ART IN THE CITY

29.3.–8.9. HAM: Paweł Althamer – I (am). Versatile and extraordinary works from the internationally acclaimed Polish artist.
15.03.–28.07. KIASMA: Iiu Susiraja – Dry Joy. Subversive self-portraits and video installations from the Finnish artist.
5.4.-29.9. DESIGN MUSEUM: Secret Universe exhibition displays work by the COMPANY: Aamu Song & Johan Olin from over the past ten years.
14.6.–6.10. ATENEUM: Silent Beauty. Savour the calm atmosphere of Finnish nature in the midst of the bustling city in this versatile art exhibition

You Are Here Art Card gives our guests a 25% discount off the price of museum tickets. Please ask for the Art Card at Hotel St. George's reception.

JUNE

2. VALLILA UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT OPEN AIR. Ääniwalli offers a unique music event under the Hämeensilta bridge.
6.–8. SIDEWAYS FESTIVAL kicks off Helsinki’s festival season with alternative music and a tempting selection of food and drink.
7.–8. HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL. The city centre comes alive with music, colour and dance.
12. HELSINKI DAY. A city-wide festival to celebrate the capital’s birthday with tons of free events.
19. SEURASAARI MIDSUMMER BONFIRES. Experience Finland’s midsummer eve folk traditions in blazing style.

JULY

3.–6. HELSINKI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. Nurture your soul with music ranging from baroque to contemporary.
4.–6. CRAFT BEER HELSINKI. A thirst-quenching selection of Finnish and international beers.
19.–22. HELSINKI FASHION WEEK. Fierce fashion meets sustainability.

AUGUST

9.–11. FLOW FESTIVAL. Helsinki’s biggest music festival with a world class lineup. Stop by Restaurant Andrea’s food stall for a quick bite, too.
15.8.–1.9. HELSINKI FESTIVAL. Close out the summer season with Finland’s biggest artistic extravaganza. Helsinki Festival Thursday pre-parties from 17-18:
- 15. Panu Savolainen at Bar Haven, Hotel Haven
- 22. Ylva Haru at Wintergarden, Hotel St. George
- 29. Antti Autio at Kämp Bar, Hotel Kämp
17. VIAPORIN TUOPPI REGATTA. Wooden sailboats at Suomenlinna Sea Fortress.
20.–24. VIAPORI JAZZ. Jazz rhythms at stunning Suomenlinna.

Photo: Kalle Eskola: Still Life (1959). Finnish National Gallery / Ateneum Art Museum, Suomen Säästöpankki Oy Collection. Photo: Finnish National Gallery / Antti Kuivalainen.