Event

Poets in the Garden – live poetry, music and open mic

from poetry session, audience watching man performing.

Welcome to an atmospheric gathering filled with live poetry and music. This time, you and the poets are invited to explore the theme of peace more deeply.

Time:29 Apr 2026 17:15 - 18:00 CEST
Place: Nobel Peace Center
poetry evening, people watching and candles and a person performing.
Poetry

This evening, you will hear from the poets:

  • Åsmund Seip
  • Jacob Roots 
  • Tuva Bjørnstad
  • Dominic Munton 
  • You?
Music

There will also be music by Marlen Tjøsvoll, a singer and songwriter from Karmøy. She is known from The Voice 2025, where she went viral for her powerful and personal interpretation of “Bang Bang.” With a background from Berklee College of Music and several years of stage experience, she has developed a unique and distinctive artistic expression.

Open mic

Towards the end of the event, you are invited to share something related to the theme of peace, if you wish. This could be a poem, a thought, or a song - the format is up to you.
Maximum time: 3 minutes.

This event is hosted by Hansine Killingmoe Såstad and Hanna Sofie Schou Grytli.

Participation

This event is part of Late Night: Paths to Peace, 29 April at 17:00 - 20:00.

This is the final Late Night of the spring, where - alongside poetry - you can also experience two brand-new exhibitions, additional activities, and an insightful conversation included in the ticket.