The Arena stage is located in the heart of Hakaniemi, in the Arena building (Hämeentie 2). The stage is easy to reach by public transport: the Hakaniemi metro station and tram and bus stops are located right next to the stage. You can start or continue your visit to the theatre, for example, at the Theatre Restaurant In the foyer in the Arena building or at the countless other restaurants in the Hakaniemi and Kallio area. Arrival and services
There is an accessible entrance to the Arena stage at Hämeentie 2. The stage is located on the edge of the market square, opposite the Hakaniemi Market Hall. The nearest metro station is Hakaniemi. There are many exits at the metro station, of which exit F (Ympyrätalo) is closest to the Arena stage.
Ticket sales are open on stage one hour before the performance.
There is a free cloakroom on the Arena stage. The cloakrooms are located on both the floor and balcony levels.
In connection with the Arena stage, there is the theatre’s own restaurant, Theatre Restaurant Foyer, where you can enjoy refreshments before the performance or during the intermission. See more information and book catering in advance on the Catering page.
Print out the Arena Stage auditorium map here.
Explore the virtual panorama of the Arena stage.Stage and repertoire
The advantage of the Arena stage is its ideal size. To the auditorium, there is room for about 500 spectators, and as an old cinema, the auditorium is as if created for atmospheric theatrical performances.
The Arena Stage has been home to fast-paced and entertaining performances by the Helsinki City Theatre since autumn 2010. In the repertoire, there have been comedy and musicals, detective stories and stand-up, Finnish premieres and music-filled concert evenings.
The Arena Stage is located in the Arena Building, designed by Lars Sonck, which is one of Helsinki’s well-known landmarks. Together with the Ympyrätalo and Hakaniemi hall, the building forms a recognizable and historical entity on the edge of the Hakaniemi market square.
