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Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki's official Christmas street, is declared "open" in a ceremony at the Senate Square, illuminating the dark winter evenings with festive lights. The official opening…
Helsinki's Fair Centre fills with the largest annual car exhibition in Scandinavia. Exhibitors representing car and road equipment, tyre and accessories industries show off their wares, while…
The Forces of Light Festival - Valon Voimat - is held annually in Helsinki at the darkest time of the year. It aims to create a network of artists, producers, institutions and viewers in…
Finland has celebrated its independence from Russia every year since 1917. The festivities begin by raising the flag in Tähtitorni hill followed by a service at the Cathedral of Helsinki.…
This Christmas market at Wanha Satama sells new and unique Finnish products made by women. Indulge in hand-made jewellery, carpets, ceramics, leather and woodwork, baked goods and Christmas…
Every year, the Helsinki Lucia Parade travels from the Senate Square through Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie, ending at the Narinkka (Senate) Square. Beforehand, Lucia is crowned at the…
The mighty Motörhead continue to tour relentlessly, taking their uniquely fast and raucous rock 'n' roll around the world as they have done for the last 30 years. This date is at the Helsinki…
Helsinki's Esplanade Park fills with over 120 stalls of Finnish festive treats, gifts and handicrafts during the annual St Thomas Christmas Market. You may catch a glimpse of Santa Claus - he…
Over 160 stalls fill Helsinki's Old Student House with loads of festive goodies, including handicrafts, candles, knitted goods, ceramics, cards and clothes. Catch a glimpse of Finland at its…
The impressive young choir of the Cantores Minores perform at Helsinki Cathedral every Christmas Day. The programme includes seasonal works from great composers such as Bach or Brahms…
Welcome the New Year at the Finnish National Opera featuring the staging of a classic piece each year, followed by drinks and a banquet in the main foyer. The festivities continue with a…
Have you cursed as a bike nips ahead while you're stuck in the traffic or when it parks in the tiniest of spaces? If the answer is yes, then head for the annual motorcycle love-in at…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
