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60.171188 24.932421 | 1 Sivuaskel / Side Step Festival A contemporary-dance festival organised by Zodiak - Center for New Dance, Helsinki takes on new rhythm with the return of Sivuaskel / Side Step Festival. Featuring performances, workshops and… | |
62.883801 27.67771 | 2 Thousands of blades hit the frozen surface of Kuopio's Lake Kallavesi for the annual Ice Marathon, which begins with the school skating competitions. Highlights include a competition to see… | |
3 The die-hards swear that it does your circulation, mood and general well-being the world of good. Normal people tend to agree that it's insane. But avantouinti, or ice swimming, is a… |  | |
65.015054 25.463362 | 4 Oulu Children's Theatre Festival Since 1982, the Oulu Children's Theatre Festival has grown to become a gathering of international stature. Hosted by Oulu City Theatre, as well as other venues, it brings national and… | |
5 Held in Lapland since the end of the 14th century, the annual St Mary's Day Festival in Hetta celebrates aspects of the Sami culture, including activities such as theatre, concerts, a market… |  | |
61.497849 23.762251 | 6 Tampere Film Festival is both the oldest and the largest short film festival in Northern Europe. It presents a programme of screenings, seminars, panels, concerts and club nights held… | |
7 During Wine Expo, visitors can try fermented grape juice of all descriptions from Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Australia and elsewhere at Helsinki's Fair Centre. The next edition will… |  | |
66.715887 27.429378 | 8 Yukigassen Snowball Fighting Competition The Yukigassen snowball-fighting tournament in Kemijärvi elevates winter horseplay to competition level. Unlike any old snowball fight, this one has rules, referees and a special playing area.… |  |
69.044308 20.803296 | 9 Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) On cloudless nights in late spring and early autumn, greenish-yellow, red or violet lights curl and stretch across the midnight skies in Finnish Lapland. According to Sami legend, it's caused… |  |
60.181029 24.884759 | 10 According to ancient local beliefs, Easter Saturday is the day when Finnish witches come out to play. In the past, bonfires were lit to keep such evil spirits away, and this tradition is kept… | |
60.171188 24.932421 | 11 With over 100 participants, Helsinki's moving dramatisation of the stages of the cross starts at the cathedral on Senate Square and proceeds along the Snellmaninkatu to the park behind the… |  |
68.384814 23.633905 | 12 The annual Hetta Music Festival combines skiing and music as the spring sunshine of Lapland refreshes body and soul. Visitors can catch a series of fine classical and sacred music concerts at… |  |
13 Muscle, prestige, sports, sedans, soft tops and hard tops - devotees can admire American cars in all their guises during this special show at Helsinki's Fair Centre. | ||
61.497849 23.762251 | 14 Tampere's five-day biennale brings bands from far and wide to perform new music at venues including the Tampere Hall, Old Customs House, Finlayson Church, The Old Church, the Theater Academy… | |
15 Taking place on the snow pitches of Saariselkä, the most northerly ski resort in Europe, the Arctic Rugby Tournament is a popular seven-a-side competition. | ||
61.494289 23.759754 | 16 The Tampere Fish market takes place at the Laukontori Market Place. Expect to find local delicacies such as maustesinappi (spiced mustard), maustesilakka (spiced herring), muikku (grilled… | |
60.167475 24.954543 | 17 The city centre's Market Square is a meeting place for the locals to gossip and snack on delicacies such as salmon and reindeer. It also sells arts and crafts, reindeer skins and hunting… |  |
60.168537 24.959896 | 18 Located in the Katajanokka district, Uspenski Cathedral was completed in 1868 and is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is a… |  |
60.171188 24.932421 | 19 May Day is taken seriously in this neck of the woods. In fact, all over Finland people tend to hit the local brew with a voracious party appetite. Helsinki is no exception, with celebrations… | |
20 The annual Ice Fishing Weeks take place around the village of Enontekiö, near the borders of Norway and Sweden. Visitors can tour the region watching the contest at the many lakes and rivers involved. | ||
60.177323 24.802872 | 21 The April Jazz Espoo at the Espoo Cultural Centre consistently attracts top-class international performers as well as the best Finnish and Scandinavian artists. One of the city's most popular… |  |
60.170335 24.951968 | 22 Traditional Mothers' Day Concert The Cantores Minores Choirs celebrate Mothers' Day each year in Helsinki with a Finnish and European music concert at the cathedral. The choir was founded in 1952 and feature some very… |  |
60.171188 24.932421 | 23 Helsinki Contemporary Circus Festival Helsinki celebrates the art of circus at this annual festival. Venues across the city play host to troupes from around Europe, featuring impressive stunts and feats of colourful gymnastics. |  |
60.805061 21.42734 | 24 If you're in Southern Finland and happen to be a car enthusiast, make a trip to Uusikaupunki for the annual rally. | |
60.162053 24.902646 | 25 Connoisseurs and casual boozers alike head to this annual beer festival at Helsinki's Cable Factory for their fill of beer and cider from Scandinavia and beyond. Stay steady on both feet for… |  |
26 International Children's Theatre Festival The annual International Children's Theatre Festival presents stage performances at venues around Kuusankoski. Shows from Theatre Hevosenkenkä in Espoo, Helsinki's Dance Theatre Rollo and… |  | |
60.171443 24.937236 | 27 Baltic Circle International Theatre Festival The Baltic Circle International Theatre Festival presents 12 performances from the Baltic Sea region at Helsinki's Kiasma Theatre. An international theatre workshop and open seminar is also… | |
63.09827 21.625839 | 28 Every year, the town of Vaasa hosts a five-day international celebration of choral music. More than 100 concerts are held at venues including churches, concert halls, schools and restaurants. | |
29 The World Village Festival in Kaisaniemi Park kicks off Helsinki's summer season with music, dance and theatre, a full programme for kids, exhibitions, literature, workshops and exotic food. | ||
60.162053 24.902646 | 30 Z-in-motion, at Helsinki's Cable Factory, presents two weeks of new expressions in dance from artists such as Jonna Eiskonen, Tiina Huczkowski, Anne Koutonen and Maija Mustonen. |  |
31 This festival of young visual culture at Media Centre Lume is built around the degree show of the Masters of Art at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. Expect fresh perspectives in art… | ||
68.91016 27.012526 | 32 A fantastic introduction to all things Lappish, the multicultural Siida Centre houses a museum, puts on exhibitions and acts as a service centre for those stepping out to explore the northern… | |
60.171188 24.932421 | 33 Naisten Kymppi is Finland's biggest female sporting event. Around 15,000 runners, joggers, walkers and Nordic Walkers of all ages take part. Come test your endurance or party with the bands. | |
60.16311 24.946202 | 34 Founded in 1873 as a study collection for the arts and crafts school, the Design Museum in the Kaartinkaupunki area of the city centre covers the history and development of design in Finland.… |  |
60.187163 24.889987 | 35 Helsinki's Women's 10K Fun Run (known as Naisten Kymppi in Finnish), is the country's biggest women's sporting event. Over 18 000 female runners of all ages take part and, as its name… | |
61.491016 23.751669 | 36 The three-day Sauna heavy metal festival brings international stars to the open-air Eteläpuisto in the centre of Tampere. Highlights of this year's line-up include Mötley Crüe, Nightwish and… | |
60.501301 26.88356 | 37 Kotka's Kymi River Music Festival (or the Kymijoen Lohisoitto as it is known locally) offers an array of classical, jazz and folk (laulelma) music around the city. | |
61.497849 23.762251 | 38 Pispalan Sottiisi's International Folklore Festival The foot-stomping Pispalan Sottiisi's International Folklore Festival brings together the past and the present in Tampere for an exploration of the latest trends in folk dance choreography. | |
60.181029 24.884759 | 39 Each Helsinki Day, the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum celebrates with traditional Finnish folk dancing in the farmyard of Antti Farmstead. The "Helsinki Day Hop" takes place at 6pm. | |
40 The Naantali Music Festival focuses on chamber music and visits historic venues in the town including the Merimasku, Naantali and Raisio churches. Since 1980 the festival has welcomed more… |  | |
60.171188 24.932421 | 41 Nearly half a millennium ago, the city of Helsinki was founded by a Swedish king. Although not a national holiday, this date is commemorated each year with plenty of celebrations and events… |  |
60.171188 24.932421 | 42 The rhythms and colours of samba take over Helsinki at the annual Helsinki Samba Carnival. Over 1000 sambistas from schools in Helsinki, Kokkola, Lahti, Tampere and Turku take part in the main… |  |
60.163579 24.93373 | 43 Helsinki Tap Festival features a week full of tap performances, classes, lectures, workshops and more, held mainly at the Alexander Theatre. Whether you take part or just watch, the events'… | |
67.414963 26.592791 | 44 The Midnight Sun Film Festival is one of the more unusually-placed film festivals in the world. Held in Sodankylä, 120km inside the Arctic Circle, the sun fails to set throughout the five days… |  |
45 Ilmajoki's annual music festival brings opera lovers to the banks of the Kyrönjoki River for a programme of concerts and ecclesiastical events. Set up in 1970, visitors can also enjoy a slice… |  | |
62.759283 22.841262 | 46 Each summer, the Provinssirock festival in the Törnävä park (near to Seinäjoki) offers a line-up of top rock bands. Five stages host more than 60 groups, watched by around 60,000 people. |  |
62.883801 27.67771 | 47 Kuopio hosts the oldest and longest-running dance festival in Finland. Expect a world of dance events, courses, Q & A sessions, performances, cruises, club nights and more. | |
60.181029 24.884759 | 48 The Midsummer Festival Juhannus (still celebrated as the Feast of St John in some parts of Europe) is one of the biggest events of the year on the Seurasaari island. Huge bonfires are lit… | |
49 Every year Lake Nummijärvi makes the most of the long midsummer days by hosting the NummiRock heavy metal festival. The lake's wide beaches feature a number of stages, a club tent, a beer tent… |  | |
61.76165 23.06971 | 50 Set amidst the idyllic parks and wooden houses of lakeside Ikaalinen, this annual accordion festival attracts about 30,000 visitors and 800 Finnish and foreign performers every year. Accordion… |  |
