Location
Musiikkitalo enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of the Finnish capital between the main railway station and Parliament. Our building can be entered via Mannerheimintie and Kansalaistori Square, with a further entrance to the Sibelius Academy on Töölönlahdenkatu.
Our street address is Mannerheimintie 13a, 00100 Helsinki.
Mannerheimintie renovation project
The Mannerheimintie renovation project is estimated to last until September 2024, in this street section. After that the renovation area will move further north between the Opera and Reijolankatu.
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.
Nearest public transport stops during Mannerheimintie renovation project
Metro: Rautatientori and Kamppi
Tram: Kaivokatu and Lasipalatsi
Bus: Elielinaukio and Rautatientori
Train: Helsinki Central Railway Station
If you’re arriving by train, Helsinki’s main railway station is a 300-metre walk from the Music Centre.
The Mannerheimintie renovation project is estimated to last until September 2024, in this street section. After that the renovation area will move further north between the Opera and Reijolankatu.
Please check the current information before your arrival from the official information channel of the Mannerheimintie renovation project.
You will find cycle racks at all our entrances, available all year round. During the summer, the nearest city bike stations are at the National Museum and on Töölönlahdenkatu.
NOTE! Mannerheimintie renovation project may affect the location of the bike parks. You can check the current information in the HSL Reittiopas journey planner.
The nearest car parks to Musiikkitalo are Aimo Park Finlandia and EuroPark P-Eliel.
Aimo Park Finlandia offers indoor lift access direct to the Music Centre main entrance. For maximum convenience and to avoid queues at the pay stations, use your credit card at the barrier to register your arrival and again to pay on your exit. 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.
On-street parking at Mannerheimintie and Töölönlahdenkatu is reserved for pick-up and drop-off only.
Parking during Mannerheimintie renovation project
Musiikkitalo’s parking garage Aimo Park Finlandia and our maintenance/service tunnel will stay open during the renovation project. Please bear in mind that driving along Mannerheimintie will be considerably slow, as there will be only one lane in use in each direction.
The closest alternative parking areas are the Mäntymäenkenttä parking area next to the Olympic Stadium and other parking garages in the city centre.
Mannerheimintie renovation project start on Monday March 6th between Kiasma and the Opera House. The Mannerheimintie renovation project is estimated to last about 1,5 years until September 2024, in this street section. After that the renovation area will move further north between the Opera and Reijolankatu.
Please check the current information before your arrival from the official information channel of the Mannerheimintie renovation project.
The nearest taxi rank can be found on Eero Erkon katu between Oodi and Sanomatalo.
Picking up and dropping off disabled visitors
Disabled taxis can drop off and pick up customers at the Kansalaistori entrance, which offers level access to the building.
A staffed cloakroom service is offered during all our events. The fee is € 2, but items for under 12 yos are stored free of charge. Please note that you will not be able to bring coats or other bulky items to your seat, as these can cause an obstruction.
You can include the cloakroom fee when purchasing your tickets or pay on the day. We have card machines available at the cloakrooms, and you’re also welcome to pay in cash.
Our performances begin promptly, so please make sure you arrive at the venue in good time. As a rule, latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance or admitted after the interval. However, please note that late seating is always at the discretion of the concert organiser.
Accessibility, usability and inclusion have informed the design of the Musiikkitalo building from the very beginning. Find out more here.
The Musiikkitalo building is fully accessible to prams and pushchairs. During the day, there’s plenty of space at our café to park your buggy next to your table. We also have highchairs available, and there’s a microwave for heating up your child’s food.
Our baby changing facilities are located next to the accessible toilets. They’re designed to comfortably accommodate both you and your child as well as a buggy. During children’s events, spacious buggy parks are available in the lobby areas.
Alongside our dedicated programme of events for young visitors, our free Music in the Foyer concerts are a great way for children to discover live music. We’re delighted to welcome families at these events and would encourage parents to give them a try, even when the programme is not exclusively designed with children in mind.
Are you a teacher planning to visit the Music Centre? Find out more about school visits here.