K.B. Hallen

K.B. Hallen connects sporting history with a broader cultural memory. The same venue accommodated boxing and other sports, as well as performances by artists including The Beatles in 1964. Its significance therefore does not lie in a single discipline: different generations know the hall through a variety of experiences.

The rebuilding continued the venue's role as an events space after the loss of the original building. The new arena retains the arch as a landmark and gives the historic site a different architectural form. In this way, Frederiksberg preserved a place where sport and culture bring the public together.

The original K.B. Hallen opened in 1938. Kjøbenhavns Boldklub built a venue that hosted both athletes and artists. Boxing was part of the sports offering, alongside tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball and handball. The hall thus became a shared stage for sporting and cultural events.

On 28 September 2011, the old hall was destroyed by fire. The building could not be preserved. The new K.B. Hallen was inaugurated on 5 December 2018. The same site thus once again became an event venue, in a new building that refers to the architecture of its predecessor.

The arched form is the distinctive connection between old and new. Christensen & Co. Arkitekter designed the new hall not as a copy, but as a contemporary interpretation of the original architecture. Steel and concrete make large column-free spans possible. Glass at the front provides a view of the interior.

The foyer features the light installation Buen by Viera Collaro. Three curved aluminium tubes with changing coloured light follow the shape of the space. The work was donated by the Ny Carlsberg Foundation and is visible from Peter Bangs Vej.

The hall can be arranged for various events. Fixed balconies surround the floor. Mobile stands beneath the balconies can be unfolded by section. Floor seating and the use of the stands depend on the event layout.

The audience seating arrangement varies by event. When booking, check which balcony, tiered seating, or floor seats are available for the event in question. Wheelchair spaces are located on the balconies and require a designated ticket booking via Billetlugen.

The ground floor has no changes in level or ramps. An elevator connects the ground floor with the balconies and the cloakroom in the basement. Accessible toilets and parking spaces are available for visitors with a valid disabled parking permit.

There are bars and a cloakroom. The bars offer drinks and snacks; do not expect a full meal. The cloakroom is located in the basement. Before visiting, consult the event information and the rules regarding items you may bring.