director Lisa Hoen and programme director Henning Rosenlund give a first look at the Tromsø International Film Festival, 18–24 January 2027.
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Det er Ales
Hålogaland Teater, Tromsø · 19 – 28 November 2026, first performance 19:00
Jon Fosse’s poetic text about losing a loved one at sea, before a tour of Troms and Finnmark from 2 to 14 December.
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Arktisk Filharmoni: Symphonic sunrise
Tromsø Kulturhus, Hovedscenen · 19 November 2026, 19:00
Haydn and Schönberg with the Arctic Philharmonic.
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Tanya Busse – solo exhibition
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø · 19 November 2026 – 11 April 2027
The Tromsø-based Canadian artist works mainly with print and installation, exploring visibility in relation to deep time, invisible architecture and larger systems of power. Curated by Stina Högkvist, with a publication. Title and opening programme to be announced.
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Christmas fair with Kvaløysletta Husflidslag
The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thøringsveg 10, Tromsø · 21 November 2026, from 11:00
Handicraft and Christmas fair with the local crafts association at the museum.
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Free open day during Children’s Days
Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, Tromsø · 22 November 2026, from 11:00 · Free
Free entry and family activities at Perspektivet Museum during Barnas dager.
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20 vuotta kväänii / 20 years of Kven language teaching
Online (Teams), hosted by UiT · 23 November 2026, from 09:00
A seminar marking two decades of Kven language teaching at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, held digitally.
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Gimme Shelter! A lecture on the Sámi artist Aage Gaup
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø · 25 November 2026, 18:00–19:00
Professor emerita Hanna Horsberg Hansen introduces Aage Gaup (1943–2021), visual artist, stage designer and advocate for Sámi art, including his work Gimme Shelter (2004) in the museum’s collection. With UiT’s research group Worlding Northern Art.
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Craft & Encode: Strange Days
Aurora Kino Fokus, screen 5, Tromsø · 26 November 2026, 17:30
Kathryn Bigelow’s 1995 film with an introduction, in UiT’s CRAFT/ENCODE series at Cinemateket.
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OCEAN EEE – Hedvig Lost & Anne Nystad
Galleri Snerk, Kunstakademiet, Grønnegata 1, Tromsø · 26 – 29 November 2026
A two-person exhibition at the student-run Galleri Snerk.
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Juovlamárkanat Romssas – Sámi Christmas market
Bankhjørnet, Storgata 65, Tromsø · 27 – 28 November 2026
Romssa Sámi Viessu’s Christmas market with Sámi exhibitors: duodji, knitwear, silver, art, books and design. Opening hours for 2026 have not yet been confirmed.
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The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth
Amtmandens, Bakrommet, Tromsø · 28 November 2026, 14:00
Verdi’s opera transmitted from the Metropolitan Opera, presented by Cinemateket.
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Natt på museet / Night at the museum
The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thøringsveg 10, Tromsø · 28 November 2026, 16:00–23:00
A free screening with Tromsø barnefilmklubb (16:00–18:00), a self-guided night tour of the exhibitions with torches (17:00–20:00), the outdoor opening of GLIMT 2026 (20:00) and a concert (21:00). Free for under-18s and UiT students; adults NOK 130.
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GLIMT 2026 – Det Lille Kulturhus
Outdoors at the Arctic University Museum of Norway, Tromsø · Opening 28 November 2026, 20:00 · Free
The museum’s outdoor polar-night exhibition shows photographs of life at Det Lille Kulturhus, the hub of Tromsø’s independent youth culture in the 1990s and 2000s. Dress for the weather.
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From Det Lille Kulturhus to the museum: Karlsøy Prestegaard and Verlos Vintage
The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Tromsø · 28 November 2026, 21:00 · Museum ticket
A concert for adults closing Natt på museet, following the GLIMT 2026 opening.
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Wolf Tones
Tromsø Kunstforening, Mellomvegen 82, Tromsø · 3 October 2026 – 4 April 2027
Marsil Andjelov Al Mahamid, Hanan Benammar, Kamil Dossar, Laila Hida, Fatima Moallim and Hamid Zénati, curated by Myriam Amroun and Natasha Marie Llorens, the first of four exhibitions in their research project “Decolonization is Not A Metaphor”.
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Mother Dough: The slow alchemy of witnessing
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø · Closing date to be confirmed (8 or 15 November 2026)
An exhibition unfolding between Gaza and Tromsø, marking 25 years of the friendship city agreement, curated by Carmel Alabbasi. The museum’s calendar lists a final guided tour on 8 November, while its exhibitions page gives 15 November as the closing date.
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Gimme Shelter: Home and protection
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Sjøgata 1, Tromsø · 8 October 2026 – 17 September 2028
A long-term collection exhibition asking what a home is – a place, a feeling or an idea – against the backdrop of Tromsø’s housing shortage, with works by Liv Bangsund, Tomas Colbengtson, Hanne Friis, Geir Tore Holm, Jet Pascua, Raisa Porsanger, Vibeke Tandberg and others.
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Joar Nango: Girjegumpi
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Tromsø · From March 2026, long-term
The nomadic Sámi Architecture Library is now a long-term lounge and programme space on the museum’s ground floor.
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DiasporA Tamil Archives
Tromsø Kulturhus, Galleriet · Until 30 November 2026
An exhibition in the Kulturhus gallery drawing on Tamil diaspora archives.
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Tidsreiser Tromsø
Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, Tromsø · 10 June 2026 – 29 August 2027
Photography exhibition marking the museum’s 30th anniversary, travelling through Tromsø from the 1840s to today.
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Northern Norway / Norwegian Sápmi
Kiuryaq
Čoarvemátta, Guovdageaidnu · 6 November 2026
A circumpolar production built on the frightening, spiritual, epic and playful stories carried by the northern lights, presented by Beaivváš Sámi Našunálateáhter.
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Sheung Yiu: (Inter) Faces of Predictions or How to Read a Face
NOUA Exhibition Space, Storgata 56, Bodø · 14 November 2026 – 24 January 2027
The Hong Kong-born, Helsinki-based artist and researcher traces how faces have been read across cultures and technologies, from East Asian face reading and Western physiognomy to facial recognition. NOUA’s page gives an opening date whose weekday does not match the calendar, so check the gallery before visiting the opening.
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NKM annual exhibition 2026
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Bodø · 19 November 2026 – 14 March 2027
Norske Kunsthåndverkere’s national craft exhibition presents 57 works by 52 artists, selected from 1,163 submissions.
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Arctic Moving Image & Film Festival (AMIFF) 2026
Harstad · 19 – 22 November 2026
Film screenings, commissioned works, seminars and artist conversations, curated by Kjetil Berge under the theme “sounds from the neighbours”. BUTTERFLY by Itonje Søimer Guttormsen is the opening film. Announced so far: Aanikoobijigan (20 November) and Siri Hermansen: Scar Formations (21 November); the programme is being released in stages, so check times on the individual pages.
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AMIFF 2026 commission: #DABLED by Bjørn Hatterud
Trondenes kirke, Harstad · 21 November 2026, 12:30–13:00, artist talk 13:00–13:30
Writer, critic and noise musician Bjørn Hatterud performs this year’s festival commission with Trondenes organist Maria-Daniela Raasch. Ticketed. Hatterud also presents his new book at Harstad library on 18 November at 18:00.
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Nordnorsken 2026 at Rana Kunstforening
Rana Kunstforening, Mo i Rana · From 24 November 2026
The touring 80th edition of the Northern Norwegian Art Exhibition, with 34 works by 25 artists, before its final stop at Bodø Kunstforening in January 2027. The closing date in Mo i Rana has not been published.
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Christmas exhibition – Vera Steine
Kunstens Hus 68° Nord, Normanns gate 7, Harstad · 27 November – 13 December 2026
Harstad Kunstforening’s Christmas exhibition, with Vera Steine as main exhibitor.
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Maritea Dæhlin: A-FI-SA. But it might not be tomorrow
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Bodø · Until 31 January 2027
Through video, analogue photography, sound and works on mirrors, Dæhlin explores how body, ritual and landscape open spaces for memory, play and healing.
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Arctic Highways
Bymuseet i Bodø (Nordlandsmuseet), Bodø · Until 17 January 2027
Touring exhibition in which Indigenous artists reflect on Sámi culture and social life, tracing a journey from the past into the future.
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Julie Edel Hardenberg
Sámi Dáiddaguovddáš, Kárášjohka · Until 15 November 2026
The Kalaallit artist from Nuuk reflects on majority and Indigenous perspectives in Greenland at the Sámi Center for Contemporary Art.
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Svalbard
Art Club
Artica Svalbard, Vei 608-3, Longyearbyen · 4 November 2026, 18:00–20:00
An open evening to make and share work: bring your own art or craft project, or try watercolour, drawing or collage.
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First Friday Coffee Club
Artica Svalbard, Longyearbyen · 6 November 2026, 11:00–12:00
Artica Svalbard’s monthly morning meet-up at the residency house.
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Lena von Goedeke: Orbitals
Nordover, Longyearbyen · From 28 November 2026
Visitors move through an installation resembling an industrial freezer, with two new moving-image works, lava composites and ice-core glass sculptures containing human breath, exploring how people in Longyearbyen relate to space, time and technology as the permafrost thaws. No closing date has been published.
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Swedish Sápmi / Norrbotten
Special exhibition tour with Britta Marakatt-Labba
Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, Kiruna · 12 November 2026
The artist guides visitors through her work. Kin’s pages list different start times for this tour, so check the time with the museum.
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Book launch: Malmfälten – en antologi
Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, Konstverkstan, Kiruna · 12 November 2026, 19:00
An anthology of writers, poets, journalists, photographers and artists on what is happening in Kiruna and what has already happened in Malmberget. Editors Meri Alarcón and Elin Anna Labba discuss the book, with readings by Karin Stöckel, Anna-Carin Pekkari and Anna-Karin Niia.
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It happened in Orusjohka: Nils-Johan Labba
Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, Stadshustorget 1, Kiruna · 14 November 2026 – 4 April 2027
About fifty works by the duojár, based in Giron and Orusjohka/Årosjokk, shown as an installation that also portrays work in the workshop, with interviews and new texts by his sister, author Elin Anna Labba.
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Bada i konsthistoria: art history meetings at Kin and online
Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, Kiruna, and online · 14 November 2026 – 4 April 2027
A series of art history sessions held at Kin and online. Individual session dates are on the museum’s page.
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Arctic Light Filmfestival 2026
Kiruna · 18 – 22 November 2026
Sweden’s northernmost film festival, run by a volunteer film association for more than 30 years, as part of Kultura Kiruna. The 2026 screening schedule is published on the festival’s programme page.
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The history of duodji and the forces at work in a duddjon process
Streamed on YouTube from Stockholm University of the Arts · 30 November 2026, 16:30–18:00 · In English
Duojár and professor Gunvor Guttorm on the history of duodji and on improvisation as a creative method in her own practice. Part of Kin’s lecture series “Sápmi and Its Cultural History”; held in Stockholm and streamed online, not at Kin.
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Kin’s autumn exhibitions
Kiruna and Piteå
On the ugly and the beautiful: Johan Turi, Outi Pieski and Johanna Minde (until 24 April 2027) · Following an encounter: Emilie Demant Hatt and Eva la Cour (until 9 January 2027) · István Poroszlay: världsarkitektur i Kiruna (until 7 March 2027) · Britta Marakatt-Labba at the Sámi Museum, Kiruna (until 31 December) · Bruket av ett landskap on Kiruna’s book bus (until 31 January 2027) · Cycles of unease, Piteå museum (until 5 September 2027)
Den linneanska blicken – Linnea Johnels
Ájtte, Gamla hallen, Jokkmokk · Until 28 November 2026
An artistic response to Carl Linnaeus’s 1732 journey to Lapland, when he arrived in Jokkmokk to inventory species and study ways of life in the northern climate.
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Finnish Sápmi / Lapland
Riikka Lenkkeri – Työhuoneella
Kemijärven Kulttuurikeskus, Kemijärvi · 2 – 26 November 2026
Solo exhibition presented through the Artists’ Association of Lapland.
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Sámi objects from Enontekiö, Vuotso and Sodankylä in Nordiska museet’s collections
Online, hosted by Sámi Museum Siida · 4 November 2026, 17:00 (Finnish time)
The first of four open online community events presenting Sámi objects collected in present-day Finland and held by Nordiska museet in Stockholm, with findings from provenance research. A collaboration between Siida, Nordiska museet and the University of Oulu’s Giellagas Institute. About two hours, in Finnish, English and Sámi, via Microsoft Teams.
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Patrick Ward
Rovaniemi · 21 November – 13 December 2026
Solo exhibition presented by the Artists’ Association of Lapland. No title, description or venue has been published yet.
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Tino Rautiainen
Studio Mustanapa, Kairatie 3, Rovaniemi · 21 November – 13 December 2026
Solo exhibition in the Artists’ Association of Lapland’s studio space. No title or description has been published yet.
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Milla Johansson – Arctic Matters; Michael Marnin Jacobs
Studio Mustanapa and Galleria Napa, Kairatie 3, Rovaniemi · Until 15 November 2026
Johansson’s Arctic glass design, shaped by snow, lichen, birch ash and reindeer antler, runs alongside a solo exhibition by Michael Marnin Jacobs at the Artists’ Association of Lapland.
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Oktii áidna – We Who Remain at Siida
Sámi Museum Siida, Inari · Until 3 April 2027
A selection from the joint Kiasma and Siida exhibition of contemporary Sámi art and duodji from Finland, Sweden and Norway, curated by Petra Laiti, with 17 artists in Inari.
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Exhibitions in Rovaniemi
Korundi and Arktikum, Rovaniemi
Master painter Einari Junttila 125 years, Rovaniemi Art Museum (until 4 April 2027) · Guests of honour – 40 years of the Rovaniemi Art Museum (until 14 February 2027) · Leila Lipiäinen, Korundi (until 6 December) · The wounded wild – Anssi Jokiranta and Anna Ruohonen, Provincial Museum of Lapland, Arktikum (until 24 January 2027)
DECEMBER 2026
Tromsø
RadVent 2026
Rådstua Teaterhus, Tromsø · 2 – 5 December 2026
The annual gathering of RadArt, the network for independent performing arts in Northern Norway, with showings and feedback sessions, organised by Davvi – Centre for Performing Arts.
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Moby Dick
Hålogaland Teater, Scene Vest, Tromsø · 4 December 2026 – 30 January 2027 · Premiere 5 December
Herman Melville’s novel, dramatised by Mari Andreassen and Atle Knudsen and directed by Knudsen.
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Arktisk Filharmoni: Christmas ballet
Tromsø Kulturhus, Hovedscenen · 4 December 2026, 18:00; 5 and 6 December, 14:00
The orchestra’s pre-Christmas ballet programme pairs Peter and the Wolf with Romeo and Juliet.
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Same nok? – lecture by Elisabeth Gerhardsen
Romssa Sámi Viessu, Skippergata 52a, Tromsø · 7 December 2026, 18:00–20:00
A lecture on why so many people doubt whether they are “Sámi enough”, and on the unwritten standards and signals from wider society that can reinforce that uncertainty.
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Riksteatret: Apestjernen
Tromsø Kulturhus, Hovedscenen · 8 December 2026, 17:00
Riksteatret’s family play after Frida Nilsson’s book. Few tickets were left at the time of writing. The Northern Norway tour dates are listed under Northern Norway / Norwegian Sápmi.
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Jan Gunnar Hoff – Stille lys
Tromsø Kulturhus, Hovedscenen · 12 December 2026, 19:00
Pianist and composer Jan Gunnar Hoff’s quiet Christmas concert programme.
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Christmas concert with GospelCompagniet
Ishavskatedralen (Arctic Cathedral), Tromsø · 13 December 2026, 18:00
The gospel choir GospelCompagniet’s Christmas concert in the Arctic Cathedral.
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Relæxt Advent with Amalie Stalheim
Arktisk Filharmoni, Tromsø · 17 December 2026, 18:00
An Advent concert with Amalie Stalheim and the orchestra’s chamber ensemble in the Relæxt format, designed for audiences who prefer a more relaxed concert setting.
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New Year’s Eve concert
Ishavskatedralen (Arctic Cathedral), Tromsø · 31 December 2026, 21:00
Organ and music to close the year in the Arctic Cathedral, with Thorsten Ahlrichs.
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Exhibitions continuing in Tromsø
Details in the November listings
Wolf Tones, Tromsø Kunstforening (until 4 April 2027) · Tanya Busse, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (until 11 April 2027) · Gimme Shelter: Home and protection, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (until 17 September 2028) · Joar Nango: Girjegumpi, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (long-term) · Tidsreiser Tromsø, Perspektivet Museum (until 29 August 2027)
Northern Norway / Norwegian Sápmi
Riksteatret: Apestjernen on tour in the North
Northern Norway · 1 – 18 December 2026
Riksteatret’s family play after Frida Nilsson’s book tours the North: Sandnessjøen, Kulturbadet (1 Dec, 18:00); Svolvær, Lofoten Kulturhus (3 Dec, 18:00); Stokmarknes, Hurtigrutens Hus (5 Dec, 17:00); Harstad Kulturhus (6 Dec, 17:00); Finnsnes Kulturhus (7 Dec, 18:00); Nordreisa (10 Dec, 18:00); Alta Kultursal (11 Dec, 18:00); Hammerfest, Arktisk Kultursenter (12 Dec, 17:00); Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino, Beaivváš Sámi Našunálateáhter (14 Dec, 18:00); Vadsø Kulturhus (17 Dec, 18:00); Kirkenes, Sør-Varanger Kultursal (18 Dec, 18:00). The Tromsø date is listed under Tromsø.
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Hålogaland Teater on tour: Det er Ales
Troms and Finnmark · 2 – 14 December 2026
Jon Fosse’s text about losing a loved one at sea tours after its Tromsø run: Kirkenes (2 Dec), Vadsø (3 Dec), Hammerfest (5 Dec, 18:00), Nordreisa (8 Dec), Finnsnes (9 Dec), Sjøvegan (10 Dec), Harstad (12 Dec, 18:00), Sortland (13 Dec, 18:00) and Bardufoss (14 Dec). Performances start at 19:00 unless noted.
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Senjautstillinga 2026
Senja Kunstforening, Postgården, Smørhusbakken 2, Finnsnes · 2 December 2026 – end of January 2027 · Opening 2 December, 18:00
Senja Kunstforening’s regional exhibition. Open Thursday and Friday 12:00–16:00 and Saturday 11:00–15:00. The exact closing date has not been published.
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Exhibitions continuing in Northern Norway
Details in the November listings
NKM Annual Exhibition 2026, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Bodø (until 14 March 2027) · Maritea Dæhlin: A-FI-SA. But it might not be tomorrow, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, Bodø (until 31 January 2027) · Sheung Yiu: (Inter) Faces of Predictions or How to Read a Face, NOUA, Bodø (until 24 January 2027) · Arctic Highways, Bymuseet i Bodø (until 17 January 2027) · Christmas exhibition – Vera Steine, Kunstens Hus 68° Nord, Harstad (until 13 December)
Svalbard
First Friday Coffee Club
Artica Svalbard, Longyearbyen · 4 December 2026, 11:00–12:00
Artica Svalbard’s monthly morning meet-up at the residency house.
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Lena von Goedeke: Orbitals
Nordover, Longyearbyen · From 28 November 2026
See the November listing. No closing date has been published.
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Swedish Sápmi / Norrbotten
Special tour in North Sámi with Britta Marakatt-Labba
Kin Museum of Contemporary Art, Kiruna · 5 December 2026, 13:00
The artist guides visitors through her work in Davvisámegiella.
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Exhibitions continuing in Swedish Sápmi / Norrbotten
Details in the November listings
It happened in Orusjohka: Nils-Johan Labba, Kin, Kiruna (until 4 April 2027) · On the ugly and the beautiful, Kin (until 24 April 2027) · Following an encounter: Emilie Demant Hatt and Eva la Cour, Kin (until 9 January 2027) · István Poroszlay: världsarkitektur i Kiruna, Kin (until 7 March 2027) · Britta Marakatt-Labba at the Sámi Museum, Kiruna (until 31 December) · Bruket av ett landskap, Kiruna’s book bus (until 31 January 2027) · Cycles of unease, Piteå museum (until 5 September 2027)
Finnish Sápmi / Lapland
Sámi objects from the Inari area in Nordiska museet’s collections
Online, hosted by Sámi Museum Siida · 9 December 2026, 17:00 (Finnish time)
The second of four open online community events presenting Sámi objects collected in present-day Finland and held by Nordiska museet in Stockholm, with findings from provenance research. About two hours, in Finnish, English and Sámi, via Microsoft Teams.
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Exhibitions continuing in Finnish Sápmi / Lapland
Details in the November listings
Oktii áidna – We Who Remain, Sámi Museum Siida, Inari (until 3 April 2027) · Master painter Einari Junttila 125 years, Korundi, Rovaniemi (until 4 April 2027) · Guests of honour, Korundi (until 14 February 2027) · The wounded wild, Arktikum, Rovaniemi (until 24 January 2027) · Patrick Ward and Tino Rautiainen, Rovaniemi (until 13 December) · Leila Lipiäinen, Korundi (until 6 December)
JANUARY 2027
Tromsø
Arktisk Filharmoni: Operagalla
Tromsø Kulturhus, Hovedscenen · 9 and 10 January 2027, 18:00
The orchestra’s New Year opera gala, a musical festive evening. The Bodø performance is listed under Northern Norway. Soloists and programme are on the organiser’s page.
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Tromsø International Film Festival (TIFF) 2027
Multiple cinemas, Tromsø · 18 – 24 January 2027
Norway’s largest film festival returns in the polar night. The film programme has not yet been released; first details are presented at the kick-off on 15 November (see November). Individual screenings will be added once the official schedule is published.
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Below Zero – Arctic documentary pitch and financing forum
Tromsø, during TIFF · 19 – 22 January 2027
A professional forum where filmmakers pitch documentary projects about life in the polar regions to financiers and broadcasters. It is an industry event, not a public screening programme; no public sessions have been announced.
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Simple Music Ensemble – Spirited Away
Tromsø Kulturhus, Lillescenen · 30 January 2027, 19:00
Concert by Simple Music Ensemble built around Spirited Away.
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Continuing in Tromsø
Details in the November and December listings
Moby Dick, Hålogaland Teater (until 30 January) · Wolf Tones, Tromsø Kunstforening (until 4 April) · Tanya Busse, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (until 11 April) · Gimme Shelter: Home and protection and Girjegumpi, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum · Tidsreiser Tromsø, Perspektivet Museum
Northern Norway / Norwegian Sápmi
Arktisk Filharmoni: Operagalla in Bodø
Bodø · 8 January 2027
The orchestra’s New Year opera gala opens in Bodø before two performances in Tromsø. Venue and time are on the organiser’s page.
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Nordnorsken 2026 at Bodø Kunstforening
Bodø Kunstforening, Bodø · From 16 January 2027
The final stop of the 80th Northern Norwegian Art Exhibition, produced by Nordnorsk kunstnersenter, with 34 works by 25 artists. The closing date has not been published.
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Exhibitions continuing in Northern Norway
Details in the November and December listings
Senjautstillinga 2026, Finnsnes (until the end of January) · NKM Annual Exhibition 2026, Bodø (until 14 March) · A-FI-SA. But it might not be tomorrow, Bodø (until 31 January) · Sheung Yiu, NOUA, Bodø (until 24 January) · Arctic Highways, Bymuseet i Bodø (until 17 January)
Svalbard
Lena von Goedeke: Orbitals
Nordover, Longyearbyen · From 28 November 2026
See the November listing. No closing date has been published.
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Swedish Sápmi / Norrbotten
Exhibitions continuing in Swedish Sápmi / Norrbotten
Details in the November listings
It happened in Orusjohka: Nils-Johan Labba, Kin, Kiruna (until 4 April) · On the ugly and the beautiful, Kin (until 24 April) · Following an encounter, Kin (until 9 January) · István Poroszlay, Kin (until 7 March) · Bruket av ett landskap, Kiruna’s book bus (until 31 January) · Cycles of unease, Piteå museum (until 5 September)
Finnish Sápmi / Lapland
Exhibitions continuing in Finnish Sápmi / Lapland
Details in the November listings
Oktii áidna – We Who Remain, Sámi Museum Siida, Inari (until 3 April) · Einari Junttila 125 years, Korundi (until 4 April) · Guests of honour, Korundi (until 14 February) · The wounded wild, Arktikum (until 24 January)
FEBRUARY 2027
Tromsø
Nordlysfestivalen 2027
Multiple venues, Tromsø · 11 – 20 February 2027
The 40th edition of the Northern Lights Festival, with classical, jazz, contemporary and Sámi music. Selected concerts are listed separately below.
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Tognetti, Vänskä & Arktisk Filharmoni
Tromsø Kulturhus · 12 February 2027
Violinist Richard Tognetti and conductor Osmo Vänskä with the Arctic Philharmonic, part of Nordlysfestivalen.
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LEAGUS – Ulli
Alfheim svømmehall, Tromsø · 17 February 2027, 21:00
A concert in an indoor swimming pool, part of Nordlysfestivalen.
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Mozart’s Requiem
Tromsø Domkirke · 18 February 2027, 19:00
Mozart’s Requiem in Tromsø Cathedral, part of Nordlysfestivalen.
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Tungrodd – Rahčamuš – Raataminen
Tromsø Kulturhus · 19 February 2027, 19:00
A Norwegian, Sámi and Kven collaboration, part of Nordlysfestivalen.
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Kurt Elling & Tromsø Storband
The Edge, Tromsø · 20 February 2027, 21:00
Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling with Tromsø Big Band, part of Nordlysfestivalen.
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