Helsinki Special Events
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
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