The Finnish Hall

The Finnish Hall is a Berkeley, CA meeting and event venue dedicated to arts, community, and Finnish culture, with rentable spaces available for classes, rehearsals, events, lectures, and meetings. The venue includes four distinct spaces: an Auditorium with a stage that holds up to 200 people, a Meeting Room with hardwood floors and high ceilings, a Café with a full kitchen and gas range, and a Ski Club Room with a built-in projection screen and newly installed dance floors. The building was constructed in 1932 by volunteer labor from local immigrant families and opened with a three-day festival on December 30, 1932 through January 1, 1933; it is home to the Finnish Heritage Society, formerly Berkeley Lodge 21, which was founded in 1911. Located at 1970 Chestnut Street in Berkeley, CA, with easy access via BART and AC Transit. Visitors describe the hall as warm and charming, noting the old wooden floors, large windows with natural light, and a welcoming atmosphere suited to a wide range of community events.