Estimated duration
4 h
Organizer
Musiikkitalo
Start your musical journey today! At this family event, children will have the chance to try out different instruments.
Instrument Path invites all children in the Helsinki metropolitan area to explore the diverse world of music. At the event, every child has the opportunity to try out different instruments and experience the joy of music.
At the Instrument Path, a wide range of instruments is presented, including:
String instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Stringed instruments: guitar, ukulele, and harp
Wind instruments: flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon
Brass instruments: French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba
Keyboards: piano and accordion
Folk music: kantele
Percussion: various drums and percussion instruments
Singing: lied and children’s songs, choir singing
Electric instruments: electric guitar, synthesizers, and other electric instruments
The event is organized in cooperation with the Suomen musiikkioppilaitosten liitto, which provides information on where and how to start playing an instrument. Participants will learn about their nearest music school or conservatory and get details on registration schedules.
The goal is to inspire children and families to engage with music – starting to play an instrument can be a lifelong joy. Instrument Path is best suited for children aged 5–12, but older participants are also welcome to try out instruments and consider taking up a musical hobby.
Warmly welcome to Musiikkitalo – begin your musical journey today!
In cooperation Suomen musiikkioppilaitosten liitto
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.