Ole Bull Scene

What Ole Bull Scene does

Ole Bull Scene is a privately held live entertainment venue and cultural complex located at Øvre Ole Bullsplass 3 in central Bergen, Norway, founded in 2005 by owner and theater manager Sølvi Rolland. It operates as part of Ole Bull Huset, a multi-vertical venue combining two performance stages, a hotel, two restaurants, a nightclub, and ancillary bar facilities under a single roof near Torgallmenningen. The main Ole Bull Scene stage seats 472 (or 650 standing) and is used for major concerts, revue, and theater productions, while the smaller Lille Ole Bull intimate stage (203 seated / 270 standing) hosts stand-up comedy, smaller concerts, and emerging artists; a private Balkongbaren (~40 guests) supports pre-show rentals and corporate use. The venue holds the positioning of "Bergen's largest private revue, theater, and music scene" and programming is on sale through at least 2027.

The core offering is event-driven: ticketed concerts, stand-up shows, revue, and theater performances, supplemented by conference and private event rental across a 40–1,200 capacity range. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary — TicketMaster handles ticketing and mobile-ticket delivery, Netflex (operated by Apility AS under a data-processing agreement) is used for CRM, and Google Analytics, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, DoubleClick, Facebook Pixel, and Nurofy support digital marketing and audience targeting. No public API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Group bookings (10+) are routed through Revy & Teaterservice, and bundled show-plus-hotel packages are co-distributed with Scandic via Showpakker.no.

Revenue is generated through three streams: ticket sales (transaction-fee style via TicketMaster), onsite food and beverage sales across the venue bars and Balkongbaren, and venue rental with catering and event planning for corporate and private functions. The customer base is predominantly horizontal B2C (general public seeking concerts, comedy, and theater; students via Student-Torsdag 50% discount), supplemented by a B2B corporate/private-events segment. The Ole Bull Huset Customer Club, gift cards via TicketMaster, and the recurring Bergen Live Sessions concert series are the principal retention and repeat-attendance mechanisms. Headcount sits in the 51–100 range and the company operates without disclosed external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Ole Bull Scene

Legal name

Ole Bull Huset

Website

https://olebullhuset.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ole Bull Scene, founded in 2005 in Bergen, Norway by Sølvi Rolland, operates Bergen's largest private entertainment venue with two stages (472-seat main hall and 203-seat intimate hall), hosting concerts, stand-up comedy, revue, and theater for general public and corporate event clients, with tickets sold via TicketMaster and bundled hotel packages through Scandic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Theater performances
• Concert venue
• Stand-up comedy shows
• Conference event rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, stand-up shows, and theater performances through TicketMaster.
2. Food and Beverage Service: Bar and beverage sales during events, including Balkongbaren (balcony bar) and general venue bars.
3. Venue Rental and Conference Services: Rental of venues (Ole Bull Scene, Lille Ole Bull, Balkongbaren) for private events, conferences, and corporate functions. Offers catering and event planning services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ole Bull Scene operates a live entertainment and venue-rental business in Bergen, Norway, presenting concerts, stand-up comedy, theater, and revue performances across two in-house stages. The venue also offers food and beverage service through its bars and rents its spaces for corporate conferences, private events, and celebrations. Distribution of tickets is handled primarily via TicketMaster, with bundled show-and-hotel packages sold jointly with Scandic hotels.

Product overview

Ole Bull Scene is Bergen, Norway's largest private entertainment venue, comprising two performance stages within Ole Bull Huset. The main Ole Bull Scene (472-650 capacity) hosts major concerts, theater, and variety shows, while Lille Ole Bull (intimate stage, 203-270 capacity) features stand-up comedy, smaller concerts, and emerging artists. The venue operates as a unified platform offering ticketed performances, conference/event services, and bar amenities including a rentable Balkongbar. Additional offerings include show packages with hotel partners, a customer loyalty club, Bergen Live Sessions concert series, Student-Torsdag discount program, and gift cards. The venue was founded in 2005 by Sølvi Rolland and is located centrally in Bergen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bergen Live Sessions: Concert series featuring both emerging talents and established artists, taking place almost every Tuesday at Ole Bull Huset.

Products and services

• Ole Bull Scene (Main Stage) Main performance stage with 472 seating and 650 standing capacity, equipped with modern sound and lighting, balcony access, and flexible seating for concerts, theater, revue shows, conferences, and large events.
• Lille Ole Bull (Intimate Stage) Intimate 203-seat / 270-standing performance stage with bar and lounge, hosting smaller concerts, stand-up comedy, podcasts, emerging artists, and partnered series like Stand Up Bergen and Bergen Live Sessions.
• Conference & Event Services Rental of Ole Bull Scene stages and combined Ole Bull Huset facilities for corporate conferences, private celebrations, and group events, with full technical support and catering available for groups ranging from small meetings to 1,200 attendees.
• Balkongbar Private Bar Rental Private balcony bar rentable for approximately 40 guests with dedicated bartender service before and after performances, suited to intimate gatherings, pre-show hospitality, and small parties.
• Showpakker (Show and Hotel Packages) Bundled packages combining Ole Bull Scene show tickets with Scandic hotel accommodation and breakfast, sold through Showpakker.no for visitors seeking a complete evening experience.
• Bergen Live Sessions Concert Series Weekly Tuesday concert series featuring emerging and established artists, presented by Bergen Live at Ole Bull Huset, with season passes that guarantee seating across all concerts.
• Ole Bull Scene Gift Cards TicketMaster gift cards redeemable for any performance or event at Ole Bull Scene, allowing recipients to choose their own show.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketMastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketMaster is Ole Bull Scene's primary ticketing supplier. They handle ticket sales, delivery of mobile tickets (QR-code) via their app, and customer purchase data.
• ScandiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandic hotel partnership for show packages that include tickets, hotel accommodation, and breakfast. Available through Showpakker.no.
• Bergen LivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBergen Live is a concert series presenter that organizes the Bergen Live Sessions at Ole Bull Scene, featuring emerging and established artists.
• CityParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCityPark parking house partnership offering 20% discount on parking for all theater and bar guests.
• Revy & TeaterservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles group ticket sales for 10+ people. Contact: phone 09901, email [email protected].
• Showpakker.nominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShow package platform combining Ole Bull Scene tickets with hotel accommodations at Scandic hotels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• BIT Teatergarasjen: Bergen-based performing arts venue featuring contemporary theater, dance, and music. Comparable as a Bergen live performance space, though more focused on contemporary/avant-garde programming.
• Rockefeller Music Hall: Oslo concert and events venue hosting concerts and club nights. Comparable as a Norwegian live music and entertainment venue with similar programming mix (concerts, comedy, club events).
• Chateau Neuf: Oslo student cultural venue hosting concerts, theater, and conferences. Comparable as a Norwegian multi-stage live entertainment and event venue with similar secondary student-discount positioning.
• Sentrum Scene: Oslo-based mid-size concert and event venue (~1,800 capacity). Comparable as a Norwegian live entertainment venue with multi-format programming, but operating in the larger Oslo market.

Direct peers

• USF Verftet: Bergen cultural venue hosting concerts, events, and conferences at the USF complex. Comparable as a Bergen multi-format live entertainment and event venue competing for similar audiences.
• Bergen Live: Bergen-based concert presenter that produces the Bergen Live Sessions at Ole Bull Scene. Comparable as a local concert promoter programming venues in the Bergen market.
• Grieghallen: Bergen's principal concert hall and home of the Bergen Philharmonic. Directly comparable as a Bergen live music and concert venue, though larger scale and primarily classical/orchestral programming.
• Den Nationale Scene: Bergen's regional theater (publicly funded) producing plays and performances. Comparable as a Bergen-based live theatrical performance venue targeting local audiences, though funded rather than commercial.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment company operating venues, promoting concerts, and ticketing. Comparable as the parent ecosystem of TicketMaster (Ole Bull Scene's primary ticketing partner) and as the broad incumbent shaping venue economics in live entertainment.
• ASM Global: Global venue management and event services company. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating and managing entertainment venues, providing a benchmark for venue operations at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OleBullScene
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ole-bull-scene

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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