Oslo
02.03.2026—08.03.2026

Soul Sessions Encounters is a festival where street and club dance and performing arts intertwine.

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Soul Sessions Encounters festival is back! Save the dates 2–8 March 2026 for new and exciting performances, battles, workshops and jams – this time at Dansens Hus and Den Norske Opera & Ballett.

New in 2026 is that parts of the program will happen at both Dansens Hus and Den Norske Opera & Ballett. There will be battles and performances at both venues, and we’re very excited about this partnership. Click here to see videos from Encounters 2024!

Festival Director Encounters, Camilla Tellefsen

Production Manager Encounters, Cassandra Moldenhauer

Pictures from Soul Sessions Encounters 2024

Supported by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Oslo kommune & Kulturdirektoratet. In collaboration with Dansen Hus Oslo & The Norwegian Opera and Ballet

  • Sparebankstiftelsen DNB
  • Oslo kommune
  • Kulturdirektoratet
  • Dansens Hus Oslo
  • Norwegian Opera & Ballet