University of Vaasa Arcade

In addition to the arcade, the Fabriikki building offers versatile facilities for various events and functions. On the first floor there is a large lobby of almost 400 square metres, which can be expanded to almost 500 square metres. Adjacent to the lobby is a 300-seat restaurant and four classrooms with a capacity of 72 to 124 people.

On the second floor is the Vaasa Startup Factory (VSF), which offers over 600 square metres of space and provides collaborative workspaces and a wellness area for students and startups from all six universities in Vaasa. Our goal is to foster a vibrant, social environment where entrepreneurial students can connect and thrive. VSF is hosting a variety of events, from engaging workshops to networking gatherings focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Together with The Arcade, a one-of-a-kind space in Finland, we warmly invite you and your team to discover the unique opportunities that the VSF has to offer. For more info about VSF please contact Hendrik Morkel (hendrik.morkel@hanken.fi).

The Fabriikki complex offers the best facilities in the Vaasa region for organising various events and functions: a total of more than 2,500 square metres on three different floors.

Events for different needs

• Game nights: come and enjoy a relaxed game night with friends and fellow gamers
• Hackathons: participate in intensive events and develop new innovations
• Recruitment events: meet potential employees in the relaxed environment of Fabriikki
• Corporate events: bring your clients to the university and we'll organise everything from meeting rooms, food & drinks to games
• Games tournaments: compete with other players and show off your superior skills
• Themed days: we organise a range of themed days on request, where you can experience the arcade in a new way
• Networking events: meet other professionals and expand your network

We can tailor an event to your specific needs. Contact us and let's plan a unique event together.

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Price list for events in the arcade

The price of an event in the arcade depends on the number of persons, the duration of the event, the number of rooms available and the time of the event (day or evening and week vs. weekend). 

The guide price for events is +/- €595 +VAT. The price can therefore be cheaper, but also considerably more expensive.

Example 1: 3-hour event in the arcade on a weekday (Mon-Fri), ending at 18:00, max 40-50 people: €695 +VAT.

• The price includes the use of the basic arcade facilities (500 m2), a technical assistant and the organisation of one tournament during the event. The price does not include catering or any tournament prizes.

Example 2: 4-hour event in the hall on a weekday (Mon-Fri), ending at 21:00, max 70-90 people: €1095 +VAT .

• The price includes the use of the basic facilities of the arcade (500 m2), a technical assistant and the organisation of one tournament during the event. The price does not include catering or any tournament prizes.

Sauna and other facilities at Fabriikki

It is possible to add a sauna in the University's Konttori building and/or meeting rooms, group work spaces, classrooms and/or lobbies of various sizes in the Fabriikki building. We can also rent these facilities separately.

Please contact us and we will make you an offer based on your needs.

Meeting rooms

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Catering options

We can offer you a package deal that includes catering from our partner restaurants, or you can bring your own food and drinks to your event. There are many ways to organise catering at your event. For example, in the bar area of the arcade, more than 30 people can eat at the same time.

Partner restaurants

• Restaurant August
  Located in the Fabriikki building (in the same building as the arcade), with 300 seats.
  Website, 050 911 0793, info@augustrestaurant.fi
• Restaurant Mathilda & Café Oscar
  Restaurant Mathilda is located on the campus in the main building in Tervahovi (250 metres from Fabriikki) and seats 570 people.
  Café Oscar is also located on the campus in the Ankkuri building next to Tervahovi and offers X seats.
  Website, Mathilda: 050 352 4870, Café Oscar: 050 352 5217, mathilda@compass-group.fi
• Kotipizza
  We currently operate in partnership with Kotipizza Keskusta (Rauhankatu 17) and Kotipizza Palosaari (Palosaarentie 16). For larger orders (more than 10 pizzas) they deliver the pizzas directly to the Fabriikki building.
  Kotipizza Keskusta: 040-5600 600 600, rami.kangas@netikka.fi
  Kotipizza Palosaari: 040-842 7570, jyry.kangas@hotmail.fi

University of Vaasa

Arcade visiting address: Yliopistonranta 10, 3rd floor of the Fabriikki building
University's visiting address: Wolffintie 32, 65200 VAASA
Postal address: University of Vaasa, P.O. Box 700, 65101 VAASA

Opening hours: the arcade is currently open by appointment only