On Thursday, April 23rd, from 4 to 9 pm
On Friday, April 24th, from 3 to 9 pm
On Saturday, April 25th, from 12 to 8 pm

Old Student House – ”Vanha Ylioppilastalo”
Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

The historical Old Student House opened its doors more than 140 years ago and is perhaps Helsinki’s most traditional celebration and events venue. Part of Finnish cultural history, it is located in the heart of the city surrounded by period buildings. The magnificent ballroom and historic music hall create the perfect backdrop for this spring event.

Come and learn from the best champagne experts – both Finnish top names and our beloved French star guests.

In these Master Classes that are tailored for Grand Champagne Helsinki, the champagne houses open their cellar doors and we get to experience a unique taste trip into the secret land of champagne.

The lectures last about 50 minutes and the tasting portion is about 4cl. During the lectures, the champagnes are tasted from Lehmann Glass’s wonderful Grand Champagne 40 Ultralight champagne glasses.

You can find more information about all Master Classes below.

A one-day’s festival entry ticket costs 27 €. Gather a group of friends and spend a day savouring champagne!

The entrance fee includes Lehmann Glass Grand Champagne 25 champagne glass, which is distributed at the entrance. Secure your place and avoid the queues at the entrance by purchasing your tickets in advance from Ceestashop’s online store. Tickets will also be sold at the venue based on availability. Age restriction: 18 years+

At the Grand Champagne Helsinki event, you can pay with bank and credit cards, mobile payment tools such as phones and watches, and American Express cards. Champagne and delicacies are paid at the exhibitors’ stands when purchasing tasting portions. Digital tasting tickets are not in use anymore.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in our event and that we take into account the diverse needs of our guests. We are training our staff to be more aware of accessibility issues and aim to communicate about accessibility as clearly as possible.

The Old Student House (Vanha Ylioppilastalo) is a historic and protected building that does not have modern elevators or other accessibility solutions. For this reason, we are not always able to guarantee full accessibility in all areas of the venue. However, we do our best to take these factors into consideration.

If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so that we can coordinate with the Old Student House staff to accommodate your requirements. For more information about accessibility or temporary accessibility arrangements, please contact ceesta@ceesta.com. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you can’t find the information you need or would like to confirm any details.

Accessible Arrival

The accessible entrance to the Old Student House is located on the Kaivopiha side.
If you would like to use the accessible entrance, please call 050 592 3294 during the event or ask your assistant to contact the personnel for assistance.

Assistants

Personal assistants and interpreters are welcome to attend the event free of charge when accompanying a paying guest. However, assistants and interpreters will need their own separate tickets, so please contact us at ceesta@ceesta.com if you plan to attend the event with an assistant or interpreter.

Venue

Our event takes place on two levels. The main tasting area is in the Grand Hall (Juhlasali), which is accessible. However, please note that the space can become crowded during the event, which may make movement more difficult. Some exhibitor stands are located on the stage of the Grand Hall, which is not fully accessible. We are happy to assist with movement to and from the stage as needed — please inform event staff if you require assistance.

The Master Class sessions are held on the second floor, which is not fully accessible. Accessible access to the second floor is with an elevator through a service corridor located behind the restaurant area, which is only accessible with staff assistance.
During the event, we are happy to arrange access to and from the Master Class sessions according to your needs. Please inform event staff during the event or in advance.

An assistant or companion may join a participant with accessibility needs for the Master Class session. The assisted participant must hold a valid Master Class ticket. Assistants will not be served tasting portions during the session unless they have their own ticket.

Restrooms

An accessible restroom is located on the first floor, in the Café Vanha area, near the accessible entrance. Holders of the restroom pass (vessapassi) are also welcome to use the accessible facilities.

Accessibility Notes

Please note that Grand Champagne Helsinki is not a fully accessible event.

• The event can be crowded at times, which may cause queues or waiting.
• Some areas of the venue are not accessible without staff assistance.
• Entry and exit through the accessible entrance occur via a separate doorway, which is not open continuously. Please contact us in advance or during the event if you need access.
• Noise levels may increase due to the crowd.
• Bringing guide dogs to the event is not recommended.
• We strive to promote inclusion and diverse participation, but we are unable to guarantee personalized accessibility services for every individual.

We will do our very best to make our event welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Join us on a journey through the highlights, the laughter, and the unforgettable moments of last years event. 🍾 From exquisite champagne tastings to captivating Master Class sessions, every sip and every experience contributed to the success of Grand Champagne Helsinki.