Kulturhuset

What Kulturhuset does

Kulturhuset i Oslo is a privately operated cultural venue and hospitality complex located at Youngs gate 6 in central Oslo, Norway. The venue spans three floors and integrates a bar, café, concert halls, and five rentable event rooms under a single roof, operating with 37 employees. Its core offering combines on-site beverage and food service (Ølbaren, Matbaren, Drivhuset) with a ticketed concert and DJ programming schedule that exceeds 200 concerts annually, alongside private venue rentals for corporate functions, conferences, and private celebrations. A 20-year age restriction applies across the entire facility.

The venue's infrastructure is built around flexible, professionally equipped event spaces. Hovedrommet is the main 350-capacity hall with professional sound, lighting, and a stage; Boksen (120 standing/90 seated) and Laboratoriet (120 standing/90 seated) serve as secondary concert and screening venues; Spillbaren (renovated in 2024) functions as a game bar; and Det Hemmelige Rommet supports small meetings. Accessibility features include elevator access, hearing loops, and mobile stage ramps. The tech stack is conventional: Squarespace-based website, email-based booking workflows (bord@, book@, liam@, kristina@), and Ticketmaster for ticketing. No proprietary software, mobile app, or API surface is documented.

Revenue is generated through four streams: bar and beverage sales, café food service, one-time venue rental bookings, and concert/event ticket transactions. GTM motion is event-driven, with a published event calendar driving foot traffic, supplemented by direct email-based reservation and venue booking. The company serves both consumer social visitors and B2B event organizers in Oslo only, with no geographic expansion, funding, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Kulturhuset

Legal name

Kulturhuset i Oslo

Website

https://kulturhusetioslo.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kulturhuset i Oslo operates a three-floor cultural venue in central Oslo combining bars, café, event spaces, and a 350-capacity concert hall hosting over 200 concerts annually, serving both walk-in social visitors and private event bookers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue & Cultural Events

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Karaoke Bars & Entertainment Bars (THAFAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Cultural venue
• Event space rental
• Bar and café services
• Concert hosting
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bar & Beverage Sales: Three floors of bars serving drinks with varying themes including Ølbaren, Hovedbaren, and specialty bars. Revenue from alcohol and beverage sales, especially on weekends with DJ events.
2. Café & Food Service: Matbaren serves coffee, cold and warm dishes, baked goods, and salads. Revenue from food and beverage sales during café hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-17:00).
3. Venue Rental & Event Booking: Five different rooms available for rental including Hovedrommet (350 standing/180 seated), Boksen (120 standing/90 seated), Laboratoriet (120 standing/90 seated), Spillbaren, and Det Hemmelige Rommet. Catering menu available for events.
4. Concert & Event Tickets: Hosting over 200 concerts annually. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster. Primary focus on innovative expressions, niche genres, and unique experiences where music integrates with other art forms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kulturhuset is a three-floor cultural venue and event complex in Oslo combining bar, café, event rentals, and concert programming. The venue operates five rentable rooms (Hovedrommet, Boksen, Laboratoriet, Spillbaren, Det Hemmelige Rommet) with professional sound and lighting, hosts over 200 concerts annually, and offers food and beverage service across multiple themed bar areas. It serves both walk-in consumers seeking entertainment and dining and organizations/individuals booking private or corporate events.

Product overview

Kulturhuset is a cultural venue and event space located in Oslo's Youngs gate 6, operating as a multi-floor entertainment complex offering bar, café, outdoor venue, and event space services. The venue offers five rentable rooms: Hovedrommet (main room, 350 standing/180 seated with professional sound and lighting), Boksen (concert hall, 120 standing/90 seated), Laboratoriet (event venue, 120 standing/90 seated), Spillbaren (game bar renovated in 2024), and Det Hemmelige Rommet (small meeting room). Additional spaces include Ølbaren & Biblioteket, Matbaren, and Drivhuset. The venue provides food and beverage service, hosts over 200 concerts annually, DJ services on weekends, and supports events including quiz nights, lectures, seminars, theater, stand-up, and exhibitions. Kulturhuset functions as a platform of interconnected physical spaces and services, including table reservations, venue rentals, and catering for private and public events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hovedrommet (Main Hall) The main event space on the first floor with capacity for 350 standing and 180 seated guests, featuring a professional sound and lighting system, a stage approximately 5x4 meters (expandable to 6x4 meters), and access to both the main bar and food bar. Suited for concerts, meetings, conferences, and large-scale events.
• Boksen (Concert Hall) An airy concert venue with significant ceiling height, accommodating 120 standing or 90 seated guests. Equipped with professional sound and lighting systems, suitable for concerts, conferences, meetings, launches, exhibitions, and film screenings. Not available for rental on weekend evenings.
• Laboratoriet (Event Venue) An intimate and atmospheric event and concert venue with views over Drivhuset, accommodating 120 standing or 90 seated guests. Features a state-of-the-art sound system and the largest screen in the venue, ideal for concerts, listening sessions, performances, debates, and film screenings.
• Spillbaren (Game Bar) A game bar renovated in 2024, featuring comfortable seating groups, board games, a large screen, and its own bar. The room can be divided into two sections and is suitable for birthdays, game nights, meetings, or similar events.
• Det Hemmelige Rommet (The Secret Room) A small hidden room in the library, perfect for small meetings, brainstorming, or interviews. Equipped with a whiteboard, screen, canvas, and a meeting table.
• Concert Programming (Konserter) Over 200 concerts hosted annually, featuring innovative expressions, niche genres, and unique experiences where music is integrated with other art or cultural expressions. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster.
• Weekend DJ Services DJs perform every weekend in Hovedrommet, Boksen, and/or Laboratoriet, providing curated music experiences across multiple floors as part of the venue's nightlife programming.
• Café & Food Service (Matbaren) Food bar serving coffee, soft drinks, warm and cold dishes, baked goods, and salads until 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday. A warm and inviting space for gathering, grabbing coffee, or working during daytime hours. Catering menu available for events.
• Bar Service (Ølbaren, Biblioteket, Drivhuset) Three floors of bars — Ølbaren (beer bar), Biblioteket/Hovedbaren (library/main bar), and Drivhuset — each offering a varied selection of beverages in unique themed spaces. Described as one of Oslo's largest bars. 20-year age restriction applies throughout the venue.
• Table Reservations (Bordreservasjon) Table reservation service for celebrations, meetings, or gatherings. Reservations accepted via email at [email protected], with response within 72 hours. Cut-off times: 19:00 on Fridays, 20:00 on Saturdays.
• Weekly Cultural Events Programming Weekly events including quiz nights, lectures, seminars, concerts, theater, stand-up comedy, and exhibitions serving diverse tastes and interests. Event calendar published online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 concerts hosted annually

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Oslo Konserthus: Oslo Konserthus is the main regional concert hall and live music institution in Oslo. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a major Oslo live music presenter, though it operates at a larger, more institutional scale than Kulturhuset's club-style programming.

Direct peers

• Blå: Blå is a major Oslo live music venue and bar at Vulkan/Grünerløkka, hosting concerts and club nights. Highly comparable to Kulturhuset as a multi-room music venue with bar and event programming in central Oslo.
• Dattera til Hagen: Dattera til Hagen is a historic Oslo bar and event venue with live music and cultural programming. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a multi-room Oslo cultural venue combining bar service with live events and private rentals.
• Himkok: Himkok is a high-profile multi-floor Oslo cocktail bar in the same cultural district. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a multi-floor Oslo bar with a strong programming/events identity and significant labor force.
• Rockefeller / Sentrum Scene: Rockefeller and Sentrum Scene are Oslo's flagship live music venues run by the same operator, hosting concerts and events. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a multi-stage concert-venue operator in Oslo's cultural scene.
• SALT Art & Music: SALT is a large outdoor/indoor arts, music and food venue at Oslo's seafront. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a multi-purpose cultural venue combining concerts, food, and event hosting, though SALT leans more outdoor/festival-style.
• John Dee Live Rock Club & Pub: John Dee is a central Oslo live music club and bar inside the Rockefeller complex, hosting concerts and serving alcohol. Directly comparable to Kulturhuset's Boksen and Laboratoriet as intimate concert venues with attached bar service.
• Revolver Bar Oslo: Revolver is a long-established Oslo bar and live music venue focused on rock and metal. Comparable to Kulturhuset as a themed bar with live performance programming in central Oslo.

Emerging players

• Fuglen Oslo: Fuglen is a Norwegian-Japanese café/bar concept with venues in Oslo. Comparable to Kulturhuset on the café/informal-drinks side, particularly Matbaren and Bibliotektet, as a daytime social/bar operation.

Others

• Ticketmaster Norge: Ticketmaster is the ticketing platform already used by Kulturhuset for its 200+ annual concerts. Included as an ecosystem enabler/distributor rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kulturhuset

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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