The opening of Festspillene i Nord-Norge 2021 will be held by Minister of Culture Abid Raja.
Due to infection control restrictions, the opening is presented on a big screen in the square, and is repeated 4 times during the opening day.
There will also be speeches from mayor Kari-Anne Opsal and festival director Ragnheiður Skúladóttir, and greetings from Bodø, Kirkenes, Hammerfest and Tromsø.
The opening will also be broadcast via Festspillene i Nord-Norge's Facebook page at 1 PM