Helsinki Music Centre
Mannerheimintie renovation project has moved further north between the Opera and Reijolankatu and trams stop at the Kansallismuseo stop again.
Please check the current information before your arrival from the official information channel of the Mannerheimintie renovation project.
Our nearest public transport stops:
Metro: Rautatientori and Kamppi
Tram: Kaivokatu, Lasipalatsi and Kansallismuseo
Bus: Elielinaukio, Kamppi, Rautatientori and Hesperian puisto
Train: Helsinki Central Railway Station
To discover the best routes and timetables, please use the HSL Reittiopas journey planner.
Almost all types of Helsinki public transport stop right at our door. If you’re arriving by train, Helsinki’s main railway station is a 300-metre walk from the Music Centre.
Parking
The nearest car parks to Musiikkitalo are Aimo Park Finlandia and EuroPark P-Eliel.
Aimo Park Finlandia offers indoor elevator access direct to the Music Centre main entrance. We recommend that you park at the lowest level when visiting Musiikkitalo. This is also where the disabled parking bays are located. Aimo Park Finlandia also has charging stations for electric cars. By uploading the Parkman application you won't have to queue for the payment.
On-street parking at Mannerheimintie and Töölönlahdenkatu is reserved for pick-up and drop-off only.
Stay at home if ill
Please stay at home if you have even the slightest symptoms of flu.
Pay attention to hand hygiene
Use the hand sanitizer dispensers by the entrances. Signs will guide you to the nearest place where you can wash your hands. If you need to sneeze or cough, please do so into your sleeve or a disposable tissue.
Arrive on time
Please reserve enough time for arriving at the concert.
Leave your coat and baggage in the cloakroom
You will have to leave your coat and baggage in the cloakroom. The cloakroom fee is included in the ticket price.
Refreshments
Make your concert experience extra special with some delicious interval drinks and snacks. At Musiikkitalo, we pride ourselves on our selection of locally sourced, high quality refreshments. To beat the queues, you can order your drinks and snacks in advance. Advance ordering also allows you to take advantage of our extended menu.
Online pre-orders should be placed no later than 12.00 o’clock on the previous weekday before the event starts.
- Online
- By telephone on +358 (0)20 707 0480 (Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:00)
- At the ordering point before the concert begins
Accessibility
Pick-up and drop-off
We recommend that all visitors with restricted mobility use the Kansalaistori Square entrance to access Musiikkitalo. The nearest disabled parking spaces can be found on the bottom level of the Aimo Park Finlandia multi-storey car park which offers direct lift access to the Musiikkitalo Main Foyer.
Level access
Musiikkitalo has been designed with the needs and comfort of all our visitors in mind and offers level access throughout. All our floors are served by a lift. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from our Visitor Information Centre, and there are disabled toilet facilities on every floor. Tactile and braille signage is installed throughout, including at floor level.
Induction loops
The concert hall is fitted with fixed induction loops in seating areas C, S, N and T. Portable induction loops are available for all other areas. To use the induction loop, select the Musiikkitalo auditorium you’re visiting. Our staff are on hand to help if you require assistance with the induction loop.
Companion seating
Musiikkitalo’s main partners, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Sibelius Academy, offer a free companion seat to disabled visitors for all our in-house concerts. Please note that arrangements for events run by other organisers may vary.
Guide and support dogs
We look forward to welcoming both you and your guide or support dog at Musiikkitalo! You can always choose to have your dog in the auditorium with you. Alternatively, they can be looked after in our staffed guide dog park in the main foyer.
Communication boards
You can download one of our communication boards to help you. Our Customer Information Centre also has five communication boards that are available to borrow.
Fragrance sensitivity
At Musiikkitalo, we advise all our visitors to avoid using strong perfumes as this makes a big difference to those with asthma or a fragrance sensitivity.