Almost daily performances. Opera, ballet, classical and contemporary music concerts, prominent singers, musicians and conductors from home and abroad. Opera Orchestra and Opera Chorus in concert; popular singers, modern dance companies, jazz, folk and contemporary musicians, stage musicals, theater drama, poetry readings. See the English-language button for the full season schedule

March 18 + April 15 + May 20, 2015, 8-9pm, at at Oslo Bowling, Torggata 16. March 20 + April 24, 2015 9pm-3am Bear Pub night at Diplomaten, Fridtjof Nansens plass 8 - each last Friday of the month for all bears, cubs, chubs, chasers, curious and others who wants to come. No cover charge, all are welcome. See their calendar for more events year-round.

June 19-28, 2015, Pride Park: June 24-27 at Rådhusplassen (City Hall Sq). The largest cultural event for Norway's lesbian/ gay population; film festival, concerts, art exhibits, shows, festival area, wrap-up dance party. June 19-21 Pride House at House of Literature: politics, debates, lectures and workshops. June 27 Saturday Pride Parade, Grønland to Pride Park.

Mid-September, 2015 (to be confirmed), the 25th annual Queer Films international festival, films by, about and with LGBT people, to promote visibility, & contribute to diverse cultural life in Oslo. Typically 40 screenings of feature films, documentaries and shorts from all over the world. Also a mini festival each June during Oslo Pride. See website for details.