Events & Holidays

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28 confirmed · 5 with a typical period · Finland

August 2027

13.08.–15.08.

🎪 Flow Festival

Helsinki, Suvilahti, Finland · Festival · Flow Festival, organiser ↗

An urban music and arts festival held in the former Suvilahti power plant complex, just outside Helsinki city centre. Entry is permitted for those aged 18 and over.

19.08.–04.09.

🎪 Helsinki Festival (Helsingin juhlaviikot)

Helsinki, Finland · Festival · Helsinki Festival, official organiser ↗

The largest multi-arts festival in the Nordic countries, featuring music, theatre, dance, and visual arts at venues across Helsinki.

November 2027

04.11.–07.11.

🎪 Tampere Jazz Happening

Tampere, Finland · Festival · Finland Festivals, national festivals association ↗

An autumn jazz festival in Tampere.

Usually takes place during this period

The date of the next edition has not been confirmed yet. Check with the organizer before your trip.

01.10–13.10

🛍 Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair (Silakkamarkkinat) date not confirmed

Helsinki, Pijačni trg (Kauppatori), Finland · Fair or market · Helsinki Baltic Herring Market, organiser ↗

One of the oldest public events in Finland, held since 1743. Fishermen from across Finland arrive by boat at Market Square to sell herring in a wide variety of forms.

31.10–06.11

🕯 All Saints' Day date not confirmed

Finland · entire country · Commemoration · University of Helsinki Almanac, flags and holidays ↗

A day of remembrance for the deceased, when people light candles at cemeteries, making them glow in the evening.

November

🎊 Christmas Countdown (Rovaniemi) date not confirmed

Rovaniemi, Selo Deda Mraza, Finland · Traditional event · Visit Rovaniemi, organiser ↗

A free event in Santa Claus Village that officially marks the opening of the Christmas season in Rovaniemi.

13.12–13.12

🎊 St. Lucy's Day in Helsinki date not confirmed

Helsinki, katedrala i centar grada, Finland · Traditional event · Folkhälsan, organiser (lucia.fi) ↗

Finland's Lucia is crowned in the cathedral in Helsinki, then descends the steps with candles on her head and leads a procession through the city centre.

23.12–23.12

🎊 Santa Claus Sets Off on His Journey (Rovaniemi) date not confirmed

Rovaniemi, Selo Deda Mraza, Finland · Traditional event · Visit Rovaniemi, organiser ↗

Every year on 23 December, Santa Claus departs from Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle to begin his Christmas journey. The event is free of charge and broadcast live.