- Date
- Saturday, July 11
- Time
- 12:00-22:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 5-17 years
Helsinki Folk Festival, also called Puistokarkelot, brings acoustic folk music and folk fusion to two stages in Alppipuisto. Helsinki Folk's own page welcomes families to a free open-air folk festival in the park. The Alppipuiston Kesä page describes the event as Helsinki's largest folk music festival, drawing young people and families with picnic blankets. Performers include Canada's North Shore Celtic Ensemble, Luomuduo, I fäälan, Wasel & The Weasels, Estonia's Kertu-Liis Õnnis, Janeta Österberg and Kamala Kamele.
- Organizer
- Helsinki Folk Festival / Alppipuiston Kesä
At a glance
- Date
- Saturday, July 11
- Time
- 12:00-22:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 5-17 years
- Languages
- fi, en
- Toilets
- Yes
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- According to the Alppipuiston Kesä page, Alppipuisto is in Alppiharju next to Linnanmäki and is easy to reach by bus and tram. The event area's lawn is fairly flat, the park has wide paved routes, and all Alppipuiston Kesä events have accessible public toilets. Weather, crowds, lawn areas and music volume may still affect moving around with a pram or mobility aid.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The event is outdoors in Alppipuisto on Saturday 2026-07-11 from 12:00 to 22:00. The programme leans toward an afternoon and long park-day format, so families can also drop in for a shorter visit. Bring weather-appropriate gear and a picnic blanket if you plan to stay and listen for longer. Exact stage times for individual performers, weather policy, food sales and separate children's programme were not confirmed in the checked sources.
- Schedule notes
- The Helsinki Linked Events record lists Helsinki Folk Festival on Saturday 2026-07-11 from 12:00 to 22:00 as part of the Alppipuiston Kesä series. Helsinki Folk's own page confirms the date 2026-07-11, but exact performer-specific times were not visible in accessible text.CHANGE
- Booking notes
- Entry is free, and no advance registration or booking is listed.
- Age notes
- Helsinki Folk describes the event as a free event for the whole family. Alppipuiston Kesä says it draws young people and families with picnic blankets. This long, music-led park day is likely to work best for children and young people who enjoy live acoustic music and a picnic atmosphere outdoors.