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
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