Kongsberg Jazz Festival

Kongsberg Jazzfestival

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MusicKongsberg
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsRunning continuously since 1964, Kongsberg
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NOK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Kongsberg Jazz Festival in Kongsberg

Kongsberg Jazzfestival is an international jazz festival held annually in Kongsberg, Norway, every year since 1964, making it one of the countrys longest-running music festivals. It has hosted major international artists including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, and awards the Kongsberg Jazz Award, one of Norways largest jazz prizes.

Kongsberg, a town roughly an hours drive from Oslo best known historically for its silver mining past, has hosted an international jazz festival every year since 1964, a run of continuous operation that places Kongsberg Jazzfestival among Norways longest-established music events.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Running continuously since 1964, Kongsberg Jazzfestival has a longevity matched by few other Norwegian music festivals, giving it a historical depth that has let generations of jazz fans and musicians grow up attending the same annual event

02

The mystery stays covered

Its guest list over six decades reads like a survey of jazz history, including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Anthony Braxton, Diana Krall and Pat Metheny, several returning to Kongsberg multiple times

03

The city starts moving

The festival has also served as a launching point for Norwegian jazz talent, offering stages to young musicians who later became established figures, while its Kongsberg Jazz Award, raised to three hundred thousand kroner in 2012, is the largest jazz prize in Norway

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Norways strong postwar jazz tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its Kongsberg Jazz Award

The sacred route

Living ritual

established in 1996 and known by several sponsor-linked names over the decades

The local code

Living ritual

continues a tradition of using festival prizes to elevate and financially support leading Norwegian jazz artists each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Kongsberg you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart-casual is typical for concert venue performances; comfortable clothing suited to a Norwegian August evening, with a light jacket advisable, works well for outdoor stages.

Safety

At Kongsberg Jazz Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Kongsberg Jazz Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.67 N, 9.65 EOpen in Google Maps

Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway

Nearest airportTRF — Sandefjord Airport, Torp
TransportStay close enough to the part of Kongsberg you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Kongsberg Jazz Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kongsberg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kongsberg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual is typical for concert venue performances; comfortable clothing suited to a Norwegian August evening, with a light jacket advisable, works well for outdoor stages.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Norway and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kongsberg Jazz Festival?

Kongsberg Jazz Festival is listed for Past edition: 1–4 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kongsberg Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kongsberg, Norway. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLkongsbergjazz.no
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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