Bergen municipality has commissioned Veidekke to transform the old central baths in the city centre into a performing arts centre. The contract is a collaborative construction project valued at NOK 330 million excluding VAT with additional options. The central baths were built in 1960 and comprised a pool building and front building.

The pool building is currently being completely demolished, while the front building will retain most of the load-bearing structures when the demolition work is completed. Among other things, the performing arts centre will have two large fully equipped stages with 150 and 300 seats respectively in a sliding amphitheater, two rehearsal halls, locker room facilities and a larger foyer area for the public. In addition, Bergen municipality has an option for a four-storey extension with office space in the front building.

The demolition work on the project has been ongoing since November, and a good number of objects and materials have been preserved for reuse in the new building. Construction work will start in May with completion scheduled for the spring of 2026.