Food festivals in Oslo

Kokkenes Dag (Chefs' Day)

  • ★ 4.3
  • 15 August 2027Expected
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Kokkenes Dag fills Øvre Slottsgate outside Sentralen and Christiania torv with chefs from two dozen Oslo restaurants for a free mid-August Sunday of small plates at friendly prices.

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Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Know before you go

  • Visitors vote for the best restaurant of the day
  • Toilets are inside Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3 (basement and Vinterhagen)
  • Afterparty on Sentralen's roof terrace from 15:00 to about 21:00, open to all
  • About 4,000 portions sold in 2025; the 2026 area added Christiania torv

What to eat there

  • Credo's meatballs, the 2026 public vote winner, which sold out
  • Small plates from Statholdergaarden, Smalhans, Katla and Palace Grill (2026 line-up)
  • Dumplings from Dumpling AS and Tomodomo
  • Brasserie stations: Hansken, France, Coucou and Blanche

Where to eat in Sentrum

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Our picks in Sentrum, where the festival is.

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Kokkenes Dag (Chefs' Day) is expected 15 Aug 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Oslo to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Getting there and staying

Getting there

Tram 12, 13 or 15 to Øvre Slottsgate; bus to Kvadraturen/Wessels plass; T-bane to Stortinget. No festival or street parking; garages at Paleet and Bankplassen.

Hotels in Oslo around 15 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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