The Finnish Hall is a beautiful meeting space in Berkeley, CA, dedicated to arts, community, and Finnish culture.
Spaces are available to rent for classes, rehearsals, events, lectures, meetings, and more!

Our building was built in 1932 by volunteers from local immigrant families. It is home to Berkeley’s Finnish Heritage Society, and is used by many local artists and community groups. Please note that we do not allow alcohol to be served/consumed at our facility.

Accessibility Update: A BIG thank you to all who have supported the Finnish Hall during our years-long campaign to make the Finnish Hall Accessible. We are proud to announce that our main Auditorium, our Ski Club Room and Cafe are now fully accessible via both indoor and outdoor ramps as well as new ADA compliant bathrooms! We are still accepting donations to help pay for this project at the above link but we are so proud to have been able to make great stride with our goal of accessibility for all!.

Explore spaces available for community use:

Auditorium

The Auditorium is the main space at the Finnish Hall.

It has a beautiful floor and stage, and accommodates up to 200 people.

Meeting Room

The Meeting Room is located up a flight of stairs.

It is a lovely room with hardwood floors, high ceiling, and lots of natural light.

Café

The Café is a pleasant and convenient place to meet.

It features a full kitchen with an excellent gas range and oven.

Ski Club Room

The Ski Club Room is on the lower floor, accessible via a ramp or stairs.

Chairs, tables, wifi and a built-in projection screen make it ideal for meetings, while our newly installed floors make for a great dance rehearsal space as well.

Ongoing Classes & Meetings

Community Events

Finnish Heritage Society

Explore spaces available for community use:

For easy to read availability calendars, please go to the page of the space you are interested in: Auditorium, Meeting Room, Ski Club Room, or Cafe.