LØRENSKOG HUS

What LØRENSKOG HUS does

Lørenskog hus is a municipal cultural center operated by Lørenskog kommune in Lørenskog, Norway, spanning 15,000 square meters across eight floors and opened on April 30, 2011. The facility serves as the municipality's primary cultural anchor, housing multiple venues including Storstua (main hall, 359-person amphitheater capacity), Vasshjulet (100-person multi-purpose hall), four cinema halls on the 4th floor, Volt scene (200 standing/100 seated), Madsensalen, Kunstsalen gallery, and various meeting rooms accommodating 8–42 people. Since autumn 2023, the venue has operated a secondary 1,000 square meter concert space, Maskinhallen på Bruket Fjellhamar, in a 128-year-old industrial heritage building at a separate Fjellhamar location. Co-located municipal services include Lørenskog bibliotek (public library), Lørenskog kino (municipal cinema), Aktivitetshuset Volt (youth activity center), Musikk- og kulturskolen (music and culture school), and Downtown (youth café).

The center generates revenue through diversified streams including ticket sales for concerts, theater, and cinema (via online platform ebillett.no and on-site ticket office), venue rental to organizations and event planners, café operations at Veiviseren, gift card sales (12-month validity), and newly formalized marketing packages for event organizers (5,000–9,000 NOK excluding VAT). Programming spans concerts, theater, cinema, children's activities (Mylder program with annual Mylderfestivalen attracting 6,000+ visitors), senior programs (Kultur 60+ funded by Akershus fylkeskommune), and community events. The technology stack is standard off-the-shelf: WordPress, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, and Complianz for cookie management. General sponsor Romerike Sparebank and a network of local cultural organizations provide additional financial and programming support. The entity is not a standalone legal entity but a municipal facility with a core team of 8 employees led by a cultural house chief appointed in January 2026.

Name

LØRENSKOG HUS

Legal name

Lørenskog hus

Website

https://lorenskoghus.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lørenskog hus is a municipal cultural center in Lørenskog, Norway, operating multiple venues including a 359-seat main hall, cinema, and a 1,000m² industrial heritage concert venue, serving local residents, families, seniors, and event organizers through ticketed programming, venue rental, and café services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Center & Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Municipal cultural center
• Performing arts venue
• Community event programming
• Venue rental services
• Children's culture programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lørenskog

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for cultural events including concerts, theater performances, children's shows, and cinema screenings. Tickets are sold online via ebillett.no platform, at the ticket office, and at the café during opening hours.
2. Venue rental: Rental of cultural spaces including Storstua (up to 359 people), Vasshjulet (up to 100 people), meeting rooms (8-42 people), cinema halls, Maskinhallen, Madsensalen, Volt scene, and outdoor areas like Rådhusparken. Booking contact available for meetings/conferences and cultural events.
3. Café operations: Veiviseren kafé generates revenue through food and beverage sales, serving nystekte bakevarer (freshly baked goods), småretter (light meals), snacks, coffee and drinks. The café also hosts activities like quiz nights and music bingo.
4. Gift cards: Gift cards sold with flexible monetary values, valid for 12 months from purchase date. Can be used for concerts, cinema, kiosk purchases, and café visits.
5. Marketing services for organizers: Optional marketing packages offered to event organizers: Small marketing package at 5,000 NOK (excluding VAT) and Large marketing package at 9,000 NOK (excluding VAT). Also includes basic marketing package for all renters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lørenskog hus operates a 15,000m² municipal cultural center across 8 floors, hosting concerts, theater, cinema, children's programs, and senior activities across multiple venues including Storstua (359 capacity), Vasshjulet, Maskinhallen, and four cinema halls. The center also runs Veiviseren café, sells gift cards, and offers venue rental services with marketing support packages to event organizers and organizations.

Product overview

Lørenskog hus is a modern municipal cultural center spanning 15,000 m2 across 8 floors, opened in 2011. The center operates a multi-faceted cultural venue with several interconnected services: Veiviseren kafé serves as the central café and information hub, while Restaurant Buen offers Asian cuisine. The venue rental division manages diverse spaces including Storstua (main hall, 359 capacity), Vasshjulet (multi-purpose, 100 capacity), four cinema halls, Maskinhallen på Bruket (1,000 m2 concert venue), Volt Scene, Madsensalen, Kunstsalen gallery, and various meeting rooms. Children's programming includes the Mylder program with its flagship Mylderfestivalen (annual free children's festival). Regular activities encompass Musikkbingo, quiz nights, dance evenings, and Kultur 60+ senior programs. The center also houses Lørenskog Kino, Lørenskog Bibliotek, Aktivitetshuset Volt, and Musikk- og Kulturskolen as co-located partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veiviseren: The café at the heart of Lørenskog hus, serving freshly baked goods, snacks, coffee and beverages in a cozy and modern atmosphere
• Maskinhallen på Bruket Fjellhamar
• Kunstsalen
• Mylder
• Mylderfestivalen
• Kultur 60+

Products and services

• Veiviseren Café The central café at Lørenskog hus offering freshly baked goods (nystekte bakevarer), light meals (småretter), snacks, coffee, and beverages in a cozy and modern atmosphere. Located on the first floor near the main entrance, open six days a week with extended hours Thursday-Saturday. Also serves as ticket sales point and hosts activities like quiz nights and music bingo.
• Storstua Venue Rental Main cultural hall at Lørenskog hus with maximum capacity of 359 people in amphitheater configuration. Suitable for performing arts, concerts, conferences, and events. Available for rental by organizations and event planners.
• Vasshjulet Venue Rental Multi-purpose hall at Lørenskog hus with capacity up to 100 people seated. Suitable for performing arts, meetings, and small conferences. Available for rental by organizations and event planners.
• Maskinhallen Venue Rental A unique 1,000m² concert venue at Bruket Fjellhamar, transformed from a 128-year-old industrial hall into a cultural concert venue. Located at Fjellhamarveien 52, Fjellhamar, easily accessible within the Bruket Fjellhamar industrial area.
• Meeting Rooms (Møterom) Venue Rental Meeting rooms at Lørenskog hus accommodating from 8 to a maximum of 42 people. Suitable for meetings, courses, and small conferences. Available for rental by organizations.
• Cinema Halls (Kinosaler) Venue Rental Four cinema halls on the 4th floor of Lørenskog hus with capacities ranging from 80 to 180 people. Operated by Lørenskog Kino municipal cinema, offering film screenings and children's cinema days.
• Volt Scene Venue Rental A 148m² black box venue at Lørenskog hus adapted for amplified music, with capacity of 200 standing or 100 seated. Available for rental for music performances and events.
• Madsensalen Venue Rental Hall at Lørenskog hus with capacity of 100 standing and 50 seated, suitable for meetings, activities, and rehearsals. Available for rental by organizations.
• Kunstsalen (Art Gallery) Venue Rental Exhibition hall on the first floor of Lørenskog hus, also equipped with sound and lighting, commonly used for lectures and cultural events. Operated in collaboration with Lørenskog kunstforening.
• Kjenn Samfunnshus Venue Rental Multi-purpose hall with elevated stage and catering kitchen, suitable for parties, gatherings, cultural events, and larger audience events. Available for rental.
• Drømmeslottet Venue Rental Multi-purpose hall with capacity up to 46 people, suitable for smaller gatherings and events. Available for rental.
• Gavekort (Gift Cards) Gift cards usable for cultural house activities including concerts, cinema, kiosk purchases, and Veiviseren café visits. Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Sold at ticket office, café, cinema kiosk, and online.
• Mylder – Barnas Kulturprogram (Children's Culture Program) Children's cultural program at Lørenskog hus featuring experiences such as puppet theater, interactive concerts, and a dedicated festival. Targeted at children from toddlers to teenagers and their families.
• Mylderfestivalen Annual free children's cultural festival held each summer (since 2015), featuring music, dance, art, activities, and entertainment outside Lørenskog hus and Metro. The 2026 edition attracted approximately 6,000 visitors in a single day.
• Musikkmylder for de Minste Interactive music concerts for children and adults in age groups 1-2 years and 3-4 years, led by professional musicians. Priced at 220 NOK per person.
• Kultur 60+ (Senior Cultural Program) Cultural program for seniors aged 60 and above, funded by Akershus fylkeskommune through Den kulturelle spaserstokken. Features concerts, lectures, theater performances, history seminars, and other senior-focused cultural offerings.
• Lørenskog Kino (Municipal Cinema) Municipal cinema operating within Lørenskog hus on the 4th floor with four cinema halls, offering film screenings and children's cinema days for the Lørenskog community.
• Marketing Packages for Event Organizers Optional marketing services offered to event organizers renting venue spaces. Small package at 5,000 NOK (excluding VAT) includes newsletter listing, retargeting, one extra social media post, and 3-week Meta campaign. Large package at 9,000 NOK (excluding VAT) includes top newsletter feature, screen posters, up to 3 social media posts, and 6-week Meta campaign. Basic marketing package included for all renters.
• Utstillinger i Kunstsalen (Art Exhibitions) Exhibition program in Kunstsalen, run in collaboration between Lørenskog Kunstforening and Lørenskog hus. Features member exhibitions, group exhibitions, and separate exhibitions by individual artists throughout the year.
• Veiviseren Quiz (Quiz Nights) General knowledge quiz held on select Thursday evenings at Veiviseren café, with free participation and prizes available.
• Musikkbingo (Music Bingo) Entertainment combining music quiz and bingo held on select Friday evenings at Veiviseren café, with free participation and prizes.
• Dans i Veiviseren (Dance Evenings) Dance evenings held on select Friday evenings at Veiviseren café featuring classic hits from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Free participation.
• Restaurant Buen Restaurant within Lørenskog hus offering exotic cuisine from Asia/Europe, known for traditional dishes from Szechuan in Southwest China.
• Lunsjkultur 60+ (Senior Lunch Concerts) Lunch concerts for seniors featuring various artists and musicians, part of the Kultur 60+ cultural program at Lørenskog hus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mylderfestivalen attracts 6,000+ visitors annually, making it one of the region's most important meeting places for families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Metro sentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro senter is a key collaboration partner for Mylderfestivalen, hosting the festival area outside Lørenskog hus and Metro. The partnership has existed since the festival's inception in 2015.
• Lørenskog kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality operates the cultural center and collaborates with the cultural sector on programming, events, and community initiatives including Mylderfestivalen.
• Local cultural organizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local cultural organizations including Skogblomsten, St. Laurentiuskoret, Lørenskog Pensjonistuniversitet, Lørenskog Veterankorps, Lørenskog Mannskor, Lørenskog Musikalteater, and Lørenskog musikkorps for programming and events.
• Lørenskog Pensjonistuniversitet (LPU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with LPU on history and society seminars, with the venue's marketing department providing promotional support for their annual seminar series.
• Lørenskog kunstforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation of Kunstsalen gallery and alternative multi-purpose space for visual arts, literature, music, and performing arts. Kunstsalen follows café opening hours.
• Lørenskog bibliotekcoreOthersPublic library co-located within the venue building, offering reading activities, children's programs, and community events as part of the integrated cultural center.
• Aktivitetshuset VoltcoreOthersYouth activity center located within the venue, offering DJ courses, art activities, dance and music studio for youth ages 13-25.
• DowntowncoreOthersYouth café within the venue offering free food, activities and entertainment for ages 13-25 during evenings and weekends.
• Lørenskog kinocoreOthersMunicipal cinema operating in the venue's 4th floor with four cinema halls, offering film screenings and children's cinema days.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olavshallen: Trondheim concert and congress hall with mixed programming including concerts, conferences, and family events. Closest mid-Norway analogue to Lørenskog hus's multi-purpose hall and rental-driven model.
• Kulturhuset Stadsteatern: Stockholm's municipal multi-venue cultural center combining theater, concerts, cinema, exhibitions, and a café under one roof. Closest functional analogue to Lørenskog hus in the Nordic municipal cultural-center model, though at substantially larger scale.
• USF Verftet: Bergen cultural center housed in a converted shipyard building, offering concerts, cinema, theater, and food & beverage. Comparable to Lørenskog hus in the industrial-heritage venue concept (akin to Maskinhallen) and the multi-venue civic model.
• Sentralen: Oslo-based multi-purpose cultural venue combining concerts, talks, dance, cinema, and a café/bar in a heritage building. Direct Norwegian peer offering comparable programming mix and audience development approach for the greater Oslo region.
• Cosmopolite Scene: Oslo concert and cultural venue presenting concerts across genres plus community programming. Comparable in role as a mid-size Norwegian concert and event venue serving a regional catchment, similar in scale to Lørenskog hus's Storstua and Maskinhallen operations.
• BIT Teatergarasjen: Bergen performing arts venue presenting contemporary theater, dance, and concerts. Comparable to Lørenskog hus's programming of touring theater, family productions, and smaller-format stage events.
• Drammen Teater: Regional theater and cultural venue in Drammen serving a similar commuter-belt municipality profile to Lørenskog. Comparable in offering stage productions, concerts, and family programming at sub-Oslo scale.
• Bergen Kunsthall: Bergen contemporary art institution with rotating exhibitions, talks, and event programming. Comparable to the Kunstsalen gallery function within Lørenskog hus, though operating as a standalone venue.

Regional players

• Tromsø Kulturhus: Northern Norway municipal cultural center combining concerts, theater, cinema, and conferences in Tromsø. Comparable municipal multi-venue operating model, but in a different regional catchment than Lørenskog.

Broad incumbents

• Oslo Kommune Kulturetaten: Oslo municipality's cultural affairs administration operating multiple venues (e.g., Sentralen, Oslo Nye Teater, Munch Museum). Relevant comparable as a larger Norwegian municipal cultural operator providing institutional benchmarks and competitive context for Lørenskog hus's audience.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lorenskoghus
• Instagraminstagram.com/lorenskoghus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l%C3%B8renskog-hus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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