May Day celebrations, top concerts and nature experiences in Espoo – pick your highlights for May
Otaniemi’s extended May Day celebrations are full of joy and student traditions, while at the wild May Day party at the Children’s Cultural Centre Aurora, Herra Hevisaurus and friends will take the stage. In May, you can also enjoy top concerts, birdwatching excursions and topical discussion events. We have put together the most interesting events for late spring, offering joy, music and shared experiences for people of all ages. Find more events at espoo.fi/en/events-espoo.
Join the May Day celebrations in Otaniemi!
30.4.2026, 12.00
Servin mökki
Otaniemi’s extended May Day festivities are filled with joy, student traditions and community spirit. One of the most anticipated moments of May Day takes place on 30 April. The traditional Wappu Declaration will be held from 12:00 to 14:00 in the yard of Servin mökki, known as Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4). The event brings together students, alumni and city residents to enjoy speeches, music and a ceremony culminating in the official Wappu Declaration.
Join the May Day celebrations in Otaniemi!
Hevimpi vappu at Children’s Cultural Centre Aurora
Fri 1.5.2026, 15.00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora
Get ready for some loud May Day action at the Children’s Cultural Centre Aurora, as the kings of Jurassic heavy metal – Herra Hevisaurus and his friends – take over the stage. Their colourful and energetic show will be full of rhythm and humour.
Hevimpi vappu at Children’s Cultural Centre Aurora
Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L
Wed 6.5.2026, 19.00
Espoo Cultural Centre
Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L is a Tampere-based quartet – the hottest and loudest act in the Finnish folk-rock sky today. In Käppi’s musical mortar, airy folk expression mixes with the earthy roots of blues and the shimmer of psychedelic rock. The finely ground result is fascinating folk music — molded into the shape of accessibly inventive popular music.
Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L
Michael Monroe
Fri 8.5.2026, 19.00
Espoo Cultural Centre
Rock legend Michael Monroe is one of the most successful Finnish musicians in history, with the Wall Street Journal even calling him the world’s most respected rock star. His energetic and trailblazing career began as the lead singer of Hanoi Rocks, formed in 1979.
Michael Monroe
DIY Craft Workshop: Mothers' day card
Sun 10.5.2026, 11.30
KAMU WeeGee
Come and make a Mothers' day card. You can take inspiration from e.g. song lyrics. The workshops with changing themes are suitable for all ages. Jump into the fun and experience the joy of creating together!
DIY Craft Workshop: Mothers' day card
Goldielocks
Wed 13.5.2026, 19.00
Sello Hall
In 2025, Goldielocks came to the attention of the general public in the Contest for New Music with her song Made Of, which took second place and won the votes of the international jury. Goldielocks’ music combines the tenderness of electroballads with the energy of indie pop. Her distinctive voice, catchy melodies and international accomplishments form a whole that emphasises storytelling, visuality and powerful expression.
Goldielocks
Nature tour Evening singers of Iso Huopalahti
Saturday 16 May 2026 at 20:00
The evening is a great time to listen to birdsong. On this guided walk organised by Nature House Villa Elfvik, we will discuss identifying birds by their song. We will also observe and identify waterbirds at Iso Huopalahti. Please bring your own binoculars and dress warmly. The walk starts from the parking lot next to the Vermonpuisto dog park.
Nature tour Evening singers of Iso Huopalahti (in Finnish)
Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha
Wed 27.5.2026, 19.00
Sello Hall
Lapland-Balkan band Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha has been riling up music fans and lovers of life since 2009. Its music is a diverse fusion of styles and traditions, with the main ingredient being the snappy rhythms of Balkan music and old Finnish hit music. Influences from such diverse places as Georgia, Turkey, the Middle East and Greece have been added to the band’s musical spice rack over the years.
Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha
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