Melafestivalen 2026
Fri 14 Aug – Sun 16 Aug · Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square), Oslo, plus MELAhuset and city-centre club venues · Oslo
via MELA · Checked 20 Jul 2026
About this event
Norway's biggest world-culture festival occupies the square in front of Oslo City Hall for three days of music, dance, food and craft from across the globe. The 2026 line-up spans Miss Pooja, Asim Azhar, The PropheC, Freshlyground, Systema Solar, Rasha Nahas and Nordic Griots, alongside MelaClassic and family programming, with evening club nights at separate venues around the centre.
Why we picked it
A major international line-up on Oslo's most central square with free admission to the main stage — the standout free listing for mid-August.
Free entry
Free admission to the outdoor festival and main-stage concerts, no ticket needed. Some MelaClub evening events at indoor venues may be ticketed.
Registration
None
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