26 September | Autumn Market 2026 | Ål town centre
Ål town centre fills with life when the autumn market invites you to a day of local food, crafts, home industries, shop offers and activities. Here you can stroll between stalls, meet local producers and discover treasures both big and small. With a cosy market atmosphere and activities for the youngest ones, this is an autumn day for the whole family.
30 September | Espegard warehouse sale at Ål
At Espegard's clearance sale you can unearth great finds among products for outdoor life, campfire cosiness and life in the open air. Here there are opportunities for both small and large bargains – a natural stop for anyone who enjoys hiking and pleasant moments outdoors.
3 October | Wardruna | Ål Kulturhus
Wardruna take the audience into a powerful musical universe inspired by Nordic nature, history and ancient sound traditions. With strong vocals and traditional instruments, the group creates an intense and atmospheric concert experience. This could be one of the autumn's major musical highlights in Ål.
4 October | Opera stars! | The Opera Barn
The opera barn is to receive prestigious visitors when Audun Iversen and Lina Johnson offer arias and beautiful duets. The audience will get to experience internationally experienced opera singers up very close. The combination of grand voices and the intimate barn gives the concert a charm all of its own.
9th October | Margit Myhr with band | Sprang, Ål Cultural Centre
Margit Myhr brings her band and offers music with clear roots in Hallingdal. Traditional tunes meet new lyrics, melodies and a modern musical expression. The audience can look forward to a warm and personal concert.
10 October | Kjell Johannessen: Ceramic sculpture | Galleri Syningen
Gallery Syningen invites you to an encounter with Kjell Johannessen's ceramic universe. In the sculptures, traditional craftsmanship, imagination and a freer, modern idiom meet. The exhibition is suitable for both art enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience something new.
11 October | Language fun with Linda Eide | Ål Culture House
Linda Eide makes language both fun, surprising and entertaining. Together with Sjur Hjeltnes and Halvor Folgerø, she offers an evening filled with a love of language, music, quirky facts and plenty of humour.
Long bank holiday weekend in Hallingdal
In the middle of October, folk music, folk dance, learning and community stand extra strong. Storhelg i Hallingdal gathers participants in Torpo and Ål for a weekend where traditions are learned, used and passed on.
16th–18th October | Hallingdal Big Weekend 2026 | Torpo and Ål
Big weekend in Hallingdal offers a weekend filled with activities, meetings and social fellowship. The programme is designed for both new experiences and pleasant moments together with others. A great opportunity to experience living traditional culture up close.
18 October | Closing performance for Storhelg i Hallingdal | Ål Culture House
Major bank holiday weekend in Hallingdal is rounded off with an atmospheric performance at Ål Cultural Centre, where the weekend's participants gather on stage to showcase some of what they have been working on. The audience will experience folk music, dance, the joy of playing and strong traditions from Hallingdal. A wonderful finale to the weekend, filled with young performers, local cultural heritage and a genuine joy of communication.
20 October | Riksteatret: Unanswered Call | Ål Culture House
The Norwegian Touring Theatre is coming to Ål with a topical production about relationships, communication and all the things we perhaps fail to say to each other. «Missed Call» is based on recognisable situations and brings them to the theatre stage. A production that is sure to touch, engage and give you something to talk about on the way home.
22 October | Herborg Kråkevik trio | Ål Kulturhus
Herborg Kråkevik is known for her warm delivery, strong voice and ability to create a sense of intimacy with the audience. In a trio format, the encounter becomes extra intimate, with music, lyrics and stories at the centre. This is set to be a cosy and atmospheric evening.
24 October | Dora Thorhallsdottir: FØKK | Ål Cultural Centre
Dora Thorhallsdottir is back with a humorous show about getting tired of being good, nice and adaptable. With a sharp observational wit and a large dose of self-irony, she tackles everyday life, expectations and the need to speak up more clearly. The audience can expect both laughter and recognition.
26 October | How to deal with the IDIOTS AT WORK 2 | Ål Cultural Centre
Do you have a colleague who drives you mad – or a boss you can never quite figure out? Per Henrik Stenstrøm follows up his popular lecture with new stories, recognisable situations and concrete advice on life in the workplace. It promises to be both educational and highly entertaining.
30 October | Unstoppable – Wilderness show with Lars Monsen | Ål Culture House
Lars Monsen shares stories and experiences from an adventurous life outdoors. The audience is taken along on expeditions, challenges and unforgettable encounters through pictures and vivid storytelling. An inspiring show for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers and anyone who dreams of getting a little further out.
31 October | Fryd Scene: Østerlide | Operalåven
Østerlide breathes new life into old Norwegian folk tunes with fresh arrangements and a modern expression. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand in music that feels both familiar and surprising. An atmospheric end to October.
11 November | SPRINGVED // Blue Whale | Ål Culture House
VARVED offers physical, playful and energetic performing arts where acrobatics, balance and teamwork take centre stage. The performers challenge both each other and gravity in a show featuring big leaps, surprises and impressive precision.
13 November | Wine tasting: Pinot Noir with Thea Engvik | Galleri Syningen
Get to know one of the world's most fascinating wine grapes when Thea Engvik invites you to a wine tasting with Pinot Noir at the centre. Participants will get to taste different expressions and learn more about how the terroir, style and production affect the wine. A social and educational evening for both beginners and wine enthusiasts.
14 November | Jonas Fjeld setter bagen fra seg | Ål Kulturhus
A long and eventful artistic life is nearing its final stage as Jonas Fjeld embarks on a farewell tour. Audiences will get to hear familiar songs, stories and musical highlights from a career spanning more than 50 years. It is shaping up to be an evening characterised by nostalgia, warmth and Norwegian musical history.
21 November | Harm & Hegseth: 10 years of podcast, p(an)ic and psychiatry | Ål Culture House
Vegard Harm and Morten Hegseth are celebrating ten years of podcasting, friendship and an impressive number of crises, both big and small. On stage, they share highlights, stories and chaotic moments from the years gone by. Expect a fast pace, plenty of self-deprecation and loads of laughter.
27 November | Opera pub: Ål by night! | The Opera Barn
At Operapub, well-known and unfamiliar opera gems are served in a relaxed and social atmosphere, with plenty of time for chat between the musical numbers. A great opportunity to experience great voices in a completely informal setting.