Drammenshallen
Drammenshallen is an indoor arena located in Drammen, Norway. It opened in 1978 and is primarily used for handball, and to a lesser extent, track and field, trade shows, exhibitions, and in the past major concerts. Drammen HK and Glassverket IF is currently the main tenant at the facility. The capacity is approximately 4,000 or 6,000 for concerts.[1]
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| Location | Drammen, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 59°44′07″N 10°12′16″E |
| Capacity | 4,000–6,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Renovated | 1993 |
| Tenants | |
| Drammen HK Glassverket IF | |
History
The hall was known for large concerts in the 1980s. Some of the notable artists to have performed at the venue include Duran Duran, Kiss, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden, Paul Simon, Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Queen.[2]
The future of the hall remains uncertain as there are plans to replace it.[3] The hall will host the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship with the country, Croatia and Denmark.
References
- Drammenshallen Store Norske Leksikon, retrieved 31 March 2013.(in Norwegian)
- Oppdatert oversikt over konsertene i Drammenshallen Drammens Tidende, 1 September 2012 (in Norwegian)
- Ragnild Ask Connell: Bygger ny storhall på Marienlyst Drammens Tidende, 29 August 2012 (in Norwegian)
