Concerts and large events

You are welcome to organize an event at Music Center Snellman! We offer high-quality technology and a versatile venue as well as a skilled staff.

Take a closer look at the rental spaces at Kokkola City Hall through the link below.

Discover the opportunities offered by the Campus Hall!

Facilities in the Campus Hall are rented for different occasions. In addition to the sports hall, there is also a café and lobby facilities as well as classrooms. Together with the grandstand, the Campus Hall has room for 800-1100 seated guests, depending on stage arrangements.

The gym can be divided with a curtain into two parts. The hall has been planned for floorball, futsal, basketball, volleyball, badminton and handball, among other things. Changing rooms are available. The hall is 42 m long and 27.5 m wide.

Price list and more information behind the link below. Ask for a quote for longer rental periods or to arrange special events.

Reservations & inquiries

Jetro Sääskilahti, jetro.saaskilahti(at)kpedu.fi or tel. 040 807 3527
Jukka Ylikarjula, jukka.ylikarjula(at)kpedu.fi or tel. 044 725 0002

There are three atmospheric venues in the old barn of Jukkolanmäki, located in the idyllic countryside 30 kilometres from the centre of Kokkola.

The premises can be rented for both large and small groups all year round, including weddings, parties and other events and meetings. Meals can be booked separately.

The summer café and a changing art exhibition showcasing the work of well-known artists are open during the summer months. In previous summers, e.g. Miina Äkkijyrkkä (2019), Kaj Stenvall (2021), Tove Jansson (2022) and Jukka Rintala (2023).

Just ten kilometres away, there is the fishing village of Ohtakari, which is well worth a visit.

Villa Elba is located by the sea and forest, only about 4 km from the center of Kokkola. We offer versatile facilities for organizing meetings, events, and celebrations with over 30 years of experience. Everything you need, from venues and catering to accommodation and programs, can be easily arranged in one place.

Facilities and Services:
The Elba Hall in the main building is a perfect choice for large groups. The space accommodates up to 150 people and is ideal for meetings, parties, and other events. There is also room for a band or other performances.

The charming Old Villa is a cozy space for about 30 people, suitable for smaller meetings and celebrations. In summer, the Villa’s terrace and yard area allow for events with up to 50-60 people. The covered terrace has direct access to the dock, the beach, and the popular piersauna, which is available for rent from May to October.

The new extension of Villa Elba’s main building, Aava, Usva, and Laine, offers stylish and flexible spaces for around 70 people with sea views. The spaces can be divided with partitions, allowing them to be used individually or as a large unified space. By combining the space with the dining hall, the capacity increases to up to 120 people, and in summer, there is the option to use the terrace with a view of the sea.

Elba´s Pearl, located on the sandy beach, offers unique facilities for groups of about 20 people. The Helmi features a spacious sauna area, a meeting space with a kitchenette, and stunning sea views.

The Lappish Hut in the nearby forest is perfect for more relaxed meetings or celebrations. The Lappish Hut can accommodate about 20 people. The fireplace in the middle of the Hut adds warmth and coziness to events.

The Beach cottage, located by the sea, is ideal for relaxed meetings and celebrations for 15-20 people. The space has a fireplace, and the location by the beach allows for the use of the sandy shore for various programs or activities, making your event unique.

We offer accommodation in cozy 8-person cabins, the Old Villa, and Lassela. We can accommodate about 72 people year-round.

We also arrange various programs for recreation days, and you can rent mountain bikes, SUP boards, canoes, snowshoes, and kick sledges for self-guided excursions. On weekdays, lunch and café products are available for visitors.

Northern lights photograph from Elba: photographer Hannu Moilanen

The idyllic and unique Tullipakkahuone offers a wonderful milieu for both business and private gatherings as well as for larger events.

The space consists of two large halls and is adaptable for events of different sizes. For smaller events of 50–70 people, the first hall is usually sufficient. When both halls are used, the space can accommodate up to 300 diners.

Book this atmospheric milieu and we will customise an event just for you! Alternatively, you can book only the space and plan the event yourself from start to finish.

More information: Ulpu Välikangas, Tel. +358 40 5162311.

The Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius is a multi-disciplinary institution in Kokkola, carrying out teaching and research tasks under the auspices of the universities of Jyväskylä, Oulu and Vaasa.

Our fields of education are educational science, information technology, social sciences, business economics and chemistry. The university premises are located in the campus area about 1.4 kilometres from the train station.

The university has venues in different sizes for both small and large groups. A computer, data projector, document camera and good auxiliary connections are standard amenities in all rooms. The university also offers conference services.

The Ulappa hall can accommodate up to 80 people with tables or 100 people with just chairs.

Rent a space for a seminar, or why not arrange a private show at the cinema for a Christmas party, a well-being at work event or a birthday party?

There is a 171-seat hall (of which 18 are VIP benches and sofas in the back row) and a 38-seat one, both with ascending auditoriums.

Both halls have been renovated recently. Available meeting technology that enables seamless use of presentations with movie projectors, cozy benches (overlapping), the lighting has also been renewed. the larger hall has Kokkola’s largest screen.

Öja´s village centre at Café Bryggan offers premises and services for parties and events.

The restaurant is situated in scenic surroundings and it offers high-quality catering and event services all year round.

With our help, your event, large or small, will be a success. We have great functional facilities, an alcohol serving licence and various menus for parties and events. During the summer season, a cosy meeting space is also available for smaller groups in the boathouse directly by the sea.

By combining the ballroom of the village centre (130 people) and the dining area (80 people), your event can accommodate up to 180 people.

Conference, meeting and sports facilities for hire all year round on a college campus.

Only 20 minutes from Kokkola. The facilities include a 180-person auditorium with great acoustics and a 300 m2 sports hall. Catering and accommodation services for individuals and groups are also available.

Inquiries and bookings Mon–Fri, tel. +358 44 725 0740, info.kansanopisto(at)kpedu.fi.