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A welcome day and two trade days from 13 to 15 June — masterclasses, seminars, tastings and competitions — closing with the Norwegian Bar Awards gala dinner.

Day 1 · 13 June

Welcome Day

12:30 – Boarding & Accreditation
Welcome Fjord Cruise – M/S Bjørvika
Brand Dinners Across Oslo
20:00 – Official Welcome Party at HIMKOK

Day 2 · 14 June

Trade Day 1

Industry Seminars
Masterclasses
Tastings
Bartender Challenge – Qualifying Heats
Networking & Industry Experiences

Day 3 · 15 June

Trade Day 2

Industry Seminars
Masterclasses & Tastings
Bartender Challenge – Grand Final
19:00 – Norwegian Bar Awards Gala Dinner
Official Afterparties

Gala Dinner · Day 3 · Tuesday 15 June

Norwegian Bar Awards

The show closes with an exclusive evening celebrating the very best of Norway's bar industry: a three-course gala dinner, twelve awards presented on stage, and specially curated pop-up bars from our official beverage partners.

When: Day 3 · Tuesday 15 June 2027 · 19:00–23:30
Where: Oslo — venue to be announced
Includes: Three-course dinner, five drink tokens, partner pop-up bars
Extra drink tokens: NOK 50 each
Tickets: NOK 1,495
Who: Trade visitors only · Age limit 20+

The Evening

19:00Doors open & welcome reception
20:00Gala dinner seating
20:15Opening remarks
20:30Awards ceremony begins
23:30Gala dinner concludes

Award Categories

Rising Star of the Year
Best New Bar
Best Wine Bar
Best Specialty Bar
Best Cocktail Menu
Best Bar Atmosphere
Best Bar Team
Bar Manager of the Year
Industry Personality of the Year
Bartender of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Best Cocktail Bar

All categories & criteria →

Day 1 · 14:00–17:30
Reception
Welcome to Oslo — Fjord Cruise
- Boarding & Accreditation from 12:30
- Welcome Aboard M/S Bjørvika
- First Toast as We Leave the Harbour
- Scenic Cruise Through the Oslo Fjord
- Meet International Guests, Bartenders & Industry Partners
- Networking & Official Kick-Off to OSLO BAR SHOW 2027
with OSLO BAR SHOW team · M/S Bjørvika
Reception
Day 1 · 18:00–20:00
Reception
Brand Dinners
Exclusive, individually hosted dinner events.
- Hosted by suppliers and brand partners
- Separate invitations and curated guest lists
- Selected customers, bartenders, international guests and industry partners
- Each host chooses their own restaurant, concept and hospitality experience
- An opportunity for personal connections and meaningful networking
Reception
Day 1 · From 20:00
Party
Official Welcome Party
- Official Opening Party of OSLO BAR SHOW 2027
- Doors Open at 20:00
- Bringing Together Bartenders, International Guests, Suppliers & Brand Partners
- Signature Cocktails & Guest Bartenders from Around the World
- Music, Networking & Industry Connections
with HIMKOK & Friends
Party
Day 2 · 11:00
Seminar
The Future of the Nordic Bar
with Ingrid Solberg · Main Stage
Seminar
Day 2 · 12:30
Masterclass
Agave Beyond Tequila
with Mateo Ruiz · Studio 1
Masterclass
Day 2 · 14:00
Tasting
Rare Malts Vertical Tasting
with Fiona MacLeod · Tasting Room
Tasting
Day 2 · 16:00
Competition
Oslo Bartender Challenge — Heats
with Jury panel · Main Stage
Competition
Day 3 · 11:00
Seminar
Sustainability Behind the Bar
with Lars Eide · Main Stage
Seminar
Day 3 · 13:00
Masterclass
The Art of Clear Ice
with Kenji Watanabe · Studio 1
Masterclass
Day 3 · 14:30
Tasting
Vermouth & the Aperitivo Hour
with Giulia Bianchi · Tasting Room
Tasting
Day 3 · 17:00
Competition
Oslo Bartender Challenge — Final
with Jury panel · Main Stage
Competition
Day 3 · 19:00
Gala
Norwegian Bar Awards — Gala Dinner
- Doors Open at 19:00
- Celebrating Excellence in the Norwegian Bar Industry
- Three-Course Gala Dinner
- Five Drink Tokens Included
- Exclusive Pop-Up Bars Hosted by Brand Partners
- Award Ceremony Honouring Norway’s Best Bars, Bartenders & Industry Professionals
- Bringing Together Industry Leaders, International Guests, Suppliers & Brand Partners
- An Evening of Recognition, Celebration & Networking
- Official Afterparties Across Oslo
with Norwegian Bar Awards · Venue TBA
Gala