Organize an event
Would you like to organize an event that is open to everyone at Oodi? The objective of open events is to foster a culture of reading for all ages, and to support democracy, freedom of speech, and a sustainable society. Oodi welcomes small and large event organizers, private citizens and associations alike. We offer accessible venues for a wide range of events equipped with various technologies. All customers require permission to organize a public event at Ode.
In the spring you can send an application for an event held in the autumn, and in the autumn you can apply for an event held in the spring. The next application period takes place in Autumn 2025. That caters events held in 2026.
Individual literature, music and children’s events can be suggested to us throughout the year!
Open events are mainly held in Oodi on weekday nights and weekends. Open events cannot have a registration or admission fee. We don’t pay performance fees. If you have any questions, contact us by email at oodi.tapahtumat@hel.fi
Literature event
The third floor of Oodi, called Book Heaven, is an excellent place for holding literature events. Adult literary events are held at the southern end of Book Heaven, on the Saarikoski rug. For example, a book publishing event or literature-themed discussion events are an excellent fit for these facilities.
The floor is suitable for events for 10–50 people that last around one hour and are open to all and suitable for open facilities. For such events, Oodi provides a PA system and microphones for 1–4 speakers. No fee is charged for using the facilities. If you need space for a larger audience, you can organise a literature event in our other event facilities as well. In such cases, a fee may be charged for using the facilities.
Enquire about available times and the suitability of your event for Book Heaven: oodi.aikuiset@hel.fi.
Children’s event
In the children’s area on the third floor of Oodi, you can organise open, free-of-charge events for children and families. Events can be held in an open facility or children’s event facility that also features video and audio equipment. The area is suitable for events such as publishing events for children’s books or children’s music events, as well as small-scale theatre performances.
Enquire about available times and the suitability of your event for Oodi: oodi.lapsetjanuoret@hel.fi.
Art exhibition
Oodi focuses on presenting technology-mediated art – works designed to be presented in digital format. At Oodi, it is possible to organise small or larger media art exhibitions or art events. Whether you are planning a workshop, screening or media art experience, we have a variety of technical equipment and facilities that are suitable for artistic use.
Enquire about available times and the suitability of your exhibition to Oodi: oodi.tapahtumat@hel.fi