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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 youth: Participation requires registration by email.

Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 PM Ibsenhuset
Launch of IbsenMagazine 2026
Historical lecture by Prof. Jon Nygaard

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 youth: Participation requires registration by email.

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
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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 youth: Participation requires registration by email.

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, 5:30 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

Saturday March 21, 2:00 PM Ibsen Theatre
Reading of the winning text – Ibsen Prize 2026

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 youth: Participation requires registration by email.

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
Mastery badge: Book binding for children!
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