NORTHERN NIGHTS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS
Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen, Norway. Nattjazz was founded in 1972 and is despite its age now stronger than ever. Every year more than 60 concerts are presented throughout the festival period. The main festival aerea is an old sardines factory which now contains several concert venues plus exhibitions, theatre, cinema and artists studios. This old factory is named USF Verftet (United Sardines Factory).
In addition the festival uses various other venues in Bergen, including a outdoor stage with free concerts in the city centre.

THE BORDERLINE EXPERIENCE
The music profile of Nattjazz spans through a wide range of styles, with a main focus is on modern jazz. During Nattjazz the borderlines between jazz, rock, ethno and electronica are explored and often whiped out. The children also get their share!

PROGRAM
The program of NATTJAZZ is found under the button marked "program", and is normally complete around March each year. Information on the different bands performing at NATTJAZZ is usually given in Norwegian only. However, the program overview linked above is usually readable for english spoken readers as well.

VENUES
The venues at USF Verftet have a total capacity of approximately 1600 persons indoor. The venues are Røkeriet USF (800 standing), Sardinen USF (club, 450 seated + standing), Scene USF (140 seated in amphi) and Cinemateket USF (90 seated in amphi).
There is also a very nice outdoor restaurant at Kulturhuset USF scenicly situated by the sea.
Other venues used are concerthall Grieghallen (1500 seats) and Vågsbunnen outdoor stage for free daytime concerts.