Our Autumn programme of events

All events take place at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay, unless otherwise stated

Sun 20 Sept, 2.30 pm

Annual General Meeting of the society, with special guest Hayley Broomfield, founder of new Newport-based Scandinavian deli ‘Kos Deg’, who will also bring samples.

Sat 26 Sept, 1 pm and 4 pm

Ellie Sømme presents the remarkable story of her father’s escape from the Nazis. Read more here: https://welshnorwegian.org/2026/05/23/escape-from-execution/

Tue 29 Sep – Fri 2 Oct

Students from Norwegian School in London visit Cardiff on a school trip.

Wed 30 Sep, 6.30 pm – The Canopi, Tudor Street

A screening of the film ‘Alt for Norge’ which recounts the remarkable story of Egil ‘Drillo’ Olsen, the football fanatic who gets to coach Norway’s national team in 1990 and ends up leading them on a fairytale winning streak that changes the country forever.

Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/football-on-the-silver-screen-pel-droed-ar-y-sgrin-loyw-alt-for-norge-tickets-1997697289369

Thurs 1 Oct

Wales v Norway football, venue still TBC.

Tue 6 – Wed 7 Oct

Conference: Norwegian and Scandinavian History and Heritage in the British Isles.
Tickets are free but should be reserved.
https://fixr.co/event/norwegian-and-scandinavian-history-and-heritage-in-tickets-659544771

Sun 6 Dec

Festival of Light and Friendship. More details to come. Save the date!

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