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Visiting Finnish National Theatre: what to know before you go

Läntinen Teatterikuja 1, 00100, Helsinki, Finland

Finnish National Theatre is a theatre building in Helsinki, open since 1902.

Of the 5 upcoming shows with a published time, 40% start at 18:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Bus stop and Metro / subway); the nearest is Helsinki, 150 m away.

Finnish National Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Opened
1902
Address
Läntinen Teatterikuja 1, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
Upcoming events
12
Usual start time
18:30

Finnish National Theatre, month by month

  • November 20268 dates, including Timo Tuominen: Rendez-vous avec Brel, Viides askel and Taru hohtavasta helmestä

Ticket prices

11 upcoming listings show a price. Tickets start at €10, and half of the dates start at €21 or less; the highest listed price is €58.

1 listing is free to attend.

What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (10), Concerts (2) and Family & Kids (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • HelsinkiTrain150 m
    2 min walk
  • SteissiBus stop180 m
    2 min walk
  • Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway220 m
    3 min walk
  • Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway220 m
    3 min walk
  • RautatieasemaTrain280 m
    4 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 260 m from the venue.

Hotels near Finnish National Theatre

Next events at Finnish National Theatre

Ruudukossa kaksi ihmistä
Nov10Tue
Plays & Musicals

Viides askel

10 Nov – 9 Dec 2026

Finnish National Theatre

From €24

Kansallisteatterin julkisivu
Nov16Mon
Plays & Musicals

Kirjailijat lavalla

Mon 16 Nov · 17:30

Finnish National Theatre

From €15

Other venues near Finnish National Theatre

Finnish National Theatre: practical questions

When did Finnish National Theatre open?

Finnish National Theatre opened in 1902.

What time do shows start at Finnish National Theatre?

Usually at 18:30 (40% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Finnish National Theatre?

Helsinki (Train), 150 m away – about 2 min on foot.

Can I park near Finnish National Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 260 m away.

How much are tickets at Finnish National Theatre?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at €10; a typical ticket costs around €21.

What kind of events does Finnish National Theatre host?

Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (10), Concerts (2) and Family & Kids (1).

Which other venues are close to Finnish National Theatre?

Helsinki Central Library Oodi (360 m), Kamppi Service Centre (1.1 km), Töölö Library (1.9 km) and Opistotalo main building, The Finnish Adult Education Centre (1.6 km).

Transport, parking and hotel data © Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).