Helsinki Music Centre (Musiikkitalo) Tours

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Home to both the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Helsinki Music Centre (Musiikkitalo) is the Finnish capital’s main concert hall. Sitting opposite Parliament House in the prestigious Töölönlahti district, the building and its copper facade may look gargantuan from the outside, but actually, most of its rooms are underground.

Home to the Sibelius Academy as well as Finland’s national orchestras, the center was unveiled in 2011. With a modern and understated design, the center’s unusual interior layout features weaving hallways, as well as a unique main hall, where up to 1,704 visitors are seated in a full circle around the orchestra.

Designed to sit in harmony with the stately buildings that surround it, the Helsinki Music Centre and its design have been well-received. This was not without controversial beginnings, however; to make space for the structure, an area of grassroots art spaces (that had been converted from derelict warehouses) had to be pulled down.

Practical Info

On Mannerheimintie 13A opposite the Finnish Parliament, Central Railway metro station is a 10-minute walk from the Helsinki Music Centre. You can visit the main hall and cafe for free, otherwise a ticket is necessary. It’s a good idea to buy your performance tickets in advance, as they tend to sell out quickly.

Mannerheimintie 13A, Helsinki 00100, Finland

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Sibelius Finland Live Music Experience

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Enhance your experience of Finland's music culture with a 1-hour live performance of composer Jean Sibelius' music at Helsinki National Hall. Make your way to the venue at 12pm and sit back to enjoy a show including the masterworks 'Valse Triste', 'Rondino', 'Romance', 'Kuusi' and 'Finlandia'. Get an immersive experience with projected images of unspoiled Finnish natural landscapes and a festive, non-alcoholic drink that evokes the flavors of Finland. Walk away with a Sibelius Finland Experience gift CD and a booklet designed and produced for the occasion.
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3 Tours & Activities to Experience Helsinki Music Centre (Musiikkitalo)

Sibelius Finland Live Music Experience

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Enhance your experience of Finland's music culture with a 1-hour live performance of composer Jean Sibelius' music at Helsinki National Hall. Make your way to the venue at 12pm and sit back to enjoy a show including the masterworks 'Valse Triste', 'Rondino', 'Romance', 'Kuusi' and 'Finlandia'. Get an immersive experience with projected images of unspoiled Finnish natural landscapes and a festive, non-alcoholic drink that evokes the flavors of Finland. Walk away with a Sibelius Finland Experience gift CD and a booklet designed and produced for the occasion.
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Duration: 1 hour

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City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off Tour

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Explore Helsinki with a hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing tour, and travel around the city by open-top, double-decker bus. Stopping at 14 locations around the capital, the bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks from an audio guide, and perhaps hop off to visit the bustling food stalls of Market Square. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 hours after first use.
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Duration: 24 to 48 hrs

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Helsinki 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Canal Cruise

See Helsinki’s highlights from land and sea on this Helsinki combo that pairs up two popular tours for a discounted price. Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour to check out must-sees like the Sibelius Monument and Rock Church, complete with onboard audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and a 48-hour ticket. Plus, take a scenic 1.5-hour cruise around Helsinki’s shores and archipelago, sailing along the Degerö Canal and past landmarks including the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress.
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