[1][2] Grieghallen was named in honor of Bergen-born composer Edvard Grieg, who served as music director of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra from 1880 until 1882.

The building was designed in modernist architecture style by the Danish architect Knud Munk.

[3][4][5] Grieghallen is used each year for a series of concerts, ballet and opera performances.

The facility has featured symphonic, choir, jazz and pop music.

Grieghallen has hosted seminars and lectures as well as national and international congresses.