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This is the rental arrangement Sentralen UNG

You can rent venues through Sentralen UNG for events aimed at children and young people aged 0-19 years. Here you can read about the types of events eligible for the rental scheme and how you can contact us.

What types of events can rent through Sentralen UNG?

Only open and inclusive events for children and young people can use this rental scheme. Examples include

  • theater and dance performances
  • concerts
  • open workshops
  • summer camps and holiday schools
  • youth debates
  • festivals

You are welcome to organize events with ticket sales. You will receive the ticket revenue. If the event is ticketed, we encourage you to keep the ticket price as low as possible so  the event becomes accessible to as many people as po

Curious about who uses Sentralen UNG? You can see upcoming events for children and young people here.

Who can not use this rental agreement?

You cannot rent through Sentralen UNG if

  • the event is closed, such as a course or a meeting
  • the event has a partisan or proselytizing content
  • the event is mainly for people over 19 years old
  • you represent a commercial or public entity

What we offer

With us, you get large, bright, and beautiful venues where you

  • get access to the house’s technical facilities, such as projectors, screens, microphones, basic stage lighting, and sound equipment
  • get the possibility of borrowing additional technical equipment, lighting and sound technicians
  • can host overnight camps – we can host around 100 overnight guests
  • get close support and guidance from Sentralen's producers during the planning process

What you need to cover yourself

We will ensure that you have an amazing experience in our venues, but you will need to cover

  • staffing for the event
  • security (such as night guards)
  • food and drinks

How to apply

Contact the program manager, Katrine Neerland Dodd at:

Email: ung@sentralen.no
Mobile: 22 47 25 00

Please provide details about your event: who it is for, what it’s about, how long it lasts, how many visitors you expect, and other necessary information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Sentralen UNG

Sentralen UNG is a rental scheme funded by the Sparebankstiftelsen DnB.

Through an annual budget, Sentralen UNG can offer free rental of venues and access to the house's technical facilities for organizers of events and activities aimed at children and young people aged 0-19.

Sentralen facilitates this through the rental scheme Sentralen UNG.

Activities and events that are part of the Sentralen UNG program currently make up over a third of Sentralen’s total program.

Below, you can watch a short video about the Sentralen UNG rental scheme. It shows examples of suitable events for the scheme and features some of the organizers.