A packed room at the ODDspace opening, with a DJ set-up by the windows. People painting together on paper spread across the floor. An artist in a hooded top painting a black-ink mural on a white wall. Guests talking around a table with drinks at the ODDspace opening. ODDstudio: a producer at the desk between blue curtains, with guitars, percussion and keys around a sofa. A smiling audience packed onto sofas and chairs at the ODDspace opening. People standing and talking in the ODDspace lounge. A panel conversation on sofas and chairs, one speaker holding the microphone
Workspace, studios, events and community under one roof.
ODDspace is a year-round workspace and event space in Vallila for people working across art, culture, design, media, technology, business and other creative fields. It includes coworking areas, meeting rooms, an event and gallery floor, an auditorium and ODDstudio.
People can work independently, host things and cross paths with others working on very different things. The space is a pilot for something larger, and the people using it help shape what it becomes. That combination of shared space, different disciplines and active participation is what we mean by a co-creative space.
Come here to work. Meet people. Host events. Create something. Or simply have somewhere to keep going between projects.
Four spaces, one roof.
Co-working space
For day-to-day work: shared working areas, WiFi, kitchen and meeting rooms.
- 24/7 access
- Shared working areas
- WiFi, kitchen and the basics
- Meeting rooms where needed
Event & gallery space
For exhibitions, launches, workshops, talks, shoots, gatherings, performances and organisational events.
- Exhibitions and launches
- Workshops and talks
- Shoots and performances
- Private and organisational events
Auditorium
Tiered seating for talks, screenings, presentations, workshops and smaller events.
- Talks and screenings
- Presentations
- Workshops
- Smaller events
ODDstudio
A creative music studio — recording, co-writing, production. Run with TUNEMENT, and booked separately from membership.
- Genelec monitoring and a mic locker
- Guitars, keys and percussion
- Recording, co-writing and production
- Not included in membership — from €20 / hour for members, €30 without
Two ways to use ODDspace
Become a member
Work from ODDspace, use the shared facilities and become part of the people already shaping the place.
- 24/7 workspace access
- Shared facilities and meeting rooms
- Member rates on bookable event spaces and ODDstudio
- Member/community events and programming as available
Want to organise an event?
Have an exhibition, workshop, talk, screening, launch, performance, gathering, shoot or another idea you want to make happen here? You do not need to be a member to ask.
Event ratesApply
Tell us a bit about you and how you would use the space.
We check the fit and availability
Memberships are accepted on a rolling basis while the pilot has capacity.
Start using the space
Get your onboarding details and access.
Teollisuuskatu 9D, Vallila, Helsinki — Get directions →
Creative work needs more than moments.
Great things happen in projects, events, commissions and productions. But when they end, people disperse, momentum fades and the next thing often starts from scratch.
ODDspace exists to give creative work somewhere to continue between those moments. A place to return to, keep making, meet people outside your own field and let ideas develop before they have a brief, budget or stage.
The ambition is bigger than providing desks or rooms. It is to build the kind of everyday infrastructure where work, relationships and opportunities can accumulate over time. ODDspace is our first real-world experiment in what that could look like.
What's happening here.
Public events and open sessions in the space. Private bookings are not listed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mondays09:00–10:00 | Coffee on the HouseFree coffee and a deep house DJ. Bring a friend. Some Mondays it pops up at another Helsinki space. |
| FridaysFrom 17:00 | ODDbachataClass, then a social that runs late. Beginners welcome. |
| Thu 15 Oct18:00–21:00 | Helsinki Perfume ClubAn evening of smelling, comparing and talking fragrance. |
| Sat 17 OctFrom 17:00 | Elements: opening nightAn immersive experience takes over the Galleria. Programme from 18:00. |
| Wed 21 Oct14:00–18:00 | Helsinki Perfume ClubAn afternoon of scent with other noses. |
| Sat 31 Oct12:00–18:00 | Rolf Ekroth Sample SaleRacks, mirrors, try things on. Open to all. |
| Tue 10 Nov18:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Katariina SouriTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Wed 18 Nov | Circular Economy: a Slush side eventOrganised by The North Mix Oy. |
| Sat 21 Nov16:00–04:00 | Birds Nest Ambient FestivalAmbient music across the space until the early hours. |
| Thu 26 Nov17:30–21:30 | Friendship FairMaking new friends on purpose: conversation, movement, making and play. By UPWARD. |
| Tue 8 Dec18:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Oras TynkkynenTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Tue 16 Feb 202718:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Tarja HalonenTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Tue 9 Mar 202718:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Annuska Dal MasoTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Tue 11 May 202718:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Dawn Prescott & Lime ArtTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct18:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Anni MarttinenTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Mon 12–Tue 13 Oct18:00–22:00 | Ceramics workshopTwo hands-on evenings in English, all materials provided. |
| Sat 26 Sep12:00–15:00 | One Day Choir HelsinkiA choir in a day, by Creative Voice. No singing experience needed. |
| Thu 24 Sep18:00–00:00 | Smell The Art |
| Thursdays, Aug–Sep08:00–09:00 | ODDrunning.clubA weekly run from the door. All paces welcome. |
| Tue 15 Sep18:00–21:00 | Toivon ja tulevaisuuden illat: Salla TuomivaaraTalk series on realistic utopias. In Finnish, on site and online. |
| Thu 20 Aug | Night of the Arts: ImagineAn installation in the Galleria for Taiteiden yö. |
| Thu 20 Aug | Design Pulse launch by OrnamoTalks, a panel and networking. |
| Sat 15 Aug19:00–23:00 | ODD Comedy Roast |
Talks, sets, lunches, work.
From the ODDspace opening and ordinary working days.
Practical / FAQ
Is the studio included in the membership?
No. ODDstudio is the one space that isn't covered by the €150 / month membership. Members can add full studio access for €100 / month — €250 / month in total, including the ODDspace membership — or book the studio at €20 / hour. Booking the studio by the hour does not require a membership. Full rates, equipment and booking terms are on the ODDstudio page.
What is ODDspace?
A workspace and event space in Vallila, Helsinki with coworking areas, meeting rooms, an event/gallery floor, an auditorium and ODDstudio, a creative music studio. People can work independently while the space also makes it easier to share work, ask for input and collaborate when useful.
Do I need to be a physical member to be part of ODDspace?
Not necessarily. Day-to-day workspace access is a membership product, but ODDspace also has events, projects and collaborations that involve people outside the physical member base.
Where is ODDspace?
Teollisuuskatu 9D, Vallila, Helsinki.
How do I become a member?
Read the membership page — it has the price, what's included, what isn't, and how joining works — then apply from there. Memberships are accepted on a rolling basis as space becomes available during the pilot.
What does membership cost?
€150 per month, one flat rate — no tiers.
What's included in membership?
Full, 24/7 access to the co-working space, shared facilities and meeting rooms, plus member rates on bookable event spaces.
Is there a minimum commitment?
No — it's a flexible monthly membership with no long-term commitment during the pilot phase.
Can I visit before joining?
Yes — mention it in your message and we'll set up a time to show you around.
Can non-members organise events?
Yes. Renting the gallery or auditorium doesn't require membership — get a quote on the venue page with what you have in mind.
What kinds of events can happen there?
Exhibitions, launches, workshops, talks, screenings, shoots, gatherings, performances and showcases have all happened in the space.
What spaces are available?
Co-working space, an event/gallery floor, an auditorium and ODDstudio, a creative music studio.
How much does event use cost?
From €300 + VAT for creative organisations and cultural workers, and from €750 + VAT for companies. For your own event, get a quote on the venue page — tell us the date and what you're planning, and we reply with availability and a price within one working day.
How do I enquire about an event?
Get a quote on the venue page. You don't need to be a member first.
Is ODDspace accessible?
We do not have verified accessibility information for the building to publish yet — step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets and door widths are still being documented, and we would rather say that than reassure you about something we have not measured. If accessibility matters for your visit, email hello@oddfest.co and we will tell you exactly what the space can and cannot do today.
