Presentation of VEGA

About the venue

VEGA is a regional venue, owned and operated by the foundation Koncertvirksomhedens Fond, which has been created with the sole purpose of presenting concerts. Parts of the foundations service is based on municipal and state grants.

In 2010 appr. 300.000 people visited VEGA and the venue has been named as the best concert arena in Europe by the international music magazine Live. With two separate concert halls, VEGA presents a broad program of music, covering many different styles. The great hall, Store VEGA, has a capacity for 1.500 guests, while the smaller hall, Lille VEGA, has space for 500 people.

In addition you find VEGA Lounge, and Ideal Bar at street level, that are both focused on creating the perfect setting for a night out in Copenhagen's music and night life. VEGA has a total of 12 bars servicing the audience and musicians. VEGA's central location in Copenhagen, and the close proximity to southern Sweden, make VEGA the obvious choice when indoor concerts by international artists are being be planned.

Annually around 250 concerts and events are held at VEGA, reflecting VEGA's objective to find the right balance between new talent and more established names in rock, pop, soul, hip hop, electronic and world music as well as presenting the audience with various club concepts. VEGA's own production of concerts and events each year is represented by approx. 150 concerts, clubbing events, showcases and special events.

VEGA has opened the doors to most of Scandinavia's leading artists as well as several international stars like Prince, David Bowie, Björk, Suede, Kylie Minogue, Norah Jones, Moby, Foo Fighters, Blur and many others. Furthermore VEGA have had club parties with international star dj’s such as Fatboy Slim, Girl Talk, Erol Alkan, Skream & Benga, DJ Shadow and others. VEGA's technical equipment, where particularly the sound system is of high quality, guarantee a perfect experience.

The building and the architecture

VEGA is known as one of the leading concert stages in Europe. This is not only due to optimal venue audio and lighting conditions, but also because the building is an exciting architectural gem, which provides the perfect setting for evocative arrangements. Casing original 50's design gives the building a unique atmosphere, and VEGA's decor with dark wood paneling, mahogany floors, friezes, and the many original details of railings, balustrades and lamps in typical Scandinavian style are the hallmarks of VEGA.

The building was originally named The People's House and was the stronghold of the Danish worker's union movement. It was built in 1956 and designed by the famous Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, who is also known for other period building works such as Broadcasting House and the award-winning old terminal at Copenhagen Airport. When unions pulled out, The People's House was deserted for many years and was beginning to deteriorate. But after an extensive restoration in 1996 the building reopened as VEGA – House of Music. The property is one of the youngest listed buildings in Denmark.

Most people know VEGA for concerts and VEGA’s night club, but the house atmospheric halls and labyrinthine hallways contains a wealth of other options. Besides the two halls, Store and Lille VEGA, VEGA has many other rooms that each have a distinctive character and offers the opportunity to house small and medium sized companies. The beautiful premises can also provide a framework for example, press conferences, company parties, general meetings and cultural events.

See pictures of The People's House and VEGA’s interior HERE.

Facts about VEGA

• Venues:
• Store VEGA (capacity 1500 people)
• Lille VEGA (capacity 500 persons)
• VEGA Lounge and bar (capacity 330 persons)
• Ideal Bar (capacity 275 persons)
• Approx. 300,000 customers and about 250 concerts and events annually.
• Greatest artists of VEGA’s CV: Prince, David Bowie, Björk, Suede, Kylie Minogue, Norah Jones, Moby, Foo Fighters, Blur, Fatboy Slim, DJ Shadow and others
• VEGA was in 1997 named "Best European Music Venue" by the international music magazine Live.
• VEGA is a regional venue, owned and operated by the foundation Koncertvirksomhedens Fond, which receives grants from the State and City of Copenhagen.
• VEGA is headed by a board of seven members. There are approx. 160 employees, most of which are employees paid by the hour. In the daily operation and administration VEGA employs approx. 25 full-time employees.
• The building dates from 1956 - a unique example of Scandinavian architecture preserved and was for many years the stronghold of the Danish labor movement
• The building reopened in 1996 as a concert arena called VEGA.
• Besides concerts VEGA also organizes celebrations, receptions, lectures, press conferences etc.