Upcoming event:
Two-Day Nordic Night Celebration
June 13 & 14, 2026, Oslo, Norway
Join for a curated concert evening, followed by workshops and meet and greet on June 13 & 14, 2026
Beginning Saturday, June 13, Wardruna in collaboration with Over Oslo, have curated a concert evening where musical traditions from the north are woven together with a modern soundscape. The evening will be hosted at Grefsenkollen, at the spectacular amfi that is known for its stunning views overlooking the Oslo fjord. Joining Wardruna are the acclaimed artists Mari Boine, Gåte (acoustic set), and contemporary voices in nordic folk: Sara Parkman & Ævestaden.
The following day, Sunday, June 14, Wardruna and By Norse Music will host a special event at Riksscenen, Oslo. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Wardruna’s musical world through workshops led by band members, focusing on voice and traditional instruments.
A single ticket grants access to all workshops, and fans can also browse merchandise from Wardruna and selected By Norse artists. In the afternoon, a free and open meet & greet with the band will take place.
Workshop details and times can be found below.
Line-Up
WARDRUNA
MARI BOINE
GÅTE
SARA PARKMAN
ÆVESTADEN
Einar Selvik – Weaving New Sounds with Sources of Ancient Nordic Musicology
In this session, main Wardruna composer Einar Selvik will be speaking about his research and approach to Old Nordic musical expressions and the extensive creative concepts behind the music of Wardruna. These topics flow into a broader discussion: how does one go about gathering cultural fragments from the past and sustainably letting them take root in the present? How does one apply that to one’s own culture and background?
Lindy-Fay Hella & Sondre Veland – Rhythm and Voice Improvisation
Wardruna vocalist Lindy-Fay Hella and backing vocalist and percussionist Sondre Veland will dive into the power of the voice and rhythm. This inspiring and playful workshop will entail improvisation, pushing creative boundaries, playing with sounds, and discovering new ways to express oneself. Lindy-Fay Hella and Sondre Veland will go into their practices and techniques they use in Wardruna. Music, voice and rhythm are not about perfect practice but the courage to express yourself and your identity.
Eilif Gundersen – Norwegian wind instruments in myths and tradition
In this workshop, Eilif Gundersen will explore the history, cultural context, and traditional use of the bronze lur, birch bark lur, and bukkehorn within Norwegian and Scandinavian musical heritage. Participants will learn about the origins of these instruments, how they were traditionally used, and how they function acoustically. Eilif will also perform and demonstrate traditional tunes on lur, bukkehorn, and seljefløyte (willow flute), offering a rare insight into some of Scandinavia’s oldest living musical traditions.
Past events
Nordic Night – Scandinavia House, New York
During this Nordic Night event held in advance of a major upcoming performance at Red Rocks in Colorado, Einar Selvik held a talk about Wardruna’s universe in word and sound, exploring nature and animism, myths, Norse spiritual concepts and more. Fans present were also able to see the premiere of the concert that was recorded at the Acropolis, Athens.
Nordic Night – Acropolis, Athens, Greece
On September 21, 2023, Wardruna performed at the Acropolis, Odeon Of Herodes Atticus. This unique concert was complemented with a meet and greet the day after and a Merch pop up store at the Underflow Record Store in Athens.
Nordic Night – Borgholm, Ölund, Sweden
On July 8, 2023, Wardruna invited fans from all over the world to a full-day event including concerts, workshops and Wardruna meet & greet in the castle ruin of Borgholm in Sweden. Special guest was Norwegian Sami indigenous singer Mari Boine together with her band.
Nordic Night Tour – Europe
In summer 2022, Wardruna embarked on the Nordic Night with special guests Kalandra and Lindy-Fay Hella & Dei Farne. Over the course of July, the tour stopped at historic and iconic venues in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Romania and many more unique places.
Nordic Night – Red Rocks, Colorado, United States
On October 17, 2019 Wardruna hosted the first Nordic Night event in the United States, under open skies at the spectacular Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Special guest and opening act was Norwegian Sami indigenous singer Mari Boine together with her band.