Sondre Høymer and Alf Marius Kjærås invite audiences to a Christmas concert at Mariakapellet.
The two guitarists perform familiar Christmas songs arranged for two classical guitars, offering an intimate acoustic setting for seasonal music.
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We Will Rock You
The musical We Will Rock You comes to Teigen Scene in Tønsberg. Written by British author and comedian Ben Elton, the musical features songs by Queen, adapted with the involvement of band members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
The show includes well known Queen songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want It All, A Kind of Magic, Don't Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust, Who Wants to Live Forever, We Are the Champions and We Will Rock You, along with several other songs. All songs are performed with their original English lyrics.
The musical premiered at the Dominion Theatre in London in 2002 and ran there for 12 years. The Norwegian premiere took place at Folketeateret in Oslo in 2011.
The production coming to Tønsberg was first staged at Oslo Spektrum in 2024 and later at Kilden Teater and Concert Hall in Kristiansand. The leading roles are played by Tønsberg native Kajsa Sulutvedt as “Scaramouche” and Max Key Graarud as “Galileo”.
Sulutvedt has previously appeared in the musical Grease on tour in Norway and at Teigen Scene in Havet. Graarud has previously appeared in The Book of Mormon and Les Misérables at Folketeateret in Oslo.
Other roles include Tor Endresen as “Buddy”, Kim Fairchild as “Killer Queen”, Håvard Bakke as “Captain Khashoggi” and Ingeborg Walther as “Oz”.
The production is directed by Guro Karijord and Charlotte Brænna, with choreography by Kirsty McDonald and Sara Einbu. Philip S. Johannessen is responsible for lighting and effects, Erik Valderhaug for sound design and Thomas Gallagher for projection design. Torbjørn Alsos Raae is the bandleader, and the producer is Musical Norway AS.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Doors open: 30 minutes before the performance
Companion ticket: Yes, free companion ticket
Wheelchair access: Yes, spaces on row 5 at both ends
Hannes Christmas Stars
Hanne Krogh takes her Christmas concert “Hannes Julestjerner” on tour, combining opera, gospel and musical theatre.
She is joined by Markus Bjørlykke, Anna-Lisa Kumoji and André Søfteland. The three singers have different musical backgrounds and perform solo numbers, duets and ensemble pieces.
Markus Bjørlykke is affiliated with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Anna-Lisa Kumoji has a background in gospel and musical theatre, while André Søfteland trained in London and has performed in musical productions in Norway and New York.
The concert combines music with warmth and humour, with Christmas music at its centre. Sandefjord Gospel also joins the performers on stage.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Concert start: 7 pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Age limit: 6 years
Food and drinks: No food or drinks available
Companion tickets: Regular ticket price
Wheelchair access: Yes
Parking: Available
Tønsberg Jazzklubb, Jazzcafé
SwingCompagniet comes to Tønsberg Jazzklubb with a Christmas programme featuring a selection of swinging Christmas music.
The orchestra’s lineup allows the concert to move between different musical styles, with both instrumentalists and vocalists taking part.
The repertoire includes well known American Christmas songs such as The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Christmas Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Grown-Up Christmas List and Baby, It’s Cold Outside.
The orchestra is led by trombonist Sven Arne Trolsrud. The concert also features vocalists Randi Gunhildstad and Ølberg, alongside musicians playing saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums.
Oslo Gospel Choir
For more than 30 years, Oslo Gospel Choir has performed concerts in Norway and abroad. Over the years, the choir has become closely associated with Christmas music, and its Christmas concerts have become a tradition for many during the festive season.
In 1992, the choir released the Christmas album Tusen Julelys, and conductor Tore W. Aas wrote the Christmas song “En stjerne skinner i natt”.
Oslo Gospel Choir has performed more than 1,000 concerts and sold more than 2 million albums.
The Christmas concert “En stjerne skinner i natt” puts Christmas music and choral singing at the centre, featuring repertoire from the choir’s many years of Christmas performances.
A little love on Christmas – Swinglet
Marinemusikkens Julematiné
Marinemusikkens Julematiné
Larvik Jazzklubb: Romjulsjam 2026
Romjulsjammen is an evening of live music featuring local musicians on stage at Larvik Jazzklubb.
A skilled backing band provides the musical foundation, joined by guest musicians who help get the jam session started. Throughout the evening, local musicians, both familiar and new faces, take to the stage.
The programme features vocalists, horn players and guitar solos, with music ranging from jazz and pop to soul. There will also be some Christmas music.