Park Festival in Kaivopuisto
We’re happy to once again come together for the traditional Park Festival to wrap up Helsinki Pride Week!
It’s really important to us that the shared spirit of our community—at the heart of Pride Week—stays strong, even as more and more people have joined in over the years. The celebration is all about the people, and we’re committed to keeping all Helsinki Pride Week events free so that everyone has the chance to take part.
As the event keeps growing, we also want to make sure it stays interactive and that our community has plenty of easy, welcoming ways to connect.
Check out the Park Festival mapIt’s really important to us that the shared spirit of our community—at the heart of Pride Week—stays strong, even as more and more people have joined in over the years. The celebration is all about the people, and we’re committed to keeping all Helsinki Pride Week events free so that everyone has the chance to take part.
As the event keeps growing, we also want to make sure it stays interactive and that our community has plenty of easy, welcoming ways to connect.
Info
Schedule
The Park Festival program, organized by the Helsinki Pride Community and its partners, will take place on Saturday, June 28th, between 1 PM and 9 PM. You can find the stage program schedule further down on this page, under the heading ’Activities at the Park Festival'. After 21 PM, we’ll start packing down the gear and giving the park back to the city.
What can and can’t you bring to the area?
You're welcome to bring good vibes, music, picnic blankets, food, and drinks! Dogs are more than welcome to join us for a relaxed day at the Park Festival!
Please do not bring your own tents or generators into the park.
Leave disposable grills at home—they are not allowed during the event. Open fires are also strictly prohibited.
Selling products is only allowed for official food vendors and event partners.
Please do not bring your own tents or generators into the park.
Leave disposable grills at home—they are not allowed during the event. Open fires are also strictly prohibited.
Selling products is only allowed for official food vendors and event partners.
Food and drinks
It’s a good idea to bring your own water bottles—there are refill stations in the park, clearly marked on the event map. You'll find them near the main food area and the kids' zone.
This year, Puistojuhla offers a wide range of food options, so there’s something for everyone. Check out the food offerings further down on this page.
Please note that Restaurant Kaivohuone will be closed during the event.
See the location of the food area on the mapThis year, Puistojuhla offers a wide range of food options, so there’s something for everyone. Check out the food offerings further down on this page.
Please note that Restaurant Kaivohuone will be closed during the event.
Meeting point
Approximately 50,000 visitors are expected at the Park Celebration. Due to this, mobile phone connections may experience disruptions.
There will be a designated meeting point at the celebration, where you can arrange to meet friends, for example. The meeting point is located in front of Restaurant Kaivohuone and can be recognized by a colorful flower arrangement.
See the meeting point on the mapThere will be a designated meeting point at the celebration, where you can arrange to meet friends, for example. The meeting point is located in front of Restaurant Kaivohuone and can be recognized by a colorful flower arrangement.
Safety and first aid
The safety of the Park Festival is managed by Local Crew. Security staff can be recognized by their yellow vests with "Local Crew Security" printed on the back and a security badge on the front.
First aid will be available throughout the event. The first aid tent is located next to the Helsinki Pride community info tent.
There are also harassment contact persons present in the park, whom you can approach easily if you experience or witness inappropriate behavior. They wear pink vests. These contact persons will also be walking around the park but can always be reached at the first aid tent. Feel free to approach them even if you’re not sure whether the behavior you’ve encountered counts as harassment.
See the location of the first aid on the mapFirst aid will be available throughout the event. The first aid tent is located next to the Helsinki Pride community info tent.
There are also harassment contact persons present in the park, whom you can approach easily if you experience or witness inappropriate behavior. They wear pink vests. These contact persons will also be walking around the park but can always be reached at the first aid tent. Feel free to approach them even if you’re not sure whether the behavior you’ve encountered counts as harassment.
Safer space and harassment contact persons
All Helsinki Pride events follow the principles of safer spaces. You can find the Safer Space Principles here.
In any cases of harassment or discrimination, you can turn to the harassment contact persons for support. You can recognize them by their pink safety vests, and you can find them at the First Aid Point at Park Festival. The harassment contact persons will also be present and moving around in the park. You can contact them by talking to them, calling, sending a text message or by WhatsApp. The phone numbers of the harassment contact persons at the Park Festival are: 044 941 0172 and 044 941 0173.
Event participants can also give anonymous feedback to the harassment contact team using the feedback form. The form is especially encouraged for non-urgent matters. Fill out the harassment contact person's feedback form here.
Event participants can also give anonymous feedback to the harassment contact team using the feedback form. The form is especially encouraged for non-urgent matters. Fill out the harassment contact person's feedback form here.
Cleaning and recycling
There are plenty of portable toilets and two water stations for hand washing and refilling water bottles at Puistojuhla. You’ll also find trash bins around the area, and we kindly ask all visitors to use them. Please make sure to sort bio-waste, mixed waste, and glass bottles into the correct bins.
Let’s keep the park clean and pleasant throughout the celebration. This also helps the Helsinki Pride cleaning team do their job more easily! After the event, professional cleaners will take care of the park as well.
See the locations of the recycling points on the mapLet’s keep the park clean and pleasant throughout the celebration. This also helps the Helsinki Pride cleaning team do their job more easily! After the event, professional cleaners will take care of the park as well.
Food at the Park Festival
Almost Vege
Almost Vege offers a diverse selection of delicious food concepts at the Park Festival. The taco truck features giant paratha tacos with various fillings, and at the row of tents, there are restaurants serving Loaded Nachos, Baked Potatoes, and Korean Style Burgers.
A new dish has also been created for the event: Pride Pink Fries! This dish includes crispy churro fries, pink aioli, marinated red onions, pomegranate seeds, spring onions, and all the colors of the rainbow. The vibrant fries and homemade lemonade can be found at every stall during the event. Welcome!
Discover Almost VegeA new dish has also been created for the event: Pride Pink Fries! This dish includes crispy churro fries, pink aioli, marinated red onions, pomegranate seeds, spring onions, and all the colors of the rainbow. The vibrant fries and homemade lemonade can be found at every stall during the event. Welcome!
Keiju Sandwich Bar
Keiju Sandwich Bar brings a unique selection of delicious and seriously satisfying sandwiches to the Pride Park Festival. The menu includes a crispy and fresh halloumi romesco, a Japanese-style katsu sando filled with vegan nuggets, and a mouthwatering Reuben sandwich featuring veggie beef—this American-style grilled sandwich is sure to impress.
Check out the Keiju Sandwich Bar menu and allergen info at the link below. Sandwiches are €9 each. Come treat yourself!
Discover Keiju Sandwich BarCheck out the Keiju Sandwich Bar menu and allergen info at the link below. Sandwiches are €9 each. Come treat yourself!
Other food vendors
Other food vendors in the area: Cafe Citikka & Focca.
Activities at the Park Festival
Main Stage: Supported by Zalando
The Park Festival stage is brought to you in collaboration with our partner Zalando. From 1 PM to 9 PM, the stage will host a wide variety of performances and programs:
1 PM: DJ Awa
2 PM: Speeches
3 PM: Kuopus
3:20 PM: Changing the world with Pride -recognition awards
3.40 PM: Miki Ratsula
4 PM: Black Peppa & Miss Lumiere
4.40 PM: Sonia
5.30: PM: Pola Ivanka
6 PM: Ballroom with Pride
6.30 PM: Yeboyah
7 PM: suinner + trabelsi
The stage program will be hosted by Markku Haussila and Sophia Wekesa.
1 PM: DJ Awa
2 PM: Speeches
3 PM: Kuopus
3:20 PM: Changing the world with Pride -recognition awards
3.40 PM: Miki Ratsula
4 PM: Black Peppa & Miss Lumiere
4.40 PM: Sonia
5.30: PM: Pola Ivanka
6 PM: Ballroom with Pride
6.30 PM: Yeboyah
7 PM: suinner + trabelsi
The stage program will be hosted by Markku Haussila and Sophia Wekesa.
Dottir: Disco
Helsinki Pride Main Partner Dottir is proud to join Helsinki Pride as one of the main partners! While we're known for our legal expertise, we also know how to throw a great party - this year, they’re hosting the iconic Puistodisco at Helsinki Pride.
Kaivopuisto will come alive with Disco beats from 1 PM to 9 PM, with g.p.y.r.o. and DJ Suva setting the vibe. Expect millennial hits, classic house, and funk - the perfect mix for dancing freely and celebrating joy.
Whether you sparkle in glitter or sway in the shade, Disco is a space to dance freely and proudly – rain or shine, under our tent or the summer sky. Join us to celebrate diversity, music, and togetherness – without limits!
See the Disco on the mapKaivopuisto will come alive with Disco beats from 1 PM to 9 PM, with g.p.y.r.o. and DJ Suva setting the vibe. Expect millennial hits, classic house, and funk - the perfect mix for dancing freely and celebrating joy.
Whether you sparkle in glitter or sway in the shade, Disco is a space to dance freely and proudly – rain or shine, under our tent or the summer sky. Join us to celebrate diversity, music, and togetherness – without limits!
Mastercard: Karaoke
Join Mastercard’s fabulous karaoke party in the park! Music unites us – so whether you’re a pop diva, country crooner, rock rebel or Latin firecracker, there's a song with your name on it. Swing by the Mastercard tent to celebrate global beats with us and chose your favorite bangers from all around the world. And don’t miss the AI-powered photo booth – where you’ll transform into the dazzling superstar you were born to be.
See the Park Karaoke on the mapLidl: Lounge
Join us for good vibes and Pride spirit in our cozy lounge – snap a fun photo with your friends at the photo booth, shop selected products from the Lidl cart, and take a break from the hustle in the best seats with a view of the main stage. Relax, recharge, and enjoy a fantastic day full of joy, togetherness, and celebration. See you at the Lidl Lounge!
See the lounge on the mapHelsinki Pride Community Partners in the Park
Many of our Community Partners will also be present with their own booths around the park. At these booths, they’ll be sharing information and showcasing their work to festival-goers.
See the Community Partner's area on the mapKinky Forest
Kink belongs at Pride! This year at Helsinki Pride, we are piloting a dedicated space for kinksters and fetishists who are part of the rainbow community. Kinky Forest is a social area where you can spend time with your own community. You can come to Kinky Forest with your own group, meet new people, and enjoy the Park Festival together with fellow kinksters.
You'll recognize Kinky Forest by its themed decorations. There is no scheduled program in the area. Please note that the Kinky Forest does not have an area for play sessions.
We will also collect feedback in the area to help us develop it based on visitors' wishes. Naturally, all kinksters and fetishists are welcome throughout the entire Park Festival as well.
See the location of Kinky Forest on the mapYou'll recognize Kinky Forest by its themed decorations. There is no scheduled program in the area. Please note that the Kinky Forest does not have an area for play sessions.
We will also collect feedback in the area to help us develop it based on visitors' wishes. Naturally, all kinksters and fetishists are welcome throughout the entire Park Festival as well.
For youth, children, and families
Youth area
There is a dedicated alcohol-free zone in the park just for youth aged 13–25. Please respect this space—let’s give young people the room to celebrate Pride in their own way! Staff from the Helsinki Pride Community, the City of Helsinki, and Iris Helsinki will be present in the youth area throughout the day.
All (13-25 year olds) are welcome to spend an unforgettable day as themselves. There will be snacks, a relaxed picnic, Sekasin chat and great performers! The day’s programme will be presented by Open Stage Finland, DJ Riekko and hosted by drag queen Genevieve Ruche.
Schedule:
1-1.30 PM: DJ Riekko
1.30-4 PM: Open Stage Finland
4-6 PM: DJ Riekko
See the location of the youth area on the mapAll (13-25 year olds) are welcome to spend an unforgettable day as themselves. There will be snacks, a relaxed picnic, Sekasin chat and great performers! The day’s programme will be presented by Open Stage Finland, DJ Riekko and hosted by drag queen Genevieve Ruche.
Schedule:
1-1.30 PM: DJ Riekko
1.30-4 PM: Open Stage Finland
4-6 PM: DJ Riekko
Children’s area for families
The City of Helsinki’s children’s area offers fun activities for the youngest Pride-goers and their families. In the City of Helsinki Children's area, you can hop on the library bus, ride a fun stick horse track, and dance at the Mimi and Kuku gig at 3 PM. You can also build your dream city out of Lego (available from 1–5 PM) and get information about the city's participatory budgeting, OmaStadi. All activities are free. Please note that children cannot be left alone in the area.
Next to the Children's area, you'll find the Vohvis café, and you're also welcome to enjoy your snacks in the area. Nearby portable toilets are equipped with baby changing tables. Children's area is open at 1–7 PM.
See the location of the children’s area on the mapNext to the Children's area, you'll find the Vohvis café, and you're also welcome to enjoy your snacks in the area. Nearby portable toilets are equipped with baby changing tables. Children's area is open at 1–7 PM.
Accessibility information for the Helsinki Pride Park Festival
Arrival
The main entrance to the Park Festival is on Neitsytpolku. At the entrance, there is a sound beacon that plays a familiar birdsong and announces the location name aloud.
For safety reasons, temporary parking bans will be in effect on streets surrounding Kaivopuisto. Parking on these streets is at your own risk, even with a disabled parking permit. We strongly encourage everyone, including those with disability permits, to arrive by taxi.
If arriving by taxi, please note that Iso Puistotie will be closed to traffic during the event. Drop-offs can be made at the horseshoe-shaped parking area on Ehrenströmintie (near Café Ursula). Unfortunately, private vehicles cannot be left at this drop-off zone.
More information and questions: johanna@pride.fi
From the parking area, another sound beacon plays the same familiar birdsong and announces the name of the location aloud, guiding visitors toward Iso Puistotie. This route provides a direct, accessible path to the main festival area and key locations, including the main stage.
For safety reasons, temporary parking bans will be in effect on streets surrounding Kaivopuisto. Parking on these streets is at your own risk, even with a disabled parking permit. We strongly encourage everyone, including those with disability permits, to arrive by taxi.
If arriving by taxi, please note that Iso Puistotie will be closed to traffic during the event. Drop-offs can be made at the horseshoe-shaped parking area on Ehrenströmintie (near Café Ursula). Unfortunately, private vehicles cannot be left at this drop-off zone.
More information and questions: johanna@pride.fi
From the parking area, another sound beacon plays the same familiar birdsong and announces the name of the location aloud, guiding visitors toward Iso Puistotie. This route provides a direct, accessible path to the main festival area and key locations, including the main stage.
Moving around the Park Festival
The event area in Kaivopuisto is generally flat and easy to navigate. There are even walking paths that connect all the festival activities and points of interest.
There are six toilet areas throughout the park, each with marked accessible portable toilets. In total, there are ten accessible toilets, all clearly shown on the event map. The toilet access card (Vessapassi) is accepted.
In addition to park benches, there are a limited number of seating areas at partner booths and dedicated seating in the food area for dining.
See the map of the Park FestivalThere are six toilet areas throughout the park, each with marked accessible portable toilets. In total, there are ten accessible toilets, all clearly shown on the event map. The toilet access card (Vessapassi) is accepted.
In addition to park benches, there are a limited number of seating areas at partner booths and dedicated seating in the food area for dining.
Park Festival Stage
There is an accessible viewing area near the main stage, reserved for those who need it. Use of this area is voluntary, and security staff are informed and respectful of this.
The stage program at the park festival will be interpreted into Finnish Sign Language.
The stage program at the park festival will be interpreted into Finnish Sign Language.
Calm area
The Park Festival offers a calm recovery space for those who need a safe place to recover from acute sensory or other forms of overload. The space is sensory accessible. In the calming area, you can rest and recover from overstimulation. Stim toys and tools are also available for use.
The space is small, and its capacity is generally limited to two people at a time. Volunteers are present to guide the use of the space, though they will not engage unless needed. The recommended maximum use time is about 20 minutes per person, so that as many people as possible can benefit from the space. A volunteer can also help you leave the Park Festival entirely if necessary.
The calm area is a smoke-free zone.
See the Park festival map for the location of the calm areaThe space is small, and its capacity is generally limited to two people at a time. Volunteers are present to guide the use of the space, though they will not engage unless needed. The recommended maximum use time is about 20 minutes per person, so that as many people as possible can benefit from the space. A volunteer can also help you leave the Park Festival entirely if necessary.
The calm area is a smoke-free zone.
Also see: The Helsinki Pride Parade
Helsinki Pride Parade
Helsinki Pride Week culminates in the fabulous Pride Parade on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Starting from Senate Square, the parade is a joyful, colorful, and loud demonstration in support of equality and human rights for sexual and gender minorities.
Helsinki Pride Parade