Tou in Stavanger East

Established in 2001 in a former brewery, Tou has become an independent arts and culture centre. Over the years, it has expanded significantly, transforming into a dynamic venue with stages, rehearsal rooms, project spaces, studios, workshops, production facilities, and catering services. Today, Tou serves as a fully equipped and professional centre, supporting various cultural and creative industries at different stages of their development. It is both a production site and a platform for showcasing art and culture in the region.

More than 200 cultural professionals from diverse fields work at Tou daily, alongside hundreds of visiting artists throughout the year. Their production facilities include:

Tou Atelierhus: Studios, a showroom, a performance hall, and an art shop

Tou Trykk: A graphic workshop with a dedicated showroom and gallery

Tou Lyd: Studios, rehearsal spaces, and live rooms for recording

T-Time Vinyl: Vinyl pressing facilities with a majestic listening room

Learn more about art production at Tou (Norwegian).

Tou's curated program spans a wide array of art forms, offering experiences such as:

Theatre and performing arts

Concerts

Exhibitions

Festivals

Family-friendly events

This broad and diverse program is packed with creativity and collaboration, bringing together various partners nationally and internationally. Tou is also highly committed to promoting social inclusion and diversity.

Discover the cultural program at Tou.

When not in use for cultural programming, Tou’s spaces are available for private events, ensuring a sustainable and modern business model. However, Tou is a non-profit, and all revenue is reinvested into creating more high-quality cultural experiences for the city’s residents. Learn more about our spaces here.

In addition to producing and presenting art, Tou strives to create open meeting spaces for both artists and the public. Their food and drink venues are integral to this vision, complementing the cultural activities:

Fortou Takeaway

Øst Beer Bar

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