Events, Helsinki
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A wide variety of festivals is available to visitors throughout the year.
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Cultural Events
The Helsinki Festival offers a wide range of performances including chamber music, visual arts, dance, theater, opera, jazz and rock concerts, etc.
Helsinki Sea Jazz
Helsinki Sea Jazz is an annual weekend festival that takes place in mid-June.Musicians from throughout the world come to perform in various venues including Koff Park and the Katajannokka engine factory. Various different types of jazz music are featured every year.
Baltic Herring Fair
Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair is held annually in October.This traditional event began in 1743.
City Tours
Tours of Helsinki depart from Simonkatu 1 (near Central Station). The 3T tram, starting from the station, runs past some of the principal sights, with commentary in Swedish, English and German.
Christmas Charity Market
Helsinki Christmas Charity Market is in December.
10,000 Meter Street Race
Helsinki 10,000 Meter Street Race for women is run in May.
Helsinki Snow Rally
Helsinki Snow Rally is in February.
Skiexpo
Helsinki Skiexpo is in November.
Helsinki to St Petersburg - Excursions
In summer there are excursions from Helsinki to St Petersburg by boat or by bus.
International Light Athletics
Helsinki International Light Athletics competition is in June.
International Trotting Races
Helsinki International Trotting Races are held in August.
August City Marathon
Helsinki August City Marathon is held in August.
Utsjoki-Helsinki - Finland Runs
Utsjoki-Helsinki "Finland Runs" is in July.
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