Nobel Peace Festival

3 September • Rådhusplassen, Oslo

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Join us as we transform the space in front of the Nobel Peace Center into a vibrant festival celebrating democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Through powerful stories, activities, and conversations, we invite you to take part in experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire.

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front of the nobel peace center

Practical information

Outside the Nobel Peace Center, on Rådhusplassen in Oslo

Thursday 3 September, 12:00 – 18:00

Free and open to all

Register here

Explore the festival

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Build a papagayo

Be inspired by Señor Papagayo, the man who turned colourful kites into a symbol of peaceful resistance in Venezuela. Make your own papagayo and write a message of hope, peace or freedom.

Test your knowledge of the rules of war

Together with the Red Cross, you can explore international humanitarian law through interactive games and activities – and experience an escape room inspired by the rescue mission involving the White Buses and the resistance fighter Wanda Hegner.

Write a postcard that offers hope

Norwegian PEN and Ung Ytring invite you to a creative workshop where you can send a personal postcard to an imprisoned writer, journalist or artist – a small gesture that can mean a great deal.

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Explore the world through cooperation

At the UN Association, you can take part in activities that demonstrate why international cooperation is crucial for peace and sustainable societies.

Learn more about human rights

Amnesty invites you to take part in activities and discussions about the human rights situation in Venezuela and how individuals can help bring about change.

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Experience Venezuela through music and culture

Get to know the country at the heart of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize through music, food and cultural expressions.

Follow the Nobel Peace Conference

Watch the conference live from the festival site and listen to discussions with Peace Prize laureates, activists and international guests. Read more about the conference here.

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The dove of peace flies with a message of hope from Peace Prize laureates

The festival concludes at 17:30 with a magical moment when a white dove of peace takes flight from Rådhusplassen bearing a message of hope from Nobel Peace Prize laureates Juan Manuel Santos (2016), Maria Ressa (2021) and Ales Bialiatski (2022), all of whom will be in attendance.