Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret

What Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret does

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret is a nonprofit theater and concert venue located in the Grønland neighborhood of Oslo, Norway, operating since its founding around 1995, with the Cafeteatret venue functioning as an open theater and concert house since 2011. The organization operates as a multi-purpose cultural arena hosting 300+ audience events per year, with programming spanning theater productions, jazz and world music concerts, children's events, poetry slams, debates, and community gatherings. It serves cultural audiences in Oslo's multicultural Grønland district and broader Norway, with a stated emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and emerging artists.

The venue's core physical infrastructure includes a main stage, gallery, bar/café, and technical capabilities such as projector, P.A. system, and backline equipment for bands and DJs. The organization operates several sub-brands: Nordic Black Xpress (a theater education program for young people from diverse backgrounds), Slipp Botsen Fri (free weekend children's activities in Botsparken playground), Kampenjazz (resident jazz concert series), Blårollinger (children's concert series), and Open X (inclusive open-stage events). There is no proprietary digital product or platform; technology stack is purely operational, with third-party ticketing handled through Billetto and TicketCo, and catering supplied by partner Kokkcoop.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: venue rental to external organizers, bar/café sales during events, ticket sales via Billetto and TicketCo, and co-productions of in-house performances including Nordic Black Xpress. Significant revenue is also derived from public funding, including Oslo kommune (Oslo municipality), Norsk kulturfond (national arts fund), and project support from Sparebankstiftelsen DNB. Pricing varies by event—free for community programming (Open X, Slipp Botsen Fri), tiered for children's concerts (e.g., 50 NOK kids / 100 NOK adults), and subscription-based for workshop series (Afro Drums Workshop 8-session package at 1,800 NOK).

Name

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret

Legal name

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret

Website

https://nordicblacktheatre.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret is a nonprofit theater and concert venue in Oslo's Grønland neighborhood, hosting 300+ events annually. It produces and co-produces theater, jazz, world music, and children's programming while operating multiple cultural sub-brands including Nordic Black Xpress.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Theater productions
• Concert venue rental
• Theatre education programs
• Live cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue rental: Cafeteatret rents out its space to external organizers for events including concerts, theater, seminars, private celebrations, and more.
2. Bar and café sales: The venue operates a fully licensed bar (alle rettigheter) serving audiences during events. The bar accepts card payments.
3. Co-production of performances: The venue is co-producer for its own productions and Nordic Black Xpress, generating revenue through ticket sales and public funding.
4. Ticket sales: Tickets sold via Billetto and TicketCo platforms for events at Nordic Black Theatre and Cafeteatret.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret operates a performing arts venue at Hollendergata 8 in Oslo's Grønland district, hosting more than 300 audience events per year spanning theater, concerts, children's programming, poetry slams, debates, and family events. The venue produces its own theater and co-produces with external artists and companies, rents the Cafeteatret space to third-party organizers, and runs the Nordic Black Xpress theatre education program. A fully licensed bar, café, and catering via Kokkcoop support on-site audiences.

Product overview

Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret is a theater venue and cultural center located in Oslo's Grønland district. The venue operates as a multi-purpose cultural arena offering theater productions, concerts, café services, and venue rentals. The venue hosts its own productions including Nordic Black Xpress (a theater education program for young people) and Slipp Botsen Fri (free children's activities in Botsparken). Cafeteatret provides full bar service, catering through Kokkcoop, and technical capabilities including projektor, P.A.-anlegg, and backline equipment for bands and DJs. The venue accommodates concerts, theater, album launches, book launches, meetings, seminars, birthday parties, weddings, Christmas parties, and film screenings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nordic Black Xpress: A theater education program for young people from diverse backgrounds, focusing on identity, power, injustice, and hope.
• Slipp Botsen Fri
• Kampenjazz
• Blårollinger
• Open X

Products and services

• Nordic Black Theatre The main theater venue at Hollendergata 8, Oslo, hosting stage productions, performances, and cultural events with a focus on diversity and inclusion for general audiences.
• Cafeteatret Café and event space with gallery, stage, and bar offering catering services (via Kokkcoop), suitable for concerts, theater, album launches, book launches, meetings, seminars, and private events.
• Nordic Black Xpress Theatre education program bringing together young people from around the world to create theater productions focusing on identity, power, injustice, and hope.
• Slipp Botsen Fri Free children's activities organized every Saturday and Sunday at 13:00 in Botsparken, featuring performances and workshops for children.
• Venue Rental & Technical Services Rental of Cafeteatret space with technical capabilities including projector, P.A. system, and backline equipment for bands and DJs, with full catering options through Kokkcoop for third-party organizers.
• Open X An inclusive open stage event held regularly, welcoming musicians, dancers, actors, poets, singers, and comedians to perform with free entry.
• Afro Drums Workshop Multi-session Afro drums workshop program held at Nordic Black Theatre Studio (Schweigaards gate 34, F2, Oslo), available as subscription packages or single drop-in sessions, with optional drum rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ audience events per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KokkcoopminorOthersCatering and canteen supplier partnership for events at Cafeteatret. Provides food service alongside the venue's bar and table service.
• BillettocoreOthersPrimary ticketing platform used for ticket sales across most events at Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret. Also provides event management infrastructure.
• TicketCocoreOthersSecondary ticketing platform used for specific events (e.g., Afro Drums Workshop drum rentals, some concerts).
• KampenjazzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing concert series resident at Cafeteatret. Kampenjazz curates jazz and blues programming, collaborating with artists and Global Oslo Music to present concerts at the venue. The series features young emerging musicians alongside established names.
• KonsertforeningacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert series partner curating children's concerts (Blårollinger) at the venue. Konsertforeninga members receive free child admission to some events. Supported by Oslo municipality and Norsk kulturfond.
• Global Oslo MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusician network and concert organizer collaborating with Kampenjazz on world music programming. Brings artists like Solo Diarra to the venue for cross-cultural concerts.
• Soky ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer of 'Dreamgirl' by Karen Houge, presented at Nordic Black Theatre. Represents touring productions that use the venue as a host.
• Kloden TeatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer with Nordic Black Theatre on Nordic Black Xpress performances. 'Heksene i Salem' was staged at Pilotscenen, Kloden Teater (April 29 – May 2, 2026) as part of the Xpress program.
• Cubaforeningen i NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolidarity organization collaborating with Nordic Black Theatre on cultural events supporting Cuba. Jointly organized 'En kveld for Cuba' solidarity concert at the venue.
• Cubaforeningen i NorgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne-time co-presentation of Cuba solidarity concert.
• Fransk Kultursenter (Institut français de Norvège)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench cultural center co-presenting the Frankofoni festival 'Stemmer fra Indiahavet' at Nordic Black Theatre.
• Dansens DagerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance festival collaboration. Nordic Black Theatre co-hosted 'Dans i bybildet' outdoor dance event in Botsparken as part of Dansens Dager 2026.
• Oslo MetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOslo Metropolitan University research group co-presenting film screenings at the venue, including 'The Healing' documentary.
• Oslo kommunecoreOthersOslo municipality provides funding support for Konsertforeninga concerts and other programming at the venue. Represents ongoing public funding relationship.
• Norsk kulturfondcoreOthersNational arts funding body providing financial support for Konsertforeninga children's concert series (Blårollinger) and other programming.
• Sparebankstiftelsen DNBminorOthersBanking foundation providing project support for children's productions, including 'Katten og hanen lette etter solen' at the venue.
• SamspillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusician-led artist agency collaborating with Kampenjazz on world music programming at the venue, including the SABA concert.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Det Norske Teatret: Major Norwegian-language theater in Oslo producing plays, musicals, and performances for live audiences. Directly comparable as a performing arts presenter operating a fixed venue in the same Oslo market with a similar nonprofit/cultural mission.
• Oslo Nye Teater: Oslo-based repertory theater producing staged performances year-round. Comparable to Nordic Black Theatre as a theatrical producing company with a dedicated physical venue, ticketed programming, and public funding support.
• Kulturhuset (Oslo): Multi-purpose cultural venue in central Oslo hosting theater, concerts, debates, and community events. Closely matches Nordic Black Theatre's hybrid model of own productions, third-party rentals, café/bar service, and community programming.
• Cosmopolite Scene: Oslo world music venue presenting concerts and cultural programming from international artists. Comparable as a niche live music venue with bar service, ticketed events, and similar scale of operations in the same city.
• Riksscenen: National folk and world music venue in Oslo, publicly funded, presenting traditional and contemporary music programming. Comparable as a nonprofit music venue with public funding, niche cultural programming, and a similar mix of own-productions and external rentals.
• Kloden Teater: Oslo-based world theater company producing multilingual and multicultural performances. Already a co-production partner of Nordic Black Theatre (Xpress collaboration) and directly comparable as a diversity-focused performing arts company sharing the same venue ecosystem.
• Dansens Hus: Norway's national venue for dance in Oslo presenting contemporary and international dance productions. Comparable as a performing arts presenting venue in Oslo with ticketed programming, public funding support, and venue-rental partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Rockefeller Music Hall: Established Oslo music venue complex (Rockefeller / John Dee / Sentrum Scene) presenting concerts across genres. Comparable as a music venue operator in Oslo with similar programming categories, though at substantially larger scale and broader genre focus.
• Nationaltheatret: Norway's largest national theater producing Norwegian-language drama, comedy, and performances. Comparable in activity category (theater producing/venue operation) but operates at much larger scale and broader programming mandate.

Regional players

• Chateau Neuf (Det Norske Studentersamfund): Oslo student cultural house hosting concerts, theater, debates, and student events with bar/café service. Comparable as a multi-purpose cultural venue with bar revenue, diverse programming, and venue rental to student and external organizers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackTheatre
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cafeteatret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nordic-black-theatre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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