From music and art festivals to kicksled dining events, Nordkyn has a strong cultural heartbeat.
This event in Kjøllefjord is held in honor of a local blues musician (Kristen Lyngedal), and features local, national and international musicians and artists.
Held at the end of June, the week-long festival provides concerts, exhibitions, outdoor and craft events for the whole family - all under the Midnight Sun.
Website: www.chrisfestivalen.no
Facebook: facebook.com/chrisfestivalen/
The Nordkyn festival is held yearly in Mehamn at the end of July. It is a cultural festival with special focus on the whaling rebellion in Mehamn i 1903.
The festival runs for one week and features family activities, local food, exhibitions, a market, revue and concerts.
Facebook:
facebook.com/nordkynfestivalen/
Every summer the local population gets together with artists and tourists to fill Gamvik with art, music, crafts and debate. The majestic natural environment and the temperamental Arctic summer lends a mystical air to the event, where tradition and innovation get along famously.
Based on volunteer effort, Kulturdugnad Gamvik has become well-known both nationally and internationally.
A musical fusion based on contemporary Sámi and Barents region issues, taking place at the end of November each year.
A yearly celebration of the seal as an important resource of the North.
Website: www.arcticculturelab.no/sealfeast/