🎭 Kids’ theatre in Oslo

A concert series for children and families at Oslo Konserthus, where children get to know live music in a playful and engaging way. The musicians mix playing with acting and interaction with the audience. Held on some Saturdays and Sundays during the season.

A small theatre in Grønland with international and multicultural performing arts, sometimes with shows for children and families.

The national stage for dance at Vulkan by the Akerselva river. Regularly has dance performances for children and families.

The Opera House in Bjørvika. Walk on the roof, see the foyer and catch children's shows, children's tours and free Saturday singing for children aged 0–6.

A large theatre in the city centre that performs in Nynorsk. Regularly has family shows and productions for children.

A theatre at St. Olavs plass with revues, shows and its own family productions – including Christmas shows for the whole family.

A large musical theatre by Youngstorget. Stages family musicals and big productions suitable for older children.

A theatre venue at Løren run by Nationaltheatret, with a café. It is next to the Peer Gynt sculpture park, so a visit can be combined with a walk in the park.

Norway's national theatre. Regularly stages shows for children and families, including big Christmas productions.

Oslo Nye's stage in Akersgata, known for children's shows featuring characters from Norwegian children's books – often with weekday morning performances.

Oslo Nye's largest stage, with big family shows and musicals, especially in the Christmas and winter season.

The stage for folk music, folk dance and joik in Grønland. Has its own concerts and shows for the youngest under the name LilleRiksen.

Norway's national touring theatre, travelling around the country, also with children's and family shows. Sometimes performs in Oslo.

Free children's theatre in Oslo with professional performances of high artistic quality. Based in Biermannsgården in Sagene. Every child and young person in Oslo should get to experience theatre that matters.

Classical music played by musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic, specially adapted for babies and parents on parental leave. The concert lasts about 40 minutes. You pay for one ticket and get two seats – room for the pram, changing bag and cuddly toys. Very popular and sells out quickly.

A small puppet theatre in the children's park in Frogner Park, by the tennis courts near Frogner stadion. Short shows with well-known children's characters, often followed by a little workshop where children and adults make their own puppet.

An improv theatre in Torggata that also has its own shows for children, often on Saturdays. The children's shows are usually recommended from around age 5.

Family theatre bringing well-known children's stories to the stage, including at Trikkestallen in Torshov and Skillebekk Scene. Many shows are suitable from age 2–3.

A theatre at Økern showing Norwegian and international performing arts for children, young people and families.