Approximately 08:15: Wreath laying at the Edvard Grieg statue in Byparken by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

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17 May 2027 — Approximately 08:15: Wreath laying at the Edvard Grieg statue in Byparken by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Time and place

  • Time: Approximately 08:15
  • Location: Byparken, ved musikkpaviljongen
  • Wreath laying by: Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
Ingebrigt Vik’s statue of Edvard Grieg in Byparken.
The Grieg statue in Byparken. Photo: Yair Haklai / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0.

Bergen’s world-famous composer

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) was born in Bergen and brought Norwegian music international recognition. His Piano Concerto in A minor, music for Peer Gynt, songs and piano pieces have reached audiences worldwide.

Bergen, nature and Norwegian folk music were important parts of his musical world. Troldhaugen became his home and is now a museum dedicated to the composer.

A monument in the city’s heart

Ingebrigt Vik’s Grieg statue was unveiled in Byparken in 1917, ten years after Grieg’s death. The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra honours a central figure in the city’s musical life and Norway’s cultural history.

Find the ceremony

Please arrive a little before the stated time and be considerate during the ceremony. See the ceremonies on the interactive map.

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