Musikhuset Aarhus, also known as Aarhus Concert Hall, is the largest Concert Hall in Scandinavia, located in the city centre of Aarhus, Denmark. The place was designed by Aarhus architects Kjær & Richter and was open to the public in 1982. Currently, the music powerhouse has 10 stages and 7 halls which serves as a setting for more than 1500 annual events. The magnificent acoustics and beautiful architecture of the music house, along with works of art in its decor, attract people to come and watch operas, theatres, dance performances, comedy shows, musicals, concerts and children’s shows at its various halls and stages.
The Concert Hall is also the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, The Jutland Opera, The Jutland Conservatory of Music, Teaterhuset Filuren and the Danish National Opera.Apart from these, the music house also hosts shows by the biggest musicians to Aarhus, making Musikhuset, the music centre in the Nordics.
Highlights
• Explore the Musikhuset Aarhus, the music powerhouse which is the largest Concert Hall in Scandinavia with 10 stages and 7 halls.
• Catch a performance by its residents such as the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and the Danish National Opera.
• Delight in watching operas, theatres, dance performances, comedy shows, musicals, concerts and children’s shows at its various halls and stages.
• Spend some time before the performance to take a look at works of art by famous artists in the artistic decorations of the music house.
• Have a cup of coffee at Café Johan r or enjoy wine and mouthwatering dishes at Maestro Brasserie before or after watching the performance.
How To Reach
By Car: Musikhuset Aarhus is located 1.7 km from the city centre, it will take 6 min via the Vester Allé route.
By Bus: Take a bus to Aarhus Rutebilstation station which is 700 m away from the music house. You can reach the location from the bus station with a 9-minute walk.
By Train: Take a train to Aarhus station which is 500 m from the hall. You can reach the location from the train station with a 7-minute walk via Banegårdspladsen.
By Light Rail: Take a light rail to the Aarhus Light Rail stop which is 450 m from the music house. You can reach the location from the light rail station with a 6-minute walk via Banegårdspladsen.
By Foot: If you travel from the city centre on foot to reach Musikhuset Aarhus, you will need to walk for 1.4 km via Christiansgade to reach in 20 minutes.
Best Time To Visit
Musikhuset Aarhus hosts events throughout the year, and its Foyer is open every day of the week from 11 am to 6 pm. The best season is during the spring from April to June when the weather is pleasant and ideal for attending various events hosted at Musikhuset Aarhus
Other Essential Information
- Arrive an hour earlier than your scheduled program time so that you can enjoy the pre-show activities and enjoy the ambience of Musikhuset Aarhus.
- You must check the program schedule in advance if you are looking forward to attending any specific event.
- Visit the place during festivals and special events to enjoy a unique experience.
- If you wish to store your outerwear or any personal belongings, you can store them at paid wardrobes in the foyer by the café or on the street opposite Filuren.
- There is provision of wheelchairs for those with a physical challenge or a disability.