Summer at Sentralen

Summer at Sentralen is back! For the eighth year in a row, we are inviting children and families to enjoy free summer experiences, with activities and entertainment every weekend throughout the summer.

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Historic building seen outside in the summer. Families and children outside, playing and enjoying a concert. Musicians playing in front of the building.

Welcome to Summer at Sentralen

Every Saturday and Sunday, from Saturday 20th of June to Sunday 16th of August 2026, the area outside our building in Øvre Slottsgate transforms into a creative and inclusive meeting place filled with play, exploration, and memorable experiences.

Summer at Sentralen is especially suited for children, but everyone is warmly welcome.

What can you experience?

Every weekend, Summer at Sentralen is filled with activities, workshops, and entertainment for children and families. Here are some of the things you can experience:

Barnas Sommerverksted

Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00–15:00, the area outside Sentralen transforms into a creative play space for children and families. Drop by whenever you like – there is plenty of room for play, exploration, and creativity!

Drawing and colouring
Building and playing with different materials
Soap bubbles and outdoor activities
Games and simple play activities

Performances and concerts

Every weekend day we offer free entertainment for children, with a variety of experiences from different performers and organizers. From concerts and theatre to clowns, storytelling, and musical adventures – there is something new to discover every weekend.

Summer at Sentralen Programme 2026

The programme is updated continuously, and changes may occur. As summer approaches, individual event pages with more information about each event will be published.

20–21 June: Konsert med Trygve Kongshavn and band

A humorous and imaginative concert filled with play and emotions.

27 June: Improvisert eventyrteater med Plutselig Barneteater

Three hilarious actors and a brilliant pianist improvise fantastic theatre performances with help from the audience.

28 June: Miniøya presents: Du og jeg og vi 2-3-4

A musical adventure where children (and adults!) learn the art of clapping on beats 2 and 4.

Summer at Sentralen is part of Summer in the City in July

In July 2026, Summer at Sentralen is part of Summer in the City – a summer event series celebrating Oslo and the artist Lillebjørn Nilsen.

Sentralen is proud to contribute to Summer in the City, organised in collaboration with SALT. All family and children’s events as part of Bysommer take place at Sentralen.

You can read more about Summer in the City here: https://www.bysommer.no/

4 July: Bolbol og meg

Musical and imaginative stories from Iraq filled with play, movement, songs, and music.

5 July: Flying Seagull – Tull, tøys og magisk moro

Clowns and musicians invite children and families to a colourful day full of play and imagination.

11 July: Sirkusforestiling: Urban Circus

Welcome to world-class juggling and daring circus tricks!

12 July: Calabash Tales

A West African and griot-inspired performance inviting children into a calm and inclusive musical experience.

15–19 July: Trollmannen fra Oz

Experience a story about friendship, togetherness, and daring to be yourself, from the team behind last year's audience success Peter Pan.

Please note: This performance takes place in Marmorsalen from 12:00–13:00.