CODA creates unforgettable experiences, stimulates the development of dance as an artform and is a meeting place for seeing, doing and talking about dance.

CODA Oslo International Dance Festival was initiated by the choreographers Lise Nordal og Odd Johan Fritzøe in 2002 and has developed into the largest contemporary Dance Festival in the Nordics.

Every third week in October the festival gathers the best of national and international contemporary dance. In collaboration with our five partner venues – Dansens Hus, The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Bærum Kulturhus, Black Box teater, Riksscenen and Vega Scene – we show a diverse range of performances and films. But dance does not only belong on the stage, and the festival has shown dance at bars, in the streets and other places where you would not expect it.

CODA wants to accommodate a broad target group, from dedicated dance enthusiasts to those who have recently discovered their interest. Our invitation is open to everyone, and we are committed to creating a festival that unites the passion for dance and artistic exploration.