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Voksenåsen will participate in the Gothenburg Book Fair from September 24–27, 2026, with 20 talks and its own booth, C03:02. The program below is organized by Voksenåsen and other partners. Thursday, September 24, 10:00–10:45 a.m. The Heart of Democracy: What happens to democracy when more and more people encounter information through algorithms rather than shared public spaces? As digitalization, information overload, and declining trust increase, […]

Voksenåsen participated in Arendalsuka 2026 with two events that highlighted democratic preparedness, the role of culture in society, and youth participation. Both discussions drew an engaged audience to the Nordic Tent and sparked fruitful conversations about how we can strengthen democracy and society’s resilience in an era marked by polarization, disinformation, and growing uncertainty. On Thursday, August 13, […]

Voksenåsen Cultural Center is seeking a facilitator for on-call substitute assignments for “nostalgic trips.”

In February, the Arctic Chamber Music Festival took place in Svalbard, with Voksenåsen serving as one of the festival’s partners for the first time.

The application portal for the 30th edition of the Summer Academy is now closed, and we are pleased to announce a new record with a total of 430 applicants!

On the weekend of April 17–19, the working group for the Nordic Youth Conference on Democracy 2026 will gather at Voksenåsen to begin planning this fall’s conference.