Nobel Peace Festival

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.

Explore freedom of expression

At Norwegian PEN and Young Expression 2030, learn about the stories of persecuted writers and activists, explore a small exhibition, take part in a postcard campaign and learn more about young people’s freedom of expression in Norway.

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.

Play your way through Nobel history

Make your own button with a message about democracy, peace or freedom, test your knowledge in the timeline of Nobel Peace Prize laureates, or challenge a friend to “Guess the Peace Prize Laureate”. How much do you know about the laureates – and how many can you place correctly?

Real or fake news?

For democracy to function, we need to know what is true and what is not. Can you tell real content from fake content online? Put your skills to the test with Tenk and learn more about how both you and society can become more resilient to misinformation.

True or false about democracy

At the United Nations Association of Norway, you can compete against others to see who is best informed about the state of democracy in 2026. Through interactive activities, you’ll have the opportunity to share your own thoughts on why the UN’s human rights are important for democracy.

Learn more about human rights

Spin the wheel of fortune at Amnesty and learn more about how authoritarian leaders can restrict people’s freedom and rights. Sign a petition, explore the world map or write a solidarity letter to a human rights defender.

Taste authentic Venezuelan food

Visit the food truck and taste traditional arepas and tequeños, prepared and served by Nerio Castillo, Juan Carlos Briceño and Carlos Briceño, based in Stavanger. All proceeds from the food truck will go towards earthquake relief in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Venezuelan art, culture and solidarity

Explore Venezuela through interactive murals, iconic landmarks and art by renowned illustrator Rayma. Take part in a visual activity about freedom and Venezuela’s peaceful resilience, and see photographs documenting the impact of the recent earthquake in La Guaira. You can also buy a tote bag featuring Rayma’s artwork, with proceeds going towards earthquake relief in the region.

Take a stand for democracy

At UWC Red Cross Nordic, meet students and explore what democracy means through interactive activities. Take a stand, challenge yourself and others, and leave your message on the large democracy canvas.

Music & culture

12:15
Hear Venezuelan music performed by Maria Alejandra (vocals) and Cristian Ruiz (instrumentalist) from Sol Mariachi. At 14:30 Barbara Casique performs the song Venezuela, followed by a musical selection from Venezuela by Ron Davis Alvarez (violin) and Eduardo Villamizar (cuatro).

Follow the Nobel Peace Conference

13:00 - 17:00
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.

Childrens Choir Concert with Pequeños Cantos del Sur 

17:15
Experience a few songs from Casa Cultural’s children’s choir in Oslo, led by conductor Cristian Ruiz. Created for Spanish-speaking children born in or growing up in Norway, the choir combines musical education with language development, cultural heritage, and social integration. Through a repertoire from Latin America and the wider Spanish-speaking world, children strengthen their Spanish, develop their musical abilities, and build confidence.

Meet Nobel Peace Prize laureates and watch the Peace Dove fly

17:30
The festival concludes 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.