Tom Waits The Race

Risør Cinema has two nice cinemas at Risørhuset, the cinema program can be found here .

Art exhibition.

Erika Stöckel is an Oslo-based artist with a Sami background from Kiruna. Born and raised in the mining town of Kiruna, iron ore has been a part of her everyday life, and the mine has been the workplace of her entire family.

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On the one hand it provides security, but at the same time it creates a large hole that slowly eats up the town. Growing up in Kiruna is learning to hate and love the stone. Stöckel works mainly with ceramics, creating sculptural works within an abstract visual world.

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Stöckel's exhibition project The Stone Woman thematizes the interaction between nature, the body and power, based on her experiences from her own upbringing. Erika Stöckel (1989) is Risør Municipality's art scholarship holder for 2024-25.

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's market day at Søndeled School! This year we can offer:

• flea market
• silent auction
• lightning lottery and bazaar book
• plant sales
• sale of handicrafts
• cafe

Take a trip to Søndeled and experience the great market atmosphere!

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The Cultural School presents: The dance performance GREASE, at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

After several years, Pernille Bønkan from Puroyoga in Oslo is finally back in Risør for an intensive yoga long weekend in Risør Kunstpark.

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There will be a guided Ashtanga "gentle" every morning at 9:00 AM.
And a workshop every afternoon at 5:00 PM focusing on breathing, meditation and yin exercises. The weekend is suitable for beginners as well as advanced yogis :)
Welcome

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Price on Vipps - 601993
1. The whole weekend NOK 1250,-
2. Morning sessions NOK 900,-
3. Evening sessions NOK 675,-

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Delicious Danish Breakfast (Norwegian Lunch) the last Saturday of the month.

Seating at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Cross-country race 5 and 10 km. Children's race 650m (free)

How to create a vibrant town center?

An important prerequisite for good residential and visitor attractiveness is a vibrant town center. What we should and can do, we will discuss at the business meeting on June 4th at Park Cafe.

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Introduction from Mona Rhein, Risør town

Jan Hugo Jakobsen, The Little Hotel

Lecture on Sutukoba and Gambia

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We talk about Sutukoba and the work we do in Gambia.

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The trip to Gambia is also told and pictures are shown.

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Gambia is a small country that offers many experiences. Here you can enjoy miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, trips on the Gambia River and the bustling markets in the capital Banjul. When you travel to Gambia, you will have a holiday filled with exciting nature experiences, local life, local cuisine and sun – lots of sun!

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Active Peace Journeys has a collaboration with Sutukoba's Friends who have supported a number of projects in the village – everything from a bakery to a kindergarten, vegetable garden, rice fields and well drilling.
We also support children and young people at school, both in Sutukoba and on the coast.

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Serving coffee and waffles

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Everyone is welcome!

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On June 15th, Risør Pride 2025 will take place and there will be a parade through the town and appeals and entertainment at Fredsparken.

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We meet at Risørhuset, then we walk through the town and end up at Fredsparken.

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Risør pride is a so-called inclusive pride which means that we bring together all four major international prides which in English are called gaypride, blackpride, transpride and disability pride. Risør pride celebrates freedom, human rights, love and the right to be the wonderful person you are.

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Together we will color Risør in all the colors of the rainbow, so come to Risør to show that you stand with the rights and freedom of minorities.

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In 2025 we will launch the new Risør Classicboat Festival!

A new plastic boat community emerged in the 50s-70s where both Norwegian and Swedish designers and boat builders made a name for themselves. Now we also want to create a festival for floating cultural relics in plastic and hybrid, this will be a really exciting new addition to the festival town of Risør.

This year we will be arranging the big town Breakfast both in June and in August. 21.6 during the Risør Classic festival and 9.8 during the Risør Wooden Boat Festival. Welcome!

Who has the best fish soup in town?

Join the tasting tour, visit the town's restaurants between 12 and 4 pm and cast your vote.

The voting will take place in the square at 5:00 PM.

You can get information at the individual restaurants.

For the 35th time, we welcome you to one of Norway's leading chamber music festivals.

With nearly 40 concerts and events, and over 30 invited performers, this will be a fantastic celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Risør Chamber Music Festival.

Starting December 1st, we will gradually release artists and concerts until the sale starts on January 27th.

Welcome to Risør, see you June 24–29, 2025!

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Program and tickets: https://kammermusikkfest.no/

Finally we meet again in Risør Church! Sitting with old acquaintances, or greeting this magical space for the first time. Regardless of your history with us: Welcome to this year's opening concert. As usual, the concert will be played twice, so that as many people as possible can experience the opening.

Sissel Kyrkjebø with a full symphony orchestra out on an island.
You haven't read that sentence many times before, and the reason is simple: It's not often that one of our absolute biggest singing stars performs in these settings.

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Since Sissel and the orchestra can play whatever they want, we get a fantastic mix of Sissel's highlights, some classic quirks and wonderful national treasures. There's everything from laughter to a sit-close-together-and-humming atmosphere.

Graphic exhibition -July 1st to July 13th -2025 inside and outside in my home here in Risør at Storgata 17. Showing graphics that are figurative, naive and colorful. Welcome to a playful and inspiring exhibition in a beautiful green oasis of a garden. Here you can experience seeing art and unique objects inside and outside. Welcome!

The Rollers is a rock band from Risør that was founded in 1993. Since then, they have had a number of concerts in Southern Norway. The band is known for playing cover songs by famous artists and bands such as Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and Madrugada. Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening at Stangholmen Fyr on July 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM. Stangholmen has a location that promises spectacular sunsets and atmospheric sounds from the sea, this will be an evening you will not soon forget.

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Bar license and food sales

Age limit: 20 years

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Welcome

Villvin Crafts Market is the country's largest gathering of professional Nordic crafts.

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We promise an inspiring party in form, color and lushness when over 100 professional artisans from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway gather in the square and around Risør's beautiful inner harbor on the second weekend in July.

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Unique works in ceramics, glass, textiles, metal, leather, wood, paper, wicker and brushwork are presented and sold here.

There will be artist talks on stage, a children's workshop and an award ceremony for the most outstanding participant!

Once again, Vidar Villa is embarking on his summer tour with the Culture Boat MS Bjørvika and visiting a number of towns along the Norwegian coast - including Risør on July 15 and 16! The ferry will be docked at the steamship dock and the concert will take place while the ferry is docked.

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The event will end no later than 23:00.

There will be an 18 year age limit at the event.

It is a pleasure to announce that Eva Weel Skram will be coming to Stangholmen Fyr on Wednesday, July 16. 2025. Last year, Eva released her latest album Vendepunkt, to great reviews, and the title track was nailed to the playlists of NRK P1 for months. Eva Weel Skram has always been very personal in her lyrics, and fortunately she still is.

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The album Vendepunkt was written during a period when a lot was happening in her life, especially on the inside. She searched for and found answers to many things within herself, and the reflections she made along the way quickly found their way out of her head and into the lyrics, as they often do. And if something so good comes out of Eva's personal journey, we can only hope that she continues this journey in the years to come. With songs like "Om du vil", "Selmas sang", "La meg være", and "Vendepunkt", Eva Weel Skram is without a doubt one of the most beloved artists we have in this country.

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Skram has released three albums with Norwegian lyrics, Finne heim from 2018, Sleppe tak from 2021, and Vendepunkt in 2024, all of which have received rave reviews, and have been described as both “Brutalt ärl” and musically mature. This spring, the time is ripe for more new music from the Sogndal artist, who continues to impress with his live performances and songs that hit the mark.

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"Eva Weel Skram has long been one of Norway's most distinctive pop artists. With the album "Sleppe tak" everything is in place for her to become a household name," wrote Dagsavisen in its review of the latter album, which has elevated Eva right up to the top of Norwegian-speaking pop artists in the country. Skram's trademark has been catchy melodies with strong Norwegian lyrics about themes close to her heart, which has proven to be both comforting and inspiring for her ever-growing audience.

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In 2025, there will be great opportunities to see Eva and her musical companions on stages across the country, an opportunity you shouldn't miss!

Vamp is a Norwegian folk rock band from Haugesund, formed in 1990. Since their debut in 1993, the band has had great success in Norway, with a number of top ten albums and singles. Vamp is known for its blend of Norwegian folk music and rock, and for its lyrics about love, nature and life's challenges.

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The band was originally formed by Jan Toft (vocals), Torbjørn Økland (guitar), Øyvind Staveland (violin), Carl Øyvind Apeland (bass) and Erling Sande (drums). In 1998, Toft was replaced by Vidar Johnsen on vocals, and in 2008, Sande was replaced by Odin Staveland.

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Vamp's debut album, "Godmorgen, søster", was released in 1993. The album was a huge success and won the 1993 Spellemannprisen in the category for best rock album. The album contained the songs "Tir n'a Noir" and "Evig eies kun det tapte", both of which became big radio hits.

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Vamp's next album, Horisonter, was released in 1994. The album was also a major commercial success, but received somewhat less critical acclaim than her debut album.

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In the years that followed, Vamp released a number of albums, all of which were well received by both audiences and critics. Among the most popular albums are "13 humler" (1996), "Flua på veggen" (1998) and "Ei med alt" (1999).

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In the 2000s, Vamp continued to make popular music. The albums "Another Sun" (2000), "Månemannen" (2002) and "Siste stikk" (2005) all became top five albums in Norway. In 2006, Vamp released an album with a symphony orchestra, "Vamp i full symfoni" with the Kringkastingsorkesteret. The same year, the band was named Spellemann of the Year.

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Duo featuring Peter Andersson and Martin Rahmberg. The name of the band comes from an old stone fort on the island of Inishmore just off the west coast of Ireland. We both sing and Martin plays the guitar and Peter the tenor banjo. Dún Aengus has a rich repertoire of Irish tunes and songs. Music from Scotland has also been a huge influence on us, but we also play modern tunes if we feel the necessity.

The concert is in KROA

After a fabulous success in this year's Every Time We Meet, Stein Torleif Bjella and his incomparable band have filled cultural centers and venues all over the country. And it doesn't stop there! The tour continues well into the fall of 2025.

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This winter's tour has been a huge success, with over 15,000 tickets sold, including two sold-out concerts at the Oslo Opera House. Audiences and critics alike have been unanimous in their enthusiasm – the last six months have simply been a real boom for the singer from Ål.

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On this tour, both loyal and brand new fans have been able to experience a new side of Bjella. The concerts offer both classics and new interpretations of his own and others' songs, which elevates his musical universe to new heights. As always, Bjella combines the thoughtful with the heartwarming - the concerts touch both the heart and the dance floor. And yes, as is tradition, a fruit basket is raffled off at each venue. Along with him on the road, Bjella has his regular and talented band consisting of Geir Sundstøl (guitar), Eirik Øien (bass), Kenneth Kapstad (drums) and David Wallumrød (keyboards). Together they ensure an unforgettable concert experience.

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About Stein Torleif BjellaStein Torleif Bjella had his breakthrough with the critically acclaimed solo album Heidersmenn in 2009. Since then, he has released several award-winning and Spellemann-nominated albums, including Vonde visu (Spellemann Prize winner), Heim for å døy, Gode Liv, Øvre-Ål Toneakademi and Nysetmåne. He has also collaborated with the Norwegian Broadcasting Orchestra, released a spoken word album, and received awards such as the Edvard Prize and the Prøysen Prize.

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Bjella's music is characterized by poetic, down-to-earth lyrics and a unique ability to reach both rural and urban people. With songs such as "Romantikken gjer meg sjuk", "Psykisk kan du vera sjøl", "Heidersmann" and "Tilbake i det blå", he has written himself into the Norwegian song tradition as one of the most important voices of our time. In addition to music, Bjella is a recognized author, with the poetry collection Jordsjukantologien Nr. 1 and the novel Fiskehuset, which won the Nynorsk Literature Prize and was nominated for the P2-lytternes Novel Prize. Bjella's music has also inspired theater productions, such as Kan nokon gripe inn and Heil ved, the latter still in the repertoire at Det Norske Teatret. Stein Torleif Bjella – Live 2025 promises more concerts, more stories and more fruit baskets.

Risør Wooden Boat Festival has been visited by 10-15,000 people every year since 1984 at the beginning of August. We are the meeting place for some of the world's most beautiful wooden boats. In addition, we promote coastal culture and traditional crafts in boats and construction. We have activities for all generations through a large program, both academic and social.

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It's no wonder that people flock to Risør during the wooden boat festival, these are beautiful days with a fantastic atmosphere in the town, and the world's finest boats!

There is free admission to the festival.

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A TRIBUTE TO JAHN TEIGEN

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Tom Mathisen can celebrate over 50 years as an artist, and is still in his prime. After a long life in the spotlight as part of Prima Vera, Falsk/Mathisen and not least as the narrator of all of Norway in "Brødrene Dahl", it is time to celebrate himself.

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After a guest appearance with Jahn Teigen's tribute band "En Dags Pause" at the Drøbak Havnefestival in 2023, both band and artist were convinced: They need to do more of this. It's been a long time since Mathisen has played with a full band, and now the opportunity finally presents itself again.

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And with a backpack full of songs, anecdotes and stories from the Prima Vera era, it is also fitting to pay tribute to our song treasure Jahn Teigen as part of the show. And if there is one thing "En Dags Pause" can do after over 200 concerts together, it is Teigen's songs. They have toured country and beach since 2019, and also received Teigen's acceptance to do this before he passed away.

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So here is a real kinder egg put together: You get Mathisen/Falsk, Prima Vera and Jahn Teigen in one and the same evening. In addition to stories and acrobatics that only Norway's funniest man, Tom Mathisen, can pull off. Here you get to hear classics like:

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A Nice Day

Norway is good

Optimist

My first love

The most beautiful thing there is

Every pretty lady has an ugly friend.

The drunk has a duty.

....And many more

This year we will be arranging the big town Breakfast both in June and in August. 21.6 during the Risør Classic festival and 9.8 during the Risør Wooden Boat Festival. Welcome!

In 2025, deLillos will celebrate 40 years of providing timeless classics for generations of fans. A grand celebration on home turf where the band has sold more tickets than ever before in just a few days. Highly relevant as jubilarians and a new album, as well as a catalog that the audience loves to sing along to, deLillos will bring new and old classics on the Mere for felere tour.

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They will present a catalog that spans four decades and is part of our history. And for the fans, there are many songs, spread over 20 studio albums.
New album will be released on January 31st, and before that 6 singles will be released. The first "Sjenert" will be released on August 23rd.
deLillos is one of the country's most important pop and rock bands. deLillos was formed in Oslo in 1984, and is considered one of the most significant in Norwegian music from the 1980s to the present day. Together with Raga Rockers, DumDum Boys and Jokke & Valentinerne, deLillos is still referred to as one of the four big bands in Norwegian rock history.

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They have been uncompromising in their expression and true to their universe, while at the same time challenging the creative when it comes to both format and content. deLillos has given us a string of classic songs and albums that are being discovered by ever new generations of Norwegians.
More and more of us want more of deLillos. And luckily, they keep releasing more favorites.

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ANNE KAT HÆRLAND - DON'T PANI

A Guide to Artificial Intelligence

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Anne Kat is finally back. Before Christmas she played to full houses at Edderkoppen Scene in Oslo with her new show "Don't Panic" and now the show is going on tour and visiting us on October 4th!

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This is what the press said after the premiere: - Brilliant Anne Kat, Radio Norway - Still among the country's sharpest comedians, NRK - Very good show, Norsk Ukeblad - Thought-provoking points, Dagsavisen

Anne Kat has been immersed in artificial intelligence full-time for over two years, gaining extensive knowledge on the subject. Now she is ready to share her fascination and insights from the sidelines in a way that only Anne Kat can.

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This is a performance you don't want to miss - an unforgettable journey through the fascinating world of artificial intelligence, presented with Anne Kat's unique blend of humor and sharp observation.

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The performance lasts approximately 70 minutes.

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For more information see:

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https://www.annekat.no/

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If safety is not found at home or out there, where do you go?

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"Word for blood" is a true story, an inside report from the little sister of Sweden's most dangerous gang leader. It is a painful and honest story about being human and female and ending up in the middle of a deadly gang showdown - in a world where adults are not present. Faysa's closest friends and family members are on opposite sides of the gang war. She no longer has a record of how many she has lost. Now she tells her story.  

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The National Theatre and the Norwegian Theatre are creating a play based on Faysa Idle's hotly-anticipated book, "A Word for Blood". Her story concerns us all, regardless of who we are or where we live. Perhaps Faysa's story can open up conversations about how we can create a society where we take better care of each other?

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--Said about the book:

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"Faysa Idle tells her story powerfully and honestly

Business News

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"A story that tears at the heart and gives you chills"

Gyldendal Norwegian Publishing House

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--Performance length: 1 hour 20 minutes (no intermission).