Festivals & events

41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

• New Year's Day (1, Uusimaa) — Finland's primary national public holiday marking the start of the new year with celebrations across the country.
• Laskiainen (Shrove Tuesday) (2, Uusimaa) — A traditional carnival celebration where Finns enjoy sledding and eating sweet pastries called laskiaispulla.
• Ruisrock (8, Southwest Finland) — One of the oldest and largest rock festivals in the world, held on Ruissalo island with diverse international and local artists.
• Good Friday (3, Uusimaa) — A Christian public holiday in Finland observed with religious services and traditional customs.
• Easter Sunday (3, Uusimaa) — A major Christian holiday celebrated with family gatherings, traditional foods, and Easter egg hunts.
• Easter Monday (4, Uusimaa) — A public holiday marking the second day of Easter, giving Finns an extended celebration period.
• Vappu (May Day) (5, Uusimaa) — Finland's most vibrant street celebration marking spring with parades, outdoor parties, and communal gatherings.
• Savonlinna Opera Festival (7, South Savo) — A prestigious international opera festival held in a medieval castle setting, attracting world-class performers and opera enthusiasts.
• Ascension Day (5, Uusimaa) — A Christian public holiday celebrated 40 days after Easter with religious observances and family activities.
• Whit Sunday (5, Uusimaa) — A Christian holiday marking the descent of the Holy Spirit, observed with special church services and festive traditions.
• Midnight Sun Film Festival (6, Lapland) — A unique film festival held during the midnight sun period showcasing cinema in an open-air setting under continuous daylight.
• Midsummer (Juhannus) (6, Uusimaa) — Finland's most important celebration honoring the summer solstice with bonfires, saunas, and traditional customs in cottages and countrysid…
• Turku Music Festival (8, Southwest Finland) — A major classical music festival featuring renowned international orchestras and soloists performing across Turku's historic venues.
• Provinssirock (8, South Ostrobothnia) — One of Finland's largest rock festivals featuring international and Finnish artists in a scenic outdoor setting.
• Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival (7, North Savo) — A world-renowned chamber music festival attracting elite musicians and classical music aficionados to the Finnish countryside.
• Sonisphere Festival (8, Pirkanmaa) — A heavy metal and rock festival featuring international bands and a vibrant festival atmosphere in Tampere.
• Floora Festival (8, Kymenlaakso) — A summer festival celebrating music, culture, and local food in a beautiful coastal setting.
• Ilosaarirock (7, North Savo) — A major rock festival with international headliners held on an island in eastern Finland.
• Tuska Metal Festival (7, Uusimaa) — Europe's largest heavy metal festival featuring global metal acts in Helsinki's beautiful park setting.
• Kalevala Night (2, North Karelia) — A celebration honoring the Finnish national epic Kalevala with cultural performances and traditional activities.
• Turku Medieval Fair (8, Southwest Finland) — A popular event recreating medieval life with craftspeople, performers, and historical demonstrations in Turku Castle.
• Independence Day (12, Uusimaa) — Finland's national independence day celebrating the country's independence with traditional ceremonies and festivities.
• Christmas Eve (12, Uusimaa) — A public holiday marking Christmas with family gatherings, sauna visits, and traditional Finnish Christmas traditions.
• Christmas Day (12, Uusimaa) — A major Christian public holiday celebrated with family meals and church services across Finland.
• Boxing Day (12, Uusimaa) — A public holiday following Christmas where many Finns continue festive celebrations and outdoor activities.
• Lahti International Winter Sports Festival (2, Päijät-Häme) — A historic winter sports competition featuring ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and biathlon in iconic Finnish snow sports tradition.
• Tampere Biennale (9, Pirkanmaa) — An international contemporary music festival showcasing cutting-edge classical and avant-garde performances.
• Savonlinna Castle Festival (7, South Savo) — A cultural festival with theater, music, and exhibitions held within the atmospheric medieval Savonlinna Castle.
• Arctic Circle Music Festival (6, Central Ostrobothnia) — A summer music festival celebrating diverse genres in the Arctic region with unique midnight sun performances.
• Lakeus Jazz Festival (7, South Ostrobothnia) — A jazz music festival featuring international and Finnish jazz artists in a relaxed summer setting.
• Pori Jazz (7, Satakunta) — One of Europe's most important jazz festivals attracting world-class musicians to the coastal town of Pori.
• Naantali Music Festival (8, Southwest Finland) — A classical music festival set in the picturesque medieval town of Naantali with intimate performances.
• Finland's Independence Centennial Celebration (12, Uusimaa) — Annual celebration of Finland's independence with national events, ceremonies, and patriotic festivities.
• Imatra Deep Sound Festival (8, Kymenlaakso) — An electronic music festival with international DJs set against the backdrop of the dramatic Imatra rapids.
• Arctic Winter Games (3, Lapland) — An international sporting event featuring traditional Arctic sports and winter activities with competitors from circumpolar regions.
• Jyväskylä Summer Festival (7, Central Finland) — A major cultural festival showcasing music, theater, dance, and visual arts in central Finland's largest city.
• Oulu Music Video Festival (9, North Ostrobothnia) — A unique festival dedicated to music video art featuring international and Finnish artists' creative visual works.
• Aland Islands Midsummer (6, Åland Islands) — A distinctive island celebration of midsummer with traditional customs, maypole dancing, and coastal festivities.
• Hämeenlinna Summer Opera (7, Kanta-Häme) — A classical opera festival set in the historic Hämeenlinna Castle featuring performances in an atmospheric medieval setting.
• Lappeenranta Fortress Summer Theater (6, South Karelia) — Theatrical performances held within the historic Lappeenranta Fortress during the summer season.
• Mikkeli Winter Festival (1, South Savo) — A winter celebration featuring ice sports, traditional Finnish winter activities, and festive entertainment.