Events in Helsinki - summer 2019

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.

Published date: 07.06.2019