Tavastia is the number one rock club in Helsinki. The club was built in the 1930s and is located right next to Kamppi Kauppakeskus. Almost every night bands from Finland and abroad play here. Over the years Finland’s biggest bands such as HIM, Hanoi Rocks, PMMP, The Rasmus, Von Hertzen Brothers, The 69 Eyes, Nightwishas well as international several international stars like Nick Cave, Hurriganes and Gary Clark Jr. have rocked Tavastia’s stage. With a capacity of just around 700 people manages to give gigs even with big stars an intimate atmosphere. So if you have the chance to see any of your big idols performing here don’t miss the chance to see them.
Lauris
Place rating: 5 Rome, Italy
Well, it has to be one of coolest rock bars in Helsinki according to internet reviews and I had one of my favorite bands Municipal waste playing there so I had to check it out. Unfortunately there was too many free drinks in the hotel before the show so it ended up in drama, head banging and lost camera(already found it, now I know finish ppl dont steal ;p)and I returned to hotel before MY band was playing.watevs. Its Finland. Its being drunk. Its drama.even our hotel receptionist said its ok: D Dont expect anything bling bling. Its dark and simple. But hey, what do you expect from a rock club? And noI cant remmember any prices there ;D But its close to central railway stationabout 5 min. just ask ppl. Kippis