The Forum Marinum area

The Forum Marinum area, located at the mouth of the Aurajoki river, is characterised by interesting buildings, old port cranes and fascinating museum ships from various eras, such as Suomen Joutsen, that make it a unique venue for events.

The Forum Marinum area and its vicinity also contain the Turku Castle, the ship hostel Bore and busy port traffic.

Many kinds of cultural and large events have been held in the area, including the Tall Ships Races, the annual opening ceremony of the River Harbour, the Kumiankan puuhapäivä children’s event, strongest man/woman competitions, performances of Richard Wagner’s opera The Flying Dutchman, and concerts and theatre performances as well as the opening performance of Turku’s year as the 2011 European Capital of Culture.

Capacity:

Forum Marinum’s field 4,000

The grass stand by Suomen Joutsen 2,500

Area: 5,000 m2 in total

Rent: Negotiated separately with the lessor.

The venue is suitable for: Open events, Closed events, Commercial promotions, Large events, Concerts, Concerts with a high noise level, Arts events, Markets, Sports events

Transport links and parking: The venue is located about 2.5 km from Turku city centre, and visitors can arrive to the area by walking or cycling along the river. The area is within walking distance from the Port of Turku and its train station. The venue can be reached by local buses from both Turku city centre and the Port of Turku. The nearby area also includes a multistorey car park and the port’s car parks.

Practical considerations:

• Event organisers must take into consideration the Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, the restaurant and its terrace, the emergency access road, the cycle lane, the museum ships and the ship hostel Bore.
• The tarmac field at Forum Marinum is normally used as a car park.
• The port’s passenger traffic can occasionally cause traffic congestion on Linnankatu.
• The nature of the event must be appropriate for the location.
• Can be used until 10 p.m.
• Not suitable for festivals.

Availability of water and electricity: Electricity available at the grass stands by Suomen Joutsen. Contact the Forum Marinum Maritime Centre for more information about the availability of water and electricity at the field.

Location on a map

Additional information: City of Turku Event Services