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Jazz Suomi 100 discussion and concert featuring Lauri Kallio's ensemble on the Espa stage. Free entry.
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Maria Kalaniemi and Pekko Käppi present their new album Tåreportens Pärla / Kyynelportin helmi, where the Kalevala became Swedish-language rune singing. Accordion and jouhikko create powerful harmonies and delicate melodies.
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Two contemporary folk music concerts on the Espa stage: Freeta's debut album and the Finland-Swedish programme of Trio Maans-Perkola-Sandås.
concert16:00Ella Isotalo and Dänkki Briha blend traditional and contemporary music in the Etno-Espa afternoon programme. Ella Isotalo presents a solo concert where Tanzanian and Finnish traditions meet, while Dänkki Briha takes listeners into the world of ethno-electronic and folktronica.
concert16:00The meeting of contemporary folk music and electronic dance energy: kantele player Maija Pokela and Melkutus Party blend tradition with modern dance sound at Etno-Espa.
festival16:00Two concerts on Espa's stage: ILMU presents Karelian folk-trip-hop music at 16.00, and Juurakko celebrates its 15th anniversary with a nature-inspired concert at 17.15. Free admission.
festival14:00Two musical groups present a playful and interactive children's concert blending Indian-Finnish music with nature-inspired storytelling. Dhamal World Collective and Kasvu explore instruments, rhythms and biodiversity together with the audience.
festival16:00Two world music performances on Espa's stage: HUIPPU showcases Finnish folk traditions while YHTÄ explores the interplay between composition and improvisation.
festival16:00Master folk singer Liisa Matveinen and composer Tellu Turkka celebrate 30 years together with an anniversary programme at Etno-Espa. Mikko H. Haapoja also presents new electroacoustic music.
festival09:00Etno-Espa's closing day presents three concerts: Teija Niku and Juha Kujanpää perform a piano and accordion duet, the Chiwalala/Saastamoinen duo blends Tanzanian and Finnish music, and Baraka Issabu Quintet brings East African afrojazz.
concert17:00Krypta delivers melancholic indie rock with occult influences. The band takes the stage at Espan as part of the indiespa series, which highlights new Finnish indie music.
concert18:00Räjäyttäjät deliver energetic Finnish indie rock on the Espa stage. The band has carved out a place in the domestic indie scene through a blend of do-it-yourself spirit and thoughtful rock.
festival20:00The Choirs' Round is a traditional evening when over 120 choirs and thousands of singers perform at restaurants and venues across Helsinki. On the Espa stage, choirs sing throughout the evening.
concert16:00Guitar virtuoso Timo Korhonen performs classical guitar music from Spain and Brazil on Espa's stage. The programme features Tárrega's lyrical works and Villa-Lobos' dynamic compositions.
concert17:00Jukka Tolonen's latest jazz band Ramblin' Jazz Quartet performs hypnotic improvisational music at Espan stage. A trio featuring pianist Antti Utriainen and drummer Vesa Lapinkero.
sport16:15Helsinki's sports services offers a summer fitness class for all ages and fitness levels. Perfect warm-up before a community singing session.
concert17:00A community singing session open to all, featuring a rotating lineup of conductors and themes.
concert18:00Irish-American musicians Denis Liddy and Elvie Miller perform with their family, presenting traditional Irish music, song and dance featuring violin, harp, piano and accordion.
concert15:00Johanna & Auringonlasku Orkesteri performs Finnish alternative pop with distinctive arrangements, where beautiful melodies meet humor and emotion.
concert16:00Finnish folk-rock band Mandys Nyckel presents their original music on the Espan stage. The band is known for their progressive sound that combines influences from Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac.
concert17:00Finnish singer-songwriter Milou showcases new music on Espa's stage. Melancholic pop with French and Finnish elements.
concert19:00Kazakhstani singer Aizhan Sultan and Finnish live electronics musician Saku Liimatainen perform together at the Night of the Arts, blending traditional Kazakhstani and contemporary Finnish music.
concert21:00Tuomari Nurmio & Luupäät perform on Espa stage during Arts Night. Nurmio is one of the most significant figures in Finnish rock music.
concert14:00The Finnish Air Force Big Band performs under conductor Ville Paakkunainen with soloist Antti Koivula. A traditional summer concert in Esplanadi featuring popular music classics arranged for big band.
concert17:00Guitarist and songwriter Petteri Sariola performs at Espan stage. Known for his percussive acoustic guitar style, he has released five studio albums and performed worldwide.
concert13:00An electronic dance music trio from Helsinki blending genres with catchy melodies and symphonic elements. Live they deliver improvisational electronics with the energy of a rock show.
club14:00SoundVault presents a silent disco experience in daylight at the Espa stage. Electronic music plays through headphones for a focused and clear listening experience.
concert16:00Suburban String Band performs bluegrass and folk music on Espa's stage. These veteran musicians blend traditional country and old time styles with a contemporary edge.
concert17:00An eight-piece band playing rootsy rhythm & blues and 1950s rock'n'roll with New Orleans flair. Open stage at Espan lava.
concert15:00Cult musician from Pieksämäki performs acoustically with guitar. The programme features music, soap bubbles, balloons, and competitions.
concert16:00Gaia presents music without genre boundaries, blending the mystique of Nordic folk with Spanish and Cuban rhythms.
concert17:00Helsinki Klezmer Kapelye is Finland's only band performing traditional klezmer music. The open stage offers a chance to experience Eastern European Jewish musical heritage.
concert14:30The rap group MCMUSARIT from Ylästö School performs on Espa Stage on Baltic Sea Day. The group has created songs about the Baltic Sea and collected litter together.
festival15:00A community singing event with climate-themed songs about the environment, change and hope. Open to all ages.
festival16:00Vimma and Tiisu tour Finland blending music with environmental engagement. On Baltic Sea Day at Espas Stage: environmental discussion, concerts by Tiisu and Vimma.
concert19:00Finnish psychedelic pop band Hissun Kissun showcases their debut album Kaleidoskooppi. The band merges dream pop, psychedelic rock, and electronic music into their own "mansepop" sound.
cinema20:30The classic "Back to the Future" screens at Espa's outdoor stage using the original 1985 film print. A free open-air cinema experience beginning at dusk.
concert14:00Mutaveijarit closes the Espan stage summer season with a concert featuring singing, games, and musical adventures for all ages. The audience sings and plays along with the band.
concert16:00The men's choir Seminaarinmäen mieslaulajat closes the Espan lava season with their blend of humor, self-irony, and deeper emotional tones.
concert14:30Filipino musicians based in Finland perform traditional and contemporary OPM music on the Espa stage.
concert15:00Funk and soul band Eternal Erection returns with The Return Of The Funk tour. Live music at Espan stage in Helsinki.
concert14:00A family-friendly magic show with Simo Aallon, where children actively participate in the magic. A classic act celebrating its 50-year milestone.
concert17:00Arja Koriseva performs her own songs and classic nostalgic melodies acoustically alongside pianist Minna Lintukangas at Espa stage.
concert14:00Rakuunasoittokunnan varusmiesbändi Hallakko performs classical wind music, big band, and light entertainment at the traditional MIL-Espa park concert series in Esplanadi Park.
concert18:00Joni Heinäkuu and Pekka Saukkonen perform lyric-driven indie-iskelmä at the Espa stage. The quartet blends guitar, vocals, keyboards, and live electronics with drums and violin.
concert16:00Runoen arranges classic Finnish poems into music. Pianist Juha Granlund's compositions blend pop, jazz and folk with texts by Södergran, Leino, Kaila and Kivi.
concert15:00Neon Puutarha blends pop, psychedelic rock, and experimental jazz in an organic, improvisation-driven musical experience.
concert18:00The Finnish-Beninese-Tanzanian ensemble blends traditional African rhythms with Western and African American influences. This eight-piece band has toured globally and released six studio albums.
concert17:00Finnish-Zambian Zangoma brings zamrock into a new era. A unique fusion of Zambia's rock tradition and Finnish energy.
concert17:00Pohjolan Ilmari returns to the stage at Espan lava. The band presents new, musically bolder work that departs from the Kallio-romanticism of their debut.
concert16:00Laakson Liljat -orkesteri performs music by Maarit and Sami Hurmeri on the Espas stage with a full orchestral arrangement.
concert18:00Jori Otsa and his orchestra perform folk songs, romances and chansons from the Baltic Sea region on acoustic instruments. The programme features classics based on Georg Otsa and newer arrangements.
concert18:00Emma Salokoski Voices is a vocal ensemble and collective creating music across genres with 10-20 members. The group has performed at Flow Festival and created modern cabaret, with roots in the 2010 Kuorosota programme.
concert17:00Musikalkonsert for barneskoleelever med musikalprofesjonelle Joel Mäkinen og Nea-Maria Alanko, som presenterer elevenes hverdag gjennom musikalnummer.
concert14:00A traditional park concert on the Espa stage featuring the Navy Band's conscript ensemble performing classical wind music, big band, and light entertainment. Free admission.
concert17:00Pop band Siivet performs at Espas stage as an open stage show. The band's music blends styles from different eras and explores the wonder in everyday life, love, and world-weariness.
concert16:00An Ingrian Finnish folk ensemble performing traditional music and original compositions rooted in East Baltic heritage and family histories.
concert18:00Italian pop star Patrizio Buanne celebrates 20 years of success with an anniversary concert. Classics and dance at Espan stage.
concert16:00Antero Raimo & Ovet is a legendary humpa band blending traditional humpa with soul, reggae, punk and other genres. Warm humor meets thoughtful lyrics.
other14:00Riesa-Pelle performs a lively circus show featuring clowning, magic tricks and juggling. The programme is interactive and suitable for all ages.
concert17:00Karelia Opera presents celebrated vocal music and an opera excerpt on the Espas stage, featuring soprano Senja Syrjälä and tenor Jere Hölttä.
concert16:00Singer Kaisa Makkonen performs her own music on the Espa stage, accompanied by pianist Lassi Kouvo.
other15:00Aalto University's dance association CSSADANCE presents RESONATE, a show celebrating ten years of activity from traditional Chinese dance to contemporary K-pop.
concert14:00Children's music band Farkkunallet performs a danceable family show with music across different genres. Pull on your jeans and sing along!
concert13:00Vancouver-based North Shore Celtic Ensemble presents original compositions and traditional Celtic songs. The music blends Canadian, Québécois, and Cape Breton influences with jazz.
concert17:00Five Finnish musicians perform songs by Swedish troubadour Cornelis Vreeswijk in both Swedish and new Finnish-language versions.
concert14:00A traditional summer concert series on the Espa stage in Helsinki, featuring the Finnish Defence Forces Conscript Band performing classical wind music, big band, and light entertainment. Free admission.
concert18:00Singer-songwriter Elina Teini performs in the Indiespa concert series, which showcases Finnish indie music on the Espa stage. Free admission.
concert17:00Aili Järvelä Duo performs in the Indiespa series at Espa's stage. The award-winning singer and composer presents her latest indie music.
concert17:00The dance orchestra Vallilan Tango performs popular music classics from the 1930s-1950s with authentic instrumentation and a Dutch vocalist.
theater15:00An English-language circus performance based on Kirsi Kunnas's poetry, featuring clowns, trapeze artists and other circus characters. A family-friendly show with music by Silja Palomäki.
festival15:00A traditional poetry festival on Eino Leino's day featuring readings by authors and poets, with the announcement of the 2026 Eino Leino Prize winner.
concert16:00Hopeasiivet is a Finnish band that combines authentic vocals with diverse musical language. The band isn't afraid to blend different styles and trusts in the meaning of every word.
festival14:00Skidit-disko is a dance party for children and all ages featuring hit songs, games and lively dancing. A DJ and MC lead the show, which has been touring for ten years.
concert17:00Helena Lindgren and Jorma Uotinen perform a concert about love, friendship and life's passages with beloved Finnish and international songs.
concert14:00The Finnish Defence Forces Conscript Band Showband performs as part of the traditional MIL-Espa park concert series. Free admission.
concert17:00A concert featuring traditional music from various regions of India. Free entry.
concert16:00Indian folk pop with bhajan roots from the international band Sahaj Unlimited. A meditation point opens in the park during the concert.
concert18:00Teini-Pää performs sensitive indie rock about connection, loneliness, and societal structures. The band takes the stage at Espas as part of the indiespa series, bringing Finnish indie music throughout the summer.
concert17:00Rosita Luu performs in trio format on the Espas stage as part of the indiespa series showcasing Finnish indie music. Free admission.
concert17:00The band Toimitusjohto performs songs by Aki Sirkesalo on the Espa stage in Helsinki.
concert16:00A ten-piece swing orchestra performs American classics and Finnish 1950s swing hits with vocalist Piia Kristiina.
concert14:00The Polish-Ukrainian ensemble HrayBery performs reconstructed dance music from the Poland-Ukraine border region, featuring violin, kantele, frame drum and bass.
concert13:00Miihkali Jaatinen guides the audience through the fascinating history of the banjo from Africa to today, showcasing different banjo types and music spanning old time, bluegrass, jazz, and beyond.
concert17:00Jesse Kaikuranta, known from The Voice of Finland, performs at Pride Espalla with his biggest hits from a career spanning over a decade.
concert15:00Drag artist Marko Vainio performs a spectacular tribute to pop and rock legends on the Espa stage during Helsinki Pride. Glitter, costumes and rapid character changes create an unforgettable show.
concert17:00Get Me takes the stage at Espa with an open evening concert that guides the audience on a musical world tour before returning to Finland.
concert16:00Finnish band Viileä maa performs soulful folk-pop with strong lyrics and three-part vocal harmonies.
concert18:00Liisa Akimof & Yökerho perform at Espa's stage during Pride. The energetic band showcases their new album, which blends rock, disco and jazz.
concert17:00Indie-rock band Itcevät, a cult favourite in queer circles, performs a theatrical rock show at Espa during Pride.
concert17:00Kälyset performs original Finnish music that blends country, reggae, iskelmä and folk. The duo is known for their passionate performances with small instruments and heartfelt emotion.
concert16:00Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts perform classics of American popular music with rockabilly, jazz, and blues flavors. Their varied repertoire spans from 1950s americana-pop to rock'n'roll.
concert15:00The Kippari Band is a group where instructors and clients make music together at Rinnekotien Toimintakeskus Kipparissa. Rock-inspired music and group songs that emphasize collaboration and inclusion.
concert16:00Retired EU officials play dixieland and humpa with accordion, saxophone, and banjo on the Espan stage.
concert15:00Ironwire is a live band playing 1960s-style music with instrumental pop, twist and classic rock. The band has performed at weddings, parties and festivals for over 20 years.
concert14:00A.P Puro and Emäntä present a lively couplet programme where fast-paced scenes alternate with deeper reflection.
concert18:00Wimme Saari and Tapani Rinne present the fruits of their long partnership: a fusion of traditional joik music and modern bass clarinet with techno elements.
concert17:00Vilma Talvitie is a singer-songwriter and pianist performing as a one-woman orchestra, where voice, piano, body percussion, and percussion instruments create a unified whole. Her music blends Finno-Ugric roots with influences from around the world.
concert18:00Helsinki Gay Choir Out 'n loud performs at a Pride evening on the Espan stage. Finland's first gay choir presents familiar and unfamiliar songs, contemporary compositions, and classics.
concert16:00Los Pan Pan from Kirkkonummi celebrates 30 years as a steel band at Espas stage. The ensemble plays melodic percussion instruments made from old oil drums with roots in Trinidad.
festival14:30WeDrumAsOne er en amerikansk showmarsjtrommegruppe som inviterer alle aldre til å på åpen scene skape rytmer og beats sammen.
festival18:00Folk dance and music from the capital region on Espa stage. Multiple groups perform dance and music numbers inspired by the theme "Strength from Roots".
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.
concert17:00A fusion of traditional Middle Eastern dance and modern stage dance. An energetic and passionate performance that brings cultures together through movement.
concert16:00The Helsinki-based choir BellaCanta performs a musical cavalcade about freedom, love and life. The programme features rhythm music, pop hits and Finnish choral music, mainly in a cappella arrangements.
concert14:00A community singing event at Espa featuring classics from Junnu Vainios to ABBA and Eurovision melodies, performed by J-Men and Enna&Evi.