Estimated duration
3 h, incl. intermission
Organizer
Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia
Multiartistic production and a captivating music experience brought to life by Uniarts Helsinki students.
Welcome to the multiartistic event that kicks off the programme for the university’s conferment week by presenting the range of artistic skills of the Uniarts Helsinki community. The event celebrates art from all three academies: The Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy.
Programme
At 18–19
Concert Hall at the Helsinki Music Centre
Celebration of the arts is a multiartistic production and a captivating music experience. It is brought to life by Uniarts Helsinki students, depicting the unique human life path that travels through anticipation and struggle towards victory and fulfilment. The performance invites the audience to reminisce and reflect on their own dreams that have required persistent work.
At 19:30–21
Foyer and terrace at the Helsinki Music Centre
The price of the ticket also includes admission to the art showcased in the foyer facilities and at the terrace after the performance in the Concert Hall. So stick around to mingle and enjoy the art! The programme includes music, performances and an art exhibition by Uniarts Helsinki students.
Dress code
Due to the celebratory nature of the Conferment ceremony, the audience of the Celebration of the arts -event is also requested to wear either colourful, smart attire or a dark suit.
Tickets to Musiikkitalo concerts and other events are available to purchase on our website, by telephone and at our physical box office.
Book tickets for 10–20 or more people is by contacting group sales service by email at ryhmat@musiikkitalo.fi or by telephone on 0600 411 101 (Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00).
How about a cup of coffee, a bite to eat or a glass of bubbly during the interval? Order your drinks in advance to beat the queues and make the most of your concert visit.
Our location could not be more central or easier to get to. Almost all forms of Helsinki public transport stop right outside our doors, cycle parking is provided at all our entrances, and Aimo Park Finlandia, our nearest multi-storey car park, offers lift access directly to our main foyer.
At Helsinki Music Centre we are proud to be an accessible and welcoming place for everyone. Tactile handrails and signage have been fitted across the building, and there are tactile indicator strips on the floor too to guide partially sighted and blind visitors. Induction loops are always available, and guide or companion dogs are of course permitted within the building.
Concert Hall
The route to your seat is always printed on your ticket. Check the door number to find out which entrance to take. The seating areas are marked with letters. There is level access to all wheelchair seats from the main entrances. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff are always on hand to help you find your seat.
Black Box, Camerata and Sonore
Use the row number printed on your ticket to find your seat. Wheelchair seats are situated on the same level as the entrance. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with our venue – our staff area always on hand to help you find your seat.
Unallocated seating
Please choose your seat on the day.
Floor plans
You can view our floor plans before your visit.
Cloakroom
We ask you to leave your coat and any larger items in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is free of charge.
Latecomers
Latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance or admitted after the interval.
Photography
You are not permitted to record concert performances at Helsinki Music Centre. However, you may take photographs before and after the concert and during applause. Individual concert organisers may have their own, more detail guidance regarding recording and photography.
Dress code
We’re happy to say we have no dress code at Helsinki Music Centre, and we positively encourage you to come as you are. However, we would be grateful if you could avoid wearing strong perfume during your visit so that people with asthma and fragrance sensitivity can enjoy our concerts symptom free.
