New Year’s Eve in Espoo 2026

The New Year will be welcomed in Espoo with a joint celebration for all city residents in the Tapiola center area. Borealis -light art installation by Dan Acher will be available in the area until 6 January 2026.

Dan Acherin Borealis -valotaideteos hurmasi uudenvuodenaattona Espoon Tapiolassa.

Outdoor light art installation | Dan Acher: Borealis

Tapiola Ice Garden (Tapionaukio 3, 02100 Espoo)

Until 6.1.2026, 4-8 pm
Free admission

// Please note! The artwork can only be seen when skating on the ice or from the hotel terrace. The artwork does not appear when looking from the front of the Cultural Centre. //

Since 2014, this work has captivated audiences around the world. Now spanning the Tapiola Ice Garden, the work will be a constantly evolving, impressive experience, depending on weather conditions.

Dan Acher's work brings one of nature's most fascinating phenomena to cities around the world. According to Acher, Borealis tells of our ancestors' connection to nature and our modern, compulsive desire to control it. The work makes us wonder whether technology will one day replace everything that nature offers us.

In Tapiola, Espoo, you can experience the work while skating in the middle of it. The art work opened at Espoo's New Year's Eve celebration on December 31 and will be on display until January 6.

New Year’s Eve in Espoo 2026
Wednesday 31 December 2025, Tapiola
Free admission

The event is produced by City Events Espoo together with Espoo Cultural Centre.

Welcome to celebrate under the Northern Lights!

This year, New Year 2026 will be celebrated in Espoo under the glow of the Northern Lights as Swiss artist Dan Acher's magical light artwork Borealis brings the magic of the north to Tapiola sky. This joint celebration for all city residents will be held in the centre of Tapiola on Wed 31 December 2025 from 17.00 to 22.00. The event promises a host of fun activities for all ages, along with a great party atmosphere! This is the second time that Borealis will be shown in Finland, and the work will be available in the area until 6 January 2026. Let’s celebrate New Year’s Eve together in Tapiola!

Outdoor program: Tapiola Ice Garden
6–10 pm Dan Acher: Borealis
5–10 pm Tivoli Sariola: Horse Carousel

Indoor program: Espoo Cultural Centre
5–8 pm New Year's Disco by Skidit
5–8 pm Glitternistit
5–9 pm Art installation: Ajankajo
5–8 pm Magical light animals and characters
5–11 pm Café Molli: View Bar
7–10.30 pm DJ Mortti
6–9 pm Tarot card readings: Aino-Sofia Kojonen & Marina Lavenius
5–11 pm Light and media art installation

AINOA restaurants:

• Café Tarina(external link, opens in a new window) open until 9 pm
• Fazer Café(external link, opens in a new window) open until 10 pm
• Classic Pizza(external link, opens in a new window) open until 10.30 pm
• Makaronitehdas(external link, opens in a new window) open until 10.30 pm
• Ravintola Hook(external link, opens in a new window) open until 11 pm
• Deliberi(external link, opens in a new window) open until 12 am
• Bistro o Mat(external link, opens in a new window) open until 1 am
• Gallows Bird(external link, opens in a new window) open until 2 am