by:Larm

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Cultural & TraditionalOslo
Dates10–12 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsby:Larm's defining feature is its dual
Language["no"]Currency: NOK
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

by:Larm in Oslo

by:Larm is a Norwegian music festival and conference held annually since 1998, moving between cities for its first decade before settling permanently in Oslo in 2008. It pairs a daytime industry conference, lectures, seminars and debates, with nighttime concerts open to the public, showcasing new Nordic music. As of 2019 it drew about 5,000 festival guests and 3,000 industry delegates.

by:Larm was built from the start as a gathering point for an entire regional industry rather than as a conventional concert festival.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

by:Larm's defining feature is its dual structure: a daytime conference built for the Nordic music business, with lectures, seminars and debates for industry professionals, running alongside nighttime festival concerts open to the general public

02

The mystery stays covered

That combination has made it, as of 2019 figures, the most important meeting place for the Nordic music business, drawing about 5,000 festival guests alongside 3,000 delegates from the Nordic and international music industry, and the largest festival of its kind in Scandinavia

03

The city starts moving

Programming leans deliberately toward artists on the verge of breaking through rather than already-established headliners, a discovery-focused identity distinct from larger commercial festivals

04

The water draws everyone in

Founded in 1998, by:Larm spent its first decade moving between Norwegian cities before settling permanently in Oslo in 2008

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's structure

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing a daytime industry conference with nighttime public concerts

The sacred route

Living ritual

has remained consistent since its founding in 1998 and defines by:Larm's identity as much as any single artist or venue

The local code

Living ritual

Its focus on Nordic artists on the verge of breaking through

Tradition 5

Living ritual

rather than established headliners

Tradition 6

Living ritual

has likewise persisted through the festival's move between Norwegian cities in its first decade and its eventual settling in Oslo in 2008

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

10–12 September 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Practical layered clothing works well for the mix of indoor venues and Oslo's cool, often damp weather: a warm insulated layer, a waterproof and windproof outer shell, and sturdy...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Oslo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["no"] · NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.91 N, 10.75 EOpen in Google Maps

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Nearest airportOSL — Oslo-Gardermoen
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Oslo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Oslo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Oslo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearPractical layered clothing works well for the mix of indoor venues and Oslo's cool, often damp weather: a warm insulated layer, a waterproof and windproof outer shell, and sturdy, comfortable boots for walking between venues across the city. The exact seasonal conditions will depend on a given edition's dates, so checking the current year's weather forecast before packing is worthwhile.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 by:Larm?

by:Larm is listed for 10–12 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does by:Larm take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

3 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?

Oslo, Oslo, 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 URLbylarm.no
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates10–12 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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