What happened to Oslo Spektrum, is it open?

Oslo Spektrum closed for concerts on 19 June 2025 for a major renovation, part of the larger Spektrumkvartalet redevelopment. It is not being demolished. The arena reopens on 1 September 2026, with The Waterboys, The Pussycat Dolls and Bailey Zimmerman among the first shows back. Related construction continues until around autumn 2028, but the arena itself is fully open again from 1 September 2026.

How do I get to Oslo Spektrum from Oslo Airport?

Take the Flytoget express train (or a regular airport train) from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), about 20 to 25 minutes. From there it is a short walk of roughly 10 minutes to the arena.

What is the capacity of Oslo Spektrum?

Around 9,000 to 9,500 people standing, or 4,000 to 4,500 seated, depending on the show's configuration. Some venue materials cite a higher total figure, so check with the ticket seller for your specific event.

Where is Oslo Spektrum?

In central Oslo, right by Youngstorget and next to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S). The address is Sonja Henies plass 2, 0185 Oslo.

Can I bring a camera?

Cameras with detachable or interchangeable lenses and separate recording equipment are generally not allowed, along with selfie sticks. A standard phone camera is fine. Rules can vary by event, so check beforehand.

How do I buy tickets safely?

Buy only through the official sellers, Ticketmaster.no and Eventim, and choose digital tickets on your phone. Avoid unofficial third-party resale sites, where prices are often inflated and counterfeit tickets can occur.

Where should I stay near Oslo Spektrum?

Clarion Hotel The Hub sits immediately next to the arena. Radisson Blu Plaza and Thon Hotel Opera are both a short walk away, and budget options like Citybox Oslo are a little further but still walkable.

Oslo Spektrum: the complete English guide

Oslo Spektrum is a major indoor arena in the heart of Oslo, right next to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S). Open since 1990, it has hosted artists from Madonna and U2 to Metallica, with room for up to around 9,000 to 9,500 standing. After a major renovation it reopens on 1 September 2026, and this guide covers what international visitors need to know: the reopening, how to get there from Oslo Airport, tickets and seating.

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Quick facts

Location: central Oslo, directly next to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) and the Jernbanetorget transport hub.
Address: Sonja Henies plass 2, 0185 Oslo.
Capacity: up to around 9,000 to 9,500 standing, or 4,000 to 4,500 seated, depending on the show.
Indoor arena, part of a central complex that also holds a hotel and the Oslo City shopping centre.
Closed for concerts from 19 June 2025, reopening 1 September 2026 after renovation.
Official ticket channels: Ticketmaster.no and Eventim.
No on-site parking and no re-entry once inside.

The reopening: New Oslo Spektrum

If you have searched for Oslo Spektrum and found conflicting information, here is the short version: the arena has not closed for good and it is not being demolished. It closed for concerts on 19 June 2025 for a major renovation and reopens on 1 September 2026.

The upgrade is part of a larger redevelopment called Spektrumkvartalet, with an investment framework of NOK 3.2 billion (about EUR 280 million). It includes a new congress hall, a public gathering space, an adjoining office tower and an upgraded square with a new metro entrance, while the arena's original brick facade is carried through into the new build. The full redevelopment is expected to finish around autumn 2028, but the concert arena itself is back in action from 1 September 2026.

Autumn 2026 marks the official reopening, with early shows including The Waterboys (7 September 2026), The Pussycat Dolls (10 September 2026) and Bailey Zimmerman (12 September 2026). During the closure, shows that would normally have played Oslo Spektrum were moved to other arenas, so check with your ticket seller if you are unsure which venue a specific 2025 or 2026 show ended up at.

How to get to Oslo Spektrum from Oslo Airport

Oslo Spektrum's biggest practical advantage is its location: it sits in the same central area as Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), so almost every form of public transport brings you within a short walk of the door.

From Oslo Airport (OSL), take the Flytoget airport express train or a regular airport train to Oslo S (about 20 to 25 minutes on Flytoget). From Oslo S it is a short walk of roughly 10 minutes to the arena. This is by far the simplest route for anyone landing at OSL and heading straight to a show.

Within the city, all five metro (T-bane) lines stop at Stortinget, about 5 to 7 minutes' walk away, and trams stop at Youngstorget, the closest tram stop, about 3 minutes away. After a show, walking the extra few minutes to Youngstorget or Jernbanetorget rather than the closest station can help you avoid the crush. There is no on-site parking, so public transport is strongly recommended.

Tickets and avoiding fraud

Buy only through the official channels, Ticketmaster.no and Eventim, and choose digital tickets on your phone where offered. Avoid unofficial third-party resale sites, where prices are often significantly inflated compared to face value and counterfeit or invalid tickets do circulate.

Red flag: a price far above face value with pressure to buy now or pay outside the platform.
Red flag: a seller who cannot provide an official digital transfer or valid barcode through the ticket platform.
Red flag: listings on general classifieds or social media rather than the venue's authorised sellers.

Seating, bags and entry

Oslo Spektrum has two main zones: the floor and the surrounding tiers, plus VIP boxes on some shows. The floor is standing-only for most concerts and sits below ground level, reached only by stairs, so it is not wheelchair accessible. The tiers have fixed seating with row and seat printed on your ticket; the lower tier generally gives the best seated view, while the upper tier is further back but still has a full view of the stage.

Bags larger than an A4 sheet and backpacks are generally not allowed, and some shows have a total bag ban, so check the rules for your event. Cameras with detachable lenses, separate recording equipment, selfie sticks, bottles and outside food or drink are not allowed. There is no re-entry once inside, and everyone passes a security check at the door. The venue is essentially cashless: pay by card or Vipps (a Norwegian mobile payment app).

Doors typically open about an hour before the show, but this varies, so check your ticket. Which entrance you use depends on the block or section on your ticket. A cloakroom is not guaranteed at every event; where available it usually costs a small fee per item. Prices and some rules may change with the reopening, so confirm current details with the venue for your show.

Where to stay

Oslo Spektrum sits in the middle of the city centre, within easy walking distance of a wide range of hotels around Oslo S. Clarion Hotel The Hub adjoins the arena, the landmark Radisson Blu Plaza is a few minutes away, and Thon Hotel Opera is a short walk toward the fjord. Budget options such as Citybox Oslo are a little further out but still walkable.

Upcoming international shows at Oslo Spektrum

A selection of the major international concerts in the reopened arena. Each link goes to our full Norwegian concert guide with dates and ticket details:

Frequently asked questions

: Oslo Spektrum closed for concerts on 19 June 2025 for a major renovation, part of the larger Spektrumkvartalet redevelopment. It is not being demolished. The arena reopens on 1 September 2026, with The Waterboys, The Pussycat Dolls and Bailey Zimmerman among the first shows back. Related construction continues until around autumn 2028, but the arena itself is fully open again from 1 September 2026.
: Take the Flytoget express train (or a regular airport train) from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), about 20 to 25 minutes. From there it is a short walk of roughly 10 minutes to the arena.
: Around 9,000 to 9,500 people standing, or 4,000 to 4,500 seated, depending on the show's configuration. Some venue materials cite a higher total figure, so check with the ticket seller for your specific event.
: In central Oslo, right by Youngstorget and next to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S). The address is Sonja Henies plass 2, 0185 Oslo.
: Cameras with detachable or interchangeable lenses and separate recording equipment are generally not allowed, along with selfie sticks. A standard phone camera is fine. Rules can vary by event, so check beforehand.
: Buy only through the official sellers, Ticketmaster.no and Eventim, and choose digital tickets on your phone. Avoid unofficial third-party resale sites, where prices are often inflated and counterfeit tickets can occur.
: Clarion Hotel The Hub sits immediately next to the arena. Radisson Blu Plaza and Thon Hotel Opera are both a short walk away, and budget options like Citybox Oslo are a little further but still walkable.