Culture and events
Tromsø is a vibrant and multicultural city with a rich and diverse cultural scene. The fact that Tromsø is home to people from more than 130 different countries contributes to it hosting exciting events of various sizes throughout the year.
The annual event calendar features an international film festival, several trendy music festivals, an exotic Northern Lights Festival and a sporty marathon under the golden rays of the Midnight Sun.
Don’t forget the annual Sami Week featuring exciting activities such as reindeer racing, concerts, exhibitions and debates. This action-packed week in February offers a great opportunity to become more familiar with the indigenous Sami culture and traditions.
It’s simply impossible to get bored in Tromsø!
On this page, we provide you with an overview of everything that the cultural melting pot of Tromsø has to offer.