Rotuaari Square
Kirkkokatu 17
There are multiple events of various proportions organized in the Rotuaari Square throughout the year. The performance stage makes organizing numerous events possible.
Events Suitable for the Venue
Small, communal events
Concerts
Festivals
Exhibitions
Promotions
Rotuaari Square on the Map
Please note
The square is part of the immediate city centre’s Rotuaari pedestrian zone
There is a connection to a housing parking area (7 parking spaces) from the square. Passage to the parking area must be possible or alternative parking must be offered in the Kivisydän car park.
Service traffic must be granted passage from 6.00 to 11.00
Emergency traffic routes must be free during events
Padding or strong plywood must be used under lifts, skips and scaffolding to make sure that the pavement doesn’t get damaged
The pavement and streets must be protected by placing a protective mat under lifts and machinery to prevent possible hits and oil etc. leaks
Lifts, manlifts and skips etc. must be outlined with a protective fence
The screen behind the Rotuaari stage is on every day from 7.00 until 22.00
Turning the screen off or utilizing it in your event is subject to charge. Please contact www.loistomedia.fi
The event organizer is responsible for waste management and sanitation
Initial and final inspections will be conducted in Rotuaari
Access
Railway station - 500 m
Bus traffic passes nearby
Parking in the Oulu city centre’s parking facilities
Area, surfaces and structures
Area: approximately 1700 m², usable area approximately 1400 m². Surface: stone pavement that is kept unfrozen in the winters as well. There are fixed benches in the area that can be removed for the duration of the event for a charge. There is an art piece, the Rotuaarin pallo, that must be protected if needed.
There is a performance stage in the area:
Size approximately 10,5 x 5,5 m
Base height 1 m
Clearance height 4,5 m
Accessible ramp behind the stage
2 dressing rooms under the stage
Water and wastewater
There are no water points in the area
There is a toilet and a small drinking water point under the stage in the service room
Power outlets
There are two switchboards under the stage
Left switchboard: 3 x 63 A + 4 x lighting supply
Right switchboard: 3 x 63 A + 4 x lighting supply
Additionally, there are six 32 A power supply connections in the square
Electricity is charged based on usage
There is basic fluorescent tube lighting on stage and colorful lighting connections (red and white). There are lampposts in the square.
Downloadable maps (in Finnish)
Rotuaari Square Rental and Inquiries
Oulu City Centre Shopkeeper Association
tel. 040 825 6849 and info@oulunliikekeskus.fi
A public area operation permit is needed to use the venue. The permit is applied for via the e-permit service (in Finnish).
The use of public areas is subject to a charge. The city of Oulu Urban and Environment Services Price List (in Finnish).