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and is named after a historical tradition in

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, the

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tradition. The foundation stone was laid by HM King Olav V 22 July 1988. Olavshallen opened for its first concert 17 September 1989 with jazz pianist

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and the official opening was held on 21 September. Olavshallen consists of two concert rooms - a main auditorium, the Large Hall has a seating capacity of 1240 and Little Hall with a capacity of 350 spectators. Olavshallen each year welcomes artists from various genres such as

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, world music and children's and family events, shows, theater, cabaret and stand-up

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s. Trondheim Symphony Orchestra has its permanent abode in Olavshallen. Olavshallen has 260-300 concerts a year and an annual visit of approx. 150 000. The managing company Olavshallen AS, owned by the municipality receives no public funding for the operation of the culture.

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