The Arena Stage is located in the heart of Hakaniemi, in the Arena building (Hämeentie 2). The venue is easy to reach by public transport: Hakaniemi metro station and tram and bus stops are right next to the theatre. Before or after the performance, you can enjoy refreshments at Teatteriravintola Lämpiö in the Arena building or explore the countless other restaurants in the Hakaniemi and Kallio districts.
Getting here and services
The accessible entrance to the Arena Stage is at Hämeentie 2. The venue is located on the edge of Hakaniemi Market Square, opposite Hakaniemi Market Hall. The nearest metro station is Hakaniemi.
The box office at the venue opens one hour before each performance.
The Arena Stage offers a free cloakroom service. Cloakrooms are located on both the stalls and balcony levels.
The theatre’s own restaurant, Teatteriravintola Lämpiö, is located at the Arena Stage, where you can enjoy refreshments before the performance or during the interval. For more information and to order refreshments in advance, visit the Refreshments page.
Print the Arena Stage seating plan here.
Explore the Arena Stage in a virtual panorama.
Stage and programme
The Arena Stage’s great advantage is its ideal size. Seating approximately 500 people, the auditorium was originally designed as a cinema and is perfectly suited to atmospheric theatre performances.
Since autumn 2010, the Arena Stage has hosted Helsinki City Theatre’s fast-paced and entertaining productions. Its programme has included comedies and musicals, thrillers and stand-up, Finnish premieres and concert evenings filled with music.
The Arena Stage is located in the Arena building, designed by Lars Sonck and one of Helsinki’s best-known landmarks. Together with Ympyrätalo and Hakaniemi Market Hall, the building forms a distinctive historic ensemble on the edge of Hakaniemi Market Square.
