Practical Information

Below, you will find all the information you need for a great festival experience. If you have any unanswered questions, feel free to contact us!

Programme

The full program for Arab Film Days 2025 is now out. The festival dates are April 2–6.

Read about all the films in the program and buy tickets here.

My Films

Would you like to plan and create your own festival schedule? You can mark films and screenings in the program using the heart symbol – you'll find it in the lower right corner of the films in the program overview or next to each screening on the film pages.

Your personal schedule can be accessed by clicking on «My Films» under «Menu» in the top right corner of the homepage.

Note: To save your schedule, you need to create an account using your email address.

Festival cinema

Vika Kino
📍 Nordisk Film Kino Vika
Ruseløkkveien 14

Opening hours:
Weekdays: 15:00 – 21:15
Saturday: 11:00 – 21:15
Sunday: 13:00 – 21:15

Getting there:
Train, subway, bus, and tram to Nationaltheatret.

Other screening venues

Klingenberg Kino – Premiere screening of ONKEL JENS
📍 Nordisk Film Kino Klingenberg
Olav V’s gate 4

Urtegata.co – DOUNIA | Double screening at Urtegata 11
📍 Urtegata 11

Vippa – Arab Evening at Vippa
📍 Akershusstranda 25

Ingensteds – Disco Arabesquo & Arab Film Days Film Salon
📍 Brenneriveien 9

Carls – Arab Film Days x Carls: WHERE DO WE GO NOW?
📍 Trondheimsveien 113

Tickets

Tickets and Prices

FESTIVAL PASS: 950 kr – You can buy the festival pass here

PUNCH CARD (6 punches): 775 kr – Can be used by multiple people.– You can buy the punch card here

REGULAR SINGLE TICKET: 160 kr

STUDENT TICKET: 130 kr

CHILD TICKET: 100 kr – Valid for children up to 12 years old for films with a maximum age rating of 12.

GROUP DISCOUNT: For groups of more than 10 people, a 20% discount is given. Group tickets are purchased directly at the cinemas.

Some screenings, such as the opening film and special events, may have a higher ticket price than regular screenings. Prices will be displayed at the time of purchase.

How do I buy tickets?

All tickets are now on sale. You can purchase tickets for individual screenings via the information page of each film on our program pages or at nfkino.no.

Festival passes and clip cards are digital and can be purchased online. You can buy clip cards and passes here.

It is possible to buy and collect tickets at the ticket counter at Vika Kino, but we encourage audiences to purchase tickets online whenever possible.

How do I use my festival pass?

Your festival pass is personal and grants you free entry to all regular Arab Film Days screenings at Vika Kino.

Important:

• Seats are limited – book your tickets in advance!
• You can only redeem one festival pass ticket per screening. If you're booking for multiple people in the same order, only one ticket will be registered as a festival pass ticket. Additional tickets must be purchased separately.

How to Redeem Your Ticket

Where?

• By following the ticket link on the film's page. Tickets are purchased via Nordisk Film Kino. See all films [here].
• Directly on www.nfkino.no.
• At the ticket counter at Vika Kino.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Select your film and screening
2. Choose your ticket and seat (You can redeem only one ticket per festival pass. If you're watching with others, you can purchase additional tickets in the same order.)
3. Log in or proceed as a guest
4. Enter your festival pass code. Find the field labeled «Har du en kupong?» Enter your code and click «Legg til.» Buying additional tickets? Ensure that one ticket has received a 160 NOK discount before proceeding.
5. Complete your order

Receiving Your Ticket

Shortly after completing your booking, you will receive your ticket via email. The email contains a QR code, which you must show at the entrance to the screening.

How do I use my punch card?

Punch cards are not personal, meaning you can use them to book tickets for yourself, a friend, or even your whole family.

Important:

• When using a punch card, only select the number of tickets you want to redeem with it.
• If you wish to pay for additional tickets with a bank card or another method, you must complete two separate transactions.

How to Redeem a Ticket Using Your Punch Card

Where?

• By following the ticket link on the film’s page. Tickets are purchased via Nordisk Film Kino. See all films [here].
• Directly on www.nfkino.no.
• At the ticket counter at Vika Kino.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Select your film and screening
2. Choose your ticket(s) and seat(s) (You can redeem one or more tickets per punch card, but if you're also purchasing tickets separately, do so in a separate transaction.)
3. Log in or proceed as a guest
4. Enter your punch card code. Find the field labeled «Har du en kupong?» Enter your code and click «Legg til.» If redeeming multiple tickets, check that each applicable ticket has received a 160 NOK discount before proceeding.
5. Complete your order

Receiving Your Ticket

Shortly after booking, you will receive your ticket(s) via email. Each ticket includes a QR code, which you must show at the entrance to the screening.

Refunds and Ticket Exchanges

We follow the cinema’s guidelines for refunds and ticket exchanges. Read more on Nordisk Film Kino website.

Seating Allocation

Due to a new ticketing system at Nordisk Film Kino, all tickets for this year's festival will be sold with assigned seating. You will select your seat when purchasing your ticket.

Accessibility

All festival cinemas are wheelchair accessible.

For any questions, please contact Nordisk Film Kino directly.

Age Limits

All films screened during Arab Film Days have age limits. These are listed on our program pages as well as on the screening venues’ websites. For more information about age ratings in general, please refer to the Norwegian Media Authority (Medietilsynet).

Subtitles

Most films at Arab Film Days will have English subtitles. Information about the subtitle language for each film can be found on the film's information page.