Culture House Wiljami

Culture House Wiljami

Culture House Wiljami, also known as Kansantalo, is a cultural centre in Rovaniemi offering a wide range of performances and events across different art forms. Built in 1947, the building serves as a home venue for several local cultural organisations. Dance Theatre Rimpparemmi, the Student Theatre of Lapland and Rovaniemen Cinema are among those presenting their productions and events here.

Location

Our performance will take place at Kulttuuritalo Wiljami, near downtown Rovaniemi. Address: Urheilukatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi.

Wiljami is easy to get to, whether you’re walking, biking, taking the bus, or driving.

Arrival and parking

Parking spaces are available on Urheilukatu and in front of the Wiljami Cultural Centre. Parking fees apply during the daytime hours.

When arriving for an evening performance, you can usually find a parking spot without much trouble. However, we still recommend arriving early - so you can start your evening without worrying about parking!

Rovaniemi’s local buses run through the city center, and Wiljami is just a short walk from several bus stops. You can find timetables and routes on the local transport website.

Accessibility

Wiljami Cultural Center is not fully accessible. Access via back door is mostly accessible, and there is a wheelchair lift inside with a weight limit of 200 kg. There are two wheelchair spaces in the auditorium, and our staff will be happy to assist you if needed.

If you need assistance or special arrangements, please contact us in advance so we can make your visit as smooth as possible.

Coat check

The coat check is staffed but self-service. Please leave your large bags and outerwear at the coat check so we can keep the auditorium comfortable for everyone.

When to arrive?

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the show starts. This will give you time to:

✔️ check your coat

✔️ grab a drink

✔️ catch up with friends

✔️ get into the mood

Once the performance begins, the doors will close. Latecomers will be admitted at an appropriate point in the performance, if possible. We cannot guarantee admission to the auditorium immediately after the performance has started.

Restrooms

The restrooms are located on the ground floor.

The facility also has an accessible restroom.

Filming

For copyright reasons, you’re not allowed to record our performances, but you’re welcome to take a photo of the closing credits as a keepsake or share it on social media. Be sure to tag @Rimpparemmi in your posts so we can join in on the fun.

Duration

You can check the runtime of your performance on your ticket or on the Rimpparemmi website under each performance listing. This information will be posted on the website no later than the week of the premiere.

Almost all evenings organized by Rimpparemmi include an intermission. This is always noted in the performance details.

First timer?

Wonderful. We love first-timers. At Rimpparemmi’s performances, you’ll laugh, be moved, be surprised, and feel connected. You don’t need any prior knowledge—just show up.

We’ll take care of the rest.