News
Meet the new uncle in Small Talk
The hit show *Small Talk* is about to premiere, and the Dvergsnes family has a new member—meet Uncle Bengt.
Humor at Kilden
Kilden a packed program coming up for those of you looking for a little light and laughter during the dark winter months and into the new year. Click here for a complete overview.
UngdomsKilden Its 10th Anniversary
UngdomsKilden 10th anniversary this year and marked the occasion with a packed house at Multisalen. Read what Silje Hansen Flemmen, head of the children’s and youth program, has to say about the past 10 years of working with theater-loving young people.
Christmas at Kilden
Christmas is approaching, the days are getting shorter, and the temperature is dropping. Fortunately, there is both light and warmth in the halls of Kilden. Here is this year’s Christmas program.
This Fall's Literary Salons at Kilden
Theater and literature are often closely linked. In partnership with the Norwegian Writers’ Center Sørlandet, we are continuing our successful collaboration with the Literature Salons at Kilden fall.
Answer key for the activity page in the *The Ugly Duckling* program
Have you completed the activities in the *The Ugly Duckling* program? You can find the answer key here!
The Intrinsic Value of Art – An Appeal by Fredrik Høstaker
During Culture Day at Arendalsuka, Kilden actor Fredrik Høstaker delivered a personal appeal centered on the intrinsic value of art. We would like to share this with a wider audience.
Audition for the play SMALL TALK
Kilden is looking for a man between the ages of 50 and 70 who would like to participate in the play *Small Talk – Ring in Christmas with the Dvergsnes Family*. No acting experience is necessary—just time, enthusiasm, and a willingness to get involved.
Classical music as a source of relaxation
Since 2018, Fanni Sara Istenes has been a devoted follower of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. For her, the Thursday concerts have become an indispensable fixture—a space for tranquility, inspiration, and profound experiences.
Art Against Artillery, Voices of Resilience
Art against Artillery: Voices of Resilience by Olha Volynska explores the transformative power of art in times of war. Powerful stories highlight the resilience of artists who continue to create, perform, and inspire despite the ongoing conflict. The book was made possible in collaboration with NTO and Kilden.
SUMMER SHOW – A celebration and a joy
Rune Andersen and Espen Beranek Holm are currently in the midst of their summer show at Kilden. The energy is through the roof when these two seasoned comedians take the stage and deliver night after night.
Kilden Vokal kicks off on June 16!
Starting in the fall of 2025, Agder Youth Choir, in collaboration with Vågsbygd High School, will become an integral part of the choral program at Kilden performing arts centre. The new choir will be called Kilden Vokal, and its kickoff is on June 16!
May 17 at Kilden
As is our tradition, we invite you to join us for our May 17th celebration at Silokaia! There will be music, cake, and everything else that makes for a great National Day celebration.
KSO at the Musikverein in Vienna
The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is one of the few orchestras confirmed for the highly acclaimed Herbstgold Festival in Austria this September. It has now also been announced that the orchestra will give a concert at the Musikverein in Vienna during the same tour.
First time at Musikksalongen
Mikal Vassbotn, Communications Advisor at Kilden attending Musikksalongen for the first time; read his travelogue here.
Population survey
On behalf of Kilden , Verian Kilden currently Kilden a survey on the Agder population’s use of, and preferences for, art and culture.
Screenwriters from "Makta" to Kilden
Screenwriters from the well-known and award-winning TV series "Makta" are writing a new play about the Arendal crash for Kilden
Have you considered taking cultural vitamins this winter?
performing arts centre Mari Andreasen, Head of Research at Kilden performing arts centre , wrote an op-ed before Christmas about the positive health benefits of participating in cultural activities. With summer still a ways off, might “cultural vitamins” still be relevant during the winter months? Read the op-ed here.
