We bring the audience and dance together by showcasing the diversity of dance art and culture. Learn more about us on this page.
A House for all Dance
Opened in 2022, Dance House Helsinki is Finland’s leading venue dedicated to dance. We provide world-class facilities for a diverse year-round programme, bringing together Finnish and international dance, circus and other performing arts under one roof.
Dance House Helsinki is operated by the Dance House Helsinki Foundation, a non-profit organisation.
Our programme is guided by the idea of being the House of All Dance. It consists of performances and events produced by dance and circus organisations, as well as our own programme initiatives. In our programme planning, we emphasise artistic diversity, accessibility and welcoming a wide range of audiences. In addition to our performance venues, we also offer content through our digital channels.
Key figures
81 000 visits
208 performances
70 different event titles
The figures are based on 2025 statistics. During 2025, Dance House Helsinki presented 70 public events, of which more than 77% were dance and circus events.
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Architecture
Dance House Helsinki is Finland's first landmark designed in terms of dance. Designed by JKMM Architects and ILO Architects in collaboration with the Cable Factory, the Dance House Helsinki combines old and new. The building comprises more than 5,400 square metres dedicated to dance and provides a world-class setting for the performance and experience of dance and circus.
Dance House Helsinki - step by step
Unknown photographer / Theatre Museum's archive
A space devoted to dance is a dream that has dwelt in the hearts of dancers for decades. The thought was first voiced in the 1930s. The relentless work and joint effort of different operators and an extensive group of active participants made the birth of Dance House Helsinki possible. How did it all start, and what turns of events have occurred along the road? How did dance finally acquire its own place in Ruoholahti, Helsinki?
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