Nearly all theatrical performances are presented in Finnish or Swedish. However, music is universal, and the Helsinki cultural landscape is always rich in music whatever the season. The major orchestral and concert performances take place in Finlandia Hall. Operas at the Finnish National Opera are sung in their original languages.

The main agency for theater, concert, and opera tickets is Ticket Service Finland (Lippupalvelu), Mannerheimintie 5 (tel. +358 9 613 8611), in the center.

Clubs and Nightlife in Helsinki

Clubs - Details of some popular Helsinki Clubs

Club Konig , Mikonkatu 4, Helsinki,.. Tel +358 9 6844 0713

Cafe Tin Tin Tango, Töölöntorinkatu 7, Helsinki 00260,.. Tel +358 9 2709 0972

Kaarle XII, Kasarinikatu 40, Helsinki 00130,.. Tel +359 9 612 9990

Lost & Found, Annankatu 6, Helsinki,.. Tel +358 9 680 1010

CASINOS

Several Helsinki nightclubs have small-stakes casinos -- usually just a roulette wheel with an attractive croupier and a deliberately low maximum bet. For more serious action, head directly for Casino Ray. Situated in the second floor of the Ramada Presidentti Hotel, bets here range from 2€ to 3,100€ in blackjack, Punto Banco, Red Dog, Money Wheel, and roulette.

Casino Ray, Etelainen Rautatiekatu 4, Helsinki,.. Tel +359 9 68 08 00

Alcohol

The legal age for drinking beer and hard liquor throughout Finland is 18. Many nightclubs and dance clubs, however, admit only "well-dressed" (and non-rowdy) patrons, and sometimes insist that they appear to be 24 or older. Age limits (or even the appearance of age limits), however, usually don't apply to pubs. Laws against drunken driving are rigidly enforced in Helsinki.

Banks

Most banks are open Monday through Friday from 9:15am to 4:15pm.

Restaurants

Please check out our Restaurant pages for further information and recommendations.