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Helsinki Biennial 2025 will spread across Vallisaari Island and the city center
Helsinki Biennial 2025 brings together 37 artists and collectives on Vallisaari Island, in Esplanade Park, and at HAM Helsinki Art Museum. Organised for the third time, the theme of this year’s biennial is Shelter: Below and Beyond, Becoming and Belonging. Helsinki Biennial takes place from 8 June to 21 September 2025.
Helsinki with all your senses
Explore a city that blends quirky urban life with peaceful nature. Wander through our design-forward neighbourhoods, savour local Nordic cuisine, and recharge in the tranquil beauty of the archipelago.
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Events organized by the City
Helsinki Biennial brings together 37 artists and collectives on Vallisaari Island, in Esplanade Park, and at HAM Helsinki Art Museum.
Helsinki Festival is the largest arts festival in the Nordic countries, held annually in late summer.
The Helsinki Baltic Herring Market is one of the oldest ongoing event traditions in Finland. It has been held since 1743.
Helsinki Christmas Market is the oldest outdoor Christmas market in Helsinki.
Helsinki’s New Year is organised by the City of Helsinki.
Lux Helsinki is a light festival in Helsinki that is organised annually at the beginning of January.
Helsinki’s birthday is traditionally marked on 12 June, when the city is packed with a wide range of free-of-charge events.
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