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If you are a music fan looking for a change from your usual festival haunts this summer, then why not head over to an Oslo hostel and go to the city's famous jazz festival? Chilling out to the smooth sounds of the wide range of acts on the bill is certainly a great way to enjoy this beautiful city and with so many youth hostels in Oslo to choose from, you are sure to never be far away from all the action. And while Oslo may be thought of as a place which can sometimes be a bit on the expensive side, a holiday to a youth hostel can really help keep the cost down. The bustling metropolis of Oslo is a tourist favourite all year round but if you have a soft spot for saxophones, horns and smooth singing then August is the best month to visit. This year's Oslo Jazz Festival is set to be held between August 16th and 21st Lots of great artists are already confirmed and the line-up is shaping up to be one of the best in the event's history. Native Norwegian performers the Helge Lien Trio, Slugfield, Tonje Unstad, The Real Thing and the Chirstianssand String Swing Ensemble are all set to entertain their home crowd and performances by these acts are sure to be among the best ones to catch at the event. The festival's opening night is due to boast an exhilarating performance by the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Singer Toots Thielemans will also be taking to the stage on August 16th, with Ornette Coleman also on the bill. If you love buying mementos of your time on holiday then the jazz festival will not disappoint, as it offers a wide range of take-home items sure to remind you of all the fun you had on a break to an Oslo hostel. Pieces on offer include umbrellas, t-shirts and bags. After the festival, why not check out Norway's National Gallery, or the fun-packed Viking Ship Museum, both of which can be found in this amazing capital city. This year's summer jazz festival in Norway is the perfect place for a city break and with so many Oslo hostels to choose from, you can keep the cost of a holiday right down. HostelBookers.com is a leading UK-based budget accommodation website and is the place to book affordable youth hostels.
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