Programme for Constitution Day celebrations in Bergen, May 17, 2024

Here is a full overview of events, from morning until late.

06.45 Start of the day at Dreggen
07.00 Cannon salute from Skansen
07.00 Morning parade from Dreggen accompanied by Krohnengen Brass Band and Lungegaardens Marching Band, along the scheduled route. See the schedule for the marches here.
07.00 Church bells chime at the Domkirken, Korskirken, and Mariakirken churches.
07.20 Bell chiming at Johanneskirken church as the morning parade passes. Rung by Mariko Takei.
07.25 Wreath-laying at the Christie statue at Museum Square. Speech by the leader of Studentersamfunnet, the student union, in Bergen. Music byLungegaardens Marching Band.
07.30 Wreath-laying of the memorial plaque for John Lund at John Lundsplass, by the 17th of May Committee. Bergen song by Krohnengen Brass Band
07.40 The morning parade ends at Festplassen with a speech for the future by the senior class president and a speech for Bergen by the leader of the student association at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Music by Krohnengen Brass Band
07.50 Wreath-laying with the Skippers’ Association and the Machinists' Association atthe Seamen's Monument. Music by Lungegaardens Marching Band
08.15 Memorial service for the Fallen in WWII at Nonneseter Memorial Hall. Speech and wreath-laying ceremony by Tove Torkildsen from the 17th of May Committee. Navy Guard of Honour. Music by Krohnengen Brass Band
08,15 Memorial service at the Honorary Cemetery at Solheim. Speech and Wreath-laying by pensioner and former city councillor Arne Jakobsen. Navy Guard of Honour Performance by Alvøens Musikkforening and Sangforeningen Forum.
08.30 Service in Sandvikskirken church at 8:30 a.m.
09.00 Fun fair opens at Festningskaien
09.00 Festive Service in new Norwegian, Bergen Cathedral
09.45 Meeting point at Koengen for the main parade
10.30 Boat parade - Byfjordsparade starts in Hilleren
10.30 The main parade follows the scheduled route after "Leve Eidsvollsmennenes minne" and the cannon salute from Skansen
10.40 The Flag Parade follows the scheduled route
12.00 Cannon Salute from Bergehus Fortress
12.30 Rowing regatta parade from Kaigaten with "Det glade Bergen"
12.45 Main speeches and live music by the Viking Ship stage
13.00 Glockenspiel concert in Johanneskirken by bell ringer Mariko Takei
13.00 Concert in Tinghuset by Studentersangforeningen
13.00 Arme Riddere at Den blå stein
13.00 Force Marsjør Juzz-Band at Den Nationale Scene
13.00
13.30 Concert in the Music Pavilion with Dragefjellets Marching Band
13.00
Rowing regatta at Vågen harbour
13.30 Student choir, Sirene by the end of Lille Lungegårdsvann
13.30 Climbing poles open at Festplassen
13.45 UKEkoret Optimum on the Sundt staircase
13.30 Spectacular air show over Vågen/Byfjorden harbour
14.30 Musikselskabet Larmonien at Den blå stein
14.30 Culpa at the Holberg statue
14.30 Music at the Ole Bull Fountain, with a student band from NHH
15.00 Concert with Kleppe Musikklag at Torgallmenningen square
15.00
15.00 Student choir Kalliope in the Music pavilion
15.30 Student choir Blandede Akademikere, at the Blue Stone
17.00 Concert atTorgalmenningen square by Manger Musikklag
18.00 Fiddlers and folk dancers from BUL Ervingen at Torgallmenningen. square
19.00 Concert in Nykirken church with a project choir from the Norwegian Choir Association Hordaland. Conductor Jan L. Jacobsen. Admission is free. Collection for the Church City Mission at the exit.
19.30 Fiddlers and folk dancers from BUL Ervingen at Torgallmenningen square.
20.00 SUPERMARIA at The Viking Ship stage
20.00 Gospel night in Johanneskirken church. Admission is free. Organiser: KFUM-KFUK Bjørgvin, St JAKor, Gospel Bergen and Bergen Cathedral congregation
20.30 HAN HERMAN at Festplassen
21.00 KAMARA at The Viking Ship stage
21.30 DJ Tarjei Strøm at The Viking Ship stage
22.20 Torchlight procession from Bergenhus to Festplassen, accompanied by Kleppe Musikklag
23.00 Lighting of the beacons on the city mountains
23.05 Prize ceremony for best float in the parades, and for the winners of the rowing race
23.15 Fireworks at Festplassen