4 Best Performing Arts Venues in Sentrum, Kvadraturen, and Bjørvika, Oslo

Located in Sentrum, Fotogalleriet is the oldest operating institution working with photography through critical art theory in the Nordics, founded in the '70s. Its work promotes active language around photographic art and the personal expression it allows.

The curators and gallery runners here are artists in their own right: the curation is never less than timely, thoughtful, provocative, and prolific. Queer voices, Black voices, all marginalized communities are celebrated, studied, and championed both in front and behind the lens of photographic artists showcased here. Don't miss it.

Officially the home of the Oslo Philharmonic, Oslo Konserthus is a leading venue for classical musicians, along with jazz and pop performers and ballet dancers.

Started as an art project in a building that was originally used for fish drying, Salt has turned into a one-of-a-kind spot for music, art, sauna, and food. It always has a laid-back, “everyone’s welcome” vibe.