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Oslo Free City Walking Tour led by Locals

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Happening now in Oslo

Visiting Oslo?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Oslo

7pmSenja Rummukainen Performs Shostakovich's Cello ConcertoThu 15 October, 7pm · Oslo Konserthus · From NOK 2508pmKjetil Mulelid – AgojaThu 15 October, 8pm · Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria · From NOK 290TonightAsta Nørregaard: Truth and BeautyThu 15 October · NasjonalmuseetTonightAutumn Exhibition 2026 – The 139th National Art ExhibitionThu 15 October · Kunstnernes Hus · From NOK 115TonightCODA Oslo International Dance FestivalThu 15 October · Various venues, Oslo · From NOK 895TonightFruen fra havetThu 15 October · Nationaltheatret, HovedscenenTonightHaugtussaThu 15 October · Nationaltheatret, HovedscenenTonightKai FjellThu 15 October · Henie Onstad KunstsenterTonightKatharina Grosse: Black BedThu 15 October · MUNCHTonightW̶o̶m̶a̶n̶ PainterThu 15 October · NasjonalmuseetTonightLes MisérablesThu 15 October · Folketeateret · From NOK 755

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatBondens marked på Kolbotn torgSat 17 October, 10am · Kolbotn torgSatHelgeprogram at Norsk Teknisk MuseumSat 17 October, 10am · Norsk Teknisk MuseumSatSolveig Slettahjell kvartettSat 17 October, 8pm · Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria · From NOK 310SatPeeropolisSat 17 October · TorshovteatretSatSkinny E: Se på meg nå, HildeSat 17 October · Rockefeller · From NOK 405FreeSunBondens marked i Birkelunden på GrünerløkkaSun 18 October, 12pm · BirkelundenSunKrabbefest på VippaSun 18 October, 3pm · Vippa · From NOK 600SunVålerenga - BrannSun 18 October, 5pm · Intility Arena

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Oslo

TheatercaféenCity centre · $$$$Engebret CaféKvadraturen · $$$Mathallen OsloVulkan · $$Tim WendelboeGrünerløkka · $$VippaVippetangen · $$ArakatakaCity centre · $$$DovrehallenCity centre · $$FiskerietCity centre · $$$LorryFrogner · $$$Villa Paradiso GrünerløkkaGrünerløkka · $$Frognerseteren Kafé SeterstuaHolmenkollen · $$Fuglen OsloCity centre · $$PascalCity centre · $$Restaurant Kolonihagen FrognerFrogner · $$$

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 7pmKacper (NO/PL) Album ReleaseFri 16 October, 7pm · Blå · From NOK 250Fri 8pmNik Bärtsch’s RoninFri 16 October, 8pm · Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria · From NOK 260Mon 7pmConway the Machine & DaringerMon 19 October, 7pm · Parkteatret · From NOK 390Wed 8pmOJKOS spiller: Tuva HalseWed 21 October, 8pm · Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria · From NOK 190WedHanne Boel med bandWed 21 October · Sentrum Scene · From NOK 595Thu 7pmPetrenko Conducts PetrushkaThu 22 October, 7pm · Oslo Konserthus · From NOK 195Thu 7:30pmPlaceboThu 22 October, 7:30pm · Oslo Spektrum · From NOK 555HimkokCity centre · $$$Nasjonal Jazzscene VictoriaCity centreRockefellerCity centreBlåGrünerløkkaTorggata BotaniskeGrünerløkka / Torggata · $$ParkteatretGrünerløkkaVulkan ArenaVulkan

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeFree Walking Tour OsloDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of the Contrasts of OsloDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeOslo Free City Walking Tour led by LocalsDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeThe Best of Oslo: Tour + Local Secrets Guide Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of Oslo: History and CultureDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeMonuments and History of Oslo Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour of Oslo in Italian - discover the city in a fun and leisurely wayDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk

Tours & day trips

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Oslo islands by ferry (Hovedøya)4 hrs · Rådhusbrygge 4, City Hall pierOslo Fjord sightseeing cruise2 hrs · Rådhusbrygge 3, City Hall pier
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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Oslo

FreeEkebergparken Sculpture Parkabout 1.8 hrsFreeKyststien: Sjølyst to Lysaker2.4 km · about 48 minFreeMidtstuen–Tryvann4.5 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeAkerselva river walkabout 3 hrsFreeSognsvann rundt3 km · about 1 hrFreeOslo city walking map (Turkart Oslo sentrum)Route from Oslo kommune

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Oslo: what's on, answered

What's on in Oslo this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 8 events listed in Oslo, including Bondens marked på Kolbotn torg, Helgeprogram at Norsk Teknisk Museum and Solveig Slettahjell kvartett. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Oslo?

Yes: 7 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Oslo?

There are 2 tours and day trips to book, including Oslo islands by ferry (Hovedøya) and Oslo Fjord sightseeing cruise.

Where should I eat in Oslo?

Local favourites include Theatercaféen, Engebret Café, Mathallen Oslo and Tim Wendelboe, and for a drink, Himkok and Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria.

Where can I go hiking near Oslo?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Oslo include Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, Kyststien: Sjølyst to Lysaker and Midtstuen–Tryvann.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Oslo and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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