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Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies

10 December – A magic date

Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been presented to Nobel Prize laureates at ceremonies on 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.

As stipulated in Nobel’s will, the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and Literature are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, while the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.

Since 1969 an additional prize has been awarded at the ceremony in Stockholm – the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

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“Science, literature and peace offer different paths to tackle today’s wicked problems. But they all remind us that it is not blind destiny that decides on our future as humanity.”

Professor Astrid Söderbergh Widding in her opening speech at the award ceremony 2024

2024 Nobel Prize award ceremonies

The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony took place in Oslo City Hall.

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The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo City Hall, 10 December 2024.

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The Nobel Prize award ceremony took place at the Stockholm Concert Hall. After the ceremony, it was time for the evening’s Nobel Prize banquet at the Stockholm City Hall.

Nobel Prize award ceremony 2024

The Nobel Prize award ceremony 2024.

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What do the Nobel Prize laureates receive?

Menus at the Nobel Prize banquet

The Nobel Prize banquet is held every year on 10 December to celebrate the years Nobel Prize laureates. Each banquet has included a unique menu for the guests. Have a look at the menus from the start in 1901 up until today.

Nobel Prize Banquet menu 2024: The main course

Nobel Prize Banquet menu 2024: The main course.

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Behind the scenes

Ever thought about what Nobel Week is like for a Nobel Prize laureate? Now you can find out.

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Ardem Patapoutian

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“My dress became a story I could tell.”

For most people, attending the Nobel Prize banquet or award ceremony is a once in a lifetime experience – and one with a strict dress code.

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