Lumsk

One of Norway’s most distinctive folk rock and progressive metal bands is coming to John Dee on Saturday 30 January!

Since forming in Trondheim in 1999, Lumsk have created a musical universe of their own, where Norwegian cultural heritage, literature and folk music meet heavy riffs, progressive arrangements and richly atmospheric soundscapes.

From their striking debut Åsmund Frægdegjevar, through the Troll and Hamsun interpretations on Det Vilde Kor, to their critically acclaimed comeback “Fremmede Toner” in 2023, Lumsk have established themselves as a band that follows its own path.

Lumsk release the album Einsemda on 30 October. On this album, they set poems by Tor Jonsson to music, 75 years after his death. With lyrics about loneliness, longing and feeling like an outsider, the band meets Jonsson’s powerful writing with a sound that is dark, atmospheric and hopeful.

Featuring Mari Klingen’s distinctive vocals, haunting violin melodies, heavy riffs and a musical landscape where progressive folk rock and metal merge, Lumsk create a concert experience that goes far beyond the music.

This is more than a presentation of a new album: it is an evening where poetry, history and music meet in one of Norway’s most distinctive musical universes.

Lumsk are a band to experience live. Since their comeback, their concerts have been met with an enthusiastic response, combining intensity, atmosphere and emotional weight.

+ special guest: John Stenersen

John Stenersen is best known from Wardruna, but has also played with Gåte and been a driving force behind Bergtatt. After 15 years of work on his own solo project, it was finally launched at Midgardsblot in summer 2026.

The music is built around the nøkkelharpe, a traditional Norwegian keyed fiddle, which Stenersen places in a dark and mysterious soundscape. Using traditional Nordic instruments and powerful percussion, he creates an organic sound that takes listeners back to bygone times.

Tickets: NOK 385 + booking fee.

18+ event. Valid physical ID required. No guardian scheme. Valid ID includes a physical national ID card, passport, physical driving licence or bank card with a photo. Digital ID (digital driving licence or BankID) and photos of ID are not accepted.

This event has standing room only.

Doors open at 19:00. The event starts approximately one hour after doors open. Please arrive in good time before the event starts, as there may be a queue.

Venue: John Dee, Mariboes gate 5A, 0183 Oslo