Semifinal

Located right next to Tavastia, Semifinal is a smaller, intimate venue where you can almost feel like you're on the stage yourself too!

Opened in 1993, Semifinal is known as a launchpad for rising stars. Here, you might catch promising acts for the first time who will later play full-capacity shows upstairs at Tavastia and around the country.

Our address is Urho Kekkosen katu 6, 00100 Helsinki with the entry from the courtyard: the gateway is about 50 meters from Tavastia’s main entrance towards Sähkötalo.

Age limit: 18+ unless otherwise specified.

Check event-specific opening hours from our events page.

Semifinal is not accessible: there are two thresholds and two steps at the entrance, and ramps cannot be used due to the steepness of the thresholds and stairs. There is no accessible restroom in the venue.

General inquiries: [email protected]

What time does the band play?

You can find set times by clicking on the event in the concert listing for Semifinal. We update showtimes as soon as we receive them from the performers. Please double-check the schedule on the day of the show, as additional support acts may change other bands’ times at short notice.

Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?

Semifinal is a small club. Tickets are usually available at the door, but a popular band can sell the venue out quickly in advance, so to ensure entry, we recommend buying a ticket beforehand. You can check ticket availability by the color code: if the light is green on the event day, tickets are likely available at the door. If it turns yellow, getting a ticket in advance is highly recommended.

Cloakroom

We charge €3.50 for cloakroom. For safety reasons, we recommend leaving outerwear and bags at the cloakroom.

Safer Space Principles

Semifinal has zero tolerance for any form of harassment, bullying, discrimination, violence, or abuse of power. We expect every visitor to commit to safer space principles. Please contact the bar staff or security immediately if you experience or witness any misconduct during an event. If you encounter harassment at Semifinal, you can also reach out afterward at [email protected]. Note that we do not monitor email during concerts, so it’s best to report urgent situations to on-site staff as soon as possible.

For Bands

If you’re interested in performing at Semifinal, please contact [email protected]. We kindly ask you to send all promotional material in digital format.

Venue Reservations and Private Events

For more information about Semifinal, click here. Please contact [email protected].