This spring festival is a popular carnival that has traditionally been celebrated by workers and students. On the eve of May Day 30 April students gather at the Market Square to wash the statue of Havis Amanda and place a student cap on her head. The celebrations continue throughout the city.

The new edition of the City of Helsinki’s international news bulletin Helsinki News focuses on openness in government in Finland and how this principle manifests itself in the Helsinki city administration.

The Helsinki fashion week 20–29 May, Helsinki New – Fashion Showcase, acquaints everybody with the latest trends in materials, styles and Finnish fashion design.

Kalasatama is not the only former port and industrial zone that is transforming into a trendy and diverse residential area.

Flea markets are a staple of summer in Helsinki. The Hietalahti flea market opens its summer season on Monday, 2 May, to be followed by the Hakaniemi flea market on Sunday, 8 May.

By the summer of 2016, there will be 500 bikes in 50 locations around the city. The bikes will be kept at bike stations around the city center between Ruoholahti, Taka-Töölö and Sörnäinen.

Instructions for organizing events in Helsinki are clear, and the authorities are quick to provide information and help. As a result, many events in the city are organized with routine.

From 19 August to 4 September 2016, the Helsinki Festival will once again provide a broad spectrum of international top names, rising talents, multi-artistic works, atmospheric evenings in the Huvila Festival Tent and unexpected events throughout the city.