// NORWAY · INDUSTRY
Data updated 19 June 2026
Arts & Entertainment Companies in Norway
Companies
67,283
Market
Norway
The Arts & Entertainment sector in Norway comprises 67,283 companies across 22 sub-industries. Its largest sub-industry is Performers and entertainment activities in music (27,413 companies), and the highest-revenue company is OSLO NYE TEATER AS. This page breaks the arts and entertainment market down by sub-industry, company size and revenue, and lists the 50 largest companies in Norway by revenue. Data last updated 19 June 2026.
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Summary: key data points for Arts & Entertainment in Norway
- Total companies: 67,283
- Sub-industries: 22
- Largest sub-industry: Performers and entertainment activities in music — 27,413 companies (40.7% of the sector)
- Second largest: Independent artistic activities within visual arts — 9,927 companies
- Third largest: Independent artistic activity within literature — 9,335 companies
- Companies with reported revenue: 3,351
- Companies with €10M+ revenue: 19
- Companies with reported headcount: 1,979
- Larger employers (100+ staff): 18
Arts & Entertainment in Norway by sub-industry
| Sub-industry | Companies | % of sector |
|---|---|---|
| Performers and entertainment activities in music | 27,413 | 40.7% |
| Independent artistic activities within visual arts | 9,927 | 14.8% |
| Independent artistic activity within literature | 9,335 | 13.9% |
| Services related to entertainment activities | 7,394 | 11.0% |
| Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts | 6,524 | 9.7% |
| Independent artistic activities in music | 2,219 | 3.3% |
| Performing artists and entertainment activities not mentioned elsewhere | 2,158 | 3.2% |
| Independent artistic activity not mentioned elsewhere | 743 | 1.1% |
| Independent artistic activity within blogging | 685 | 1.0% |
| Independent artistic activity within performing arts | 620 | 0.9% |
| Operation of premises associated with artistic activity | 147 | 0.2% |
| Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdningsvirksomhet innenfor musikk | 43 | 0.1% |
| Skapende kunstnerisk virksomhet innenfor litteratur | 18 | 0.0% |
| Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdningsvirksomhet innenfor scenekunst | 15 | 0.0% |
| Annen utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdningsvirksomhet ikke nevnt annet sted | 14 | 0.0% |
Company size — Arts & Entertainment in Norway
Based on the 1,979 arts and entertainment companies in Norway with reported employee figures.
| Employees | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 1,774 | 89.6% |
| 11–49 | 159 | 8.0% |
| 50–99 | 28 | 1.4% |
| 100–199 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 200–499 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 500+ | 2 | 0.1% |
The sector is dominated by small firms — 89.6% of companies with reported headcount have 1–10 employees. At the other end, 18 companies employ 100+ people and represent the high-value enterprise accounts.
Revenue distribution — Arts & Entertainment in Norway
Based on the 3,351 arts and entertainment companies in Norway with reported revenue.
| Revenue band | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| €0–100k | 2,044 | 61.0% |
| €100k–200k | 463 | 13.8% |
| €200k–500k | 391 | 11.7% |
| €500k–1M | 206 | 6.1% |
| €1M–10M | 228 | 6.8% |
| €10M–100M | 18 | 0.5% |
| €100M+ | 1 | 0.0% |
Top 50 Arts & Entertainment companies in Norway by revenue
| Business ID | Company | Website | Employees | Revenue | Sub-industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915065805 | OSLO NYE TEATER AS | oslonye.no | 100–199 | €13.9B | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 920201598 | DEN NORSKE OPERA & BALLETT AS | operaen.no | 500+ | €75.8M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 914531365 | NATIONALTHEATRET AS | nationaltheatret.no | 200–499 | €31.6M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 912672581 | TONS OF ROCK FESTIVAL AS | tonsofrock.no | 11–49 | €25.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 921196164 | LL DET NORSKE TEATRET | 200–499 | €23.3M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts | |
| 976944143 | STIFTELSEN OSLO-FILHARMONIEN | ofo.no | 100–199 | €21.5M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 984993412 | BERGEN LIVE AS | bergenlive.no | 11–49 | €20.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 976619005 | STIFTELSEN MUSIKKSELSKAPET HARMONIEN | harmonien.no | 100–199 | €18.4M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 811167452 | AS Den Nationale Scene | dns.no | 100–199 | €16.5M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 971434023 | TRONDHEIM SYMFONIORKESTER & OPERA STI | tso.no | 200–499 | €14.3M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 918291164 | STYPE NORWAY AS | stype.tv | 1–10 | €14.2M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 874247502 | STAVANGER SYMFONIORKESTER STIFTELSE | sso.no | 100–199 | €13.1M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 916914261 | TRØNDELAG TEATER AS | trondelag-teater.no | 100–199 | €12.4M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 919756330 | SCENEKVELDER AS | scenekvelder.no | 11–49 | €12.1M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 989887823 | STAVANGER KONSERTHUS IKS | stavanger-konserthus.no | 50–99 | €10.9M | Operation of premises associated with artistic activity |
| 919852453 | FKP SCORPIO NORGE AS | fkpscorpio.com | 11–49 | €10.7M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 915443990 | ROGALAND TEATER AS | rogaland-teater.no | 100–199 | €10.5M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 916867921 | Palmesus AS | palmesus.com | 11–49 | €10.5M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 914931231 | Talent Norge AS | talentnorge.no | 11–49 | €10.4M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 937713126 | AUDITORIUM AS | 100–199 | €10.0M | Operation of premises associated with artistic activity | |
| 893035052 | ØYAFESTIVALEN AS | festivaly.eu | 11–49 | €9.8M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 911922827 | STAVERNFESTIVALEN AS | stavernfestivalen.no | 11–49 | €9.6M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 994387693 | ARKTISK FILHARMONI AS | noso.no | 50–99 | €9.4M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 991085424 | LUND GRUPPEN ARRANGEMENT AS | lundgruppen.no | 11–49 | €8.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 920093914 | Hålogaland Teater AS | ht.tr.no | 50–99 | €8.1M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 996327523 | Employ Kultur AS | employ.no | 100–199 | €7.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 985878846 | TRONDHEIM LYD AS | trondheimlyd.no | 11–49 | €7.5M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 981175328 | OSLO KONSERTHUS AS | okh.no | 11–49 | €7.4M | Operation of premises associated with artistic activity |
| 915431879 | EVENTYRLIE AS | eventyrlie.no | 1–10 | €6.6M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 912799328 | SPECTRE ALLIANCE AS | spectre-alliance.com | 11–49 | €6.5M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 977461553 | HOVE WEST AS | hovewest.no | 50–99 | €6.4M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 986450564 | DANSENS HUS AS | dansenshus.com | 11–49 | €6.1M | Operation of premises associated with artistic activity |
| 928264629 | WORLD OF WALKER LIVE AS | 1–10 | €6.1M | Performers and entertainment activities in music | |
| 920874126 | FESTNINGEN AS | brand.festningenrestaurant.no | 1–10 | €5.8M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 995591642 | SLOTTSFJELLFESTIVALEN AS | slottsfjell.no | 1–10 | €5.8M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 920936830 | TRONDHEIM STAGE AS | trondheimstage.no | 1–10 | €5.6M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 955599535 | FESTSPILLENE I BERGEN STI | fib.no | 11–49 | €5.5M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 930569046 | AS REGIONTEATRET I MØRE OG ROMSDAL | teatretvart.no | 50–99 | €5.5M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 894922672 | DRAMMEN SCENER AS | 50–99 | €5.4M | Operation of premises associated with artistic activity | |
| 916040474 | IDYLL FESTIVALEN AS | idyllfestivalen.no | 1–10 | €5.4M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 990335516 | CONSTANZE AS | constanzehaas.com | 11–49 | €5.3M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 914490561 | HOLMENKOLLEN SKIFESTIVAL AS | holmenkollenskifestival.no | 1–10 | €4.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 993426008 | Kulturrom | kulturrom.no | 1–10 | €4.9M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 920047424 | APPETITE FOR PRODUCTION AS | appetite.no | 11–49 | €4.7M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 893189742 | MOMENTIUM LIVE AS | 1–10 | €4.7M | Services related to entertainment activities | |
| 925602590 | Max Social AS | maxsocial.no | 1–10 | €4.7M | Services related to entertainment activities |
| 930096741 | TELEMARK OG VESTFOLD REGIONTEATER AS | teateribsen.no | 11–49 | €4.6M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 815498062 | AURORA MUSIC AS | auroramusicforum.com | 1–10 | €4.6M | Performers and entertainment activities in music |
| 995489686 | Teater Innlandet AS | teaterinnlandet.no | 50–99 | €4.5M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
| 930743437 | AS NORDLAND TEATER | nordlandteater.no | 11–49 | €4.5M | Performing artists and entertainment activities within the performing arts |
How to sell to Arts & Entertainment companies in Norway
- Micro-business heavy: 89.6% of firms with reported headcount have 1–10 staff — keep offers simple, fast to adopt, and priced for small teams.
- Enterprise tier: 18 companies have 100+ employees — these are your high-ACV accounts that warrant named-account outbound.
- Revenue concentration: 19 companies report €10M+ revenue and concentrate most of the sector's buying power.
- Segment your list: the sector splits across 22 sub-industries led by Performers and entertainment activities in music — target by sub-industry rather than the sector as a whole.
- Reach the decision-makers: Nordic Lead Database provides verified emails and direct phone numbers for executives at Norway's arts and entertainment companies.
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How many arts and entertainment companies are there in Norway?+
There are 67,283 arts and entertainment companies in Norway, split across 22 sub-industries, the largest being Performers and entertainment activities in music with 27,413 companies. Figures were last updated on 19 June 2026.
What are the largest arts and entertainment companies in Norway?+
Ranked by revenue, the largest arts and entertainment companies in Norway include OSLO NYE TEATER AS, DEN NORSKE OPERA & BALLETT AS, NATIONALTHEATRET AS, TONS OF ROCK FESTIVAL AS, LL DET NORSKE TEATRET. The full top 50 list with revenue, headcount and website is shown above.
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