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Varaamo - Book spaces and equipment
- E-services
Via Varaamo you can book public premises or equipment for temporary or regular use.
Use the e-service
Services
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Digital access devicesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can use the customer computers and printers in all of Helsinki's libraries. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Facilities for exhibitionsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceExhibition space for artists and communities to organise their own art exhibitions. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Facilities for independent activities in arts, culture and craftsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe City of Helsinki's cultural centres, libraries and youth facilities have spaces for independent activities. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Facilities for meetingsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceMeeting rooms suitable for small groups to meet and work around Helsinki. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Facilities for outdoor eventsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceOutdoor spaces for events, performances and parties in Helsinki. - City of Helsinki
Helsinki’s community housesCity of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceEveryone is welcome to enjoy the City of Helsinki’s community houses! They act as meeting facilities for all residents. Activities are free of charge. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library event facilitiesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries offer facilities for events that are free and open to all. Further information and reservations at Varaamo. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library exhibition roomsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceSmall-scale art and cultural exhibitions can be arranged for free in a library. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library services, public librariesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceA library is a meeting place open to all and a living room for city residents, offering free reading material and peaceful activities. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library spaces or instruments available for reservations for playing musicCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIn the libraries' music rooms, you can play alone or in a group, and record and edit music independently. Further information and reservations at... - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library workspacesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe library has quiet study and reading spaces, some of which can be reserved. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Music collectionCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe libraries' music collection includes sheet music, recordings and other music-related material, both in physical libraries and digitally. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Music studios (HUM studios)City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe music studios can be reserved through Varaamo. The use of the studios is free for people under 25. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Narri Stage, reserving theatre facilitiesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceNarri’s facilities are mainly available for booking by Helsinki-based youth groups and associations for rehearsals, performances and seminars... - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Outdoor sound equipment for hireCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can hire sound equipment from Kanneltalo for events that take place at Sitratori. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Tennis courtCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe City of Helsinki maintains several outdoor tennis courts where you can play for free or reserve a court through Varaamo. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Urban WorkshopCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceIn the libraries, you can use various digital and non-digital devices and tools in the Urban Workshop workspaces. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Venues for events, performances, concerts and celebrationsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe City of Helsinki's libraries, cultural centres and youth centres offer spaces for organising events that are open to everyone. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Video gaming at the libraryCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceVideo games can be played on game consoles at the library. Game consoles are available for use in the games room, which can be reserved through... - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Visual arts and crafts for young peopleCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceVisual arts and crafts activities for 9–28-year-olds. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Workshop equipmentCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries provide equipment for DIY projects. For example 3D printers, sewing machines and vinyl cutters. Further information and reservations at... - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
WorkspacesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceWork alone or in a group. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Youth centres and facilities for young peopleCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYouth centres and facilities organise regular and safe activities for children and young people.
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Updated: 22/5/2026