Under the Rug - October 2026

About

Embark with us on a multisensory expedition through bliss, connection and contemplation on this now 11th edition of Oslo's premier Underground-music and Contemporary-art city festival!

Submerge yourself in two days of concerts & club nights, and engage in an assembly of unique exhibitions, talks, workshops and performances by some of the worlds most interesting multidisciplinary artists!

"Really unlike any other kind of event in Norway... like some sort of 21st century gesamtkunstwerk." Eirik Havnes

"Det Esperanto skaper gjennom Under the Rug, berettiger til definisjon som egen, samlende kunstart." Christian Borch

KEY FEATURES

• 9 exceptional musical acts ranging from commissioned works, concerts, and club-music
• World-class visuals, light & lazer shows
• Site-specific exhibitions and performances
• Panel talks and Workshops
• Conceptual spaces such as the Zen Garden and Bazaar

... and more!

WHEN

October 2nd 19:00 - 01:00
October 3rd 17:00 - 01:00
October 4th 02:00 - 06:00 (Afterhours - separate ticket, different TBA location)

WHERE

Stave - Brynsveien 1, Oslo, Norway

• Daily guest capacity: 400
• ID: 20
• NO refunds (UNLESS the…

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What to expect

Expect a charged, committed crowd. Arriving on the early side buys you the good spots. Energy is the product. Pace yourself; the peak comes later than you think.

The essentials

Pricing is moderate, and the event runs Fri 19:00. You'll find it at TBA - Stave - Brynsveien 1 — the surrounding blocks carry the same energy, so the night doesn't have to end at one address.

Location