Argentine culture has a consistent presence in Norway, enriching the bilateral exchange between our countries.

Tango has undoubtedly been one of the most visible expressions: Argentine musicians, dance couples, and active milongas in different cities across the country have built a loyal and curious audience for this tradition, also supported by talented local musicians such as Sverre Indris Joner and Håkon Skogstad (piano); Atle Sponberg and Karl Espegaard (violin); Åsbjørg Ryeng and Per Arne Glorvigen (bandoneon).

But Argentine music and dance in Norway are not limited to tango alone.

Classical, folk, and popular music also hold an important place. Iconic works such as the Misa Criolla or Ginastera’s Malambo have been performed by major Norwegian orchestras, while in recent years contemporary composers such as Santiago Bartolomé and Martín Palmeri have also found increasing space in local programming. In the jazz scene, musicians like Rodrigo Villagra and guest artists such as Pablo Murgier often share stages with Norwegian musicians. Major figures of Argentine music have collaborated and recorded with Norwegian artists, including Dino and José María Saluzzi with Jacob Young, or Chango Spasiuk with Per Einar Watle.

Norway’s main international festivals—such as the Bergen International Festival, Molde Jazz, and Oslo World—have welcomed renowned Argentine artists like Mercedes Sosa, Nelson Goerner, Néstor Marconi, Pablo Ziegler, Susana Rinaldi, and Gustavo Santaolalla, as well as representatives of new trends such as Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso.

In the field of contemporary dance, the career of Daniel Proietto, a member of the Norwegian National Opera Ballet, stands out. His work has helped strengthen artistic ties between the two countries.

Argentine cinema has an annual presence at the Tromsø International Film Festival, the Bergen Cine Latino Festival, and Oslo’s Film fra Sør Festival. At the latter, many Argentine films have received the Audience Award; The Delinquents (El viento que arrasa) in 2024 was the most recent.

In theatre, Argentine playwriting has achieved remarkable visibility. Lola Arias, winner of the 2024 International Ibsen Award, presented her play Los días afuera at the Nationaltheatret, along with Reas, the film adaptation of her work. Likewise, Rafael Spregelburd’s play Bizarra—in its Norwegian version—captivated the theatre world in Trondheim, expanding the reach of contemporary Argentine theatre.

Argentine literature also enjoys growing interest, with recent visits from authors such as Mariana Enriquez, Samanta Schweblin, and Agustina Bazterrica, invited to present their translated works, read, and discuss them at international literary festivals such as the Norsk Litteraturfestival in Lillehammer, LitFest in Bergen, and other prestigious Norwegian literary circles.

In the culinary sphere, chefs like Marcos Scorza and initiatives such as Comilona have helped spread Argentine flavors, while local entrepreneurs have introduced Norwegian audiences to emblematic products such as medialunas, alfajores, and empanadas.

These examples reflect the sustained interest that Argentine culture inspires in Norway—a bond that continues to strengthen and diversify despite the geographical distance.