Kunsthall Trondheim is a new contemporary art institution with international focus. The plan for establishing an institution for contemporary art in Trondheim stretches back more than ten years, and is a result of the engagement of the people in the city, the city administration and politicians. In addition to exhibitions the programme will on a weekly basis include a variety of events: concerts, performances, film screenings, lectures and readings.

Since 2013 Kunsthall Trondheim has been run as a pilot project by director Helena Holmberg, and on the initiative of the city of Trondheim and the county of Sør-Trøndelag. Kunsthall Trondheim is supported by the Art Council Norway.