Oslo Spektrum is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in east central Oslo, Norway, that opened in December 1990. It is currently owned and operated by Nova Spektrum, formerly Norges Varemesse. Oslo Spektrum is primarily known for hosting major events such as the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert, the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, and concerts by artists of national and international fame.
Oslo Spektrum seen from Sonja Henies plass
One of the ceramic tile installations (June 2022)
Oslo Spektrum, next to the Oslo Plaza hotel (2008)
Nobel Peace Prize Concert
The Nobel Peace Prize Concert has been held annually since 1994 on 11 December to honour the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The award ceremony on 10 December takes place in Oslo City Hall, while the concert has been held at Oslo Spektrum, with the attendance of the laureate and other prominent guests. The Concert is broadcast to a global audience and reaches up to 350 million households in 100 countries.
Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine at the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Diana Ross (in yellow dress) and the other artists round off the Nobel Concert 2008 in Oslo Spektrum.
Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2009
Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2010
