Nobel Days 2026: The Nobel Peace Center's Press Programme

Press Preview of the Nobel Peace Prize exhibition 2026

Wednesday 9 December at 09:00-11:00 CET

Location: Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1

Welcome to the press preview of the Nobel Peace Prize exhibition 2026. Each year, the Nobel Peace Center creates a new exhibition about the latest peace prize. This year’s exhibition highlights Navi Pillay’s work to promote international peace and justice. The exhibition will be officially opened by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate herself 11 December and opens to the public 12 December. No accreditation required, but sign up with: ibr@nobelpeacecenter.org

Save the Children Peace Prize Celebration

Thursday 10 December at 11:00 CET

Location: Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1, Oslo (Outside)

A show made by and for children, with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay as guest of honour. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra has confirmed her attendance. This year, the celebration will take place on the outdoor scene at the City Hall Square, outside the Nobel Peace Center. All children in 7th grade in Oslo are invited to be part of the audience.

Media accreditation is required. To apply for accreditation please send an email before Thursday 3 December with name, date of birth and publication to: fredsprisfesten@reddbarna.no

Press contact: Sverre Øygarden Eikill, sverre.oygarden.eikill@reddbarna.no

Outdoor Peace Prize Celebration

Thursday 10 December 12:30-18:00

Location: Outside the Nobel Peace Center / Oslo City Hall Square

The Nobel Peace Center invites the people in Oslo to take part in the Nobel Peace Prize Celebration from an outdoor stage at the City Hall Square. Throughout the day, the stage will be filled with mini lectures, music and inspiring speeches, and the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be shown on a big screen. For media, this provides an alternative way to cover the celebrations at street level in Oslo. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay is expected to greet the people from the outdoor stage at app 14:15. Full programme here.

Torchlight Procession

Thursday 10 December 17:45 – 19:00 (the procession leaves at 18:15)

Location: Nobel Peace Center (City Hall Square) to the Grand Hotel

The torchlight procession starts at the Nobel Peace Center and ends in front of the Grand Hotel, where the laureate greets the parade from the balcony of the Nobel Suite.

The parade is organised by the Norwegian Peace Council.

More information here.

Press contact: Charlie Dougherty, charlie@norgesfredsrad.no

Official opening of the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2026

Friday 11 December at 16:45

Location: Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1, Oslo

Each year, the Nobel Peace Center creates a new photo exhibition about the latest peace prize. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navil Pillay will be present and receive a private tour of the exhibition before conducting the official opening. NB! Limited access for media, only a limited number of photographers will be admitted. Accreditation required .Apply for accreditation via email by Wednesday 4 December to ibr@nobelpeacecenter.org

The exhibition opens to the public Saturday 12 December.

About the Nobel Peace Center

• one of Norway's most visited museums, with more than 200.000 visitors per year, including school groups
• presents the story of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work
• is situated in the heart of Oslo, near the City Hall
• Kjersti Fløgstad is the Executive Director, Kristian Berg Harpviken is Chair of the Board
• Main partners are Hydro, Reitan Retail and EY