Environmentally Responsible Events at Musiikkitalo
Responsible, Accessible, and Inclusive – That’s What Musiikkitalo Is All About
At Musiikkitalo, we care for both people and the environment. Our building is fully accessible and free of physical barriers. Tactile guidance strips are integrated into the floors, and signage and stair railings include embossed markings as well as braille. Located in the heart of Helsinki, Musiikkitalo is easy to reach by public transport from any direction.
Our rooftop hosts the largest solar power plant in central Helsinki. Musiikkitalo holds an environmental certificate awarded to properties that follow sustainable principles in use and maintenance. Our catering services offer climate-friendly, locally sourced food and seasonal delicacies – such as Finnish wild fish, berries, and mushrooms.
- Musiikkitalo is EPD-certified by Rakennustieto
- On the roof of Musiikkitalo is the largest solar power plant in central Helsinki
- Heat from Musiikkitalo’s cooling system is recovered with heat pumps and reused to heat the building and its water supply
- Our solar power plant and heat pump system recover enough energy to cover the annual consumption of around 60 electrically heated homes
- We use only renewable and emission-free energy
- The halls at Musiikkitalo are lit with energy-efficient LED lighting
- Or in our event menus, responsibility, seasonal thinking, and climate-friendly choices take center stage – without compromising on taste. Every menu includes a delicious vegan option!
- We calculate the carbon footprint of your event!
Catering services
Choose your favourite menu from our delicious and climate friendly options or request a quote for the catering according to your wishes!
Our architecture
At Musiikkitalo, our walls speak softly to lend focus to what really matters here; the music. The architects have created a venue that is designed to encourage openness and the exchanging of ideas.
Our history
Musiikkitalo is the result of a joint endeavour by the Sibelius Academy, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. First opened to the public in August 2011, the building enjoys a prime location in central Helsinki, opposite Eduskunta, the Finnish Parliament.
Our resident organisations
The resident organisations at Musiikkitalo are: the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the University of the Arts Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy.
Musiikkitalo concert organ
January 2024 saw the unveiling of Musiikkitalo’s long-awaited new concert organ. The 124-stop organ has the distinction of being the largest modern concert hall organ in the world. It is also one of only two instruments of this kind that can also be considered works of art in their own right. The creation of the new organ was made possible through a significant donation from the composer Kaija Saariaho.
Visual art at Musiikkitalo
Alongside music and architecture, you will also be able to enjoy visual art as part of your visit. Reijo Hukkanen’s Song Trees and Kirsi Kaulanen’s Gaia are both bespoke commission for Musiikkitalo.