Ibsen Summer Academy 2026

Are you ready for an academic adventure unlike any other? Dive into a week of exploration, learning, and creativity in Ibsen's hometown - Skien.


03 Aug

Practical information

  • Date: 3 August 2026 - 7 August 2026
  • Time: All day
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  • Organizer: Skien municipality, Sølvåren Ibsen formidlingssenter og University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

Nestled in the picturesque city of Skien, birthplace of the globally celebrated playwright Henrik Ibsen, this is your chance to delve into the literary world of a master storyteller. 

Ibsen Summer Acdemy will be held first week in August each year. 

Read about previous Ibsen experiences: Spend the summer with Ibsen

"Working with The Wild Duck in Skien — Ibsen’s birthplace — gave it new textures and meanings. It wasn't just about interpreting a play; it was about experiencing it in dialogue with the environment that shaped its creator." (Participant, Ibsen Summer Academy 2025)

It is not required for attendants to know the work of Ibsen, or to have a degree in art or literature, but attendants must be over the age of 19 years. Basic English is required. 

Registration fee is NOK 3 000,-/6 000,- for students/non-students and includes accommodation (monday-friday), meals, excursions during the stay and material costs connected to the workshops. 

Read more and sign up here (first come, first served)