Musikhuset Aarhus

Musikhuset Aarhus
Musikhuset
Musikhuset Aarhus by night
Map
AddressThomas Jensens Allé
Aarhus
Denmark
TypeConcert hall
Capacity1,572 (Large Hall)[1]
Construction
Opened1982
Rebuilt2005-2008
ArchitectKjær & Richter, C. F. Møller Architects
Website
Musikhuset Aarhus

Musikhuset Aarhus (Aarhus Concert Hall) is a large concert hall complex in Aarhus, Denmark. Located in the city centre, Musikhuset is Aarhus' main venue for music and with seating for more than 3,600 people in total, it is the largest concert hall in Scandinavia. Musikhuset Aarhus was designed by Kjær & Richter and built in 1979-1982, commissioned by Aarhus Municipality.[2][3]

The surroundings are designed by landscape architect Sven Hansen. In front of the main glass foyer is the Concert Hall Park (Musikhusparken), a sculpture and parterre garden of boxwood with flowers, fountains and small seclusive corners with benches. A recreational lawn connects the park area with the City Hall Park. Between the concert halls and the adjacent ARoS art museum is a cobblestone amphitheatre hosting outdoor events and gatherings throughout the year.

  1. ^ The foyer has room for 700 seats, but is only equipped occasionally.
  2. ^ "Musikhuset Aarhus" (in Danish). Kjaer & Richter. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Musikhuset Århus" (in Danish). Arkitekturbilleder. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.