Tanssin talo

What Tanssin talo does

Tanssin talo, operating in English as Dance House Helsinki, is a Finnish non-profit performing arts venue that opened in 2022 at the historic Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas) in Helsinki's Ruoholahti district. Operated by Tanssin talo säätiö sr (Dance House Helsinki Foundation), it is Finland's first building designed specifically for dance, offering more than 5,400 square meters of dedicated space including the 700-seat Erkko Hall (expandable to 1,000), the 235-seat Pannu Hall, a multi-purpose Lobby (Aula), and the Cellar (Kellari). The venue hosts Finnish and international dance, circus, and performing arts productions year-round, and in 2025 it delivered 208 performances across 70 different event titles, attracting 81,000 visits.

The underlying platform combines purpose-built performance infrastructure (GrandMA3 lighting, Yamaha and Rivage audio systems, SONY and Barco high-lumen projection) with digital distribution: a Tixly-powered online ticket shop, Paytrail-processed payments, multiple cultural-benefit integrations (ePassi, SmartumPay), and the EU-funded Digitaalinen näyttämö ("Read, Watch, Listen") digital content layer for artist profiles, podcasts, and video. On-site bistro Restaurant Traba, operated by Food&Events (Restel), provides lunch and event catering. Technical, production, communications, and event-management functions are delivered by an in-house team of approximately 14-16 staff, including specialized lighting, sound, and stage managers.

The revenue model blends earned income with institutional subsidy. Earned streams include ticket sales across standard, discount, group, and Pay What You Can tiers (typical ticket range €13.50-€49), venue rental for corporate and private events, restaurant commissions, and merchandise. Core funding comes from the City of Helsinki (Helsingin kaupunki) and Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus), while the international guest series is underwritten by Jane and Aatos Erko Foundation. Programming is supplied by an ecosystem of resident Finnish companies (Carl Knif Company, Tero Saarinen Company, Tanssiteatteri Minimi, Zodiak, Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth), educational institutions, and international touring ensembles, with Helsinki Festival co-presenting high-profile international works.

Name

Tanssin talo

Legal name

Tanssin talo säätiö sr

Website

https://tanssintalo.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tanssin talo (Dance House Helsinki) is a Finnish non-profit performing arts venue that opened in 2022 as Finland's first purpose-built dance facility, operating a 700-seat main hall plus secondary spaces at the Cable Factory to present Finnish and international dance, circus, and performing arts programming for general audiences, professionals, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Dance performance space
• Venue rental services
• Cultural event hosting
• Ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for performances and events. Various organizers sell tickets through different providers including Tix ticketing system. Service fees are included in ticket prices.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of performance spaces (Erkko Hall, Pannu Hall, Aula, Kellari) for events, seminars, concerts, filming, and photoshoots.
3. Restaurant Services: Traba restaurant operated by Food&Events provides catering, lunch service, and event catering. Revenue generated through food and beverage sales.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including tote bags and socks through online store and Factory shop.
5. Corporate Support and Funding: Operations supported by Helsingin kaupunki (City of Helsinki) and Taiteen edistämiskeskus (Arts Promotion Centre Finland). International guest series supported by Jane ja Aatos Erkon Säätiö.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tanssin talo (Dance House Helsinki) operates Finland's first purpose-built dance and performing arts venue, opened in 2022 within the Cable Factory complex in Helsinki. The venue provides two performance halls (Erkko Hall with 700 seats and Pannu Hall with 235 seats), multi-purpose event spaces, restaurant services, and online ticketing for dance, circus, and performing arts productions produced by Finnish and international companies.

Product overview

Tanssin talo (Dance House Helsinki) is a performing arts venue offering a unified platform for dance, circus, and performing arts experiences. The core offering centers on two performance halls: the 700-seat Erkko Hall (expandable to 1,000) and the 235-seat Pannu Hall (expandable to 400), connected by a versatile Lobby (Aula) space. Additional venue spaces include the Cellar (Kellari) for private events. The venue includes on-site bistro Restaurant Traba operated by Food&Events. The digital product portfolio includes an online ticket shop (powered by Tixly Ticketing), gift cards, Pay What You Can (PWYC) accessibility tickets, an online merchandise store, and the 'Read, Watch, Listen' digital content platform (Digitaalinen näyttämö) featuring artist profiles and video content. Event venue rental services allow corporate and private bookings across all spaces. The venue also supports professional development through programs for dance professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erkko Hall Venue Rental The primary 700-seat performance venue (expandable to 1,000) at Dance House Helsinki, available for rental with advanced lighting, sound, and video technology. Suitable for large-scale dance and circus performances, concerts, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Pannu Hall Venue Rental A 235-seat performance hall (expandable to 400) located in the old factory premises of the Cable Factory. Available for rental for performances, seminars, fairs, and photo shoots with high-quality performance technology.
• Lobby (Aula) Venue Rental A 340 m² multi-purpose event space with capacity for up to 300 people (180 seated). Available for rental for seminars, events, lectures, and gatherings, equipped with professional AV technology.
• Cellar (Kellari) Venue Rental A 330 m² space with capacity for up to 160 persons, suitable for private events, meetings, parties, or lectures. Connected directly to the Traba restaurant and used as additional event space.
• Restaurant Traba On-site bistro restaurant operated by Food&Events (Restel) serving lunch Monday-Thursday 11-14 and Friday 11-13, plus full catering services for events and performances.
• Online Ticket Shop Digital ticketing platform powered by Tixly Ticketing for purchasing tickets to performances and events at Dance House Helsinki. Supports multiple payment methods including Finnish bank payments, cards, mobile payments, and culture benefits.
• Gift Card Prepaid gift cards valid for one year from purchase date, accepted for tickets to selected events and merchandise at the online store. Delivered as PDF via email.
• Dance House Helsinki Merchandise Shop Online store selling Dance House Helsinki branded merchandise including canvas tote bags and socks with unique designs. Products also available at the Factory Shop near the venue entrance.
• Read, Watch, Listen Digital Content Platform Digital content platform (Digitaalinen näyttämö) featuring artist profiles, videos, podcasts, workshops, and articles about dance and performing arts. Developed as part of an EU-funded NextGenerationEU project (2023-2024).

Quantifiable outcome

• 81,000 annual visits and 208 performances (2025 statistics)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Food&Events (Restel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Traba bistro restaurant on-site and provides catering services for all Dance House Helsinki events. Restaurant serves lunch and event catering, with terrace on covered Glass Courtyard.
• Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric cable factory building housing Dance House Helsinki. Partnership for shared premises, Glass Courtyard access, and cultural district development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southbank Centre: Major London arts complex hosting dance, music, and literature programming across multiple venues. Comparable as a large publicly supported arts presenting organisation with overlapping programming, though not dance-exclusive.

Direct peers

• Tanzhaus NRW: Düsseldorf-based national centre for contemporary dance in North Rhine-Westphalia, presenting international companies and supporting the regional dance ecosystem. Highly comparable as a publicly funded, purpose-built dance venue.
• Maison de la Danse: Lyon-based national choreography centre presenting contemporary dance and supporting French/international companies. Comparable as a publicly subsidised dance presenting venue with a national remit.
• The Place: London's centre for contemporary dance, combining a performance programme with London Contemporary Dance School. Comparable to Tanssin talo as a dance-first presenting venue with embedded education and professional development.
• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance house, operating multiple performance spaces dedicated to contemporary dance and presenting both resident and international touring companies. The most globally recognised direct comparator to Tanssin talo as a purpose-built dance presenting venue.
• DanceEast: UK dance presenting house based in Ipswich, operating a purpose-built studio theatre and supporting both performance and artist development. Comparable in scale and remit to Tanssin talo.
• Mercat de les Flors: Barcelona's municipal dance house (formerly a city theatre), presenting contemporary dance and supporting choreographic creation. Closely comparable as a publicly owned, dedicated dance presenting venue.
• The Joyce Theater: New York City's premier dance venue, presenting roughly 165 performances of 50+ companies annually. Comparable to Tanssin talo as a single-discipline dance presenting house with strong international and educational programming.

Others

• Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory): Helsinki cultural complex housing Tanssin talo alongside museums, galleries, and event spaces. Directly comparable as a shared landlord/venue partner ecosystem, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Holland Dance: Dutch dance foundation organising the Holland Dance Festival and supporting dance presentation and development. Comparable to Tanssin talo as a public-facing dance ecosystem player in Northern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dancehousehelsinki

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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