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About USF Verftet

USF Verftet is Bergen’s vibrant multispace cultural hub housed in a former sardine canning complex at Georgernes Verft 12. The venue encompasses five main spaces—Sardinen USF, Studio USF, Hallen USF, Røkeriet USF, and Cinemateket USF—plus the welcoming Kippers Bar & Café. It’s a prime stop for concerts, festivals, film screenings, and community events, with easy access to transit, parking, and nearby hotels and dining. Whether you’re here for Nattjazz in Hallen USF or Bergen Jazzforum performances in Sardinen USF, you’ll find a straightforward, no-fuss ticket experience and a connection you can trust.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit: seating configurations for each space, parking tips, transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for convenient hotel stays and dining experiences to complement your event night.

Venue overview: USF Verftet is a cultural hub with five main venues and a casual waterfront ambience. The spaces are used for both intimate and large-scale performances, from black-box style shows in Studio USF (144 seated) to expansive concerts in Hallen USF (up to ~1,500 standing). Sardinen USF hosts concerts and events with flexible seating: up to 450 standing and 200 seated, including banquet-style options. Røkeriet USF accommodates large amplified performances with up to 1,300 standing and ~500 seated. The complex also houses Sjøsiden Bar (approx. 30 seats) by the waterfront and Kippers Bar & Café, a relaxed spot for pre- or post-event bites.

Venue location, parking, and transit: USF Verftet sits at Georgernes Verft 12, 5011 Bergen. Parking is limited on-site; two handicap spaces are available. For most attendees, Parkering at Klostergarasjen or other nearby facilities is recommended. The venue is a short 9–10 minute walk from central Torgallmenningen, with a dedicated city bike station and clearly described walking routes from Nordnes/center. Transit options are straightforward, making it easy to combine a show with a stay at nearby hotels.

Nearby hotels and dining: We’ve included recommended partner hotels and restaurants to simplify your planning. Affiliates help you secure comfortable stays and reliable dining near the venue, supporting a smooth experience from ticket purchase to post-show unwind.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Georgernes Verft 12, 5011 Bergen, Norway.
  • Venue type: multi-space cultural hub with five main venues (Sardinen USF, Studio USF, Hallen USF, Røkeriet USF, Cinemateket USF) plus Kippers Bar & Café.
  • Sardinen USF capacity: up to 450 standing, 200 seated; used for concerts and events.
  • Røkeriet USF capacity: up to 1,300 standing; ~500 seated; used for large amplified performances.
  • Sardinen USF seating/arrangement details: 150 seated banquet options; 170 varied seating; 400 standing (per venue profiles).
  • Studio USF capacity: 144 seated (black-box style stage).
  • Hallen USF capacity: up to about 1,500 standing (large industrial hall).
  • Sjøsiden Bar capacity: about 30 seats (settees) around the waterfront area.
  • Parking: limited on-site; two handicap spaces; best to use Klostergarasjen or nearby public parking (Parkering details available via USF and Parkopedia).
  • Transit: 9–10 minute walk from central Torgallmenningen; has a dedicated city bike station; walking routes from Nordnes/center described by USF.
  • Nearby hotels: Scandic Ørnen (Lars Hillesgate 18); Hotel Norge by Scandic (Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4); Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen (Dreggsallmenningen 1); Clarion Hotel Admiral (C. Sundts gate 9).
  • Notable events hosted: Nattjazz uses Hallen USF; Bergen Jazzforum/ Vestnorsk Jazzsenter programs Sardinen USF; Beyond the Gates festival appearances; Bergen Bobler events in the USF venues.
  • Renaming/demolition notes: USF Verftet remains; Kulturkvartalet Verftet plans include expansion and the potential gjenreisning of Ekserserhuset between USF Verftet and Kjødehallen, as part of a larger Kulturkvartalet Verftet project.