The Helix, Dublin

The Helix
The Helix in August 2007
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Full nameThe Helix Centre for the Performing Arts
Former namesNorth Dublin Arts Centre
AddressDCU Main Campus, Collins Avenue Extension
Dublin D9
D09 FW22
Ireland
LocationGlasnevin
Coordinates53°23′11″N 6°15′34″W / 53.38639°N 6.25944°W / 53.38639; -6.25944
OwnerDublin City University
OperatorUAC Management DAC, a DCU subsidiary company
Capacity
  • 1,300 (Mahony Hall)
  • 433 (Helix Theatre)
  • 132 (The Space)
Construction
Broke groundAugust 2000 (2000-08)
Opened21 October 2002 (2002-10-21)
Construction cost€36.5 million
ArchitectWejchert Architects
Project managerHealy Kelly & Partners
General contractorBennett Construction
Website
thehelix.ie

The Helix, formally The Helix Centre for the Performing Arts, is a multi-purpose venue located on the Dublin City University main campus in Glasnevin, Dublin. Officially opened by then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on 5 March 1996, the Helix contains a concert hall, theatre, studio theatre, exhibition space, artists-in-residence studios, and a green room and other support spaces, along with an in-site café.