Helsinki City Folk

Name: Helsinki City Folk
Start: 2026-06-15T18:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-06-15T20:00:00+03:00
Location: Espan lava

took place · 15 Jun 2026

Espan lava, Helsinki

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Helsinki City Folk brings folk dancers and musicians from the capital region to Espa stage at the beginning of midsummer week. This year's theme is "Strength from Roots", which has inspired the performances.

The stage will feature dance and music performances as well as traditional costumes. Performing groups include Riesku from the Young Karelians of the Capital, Tanhu-Visa, Karkelo from Klaukkala, Helsinki region dancers and musicians, Rutistus from the Friends of Helsinki Folk Dance, Espoo Folk Dancers, Pörriäiset from Nurmijärvi, Katrilli, Roihu from the Young Karelians, and the groups Välke, Virvatuli and Hiillos from Seurasaari Folk Dancers.