Hjertnes also presents concerts, live theater, operas and other cultural events.
[3] A bronze statue of Anders Jahre by sculptor Joseph Grimeland (1916–2002) sits by the City Hall's main entrance.
[8] A large stainless steel sculpture, the sea queen (Havdronningen), was made by Arnold Haukeland and is located outside the building.
It was a gift to the city from Lars Christensen Jr., AS Thor Dahl, and Framnæs Mekaniske Værksted.
[10] Hjertnes Civic and Theater Center was designed by architects Trond Eliassen and Birger Lambertz-Nilsen.