Helsinki Festival is organised on Aug 17th – Sept 2nd. The Night of the Arts is next arranged on August 23rd. The August 19th concert at Kaivari features current favourites and rising stars. Kunsthalle Helsinki will exhibit David Hockney’s rarely-seen works.

The MyHelsinki.fi website has a new section presenting Helsinki’s unique archipelago destinations. This is the first time that information about all of Helsinki’s maritime attractions has been compiled on one website. The City of Helsinki’s maritime strategy aims to promote the accessibility of its islands.

Finland was mainly viewed in a positive or neutral light in international online articles and social media discussions. A recent media analysis shows that Helsinki succeeded well in seizing the opportunity to bask in the spotlight of the international media.

Housing Fair Finland will organise a new urban event in collaboration with the City of Helsinki from 1–9 September. The event will highlight new innovations in urban living and showcase the everyday life of Jätkäsaari residents.

The City of Helsinki has chosen Kalasatama residents' association's resident party, Maria Baric Company's Kalasataman valon juhla ("light party"), Red Nose Company's Kalasataman kulttuuripilkki ("cultural jig") and Susanna Leinonen Company's Kalasatama in Motion project as the environmental art projects of the summer to receive financing.

Beaches, pools and tennis, boating or fishing in the archipelago, exhibitions and museums, parks, walks and nature excursions. Summer in the city!

Helsinki offers free-of-charge contraception to residents of Helsinki and students of Helsinki’s educational institutions who are under the age of 25. Free-of-charge contraception campaign will be visible on both the streets and digital media.

New parking arrangements for tourist traffic will be tested this year in the vicinity of the Senate Square. New parking spaces for tourist buses will be placed on Unioninkatu and Rauhankatu.