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MOLDEJAZZ
Norwayhasafineportfolioofjazzfestivals,butMolde'sversion(seetheboxedtext,
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) in mid-July is the most prestigious. With 100,000 spectators, world-class performers
and a reputation for consistently high-quality music, it's easily one of Norway's most pop-
ular festivals.
ST OLAV FESTIVAL
Thisnationwidecommemoration ofNorway'sfavouritesaintinlateJulyiscelebrated with
special gusto in Trondheim (
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), with processions, medieval markets, Viking
dress-ups, concerts and a local food festival. In Stiklestad (
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) the saint is celeb-
rated in a prestigious five-day pageant.
August
August is the scene of musical festivals across all genres. The weather should still be
fine and cheaper high-season prices continue, although in some cases only until the
middle of the month. Book ahead.
RAUMA ROCK
IfNorway'sregulardietofjazzandbluesfestivals doesn'tsuityourmusical tastes,Central
Norway's largest musical gathering is held in Åndalsnes (
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) over two days in
early August, with everything from indie to hard rock.
NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL
This outstanding blues festival in early August offers proof that even smaller Norwegian
towns play their part in the country's festival obsession. You'll find it in nondescript No-
todden (
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); it draws a massive international crowd.
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Most Norwegian music festivals cater more to a young and energetic audience, but
StavangerinearlyAugustprovidesanantidotewiththisstatelyfestival(
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);some
concerts take place in the architecturally distinguished Stavanger Cathedral.
