METEOR 2025 Bergen

METEOR is BIT Teatergarasjen’s biennial festival celebrating cutting-edge performing arts. Over ten days, the programme spans contemporary theatre, dance, live music, poetry, visual installations and 3D performances. The festival features both national and international artists—bringing immersive, experimental, and thought-provoking work to venues across Bergen.

Where & When

Venue: Multiple venues across Bergen (including venues like Studio Bergen, Lysverket, USF and more).
Date(s): Thursday, 13 November – Saturday, 22 November 2025
Time: Daytime and evening events · Programme-dependent

Why This Event is a Must-Experience

Scandinavia’s leading biennial for boundary-pushing performing arts, METEOR transforms Bergen into a stage for international and Norwegian creators. The festival celebrates experimentation in all its forms, ranging from immersive installations and 3D performances to music-driven theatre and unconventional site-specific works. More than a showcase, it’s a city-wide cultural moment that redefines how audiences can experience performance.

Each day brings a curated programme that blends formats and disciplines. Alongside headline productions, visitors can join workshops, artist talks, and seminars — an invitation to go deeper into the creative process and engage directly with the artists. Tickets are available through BIT Teatergarasjen, with many events drawing strong demand thanks to their innovative and often one-off nature.

What sets METEOR apart is its focus on new encounters. Whether you’re a practitioner seeking fresh inspiration or an audience member curious about the next frontier in theatre and performance, the festival offers rare opportunities for discovery and dialogue.

Set across Bergen’s cultural hubs — from USF Verftet on the harbour to galleries like Lysverket — the festival is easy to weave into a full city outing. Bergen’s compact layout makes it simple to pair shows with a walk by the waterfront, a gallery visit, or dinner in the historic centre, turning each performance into part of a broader cultural journey.

Find out more

Official Website & Tickets

Practical Info

• Admission: Tickets sold via BIT Teatergarasjen site—check for individual performances and passes.
• Age/ID: All ages welcome; programme content varies—check age suitability per performance.
• Getting there: Most venues are in York and Danse districts—served by buses and walkable from central Bergen.
• Facilities: Theatre spaces and galleries—check accessibility via festival site.
• Tip: Book early and study the venue map in advance to catch multi-genre performances across the city.