Kjetil Husebø live in Bergen

Experience Kjetil Husebø live on October 3rd

Kjetil Husebø will perform at Kulturhuset I Bergen Hovedsalen on October 3, 2026. Husebø is a Norwegian composer and musician known for his work blending jazz improvisation with elements of traditional Norwegian folk music and contemporary classical composition. His musical style often features extended techniques on the saxophone, incorporating electronic processing and exploring textural soundscapes. He frequently collaborates with musicians across genres, resulting in performances characterized by both intricate arrangements and spontaneous interplay.

Kulturhuset I Bergen, often referred to simply as Kulturhuset, is Bergen’s central cultural hub. Hovedsalen (the Main Hall) is the largest venue within the complex, originally opening in 1985 as part of a broader initiative to revitalize the city center. The hall’s architecture emphasizes flexible functionality; it's designed to accommodate a wide range of events, including concerts, theatre productions, conferences and film screenings. It has a capacity of approximately 600 seated attendees and is recognized for its good acoustics, having undergone several upgrades to optimize sound quality for diverse performances. The building itself houses multiple performance spaces alongside galleries and other cultural facilities.