Oslo JazzFestival is the longest living festival in Oslo established in 1986. Starting out as a festival focusing on traditional Jazz abd Dixieland it now has a broad jazz perscpective containing all form s of Jazz. Festival period is in week 33 in August with 60-70 concerts in 15-18 venues in central Oslo, including the new Operahouse, Oslo Concerthouse, Oslo Cathedral, the University Aula as well as the most imnportant club in the city. 

Director: Edvard Askeland