Les Misérables

Scenekvelder is proud to announce that the world’s most popular musical, Les Misérables, will return to the Folketeateret in Oslo in the autumn of 2026! That will be a full nine years since it was last performed at the Folketeateret, where the show set a record with over 150,000 visitors. Audiences can look forward to a completely new version of the musical to be staged in the autumn of 2026. The show will be directed by the talented director Guy Unsworth, who created the critically acclaimed production of Miss Saigon at the Folketeateret in 2023. "We are excited to revive this timeless classic and share it with both new and old audiences!" says Karianne Jæger, Executive Producer and owner of Scenekvelder. Les Misérables was written by the musical geniuses Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. The musical is based on Victor Hugo's iconic novel and takes us to 19th century France, where an impending revolution sets the backdrop for a moving tale of self-sacrifice, love, and passion. The musical has captivated audiences worldwide with its powerful story and masterful music. With well-known songs such as "I Dreamed a Dream", "On My Own", "Bring Him Home", and "One Day More", Les Misérables has solidified its position as the world's most famous musical. The musical is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and since its premiere in London in 1985, it has been performed in 53 countries, translated into 22 languages, and seen by over 130 million people in 439 cities around the world. "It will be very exciting to bring this critically acclaimed production back to the Folketeateret, and we promise a performance filled with magnificent music and visual highlights. We are currently working on casting the ensemble and understudies. Audiences can look forward to it!" says Atle Halstensen, artistic director and owner of Scenekvelder. The premiere will be on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Welcome to a new era of Les Misérables at the Folketeateret!