Audience events - Helsinki City Theatre

Take a peek behind the scenes, join workshops and meet the artists! Discover all our public events on this page.

Upcoming events

Naapurini – children’s theatre production

Yleisötyö esittää 31.10.2026 13:00, 19.11.2026 17:30

Pääroolissa Malmi presents: Naapurini – a children’s theatre performance What is a new home like when everything still feels unfamiliar? When the walls make strange noises, the doorbell rings unexpectedly – and there may be a billion neighbours?

Coffee with the author

Taiteilijatapaaminen 10.11.2026 16:30 Main Stage foyer

Kahvilla kirjailijan kanssa is a warm-hearted programme created by three dynamic actors: Aino Seppo, Eija Vilpas and Heidi Herala.

Wednesday Backstage Tour

Kulissikierros 4.11.2026 16:30, 25.11.2026 16:30, 16.12.2026 16:30

Welcome to explore our theatre building, completed in 1967, and take a peek behind the scenes. The backstage tour visits various workshops, including the scenery and costume workshops. The tour itinerary varies depending on the date.

Accessible backstage tour

Kulissikierros 2.12.2026 16:30

Our accessible backstage tour gives wheelchair users the chance to explore behind the scenes.

Naapurini – children’s theatre production

Yleisötyö esittää 31.10.2026 13:00, 19.11.2026 17:30

Pääroolissa Malmi presents: Naapurini – a children’s theatre performance What is a new home like when everything still feels unfamiliar? When the walls make strange noises, the doorbell rings unexpectedly – and there may be a billion neighbours?

Wednesday Backstage Tour

Kulissikierros 4.11.2026 16:30, 25.11.2026 16:30, 16.12.2026 16:30

Welcome to explore our theatre building, completed in 1967, and take a peek behind the scenes. The backstage tour visits various workshops, including the scenery and costume workshops. The tour itinerary varies depending on the date.

Coffee with the author

Taiteilijatapaaminen 10.11.2026 16:30 Main Stage foyer

Kahvilla kirjailijan kanssa is a warm-hearted programme created by three dynamic actors: Aino Seppo, Eija Vilpas and Heidi Herala.

Accessible backstage tour

Kulissikierros 2.12.2026 16:30

Our accessible backstage tour gives wheelchair users the chance to explore behind the scenes.

Behind the scenes

Backstage Tours for Groups

Hämärästi valaistu teatterin tai elokuvateatterin portaikko, jossa hämäriä hahmoja liikkuu ylös- ja alaspäin ja jota valaisevat pienet valot käsijohteissa ja portaissa.

Helsinki City Theatre offers guided theatre tours for groups. The backstage tour takes you behind the scenes to explore the stage, workshops and everything the audience never gets to see.

Group size: 10–25 people. Duration: approximately 1 hour. Please note that the backstage areas are unfortunately not accessible.

Tours are available on request Mon–Fri between 9–11 and 15–17.

Enquiries and bookings:
Event Coordinator Kati Mykkänen
tel. 0400960325, [javascript protected email address]

Guided tour of Helsinki City Theatre

Helsinki City Theatre offers guided backstage tours in Swedish at the theatre. During the tour, the group will learn about the theatre’s history, the building’s architecture, the stage, the workshops and everything that audiences do not normally get to see.

Suitable group size: 10–25 people. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Please note that the backstage areas are unfortunately not accessible.

Enquiries and bookings: Ida Virkkunen, [javascript protected email address].