- Date
- Monday, June 15
- Time
- 18:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 6-17 years
- Place
- Espan lava • Helsinki
Helsinki City Folk brings folk dancers and folk musicians from Helsinki and the surrounding area to Espa Stage at the start of Midsummer week. The programme includes joyful dance and music performances, national costumes and the 2026 folk music and folk dance theme Juurista voimaa. Performers include Pääkaupungin Karjalaiset Nuoret's Riesku, Tanhu-Visa, Karkelo, Helsingin pitäjän tanhuujat ja spelarit, Helsingin Kansantanssin Ystävät's Rutistus, Espoon Kansantanssijat, Pörriäiset, Katrilli, Roihu and groups from Seurasaaren Kansantanssijat.
- Organizer
- Espan lava / Helsinki City Folk
At a glance
- Date
- Monday, June 15
- Time
- 18:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 6-17 years
- Languages
- fi, sv, en
- Toilets
- Partial
- Stroller-friendly
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Yes
- Parking nearby
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The audience area at Espa Stage is accessible. The stage does not have an accessible toilet, but the neighbouring Restaurant Kappeli has accessible toilet facilities. For this outdoor event, weather, crowds and park routes may affect movement with strollers or mobility aids.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- Espa Stage is outdoors in Esplanade Park opposite Restaurant Kappeli. The programme lasts two hours, so families can also drop in for a shorter visit. No weather plan or rain-related changes have been stated, and there is no parking in the park.
- Schedule notes
- The programme is on Monday 15.6.2026 at 18.00-20.00.
- Booking notes
- No advance registration or ticket booking is needed.
- Price notes
- Entry is free.
- Age notes
- This is not a dedicated children's event, but the outdoor folk dance and music programme can suit all ages with their own adult. It is best for children and teenagers interested in dance, live music, national costumes and Midsummer atmosphere.