Independence Day Gala Concert

Espoo’s Independence Day Concert
Sun, 6 December 2026
at 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Espoo Cultural Centre and Yle Areena

The Independence Day concert, which has become an important tradition for the citizens, will be organised at Espoo Cultural Centre on Sunday, 6 December 2026.

The program combines classical and popular music. The stars of the event will be Ilta, Waltteri Torikka and Helsinki Police Symphonic Band conducted by Sami Ruusuvuori. We will also hear Päivänkehrä School choir.

Tickets are available free of charge from 16.11.2026

Tickets are available at various service points:
- Espoo Info Service Points in Leppävaara, Matinkylä and Kalajärvi
- The AINOA Shopping Center's information desk(external link, opens in a new window)

The concert can be viewed free of charge on a computer, tablet or smartphone, for example

The concert will be streamed live at Yle Areena(external link, opens in a new window) at 2.30 p.m. Live streaming allows participation in the event for people at home and living in different kinds of communities, such as residential care homes.

City Events Espoo is in charge of the event production. Changes may be made to the programme.