In 2028, we celebrate 200 years since Henrik Ibsen’s birth and his lasting legacy.

Why another Ibsen anniversary?

No one has shaped modern drama more than Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906). Year after year, his plays are still staged all over the world. Ibsen remains one of the world’s most staged playwrights, second only to William Shakespeare. Ibsen’s plays are so timeless because they say something fundamental about what it means to be human. They explore issues that still matter to us, such as individual freedom, human responsibility, power and morality.

The year 2028 will mark 200 years since Henrik Ibsen was born. 
The bicentenary celebration will be known as Ibsen 2028 and will highlight the diversity of entry points to and perspectives on Ibsen’s work, as well as unlock his authorship and make it even more widely accessible than it already is, both nationally and internationally..”