SMALL ART FESTIVAL 2027
SEPTEMBER 2027, OSLO
The Small Art Festival is an international festival of art and performing arts for children aged 0–6 years old.
Practical information
- The festival will be held in September 2027 | Exact dates will be published in spring 2026 | Information about registration and ticketing will be available in early 2027
For specific inquries, contact Seanse’s producer, Kristian G. Selon
About the festival
The Small Arts Festival brings together performances, art workshops and professional meeting places in collaboration with central cultural institutions in Oslo. The festival facilitates artistic meetings between professional artists and the youngest children (0-6 years), and presents performing arts developed specifically for children of kindergarten. It shows national and international productions of high quality, while creating space for reflection and professional development within the field of art for young children through seminars and meeting places.
The planning on the Small Arts Festival 2027 is underway. The festival continues it’s commitment to working on program development, partnerships and financing to ensure a good and comprehensive performances. By arranging the festival in Oslo we strengthen the continuity and long-term development of the field with good partners and contributors.
THE FESTIVAL IS AIMED AT:
Kindergartens
Families with young children
Artists and producers
Researchers and students
Cultural institutions and decision-makers
OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS SMALL ARTS FESTIVALS:
(in collaboration with the Norwegian Opera & Ballet, the National Museum, Vega Scene, and Dansens Hus, etc.)
(in collaboration with the Norwegian Opera & Ballet and the Ultima Festival)
(in collaboration with Teater Avant Garden, Olavshallen, DansiT and others)
(in collaboration with Høstscena)
(in collaboration with Dansens Hus)
Experiences from 2024
In 2024, we collaborated with the Norwegian Opera & Ballet, Dansens Hus, the National Museum and Vega Scene on a festival that provided art, play and learning experiences. The experiences show a strong commitment to art for the very youngest, both from kindergartens, artists, students, professional environments and collectively:
- 1603 participants (690 adults and 913 children).
- 9 productions (both national and international)
- 35 screenings (spread over 6 stages)
- 8 art workshops
- 2 professional seminars (Seanse and Danses Hus)
- 1 Nordic research network meeting (BLÆK)
“We have never seen the children so focused before.”
– Feedback from kindergarten, Småkunstfestivalen 2024
Photo: Small Arts Festival 2024 - Antero Hein