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Ibsen in March is a festival in Henrik Ibsen's hometown of Skien that celebrates the poet's birthday on March 20. Here you can learn about Henrik Ibsen's life and work in many different ways. The events are organized by the professional and volunteer cultural actors of Ibsenbyen Skien.
Sunday March 1, 1:00 PM - Brekkeparken
In the footsteps of Ibsen, city walk
Join the Ibsen walk In the footsteps of Ibsen
Wednesday, March 4, 5 or 7 pm - Brekkeparken
Peer you lie! Traitor to youth
A game about manipulation, lies and murder. Free for young people.
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 PM Ibsenhuset
Launch of IbsenMagazine 2026
On the occasion of the Ibsen anniversary in 2028, a new IbsenMagasin is being created.
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM Ibsenhuset
About the Ibsen Library and the thoughts behind it
Lecture by Julie Nordahl
Thursday 5 March, 19:00 Brekkeparken
Carl Stousland, Ibsen's nephew with great importance for the history of Skien
Lecture by Finn Erik Karlsen
Saturday March 7, 1:00 PM - Telemark Museum
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Best suited for children aged 5 - 12 years
Saturday, March 7, 6:30 PM Ibsenhuset
At table with Ibsen
Sunday March 8, 1:00 PM Brekkeparken
In the footsteps of Ibsen, city walk
Join the Ibsen walk In the footsteps of Ibsen
Wednesday, March 11, 5 or 7 pm Brekkeparken
Peer you lie! Traitor to youth
A game about manipulation, lies and murder. Free for young people.
Thursday, March 12, 7:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Friday, March 13, 7:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Friday, March 13, 7:30 PM Ibsenhuset
Öde & Einar read Ibsen (Emperor and Galilean)
Saturday March 14, 1:00 PM Telemark Museum
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Best suited for children aged 5 - 12 years
Sunday March 15, 1:00 PM Brekkeparken
In the footsteps of Ibsen, city walk
Join the Ibsen walk In the footsteps of Ibsen
March 16 - 22
Eat out this week
Follow us on Skienby.no
Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 PM Brekkeparken
What did Ibsen do with the North?
Lecture by Narve Fulsås
Wednesday, March 18, 5 or 7 pm - Brekkeparken
Peer you lie! Traitor to youth
A game about manipulation, lies and murder. Free for young people.
Thursday, March 18, 7:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 PM Ibsenhuset
Ibsen for Ordinary People, II
With Kristoffer Olsen
Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Friday 20 March, 11:30 Ibsenparken
Coronation of the Ibsen statue
Birthday party for Ibsen and all of Skien's 5-year-olds
Friday, March 20, 2:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Friday, March 20, 5:00 PM Bakkestranda
The Rat Maiden: 20 years since the sculpture was erected
Celebration at Sølvåren and Skien Cultural School.
Friday, March 20, 6:00 PM Ibsenhuset
Dramatic sofa – conversation starter in the foyer
What does the Ibsen Prize mean and why is Norwegian drama performed so much abroad?
Friday, March 20, 7:00 PM Ibsenhuset
The Ibsen Prize 2026 – a festive evening. We pay tribute to the nominees and celebrate the winner!
Speakers: Charlotte Frogner and Dennis Storhøi
Saturday March 21, 11:00 Brekkeparken
Coptic bookbinding course
In this course you will learn how to bind your own book with Coptic binding.
Saturday March 21, 1:00 PM Telemark Museum
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Best suited for children aged 5 - 12 years
CANCELLED: Saturday March 21, 2:00 PM Teater Ibsen
Reading of the winning text is cancelled.
Saturday March 21, 3:00 PM Menstad District Hall
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Saturday March 21, 6:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Saturday March 21, 6:00 PM Menstad District Hall
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 PM - Brekkeparken
In the footsteps of Ibsen, city walk
Join the Ibsen walk In the footsteps of Ibsen
Monday, March 23, 6:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
CATILINA – short film
Conversation with filmmaker Tarjei Sandvik Moe
Wednesday, March 25, 5 or 7 pm - Brekkeparken
Peer you lie! Traitor to youth
A game about manipulation, lies and murder. Free for young people.
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
The Return of Fredrik Brattberg
On stage we meet Dennis Storhøi, Anne Guri Tvedt and Jonas Strand Gravli as father, mother and son.
Thursday, March 26, 11:30 Teater Ibsen
BOW LEAP 2026
A conference on the dissemination of Ibsen in schools.
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 PM - Telemark Museum
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Best suited for children aged 5 - 12 years
Sunday March 29, 1:00 PM - Brekkeparken
In the footsteps of Ibsen, city walk
Join the Ibsen walk In the footsteps of Ibsen
