Visit Oslo Vegetarfestival
Welcome to a weekend full of amazing food, cooking classes, inspiring talks, lots of activities and a legendary festival atmosphere. This year´s headliners are Earthling Ed, Fit Green Mind and Gittemarie Johansen!
Curious about plant based food?
It doesn´t matter whether you are vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian or meat eater. If you like food, this is the place to be last weekend of May.
Our goal is to show people that plant based food can be yummy, healthy, and satisfying.
Oslo Vegetarfestival is a place of exploration and enjoyment in a chill and cozy festival setting in the heart of Oslo. Come and experience the large food court, cooking classes, free samples, discounted products, lots of different flavours, green market, inspiring talks, activities and more!
Feeling the FOMO? Get your ticket now and we´ll see you in May!
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Where, when and tickets
Oslo Vegetarfestival is arranged on 30. and 31. of May 2026 in the idyllic Kubaparken in central Oslo. Kubaparken is located close to Grünerløkka and next to Vulkan.
The festival is open from 11 am until 6 pm both days.
We encourage you to buy tickets in advance. With a pre-purchased ticket you can use a faster lane and will get quicker access to the festival. If you buy your tickets before May 3rd you'll get an early-bird discount!
You can also buy your tickets at the entrance, but please be advised that we only accept card payment (no cash).
What to expect at the festival
You can expect a large food court with a range of different flavours, top-notch cooking classes and talks from Norwegian and international chefs and VIPs, lots of exciting activities and experiences, and last but not least - you get to meet the social and adorable mini pig, Helmer.
Cooking classes
Meet headliner Maya Leinenbach behind the giga platform FitGreenMind and see how she puts together mouth-watering dishes. Learn to cook proper gourmet food with Danish zero-waste expert and cookbook author Gittemarie Johansen. See how you can use wild harvest in your every day cooking with chef Jørgen Ravneberg. Experience Mexican fine dining with Nordic produce with Chef Sylvia. See how Kriss Loves Food transforms tempeh into something magical on stage. Check out the whole program here.
Talks
Don´t miss out on the talk and interview with the one and only Ed Winters aka Earthling Ed! Hear about what it´s like being vegan on reality shows with the founder of our festival, Heidi Røneid. Get inspired on the zero-waste crash course with headliner Gittemarie Johansen. Learn about how you put together a healthy plant-based diet with nutritional physician Mette Svendsen. Get motivated to bike this summer on the talk about bike-tripping in Norway with Liv Jorstad Paulsen from Norway by Bike. Learn about the myths of Norwegian farming with the incredible Norun Haugen. Check out the whole program here.
Activities
Get new clothes the sustainable way at the clothing swap market (klesbyttemarked). Dance your way into the day with morning rave before the festival opening with Morning Beat (PS: separate ticket). Find your zen at the outdoor yoga sessions with Yogaskolen. Test your strength at the strenght contests (styrkekonkurransen). Learn about wild harvest and join the harvesting walk along the river with Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforening. Freshen up before the after party with a free glow-up at Green Spirit. Meet new people (and perhaps a flirt?) at the after party at Fyrhuset Kuba right next to the festival. The festival also has it´s own program children and dogs, including face paint and free dog training (see program).
We guarantee a weekend full of inspiring cooking classes, thought-provoking talks, and very happy tastebuds!
Oslo Vegetarfestival is Scandinavia's largest plant-based event
Everything sold and handed out at the festival is vegan. Many exhibitors attend the festival to promote their tasty products so expect to eat lot of samples and bring some home as well.
We also encourage you to just enjoy the park, relax on the grass and take in the friendly and idyllic atmosphere of the festival!
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the ticket?
What's included in the ticket?
With a ticket you'll get full access to everything on the festival. You can visit all cooking classes, lectures, food court, market and all activities.
Can I pay with cash at the festival?
Can I pay with cash at the festival?
In short - no.
If you're planning on buying your ticket in the entrance instead on pre-purchasing, you need to pay with card or Vipps. We don't accept cash.
On the festival area most exhibitors only accept card, Vipps or similar. Even though some exhibitors might accept cash, we strongly recommend you not to depend on cash.
Card (and tofu) is king!
Is everything vegan?
Is everything vegan?
Yes, we are a vegan festival. Everything that is sold, served or given out is required to be vegan. Enjoy a weekend of plant-based foods and drinks!
Can I bring my dog?
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, we love dogs! But make sure your furry friend is comfortable with people, other dogs and the heat. We have a water station which can be used to fill water for you and your dog.
How do I volunteer?
How do I volunteer?
Yes, we'd love to have you on our team! As a volunteer you'll get to meet lots of other lovely people with an enthusiasm for evertyhing plant-based.
Use the registration form for Oslo Vegetarfestival 2025 or get in touch with us at frivillig@oslovegetarfestival.no.