AC/DC Concert at Bjerke Travbane Draws 55,000 Fans, Venue Adaptations Highlighted

On August 6, 2025, 55,000 fans turned out for the much-anticipated AC/DC concert at Bjerke Travbane in Oslo. This impressive attendance, while notable, fell short of the venue's record of 60,000 participants set during a Rammstein concert three years prior. Andre Ringelien, the information and event manager at Bjerke, acknowledged the challenges faced by the venue in attracting larger crowds, emphasizing the strategic shift to host non-race day music events to drive audience engagement.

The concert saw significant logistical preparations, including paving the last turn of the racecourse for the stage setup and relocating horses to stables, to accommodate the influx of concertgoers. Ringelien highlighted the venue’s unique capacity in Oslo for such large-scale events, asserting that few other locations can manage the crowd sizes that Bjerke can handle.

Financially, the concert proved beneficial for Bjerke, with potential earnings estimated between 1.5 and 2 million kronor, substantially higher than normal horse racing revenues. The travbane is expected to resume racing activities shortly after the concert, demonstrating its dual-use capability as both a racing track and a concert venue. This adaptability marks a significant development in how Bjerke is managing its operations to enhance profitability and audience attraction.