City Events Espoo
Truly an international and youthful growing city, Espoo is also a diverse event city in the heart of the metropolitan area. As an event city, Espoo is safe and centrally located with excellent connections, enabling the smooth and sustainable movement of audiences. Welcome to Espoo!Attractive Event City
Events are important to Espoo. Please contact our experts and city authorities to receive support for major events.
Current events and partnerships
The Emma Gala will be celebrated on Saturday 7 March 2026 at Espoo's Metro Arena. Espoo is participating as a partner in the biggest music event of the year. The stage will feature, among others, Amorphis, Lauri Haav, Kaija Koo, JVG and Nelli Matula.
Alvarin Kesäjuhla (Summer Festival) will be held for the first time in Otaniemi on 10-11 July 2026 in Alvar Aalto Puisto. The event will feature a diverse stage program, food and drink offerings, as well as cottage games and a picnic opportunity. This new, relaxed summer event is one of Espoo's partnership events.
Aalto University and the City of Espoo are organizing Aalto Ahaa public lectures open to everyone and Junior Science Theatres aimed at 9-12 year olds in Marsio, Otaniemi. In spring 2026, Aalto Ahaa lectures will be held on 3 March and 21 April. The Science Theatres will be held on 20 March and 8 May.
Northern Europe's largest electronic music festival, Weekend Festival, will return to Vermo Event Park from 31 July to 1 August 2026. The festival will feature artists such as Martin Garrix, Timmy Trumpet, R3HAB, Coone, Bassjackers, Darude, Salvatore Ganacci and Tungevaag. Espoo is the event's partner.
Espoo has numerous attractive events, from festivals to sporting events, throughout the year. The city's sports halls host national-level ice hockey, floorball and basketball, among others. International competitions are held annually both on outdoor courts and in indoor halls. More information about the city's major events can be found in the Visit Espoo event calendar.
Located in Tapionpuisto Tapiola, architect Matti Suuronen's Venturo house is a utopian architectural and design destination as well as a space for art, science and the future. The Venturo Studio is an urban culture project launched by City Events Espoo, and it showcases art and culture in a central location in the heart of Tapiola. The Venturo is closed at wintertime.
