The Arena Stage is located in the heart of Hakaniemi, in the Arena building (Hämeentie 2). It 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 theatre is located on the edge of Hakaniemi Market Square, opposite Hakaniemi Market Hall. The nearest metro station is Hakaniemi.
The box office at the theatre opens one hour before the performance.
The Arena Stage offers a free cloakroom, with facilities 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 pre-order refreshments, visit the Food and Drink page.
Print the Arena Stage seating plan here.
Explore the Arena Stage in a virtual panorama.
Stage and programme
The Arena Stage’s greatest asset is its ideal size. The auditorium seats around 500 people, and as a former cinema, it is perfectly suited to intimate, atmospheric theatre.
Since autumn 2010, the Arena Stage has hosted Helsinki City Theatre’s lively and entertaining productions. Its programme has included comedies and musicals, mysteries and stand-up, premieres of new Finnish works and music-filled concert evenings.
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.
