Helsinki’s summer is full of music concerts and festivals. There are lots of world class artists on stage this year, such as Metallica, Sting, Kent, Björk, ZZ Top and many more. Music genres vary from electronic music to pop/rock and jazz, so everyone can find their own favourite festival in Helsinki.
To make the selection easier, here’s a list of the biggest festivals in Helsinki and nearby areas.
| Name of the event | What? | When? | Where? | Who’s performing? | Website for more information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonisphere | Metal music Festival | June 4, 2012 | Kalasatama, Helsinki | Metallica, Machine Head, Amorphis, Gojira, Ghost | http://fi.sonisphere.eu/english/ |
| Rockin’ Hellsinki vol 1 | Rock Festival | June 7, 2012 | Kaisaniemi, Helsinki | Mötley Crüe, Crashdiet, Hardcore Superstar | http://www.rockinhellsinki.fi/etusivu/ |
| Kivenlahti rock | Rock Festival | June 8-9, 2012 | Leppävaara, Espoo | Apocalyptica, Michael Monroe, Chisu, Viikate, Jukka Poika, Ewert and The Two Dragons, Stam1na | http://www.kivenlahtirock.com/12/ |
| Bassline Festival | Jazz, Soul, Disco, Rap | June 8-10, 2012 | Sinebrychoff park, Helsinki | Gracias, Ekow, Noah Kin, Mr Woodnote, Lil Rysh, Oddisee | http://bassline.fi/BasslineFestival.html |
| Boombox | Hip hop Festival | June 15-16, 2012 | Suvilahti, Helsinki | Cheek, Redrama, Lord Est, Fintelligence, Gracias, Jare & Ville-Galle, Jätkäjätkät, Notkea Rotta | http://www.boombox.fi/ |
| Helsinki Classic Festival | June 16, 2012 | Kaisaniemi, Helsinki | Sting, Hector, Rumer, Latebird’s All Star | http://www.livenation.fi/event/290851/sting-helsinki-classic-tickets/ | |
| Garden Party | June 27 and 29, 2012 | Hietaniemi, Helsinki | Kent, Regina Spektor, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The Shins, Pariisin Kevät, Laleh, Niki & The Dove | http://www.livenation.fi/event/302595/garden-party-kent–tickets | |
| Tuska Open Air Metal Festival | Metal music Festival | June 29-July 1, 2012 | Suvilahti, Helsinki | Megadeth, Sabaton, Ministry, Sonata Arctica, Apocalyptica, Lamb Of God | http://www.tuska-festival.fi/en/#section1 |
| Helsinki Rockabilly Week | Rockabilly event | July 20-27, 2012 | In Helsinki Clubs | Whirlwind | |
| Rockin’ Hellsinki vol 2 | Rock Festival | July 21, 2012 | Kaisaniemi, Helsinki | ZZ Top, Philip Sayce, Peer Günt, Von Hertzen Brothers | http://www.rockinhellsinki.fi/etusivu/ |
| Kuudes Aisti | Indie, Punk, Rock, Electronic music | July 27-29, 2012 | Sörnäinen, Helsinki | Kim Gordon & Ikue Mori, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Black Lips, Avengers, Acid Kings, Mala, Mark Ernestus | http://www.kuudesaisti.org/ |
| Summer Sound | Techno, Electronic music | July 27-29, 2012 | Helsinki Convention Center | Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Fedde Le Grand, Hardwell, Alex Kunnari | http://www.summersound.fi/index.php/info-in-english |
| Myötätuuli Rock | Rock Festival | August 3-4, 2012 | Hakunila, Vantaa | Apocalyptica, Michael Monroe, Skindred, Amaranthe, Engel | http://www.mtr.fi/ |
| Flow Festival | Indie Rock, Soul, Jazz | August 8-12, 2012 | Suvilahti, Helsinki | Björk, Bon Iver, Bobby Womack, Miike Snow, Yann Tiersen, Lykke Li, Frank Ocean, Black Keys | http://www.flowfestival.com/en/ |
| Weekend Festival | Contemporary Music | August 17-18, 2012 | Luukki, Espoo | David Guetta, Carpark North, Skrillex, Hurts, OFWGKTA, Donkeyboy, Breathe Carolina, Michale Gray, Poets of the Fall | http://wknd.fi/en/ |
