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Live Music in Oslo

Oslo, the capital city of Norway, has a rich history and culture. The city attracts thousands of visitors from all over the planet thanks to its rich cultural heritage, blue waters and numerous entertainment venues.

Oslo offers a wide range of live music venues to enjoy and dance to musical genres like blues, jazz, folk, rock, funk, pop, bluegrass, etc. One such venue is the famous Oslo Opera House (Operahuset), the most prominent cultural facility and home for Norwegian National Opera and Ballet company. Check out some more live music venues in the city.

Rockefeller Music Hall
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Rockefeller Music Hall

Rockefeller Music Hall (Rockefeller) is a concert venue established in 1986. The managed and owned by Rockefeller Music Hall Company consists of a large gallery, a main hall and bars. It can accommodate up to 2000 people depending on the type of event. It also organises big parties, club nights, conferences and film screenings.

Address: Badstugata 2, 0183 Oslo, Norway.

Blå
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Blå

Considered to be one of the biggest names in Oslo's jazz scene, Blå is an independent club that operates as a professional venue for upcoming artists and international performers. Located by the river Akerselva, the musical repertoire comprises alternative music, international indie, rock & jazz bands, live DJ, contemporary jazz and more.

Address: Brenneriveien 9c, 0182 Oslo, Norway.

Sentrum Scene
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Sentrum Scene

Sentrum Scene is an indoor concert venue initially built as a cinema and started functioning as a concert stage in 2005. Rockefeller Music Hall Company manages Sentrum Scene and John Dee Live Club & Pub, a smaller venue with a capacity of 488 pax. It contains a large room and a terrace with a capacity of approx. 1750 people. Sentrum Scene is used for club nights, performances of international rock bands, shows, concerts & film screenings. Sentrum also organises all types of events and private parties.

Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1, 0181 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Spektrum

Oslo Spektrum

Oslo Spektrum is an indoor arena that opened in 1990. Owned and operated by Norges Varemesse, it is famous for hosting concerts, sporting events, conferences and events like the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Many famous artists like Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, Britney Spears and Selena Gomez have performed here. Spektrum hosts over 100 events annually; out of them, around 70% are concerts by major national and international artists.

Address: Arbeidersamfunnets plass 1, 0181 Oslo, Norway.

Herr Nilsen Jazz Club
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Herr Nilsen Jazz Club

Herr Nilsen is a jazz club located southeast of the National Gallery in Oslo. It attracts hordes of young crowds every day. The bar features a musical night of various bands, where many internationally and nationally popular musicians perform to entertain the crowd.

Address: C. J. Hambros plass 5, 0164 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Concert Hall
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Oslo Concert Hall

Oslo Concert Hall, the leading Norwegian cultural venue, consists of two halls with over 1600 seats. Located in Vika, the place organisation over 300 concerts annually. It is the base of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, which organises concerts and orchestras of world-renowned artists and musicians. The building also has a restaurant, meeting rooms, bars and foyers.

Address: Munkedamsveien 14, 0115 Oslo, Norway.

Revolver
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Revolver

Revolver is one of Oslo's eventually oldest and most distinctive rock bars. The bar serves cocktails, shots with unique recipes, and short-brewed beer from their brewery, Beer Flag. Revolver takes music very seriously and organises gigs of many popular and upcoming artists. During the weekends, this place turns into a big party where everybody enjoys the music and drinks.

Address: Address: Mollergata 32, 0179 Oslo, Norway.

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