Valkoinen Sali is a restored ballroom at Aleksanterinkatu 16 in central Helsinki, a short walk from Senate Square. It hosts seated dinners of 50 to 312 guests, up to 350 with the gallery, seminars of 50 to 450, standing receptions of 75 to 500, and parties or concerts of 100 to 500. The venue has its own event producers and technical team, and sells seminars, galas, weddings and company parties.
Seminars and company events
For seminars the Juhlasali is set with an L-Acoustics sound system, an 8-meter-wide projection screen, a video projector, a choice of microphones, a clicker, mood lighting and sound and lighting desks. A large stage has a motorized front extension, which brings the speaker closer to the audience for smaller sessions. An induction loop is installed. A technical producer is part of the planning and is present on the day. The Salonki lounge, 120 m², works as a reception area before or after a session.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are listed among the events, with the white room described as a romantic setting in historic Helsinki. A seated dinner for up to 312 takes place in the ballroom, with the Parvi gallery adding capacity up to 350. The Salonki serves for a welcome drink, and the Terassi courtyard terrace of 170 m² is open in summer, with more than half coverable. In winter it can host a heated canopy.
Rooms and capacities
Juhlasali, the ballroom, 274 m². Salonki, the lounge, 120 m², with a 1962 painting by Yngve Bäck. Parvi, the gallery, 75 m², with sofa groups and a cocktail bar. Terassi, the terrace, 170 m². The site also cites over 800 m² in total, although the listed rooms add up to 639 m². The event spaces are on the third floor and are step-free, apart from the gallery, the stage and backstage, which are reached by stairs.
Catering
Food and drink are produced by the venue's own catering, which the site describes as suited to seated dinners for larger groups. A separate Food and Drink page exists but was not readable here, so ask for menus when you send a request.
History and setting
The hall is in the Empire-style center of Helsinki. It is almost 100 years old and was restored in 2016. The site recalls dances of the city's high society, speeches by several presidents, and sessions of the Helsinki city council in the room. Wall paintings and chandeliers remain.
Getting there
The address is Aleksanterinkatu 16 / Katariinankatu 3, 00170 Helsinki, in the city center on the corner by Senate Square. The official site gives no transport details.
