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Lysfesten

Visitors gather to enjoy a festive celebration featuring live music, stage entertainment, and light experiences. The gathering includes the lighting of the Christmas tree. The festivities conclude with the singing of “Deilig er jorden” accompanied by a fireworks display over Lille Lungegårdsvann.

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 All ages Adults: free. Children: free.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Program starts at 16:00; fireworks are toward the end, usually around 17:00, but the exact time can vary.

Location

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Festplassen · Christies gate, Bergen, Norway Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

People looking for a festive, communal christmas tradition

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Stay to the very end, because the fireworks over Lille Lungegårdsvann come toward the close of Lysfesten and the exact launch time can vary.
  • Brush up on the words to “Deilig er jorden”, since singing it is how the evening closes, just before the fireworks.
  • Look for the full program before you go, because the organizers release the details only as the day gets closer.
  • Dress warmly for standing outside in Bergen in mid-November while you wait for the tree lighting and the fireworks.
  • Combine your visit with Pepperkakebyen, the world's largest gingerbread town, which opens the same day at byROMMET in Kong Oscars gate.

Links & Contact

Run by Bergens Tidende

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at Lysfesten?

Lysfesten has music, stage entertainment and light experiences, and the city's Christmas tree is lit.

How does the evening end?

It ends the traditional way. Everyone sings “Deilig er jorden”, and then fireworks go up over Lille Lungegårdsvann.

Who is Lysfesten for?

It's a big gathering for Bergen locals and visitors alike, and it celebrates the community of the city.

Who organizes it?

Bergens Tidende has organized Lysfesten for over 30 years, and it has become a pre-Christmas tradition for many people in Bergen.

Is the full program out yet?

Not yet. Program details are announced closer to the day.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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