Sound
Screening computer
Presentation projectors
Lighting
By separate agreement, the services also include the following:
If you need additional support in technical matters relating to presentation, you can request additional AV services for the duration of the event.
The coat-check service must always be booked for events held in the Great Hall. The fees of the coat-check staff are determined in accordance with the number of participants in the event.
Events of up to 400 participants
Weekdays from 8.00 to 18.00: €155 (VAT 0%)/ €194,52 (including VAT 25,5%) per hour
Weekends and other times: €310,00 (VAT 0%)/ €389,05 (including VAT 25,5%) per hour
Events of over 400 participants
Weekdays from 8.00 to 18.00: €310,00 (VAT 0%)/ €389,05 (including VAT 25,5%) per hour
Weekends and other times: €620,00 (VAT 0%)/ €778,1 (including VAT 25,5%) per hour
Service prices for 2024. The minimum invoicing price is for four hours.
As a rule, the coat-check service starts one hour before the event and ends one hour after its conclusion.
Additional AV services
To ensure the smooth use of technical solutions, the University’s AV support offers additional services. Examples:
For inquiries concerning additional AV services, please write to av-tuki@helsinki.fi.
Additional AV services on weekdays from 8.00 to 16.00, at other times by separate agreement.
For the prices of additional AV services for events organised by the University of Helsinki, see Flamma.
Grand piano
The room is equipped with grand piano. For additional charge the grand piano can be tuned or it can be transferred from the Great Hall.
Additional facilities in the Great Hall
Are other activities planned in connection with the programme in the Great Hall, such as catering, exhibition stands or other programming? The capacity of the additional facilities can be increased by booking other spaces adjacent to the Great Hall:
Order catering
Start planning catering as early as possible. Catering services in the Main Building are provided by Sodexo: hy.hospitality@sodexo.com
The restaurant operator carries a license to sell alcohol on the premises and the exclusive right to carry out restaurant operations in the Main Building. Please note that drinks and other refreshments are not permitted in the Great Hall.
Additional labour costs
Depending on the nature of your event there may be additional costs, which will be charged as extra:
- If your event's programme extends beyond the opening hours of the building
- If your event requires extra cleaning
- If your event requires more resources than normal to prepare
Minimum booking 4h, let us know what your event requires and we will make an offer for you.
Additional Information
Reservations and additional information: helsinkiunivenues@helsinki.fi
Please see the booking terms for short-term rental. The booking can be cancelled four weeks before the event free of charge.