Helsinki City Guide - Special Events

Runeberg Day
February
Poet J L Runeberg is commemorated with a day of cake eating.
Throughout the city.

Helsinki International Boat Show
February
Helsinki Fair Centre
Website: www.finnexpo.fi/vene

Helsinki Antique and Art Fair
March/April
Wanha Satama, City Centre

May Day
May
Throughout the city

World Village Festival
May
International music, arts and food.
Various venues, city centre
Website: www.maailmakylassa.fi

Kruununhaka, Halkolaituri Helsinki Day
June
Festival celebrating founding day of Helsinki.
Throughout city
Website: www.hel2.fi/helsinkipaiva/english

Juhannusvalkeat
June
Midsummer's eve celebration with bonfires, folk music and dancing.
Seurasaari Open Air Museum
Website: www.nba.fi/en/seurasaari_openairmuseum

Helsinki Jazz
June
Jazz events.
Various venues
Website: www.helsinkijazz.fi

Helsinki Pride Festival
June/July
Lesbian and gay event festival.
Various venues
Website: www.helsinkipride.fi

Helsinki City Marathon
August
Around city and coast
Website: www.helsinkicitymarathon.com

Helsinki Festival
August-September
Finland's largest annual festival of dance, music and theatre.
Various venues
Website: www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi

Helsinki Design Week
September
Various venues
Website: www.helsinkidesignweek.com

Baltic Herring Market
October
Market Square

Helsinki International Horse Show
October
Hartwall Areena
Website: www.fimhorseshow.fi

Independence Day
December
Honour guard and procession.
Senate Square

St Thomas Christmas Market
December
Esplanade Park

New Year's Eve
December
Senate Square