Welcome to the Stoa

Our opening hours

Mon–Thu 9.00–20.00
Fri 8.00–18.00
Sat 10.00–16.00                                       
Sun 12.00–18.00
Stoa is also open during events.

Find interesting events!

Learn about upcoming events and pick your favourites. Use the event search to find the events that interest you.

Event search 

Itäkeskus Library

You can borrow books, read magazines and newspapers, and learn about the library's other services.

Itäkeskus Library 

Swedish Adult Education Centre

Arbis Östra offers a variety of courses ranging from sports, cooking, IT, textile handicrafts, arts and languages.

Arbis Östra 

Lobby services

Lost property, toilets, cloakroom services and the opportunity to relax – the Stoa lobby is for you.

Lobby services

A companion for a cultural event?

Would you like to attend a cultural event, but going there alone feels dull or difficult? Culture companions are the answer. Stoa participates in the culture companion programme.

Culture companion

helsinki-info

Ask about the city! We can advise and guide you when you are looking for information on the city services and immigration related matters.

Accessibility

Passageways both indoors and outdoors are even and accessible and there are places for wheelchairs in the auditorium.

Accessibility 

Adult Education Centre 

Helsinki Adult Education Centre has a variety of basic education and activities on offer for adults in Stoa.

Helsinki Adult Education Centre 

Youth Activity House Kipinä in Itäkeskus

You can come and relax, mingle with your friends, or meet new people. Arts and crafts are also available at Kipinä.

Youth Activity House Kipinä 

Stoa in social media

Stoa is active in the social media. We are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope.

Follow Stoa on social media