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Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
In partnership with Visit Norway this May Covent Garden brings the spirit of Norway to the West End with ‘Passport to Norway’, a four-day celebration of Nordic culture, food and live performance across the iconic Piazza from 14th - 17th May. Discover a vibrant programme of live music, alongside a curated line-up of food and drink pop-ups bringing Nordic flavours to Covent Garden.
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
Covent Garden is transporting you to the scenic heart of Scandinavia this May in partnership with Visit Norway, with a vibrant programme of music, food and cultural moments inspired by Norway’s Constitution Day celebrations. Read on to discover the full line-up of events...
Live Performances
Discover a programme of live performances, showcasing Norway’s music scene and spotlighting London-based Nordic talent.
Thursday 14th May
Sigrid Zeiner (1pm) - London-based Norwegian artist creating melancholic, intimate pop with classical touches and unfiltered emotional storytelling. Her songs live in the space between heartbreak and hope and offers the sort of truth only real DIY indie artists can.
Sletta (3pm) - London-based Norweigan singer, who's music is a seamless blend of neo-soul and jazz, infusing the sounds of nature inspired by her homeland and the urban influences of London.
Friday 15th May
Robert Post (3pm) - Norweigan Acoustic Vocal + Guitar folk singer known for his 70's influenced AOR sound. He gained international attention with his 2005 self-titled debut, winning two Spellemannprisen awards for Best Male Artist and Best Video.
London Nordic Choir (5:30pm) - Independent, London-based chamber choir renowned for their vibrant acapella performances. Select choir members will perform in Norwegian traditional folk costume, while the wider choir will be dressed in an ode to the colours of the Norwegian flag.
Saturday 16th May
amilost (1pm) - Alternative-pop act amilost, comprised of Oslo-born and Glasgow-based duo Sigrid & Chris, will perform a genre-blending set, combining electronic production with live instrumentation and emotive vocals.
Robert Post (3pm) - Robert Post will deliver his second performance of the celebrations on Saturday, drawing on traditional storytelling and stripped-back musicality.
Sunday 17th May
London Nordic Choir (12pm) - Also back for their second performance, The Nordic Choir will be bringing together their voices from across the Nordic community in London.
Pastael Pop-Up
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
Travel accessories brand founded by Norwegian content creator Maddie Borge is popping up on the Covent Garden Piazza this Norway Day. After years of travelling the world and struggling with uninspiring and low-quality packing solutions, Maddie set out to create packing cubes that combine durability with vibrant, playful design. Pastael brings a fresh perspective to travel essentials, helping people stay organised while expressing their personal style.
Step into Pastael’s summer escape - a bright, beach-inspired pop-up designed to get you holiday ready. Expect beach huts, Dolce Vita aesthetics and the ability to shop the viral packing cubes and new travel cases in real life. Whether you’re heading off on a weekend getaway or a long-haul adventure, Pastael is here to help you stay organised while travelling in style.
Piazza Pop-Up Food Trucks
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
Enjoy a selection of street food traders serving a mix of sweet and savoury Norwegian favourites throughout the weekend, 11am - 7pm. Dig into celebratory foods including hot dogs, strawberries and more with our Piazza pop-up vendors.
The Sausage - Serving up a range of gourmet hot dogs, including pork, beef, and veggie options, alongside kids options.
Waffle Wands - Dig into a unique, tasty dessert -fluffy waffles on a stick, smothered with your favourite sauces and toppings such as Belgian chocolate, white chocolate, Biscoff sauce, crushed Oreo, smarties, sprinkles, fudge & raspberry crumb to name a few, alongside Norway-inspired creations such as the ‘Nordic Strawberry’ and the ‘Scandi Stack’.
Cappadocia Moments - Mobile coffee and dessert trailer serving handcrafted sweet treats, including chocolate strawberries, waffle sticks and more.
Norway Day Specials at Thirsty Farrier
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
Thirsty Farrier will also be popping up on the Piazza, serving Norwegian craft beers, and Norway's most popular spirit ‘Aquavit’ in a variety of cocktails including:
Fjelbekk (Mountain Stream)
Nordic Negroni
Oslo Spritz
Scandi Daiquiri
Scandinavian-Inspired Coffee
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th May
Rooted in over a century of heritage from Astri Stockfleth’s coffeehouse in Oslo, Stockfleth's brings Nordic coffee culture to London. Discover specialty coffee, Norwegian waffles, Scandinavian food products including chocolate from ScandiKitchen, and Solo soft drinks at the Piazza pop-up.
The pop up will also be sharing the story of the brand and Norwegian coffee heritage, the story of Norway’s National Day, alongside family-friendly games.
Discover Other Ways to Celebrate
The Southwark Park Festival: Sunday 17th May
Looking for other ways to honour Norway's National Day in London? The Southwark Park Festival Norway Day—officially known as 17 Mai London honours Norway's independence annually with a parade, traditional food and live entertainment.
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Extend Your West End Visit
Don't let the celebrations end early! Discover the best seats the West End has to offer for less when booking award-winning musicals and plays with our official ticket partner, London Theatre Direct. Explore offers on the hottest shows from just £20.
You can also enjoy exclusive dining and shopping perks in Covent Garden when you present your West End theatre ticket with our 'Showtime Specials'.
