WHAT’S ON

The Train Factory brings a diverse range of events together under one roof, along with cultural and sports services, in Vallila, Helsinki. The Train Factory is a food, culture and sports destination set in a historic locomotive works, and its programme runs all year round: live music and DJ nights on the Market Hall Stage, sports broadcasts, films at Kino Konepaja, theatre at Konepajan Näyttämö and exhibitions at Makasiini Contemporary. See below what's on at the Train Factory right now. Explore all the upcoming events in Helsinki, at The Yard, on the Market Hall Stage and in the Train Factory's other spaces.

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Music, sports and cultural events in Helsinki under one roof

The Train Factory brings all kinds of events in Helsinki together at one address. The building is home to over 20 restaurants as well as bars, cultural and sports services, and the event spaces are all in the same place. The programme includes both free and ticketed events, so you can drop in for a quick gig or stay for a whole evening's entertainment. You can always find individual dates and performers in this page's events calendar or on the operators' own pages.

Sports broadcasts and sporting events

Wondering where to watch sports in Helsinki? The Market Hall Stage shows big matches and other major sporting events on a large screen. Right next to the viewing area you'll find the restaurants' and bars' food and drinks, so you can watch the game over a meal or dinner and enjoy good food and drink alongside the action. At the Train Factory you can enjoy sporting events and matches with a small group or a large one.

Live music and DJ nights on the Market Hall Stage

The Market Hall Stage brings gigs and a club atmosphere to the building. Over the course of an evening the programme might include live music, DJ sets and themed nights, and food and drink are available right around the stage with no need to move from one place to another. It all works for a relaxed after-work as well as a longer night out.

Films, theatre and contemporary art in the building's own spaces

Cultural events round out the Train Factory's programme all year round. Kino Konepaja screens films and special showings, Konepajan Näyttämö hosts theatre and performances, and Makasiini Contemporary presents contemporary art. There's also a programme at The Yard. So the same address offers experiences ranging from film and theatre to art exhibitions.

Events in Helsinki for every occasion

At the Train Factory you can enjoy events and entertainment whatever the occasion. The programme suits both a quick drop-in and a longer evening out, and during the same visit you can combine dining, culture and entertainment.

  • An evening out with a group: the Train Factory's events are easy to enjoy even with a larger group. When the group has different tastes, a gig or a sports event here can be paired with several restaurants and bars, so there's sure to be something everyone likes to eat and drink.
  • A team night out: a gig or a sports broadcast on the Market Hall Stage, combined with a meal and other activities such as padel in the same building, is sure to make for a successful team day.
  • A relaxed culture evening: a film at Kino Konepaja or an exhibition at Makasiini Contemporary pairs naturally with dinner or a glass of something in the same building.
  • Something to do indoors on a rainy day: most of the programme and events take place indoors, sheltered from the weather, so events work even when it's raining outside.
  • As a visitor in Helsinki: Pasila station is 900 metres away and tram 3 goes straight to Linnanmäki, so the Train Factory is easy to fit into your day in Helsinki. When you're looking for events and things to do in Helsinki, you'll find it all in one place here.

More in one visit: Combine an event with dining and activities

At the Train Factory it's easy to combine Helsinki's events with dining, activities and dinner. The building is home to over 20 restaurants, from Vietnamese and Korean food to South American flavours. Market Hall stays open from Wednesday to Saturday until midnight, so you can enjoy the restaurants' offerings throughout a gig or match. There are also options for something more active before or after an event: padel, climbing or Eagle Club's golf and shooting simulators are all in the same building.

When you want more than just an event and want to combine dining easily, without extra trips across the city, the Train Factory serves you everything in one place. You can start an event evening with food at the Market Hall and continue to the bar side after a gig or match. During the day, the same address also serves lunch.Explore the events the operators put on and come along to enjoy the great atmosphere and food and drink!

Getting here

The Train Factory is located in Vallila, between Aleksis Kiven Katu and Teollisuuskatu. It's about 900 metres to Pasila train station and around 1.3 kilometres to Sörnäinen metro station, and you can reach the door on trams 3 (including Linnanmäki) and 9. Bus 59 (Pasilan konepaja) also runs right next to the Train Factory. For those arriving by car, there's a dedicated customer car park in the area. Detailed directions and a map can be found on the location page. the location page.

Find Helsinki's events at the Train Factory

When your evening calls for live music, when you want to enjoy sporting events on the big screen with good food and drink, or when you want to see the latest theatre performances and exhibitions, head to the Train Factory. Helsinki's events can be found at the Train Factory, gathered in one place. Most of the programme takes place indoors, on the Market Hall Stage, at Konepajan Näyttämö or in the area's own restaurant spaces. There are also events at Makasiini Contemporary and The Yard. Browse the current and upcoming events and plan your visit.

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