Festival
Helsinki Flamenco Bienal is a new international art festival in the heart of Helsinki. The program is a wonderful mix of modern flamenco, living legends and young artists. The program also includes films, workshops and club nights. Workshops by international top performers are especially aimed at target groups interested in dance and music.
The Bienal is planned and implemented by Compañía Kaari & Roni Martin, one of the most significant contemporary flamenco groups outside of Spain. The group creates art with a strong, distinctive voice that has been recognized not only in Finland but also in international arenas.
Arriving
Dance House Helsinki is located in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, at Kaapeliaukio 3. The entrance is located in the covered Glass Courtyard of Cable Factory, which is also accessible from the other end of the building at Tallberginkatu 1. All routes are accessible.
Public transportation
Metro: Ruoholahti (550 m)
Tram: 8, tram stop Cable factory (100 m)
Bus: 15, 21, 21N, 22, 112N, 192T, stop Salmisaari (200 m)
Check the routes and timetables in the HSL route PLANNER.
BICYCLE PARKING
There are bicycle racks on Kaapeliaukio right next to Dance House. The nearest city bike station (1 April–31 October) is located at the seaward end of Cable Factory on Tammasaarenlaituri.
TAXI
You can instruct the taxi driver to stop at Kaapeliaukio 3. The nearest taxi rank is located at Ruoholahti metro station (600 m).
Transport for people with reduced mobility can be arranged both via Kaapeliaukio and via the inner courtyard of Cable Factory at Tallberginkatu 1. Both ends have access to the Glass Courtyard and Dance House. All routes are accessible.
PARKING
Dance House does not have its own parking area. The nearest parking hall subject to a fee is Europark, which operates at the Ruoholahti shopping centre (500 m).
For more information on parking in the vicinity of Cable Factory, see Cable Factory’s website.
You can check the on-street parking areas and other parking halls located nearby on the city centre parking map (in Finnish) (zone II, Ruoholahti).
Accommodation
Hotel AX is the official festival hotel of the Helsinki Flamenco Biennal in April 2025. The theme is reflected in the hotel's public areas as well as food and beverage products, and festival guests can stay at the hotel for a special price of €120 / double (normal price €135) room or €100 / single room normal price €115). The offer is valid from 22 to 26 April 2025 and can be redeemed with the code FLAMENCO. Book now
Accessibility
Accessible routes
The entire first floor of the Dance House Helsinki, where the Erkko Hall, Pannu Hall, Lobby, and restrooms, as well as the Traba restaurant, are located, is completely barrier-free. There is an accessible entrance to the building starting from the outdoor areas of the Glass Courtyard at the Cable Factory.
accessible seating
The first row of the Dance House's auditorium is fully accessible. The seating in the Dance House rises steeply, and access is via stairs; there is no elevator to the seating areas. The spaces in the Dance House are adaptable, and any special seating arrangements and accessible seats will be communicated along with the event information.
Assistants for customers with mobility impairments can attend performances at the Dance House free of charge; a free assistant ticket can be obtained at the time of ticket purchase.
accessible restrooms
Public restrooms and an accessible restroom are located in the Dance House Lobby.
Contact information
General questions: info(a)compania.fi
Questions regarding the ticket sales: Lippu.fi
Production: Paola Nieto, paola(at)compania.fi
Group sales: Saara Heikkinen, saara(at)compania.fi
Communications, marketing, partnerships: Minna Korpimies, tel. 050 387 7325, minna(at)urbanessence.fi
financiers
The Helsinki Flamenco Biennial is organized with the support of the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.
