The atmospheric Cinema Orion, situated in Kamppi, is a jewel of the art déco -age. Built for silent film, the cinema has been continuously operating since it's opening to the public in March 1928. The theatre hall's soft armchair-like seats have often been called "the most comfortable in the city".
Since February of 2019 the cinema has been run by The Centre of Moving Image ELKE association. We aim to showcase diverse film repertoire in Helsinki, including the newest art house films as well as classics, media art and film education.
There is a 4K digi projector and two 35mm film projectors at the theatre.
Please note that tickets that have already been purchased cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Contacts and location
The cinema is located at Eerikinkatu 15, 00100 Helsinki.
The theatre can be contacted by sending an e-mail to the address info(a)cinemaorion.fi (yleiset tiedustelut), lipunmyynti(at)cinemaorion.fi (lipunmyyntiä koskevat asiat) tai soittaa numeroon 050 475 7572 during opening hours. The theater opens 45 min. before the first screening of the day. Screening times can be found on the home page.
Mail can be sent to address:
Elävän kuvan keskus ELKE ry
Fredrikinkatu 29 A 3
00120 Helsinki
How to get here
The cinema is located in the city center, in Kamppi, and can be reached by public transportation. The closest Metro Station is located 500 meters away, the closest tram and bus stops are not far either. For more information you can find on HSL Journey Planner.
Accessibility
Unfortunately Cinema Orion may not be accessible to all of our customers with reduced mobility. We apologise for that and try to find ways to make our cinema as accessible as possible.
We kindly ask you to inform us beforehand at the box office or email us to [email protected] if you are arriving in a wheelchair so we can make sure we have enough staff to guarantee you a smooth and pleasent visit to cinema. Our wheelchair seating is situated in the balcony. For now it is not unfortunately possible to arrive with an electric wheelchair. Unfortunately our two customer toilets are not accessible by wheelchair.
Tickets and ticket sale
The normal ticket price is 12,50€. Please notice that it isn't possible to use Cinema Orion's own serial cards or gift cards in the screenings of visiting festivals.
Club membership
By joining our Orion Club you will get a discount of 1€ of your ticket price. The club price of a ticket to a normal screening is then 11,50€/9€. Please take into account that
Additional information at the Orion Club page.
Special screenings
Tickets for matinee screenings are €10, while HopeaCine screenings are €8.50.
Serial card
A 5-ticket serial card costs 57,50 euros and is valid for a year from the date of purchase.
Discount tickets
- The discount price of 10 euros is available for those who are under 18 years old, pensioners, students, unemployed, conscript soldiers or performing their civilian service.
Ticket prices include 13,5% VAT.
Ticket reservations
Ticket reservations are not possible.
Ways of payment
Tickets for screenings can be purchased in the online store when ordering, or at the box office of the cinema.
You can pay with the most common debit or credit cards in the online store. Payment can also be performed through online bank service. Payment goes via Paytrail Oyj site.
The ePassi mobile payment method is also accepted; however, it can only be used at the theatre’s ticket office.
Exchange and return policy
Tickets that have already been purchased cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Customer feedback
Would you like to share feedback, request a film screening, or get involved in Orion’s activities as a volunteer? You can send us your feedback here or by emailing us at [email protected] you are part of improving our cinema into an even better one.
Thank you and welcome to enjoy the movies at Orion!