The Kulturkvarteret makes it easy to engage in and experience culture in all its forms. By bringing together a variety of cultural activities under one roof, boundaries are blurred—and it becomes both easier and more enjoyable to collaborate.
The Kulturkvarteret is connected to two older buildings—the former Riksbank building, which houses the Örebro Art Museum, and the Örebro Concert Hall. The newest building was designed by the architectural firm Wingårdhs Arkitekter and was completed in 2021. It houses the City Library, the Örebro School of Culture, the Kulturbistron, the theater and dance programs from Karolinska High School’s arts program, and the Volymen and Akustiken performance venues. The restaurant in the building, Kulturbistron, serves lunch and coffee. It also features a beautiful outdoor seating area overlooking the Svartån River, where themed evenings are held during the summer.
A packed schedule
There’s always plenty going on in the Culture Quarter. A great tip is to check the neighborhood’s calendar regularly—and find your next favorite event. Take a look at the Culture Quarter’s Event Calendar (in Swedish).
Climate-smart building
The Cultural Quarter has solar panels on its roof, which supply nearly 40 percent of the building’s electricity needs. The building facades are covered with succulents that benefit both birds and bees, as well as absorb air pollutants. The plants also help collect rainwater and reduce noise.
Culture connoisseur?
Örebro Art Museum exhibits contemporary art
48 Hours of Art and Culture in Örebro
