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Three-day music festival at Helsinki Ice Hall featuring international and Finnish artists including Lewis Capaldo, Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and The Rasmus.
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Three-day music festival at the Helsinki Ice Hall area featuring international and Finnish artists across multiple genres.
festival17:00Helsinki Day at Maunula-talo summer square features live music, DJ sets, and dancing. The programme includes rapper Hugo Toosi, singer Hassan Maikal, and rap duo Eevil Stöö & Kriso, plus a graffiti workshop.
festival12:00Helsinki Day is celebrated at Vuosaaren Library and Vuotalo with a lego workshop, library tours, Welcome Day, and concerts featuring INDABA and Stig.
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Finland's largest carnival festival featuring workshops, celebrations, and colourful parades. Completely free and suitable for all ages.
festival09:00Helsinki Day is a free festival celebrating the city's birthday, featuring music, performing arts, guided tours, and exhibitions for all ages.
festival09:00Free cultural festival in Kontula featuring children's activities, workshops, live music and street art from morning to evening.
festival09:30Family-friendly day at Annantalo with music, theatre and art workshops from morning to evening - free admission.
festival(3 days)
Official Finland Football Store hosts a football carnival with mascots, face painting, a wheel of fortune, and an assembly challenge for the whole family.
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A large restaurant terrace at Kasarmitori offering street food, quality dishes, and sweet treats. Open daily throughout summer with free entry and live music.
festival11:00Helsinki Day at Roihuvuoren senior centre: music, dancing, poetry workshop, jewellery workshop, pony riding and much more for all ages.
festival11:00Helsinki Day at Espa Stage offers free entertainment from 11:00 to 21:00 featuring slang, music, and samba. The evening concludes with the opening of Helsinki Samba Carnaval 2026.
festival12:00Helsinki Day at Purkunuta features youth art, break dance workshops, trivia quizzes, and artist meetings. The "Youth Art Now" exhibition showcases young people's reflections on dreams, nature, and the future.
festival13:00Helsinki Day celebration with live music and free entry at Oulunkylä Community Hall. The programme features Trubaduuri Vesa Salmi and Nättinassut Duo.
festival13:00A free family-friendly Helsinki Day celebration in Myllypuro featuring live performances, a photo exhibition and a café.
festival14:00Helsinki Day at Kanneltalo is a free dance carnival featuring stage dances, dance classes, street dance performances and K-pop programming for young people.
festival14:00The Choir Carousel is a free music event where choirs from across Finland perform short concerts at Hakasalmen villa on Helsinki Day.
festival14:00Family nature and art festival on Hara Island featuring guided tours, workshops and exhibitions on Helsinki Day.
festival14:30Helsinki Day at Malmitalo features city dances, rapper Laineen Kasperi, a youth-created video work, and Emma Award-winning artist F. Free admission.
festival15:00Helsinki Day is a free festival in Suvilahti featuring trivia, history, gardening activities, and electronic music from afternoon through late evening.
festival15:00Helsinki Day at Vuotalo offers free entertainment from afternoon to evening, featuring the music group INDABA, circus performances, and a concert by artist Stig.
festival15:00Free trip from two community centres to the Helsinki Day Festival featuring music from Homoiskelmä Orchestra Harhavietti, Riskiryhmä, and an Elvis show.
festival15:00Hanasaari Power Plant opens to the public on Helsinki Day with guided tours, music, dance, food, sauna, and street art workshops.
festival17:00Helsinki Day at Stoa brings circus performances, workshops, and an art exhibition together. Blind Gut Company, Olli Vuorinen, Kalle Lehto, and other circus artists perform while audiences can try juggling, acrobatics, and other circus skills. Free admission.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Allas Live is a summer-long concert series at Allas Pool from May to September featuring Finnish and international artists across multiple music genres.
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Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the Music House screens World Cup football matches on large displays throughout June and July. The free outdoor venue features live performances, karaoke and film screenings for all ages.
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Viikin library shows summer films for children on Tuesdays during the school holidays. The programme features ten children's favourites rated K7, plus reading, baking, crafts and game sessions.
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Finland's largest organ festival with over a hundred concerts throughout summer 2026. The programme includes organ concerts alongside singers, instrumentalists, choirs and vocal ensembles.
festival(29 days)
A three-part nature experience in Helsinki's Central Park combining forest meditation, wild herb picnic, and interactive sound journey, led by a chef and sound artist.
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A summer hub in Kallio combining market, live music, cultural events and food. Open from lunch to late evening throughout the season.
festival(19 days)
A rainbow-themed event series in Kontula from May to June featuring community singing, café, dog walk, discussions, party, film screening, and mass - all free.
festival(10 days)
Malmi Summer Programme 2026 launches in June at Ala-Malmi Square with a varied schedule. Alongside concerts, workshops and children's activities, performers include Vimma, Nyrkkitappelu, Tuula Amberla & Pieni Jazzorkesteri, Mara Balls and Rosettes.
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Live music on the summer terrace of Finlandia Park Hotel every weekend throughout the season. Free admission with a varied programme of Finnish bands and artists.
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Wine tasting on Vallisaari's seaside terrace with a sommelier presenting five wines and tapas. Open to all, no prior experience required.
festival(4 days)
Burger Lovers Festival brings a four-day burger celebration to Rautatientori with multiple restaurants. The menu features traditional, vegan, and vegetarian burgers prepared using different techniques.
festival(3 days)
ODDfest is a professional event for the creative industries in Helsinki on 12-13 June 2026, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and culture enthusiasts. The conference ODDference runs in parallel.
festival(3 days)
Two-day festival across multiple central Helsinki venues featuring music, performances, design, and art - daytime talks and workshops, evenings with live music and club culture.