Oslo World festival started with a very special and emotional opening concert Utopian Lullabies showcasing amazing performances from a host of female singers. The performance was curated by Spanish actress Rossy de Palma. We could see on stage Silvia Perez Cruz, Natacha Atlas, Hindi Zahra, Liniker, Ane Brun, Ayo and de Palma herself.
"It was the perfect launch for a programme that contemplated ‘Utopia’; it was exactly the show of love, unity and compassion that would make such an ideal achievable." Songlines
At Cosmopolite we hosted concerts of such stars during this year's festival: Marja Mortensson, Daniel Herskedal & Trondheimsolistene,Natacha Atlas, Liniker e os Caramelows, Bombino, Tinariwen.
Oslo World 2019, BombinoFestival director Alexandra Archetti StølenOslo World Festival, BombinoThe best meetings are always on the backstage. Rossy De Palma,Hindi Zahra,Guise Dragon,Aline Afanoukoé,Pi Piquer.Miloud Guiderk and Rossy De PalmaNatacha AtlasNatacha Atlas and Hindi ZahraTinariwenTinariwen, Ibrahim Ag Alhabib TinariwenTinariwenTinariwen, Abdallah Ag AlhousseyniTinariwen, Ibrahim Ag AlhabibMiloud Guiderk and Ibrahim Ag AlhabibBombinoTinariwen, Oslo World Festival 2019
Djangofestivalen 2026
Cosmopolite, Oslo · 22–24 januar
Since 1980, the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt has been honoured in Norway with a dedicated festival — a tradition that has since been replicated in more than 50 countries. The festival is held at Cosmopolite in Oslo, and in 2026 it will take place from 22 to 24 January.
Master of Ceremonies is, as always, Jon Larsen — founder, curator and long-standing driving force behind the festival.
Soft Machine is returning to Cosmopolite—a reunion you won't want to miss! After a brilliant concert in Oslo in 2018, the legendary British quartet is back on our intimate stage on Friday, May 16. Whether you remember the band's golden era in the Canterbury scene or are a new listener seeking an encounter with jazz, psychedelia, and free improvisation, this will be an evening full of surprises.
Djangofestivalen 2026
Soft Machine is returning to Cosmopolite—a reunion you won't want to miss! After a brilliant concert in Oslo in 2018, the legendary British quartet is back on our intimate stage on Friday, May 16. Whether you remember the band's golden era in the Canterbury scene or are a new listener seeking an encounter with jazz, psychedelia, and free improvisation, this will be an evening full of surprises.