Gloria Cultural Arena

Gloria Cultural Arena is an event venue in Helsinki featuring two floors that can accommodate up to 600 visitors. The main stage of roughly 65 square meters serves performances and exhibitions, with three bar counters and modern lighting and audio equipment completing the facilities.

The building opened as a cinema in 1929 and was among the first movie theaters in Finland to show sound films. It was transformed into a cultural event space in 1999 and subsequently provided room for contemporary artistic activities.

The venue served as a gathering place for young artists and audiences who experienced music concerts, theater productions, and dance performances within its walls. It functioned as a meeting point for creative work and experimental art forms in the city.

The venue has separate entrances: visitors use the Pieni Roobertinkatu entrance while performers enter via Yrjönkatu. Knowing these access points helps you find the location quickly and ensures smooth event operations.

In the 1950s the cinema installed Finland's first panorama screen, a technical innovation for that era. Between film screenings, visitors could watch television broadcasts there, making the house more than just a movie theater.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: January 18, 1999

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: http://nk.hel.fi/gloria

GPS coordinates: 60.16409,24.94522

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23