The summer streets event stage is a free outdoor space for organising different events. The stage will be set up on the Design Museum Square at Korkeavuorenkatu. The event stage is part of the ‘summer streets’ pilot project in the heart of Helsinki. The aim of the summer streets is to make the streets more pleasant and attractive and to improve the variety of services.
Hold an event at the summer streets event stage
City residents can reserve the event stage during 17 May–31 October. Reservations are possible on all days of the week from 9 am to 9 pm. The time limit for a reservation is six hours, and they are free of charge. Audio equipment may not be used after 9 pm. Reservations for the stage are done through Varaamo at varaamo.hel.fi(Link leads to external service) – use ‘summer streets event stage’ as the keyword.
Users must comply with the rules of the event stage. The rules ensure that the event stage does not cause disturbance to local residents and operators.
According to the rules, noise levels must remain moderate and audio equipment must be turned off by 9 pm. The maximum attendance is 200 people, and events held on the stage must be free of charge and open to all. Event organisers are liable for their event. All rules for the stage are available at the ‘Summer streets event stage’ page in the Varaamo service.
If you wish to give feedback on the event stage at Korkeavuorenkatu, you can do so through the City’s feedback service(Link leads to external service).
Welcome to the Summer Streets Stage Dances!
The Summer Streets Stage Dances are a shared dance event that features music of any and all styles. Street Stage Dances are a part of the Summer Streets Event Stage concept. These events will take place four times this summer, on every second Saturday of each month at 3–6 pm. The events are open to all and free of charge. This event is held in cooperation with the City of Helsinki and Lauri Jäntti.
Street Stage Dances are based on free improvisation, which means that the only guiding principles are paying attention, respecting boundaries, and common courtesy towards all participants. In this context, every style and manner of participation and move is correct: nothing is too much or too little. You can dance alone or with a partner, or any other ensemble that could change at any time. You do not need any prior dancing experience or skills, nor does anyone assume otherwise. Just as well, you could enjoy the event atmosphere simply by just watching other people dance, instead of dancing yourself.
After entering the shared space and getting in the mood, the event will proceed naturally. The styles of music cover a wide range of styles, from Argentinian tango to blues, from salsa to opera, and from humppa to evergreen musical hits – and so much more.