The Relæxt concerts take place in Marmorsalen, and last for 45-60 minutes, including introduction and presentation of the pieces from the conferences.

Anyone can be an audience member at a Relæxt concert, but the experiences are especially tailored to those who are more comfortable attending, or in need of, a cultural experience in a relaxed environment.

What is different at the Relæxt concerts?

The fact that a concert is marked with RELÆXT means that some adjustments have been made.

The doors of the concert hall always open one hour before the start of the concert, at 11:00, so you have plenty of time to find a place in the hall.

If you want to know more about the concert, you can read the visual guide, which is available further down this page, and in the program.

We also make technical adjustments at a Relæxt concert. It will never be completely dark in the hall, and there will not be as much stage lighting used. No stage smoke will be used.

You are allowed to comment, speak loudly, make noises, hiss, laugh, cry, shout or be completely silent — just as you like, during the concert. It is also allowed to go to the toilet or visit the Relæxt zone whenever you want.

You can leave the hall at any time if you wish. We leave all doors open during the concert, so you have the opportunity to enter and exit the hall as you wish.

The only thing to avoid is shushing at other audience members. RELÆXTE concerts are a hush-free zone.

Read the visual guide for the Relæxt concert on 17. March 2025

What is RELÆXT?

RELÆXT is based on 'Relaxed Performance' — an offering that has been developed and offered since the early 1990s at several UK theatres. Relæxt performances facilitate cultural experiences to make them more accessible to everyone, especially those who find it challenging to participate in regular performances and concerts.

RELÆXT in Norway has been developed in collaboration with the Habilitation Service for Children and Adolescents at UNN, the Norwegian Association of Disabled and The Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities. Hålogaland Teater was the first to introduce this concept in Norway, when they established the project RELÆXT Teater in 2020. Nordlysfestivalen, Tromsø International Film Festival, Aurora Tromsø Cinema and Arctic Philharmonic have followed. In Oslo, Relæxt experiences are offered at Kloden Teater, by Go Figure! Festival and Coda.

Watch the documentary about Relæxte cultural experiences

Filmmaker Terje Rafaelsen has made a documentary in RELÆXT. You can see it below.

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