Cable Factory

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas), situated in Ruoholahti district, is one of the largest cultural centres in Finland.

Once an industrial complex producing marine cables, the centre now offers lots to do, see and experience for everybody interested in culture, art and design.

Cable Factory houses e.g. 3 museums (The Finnish Museum of Photography, Theatre Museum and Hotel and Restaurant Museum), restaurants and cafés, artists, art schools, galleries, sport clubs, advertising, consultancy and architect’s offices, artisans, bands and other companies active in the creative industry. Dance House Helsinki opened its doors next to Cable Factory in February 2022.

Festivals, seminars, fairs, concerts and exhibitions are held all year round.

Café and event space Cable Factory’s Konttori is the heart and living room of the house and it offers a pleasant stop-off point for all visitors.

Cable Factory’s covered lobby and main entrance the Glass courtyard is a unique space in Helsinki. Inside there is an info point, ticket sales and a factory shop Tehtaanmyymälä.