Vallhall Arena is a multi-purpose indoor

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, located in

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. The stadium has a capacity of 5,500 people, during matches. The

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club

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uses the arena for training and friendly matches in the winter off-season. It is currently used mostly for

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matches. The arena also serves as an event arena. The arena is also a well-known

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, with a capacity of 12,500 people. It's not far away from

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, an outdoor concert arena. On 22 April 2001, Irish vocal pop band

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held a concert for their

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supporting their album '' Coast to Coast''.

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Vallhall Arena photos and video
- Nordic Stadiums Sports venues in Oslo Football venues in Norway Music venues in Oslo Indoor arenas in Norway {{Norway-sports-venue-stub

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