Youth Pride Week is a week-long event aimed at 13–25-year-olds, with activities run by different youth organizations, such as NGOs and youth centers in the Helsinki metropolitan area. We want to create a memorable event where young people can meet each other, form new friendships, have fun in a safe environment, and participate in a diverse range of activities. The event also introduces various youth sector actors to young people.
Youth Pride House
Youth Pride House is a dedicated space and meeting place for young people aged 13 to 25, offering a diverse program throughout the week.
Youth Pride House is open during Youth Pride Week from Monday to Friday. In 2025, Youth Pride House will be located at the Cultural Centre Caisa. Caisa is accessible.
More information about CaisaActivities at Youth Pride House
At Youth Pride House, young people can come to hang out or play board games. Participation in activities is always voluntary, and we follow the principles of creating a safer space.
There will always be staff from the Helsinki Pride Community and Helsinki City’s youth services and security personnel on-site. Youth Pride House is for young people only. Adults may accompany them to the door; if needed, they can ask a staff member to chat at the entrance.
Principles of Safer Space (pdf)There will always be staff from the Helsinki Pride Community and Helsinki City’s youth services and security personnel on-site. Youth Pride House is for young people only. Adults may accompany them to the door; if needed, they can ask a staff member to chat at the entrance.
Program for Youth Pride Week
Young people can participate in various free activities, such as games, performances, workshops, and hangout evenings.
In addition to the Helsinki Pride community, many other organizations working with youth will be involved in the program — even outside of Youth Pride House.
Check out the program via the link below!
See Youth Pride Week ProgramCheck out the program via the link below!
Youth area at the Helsinki Pride Park Festival
Helsinki Pride Park Festival in Kaivopuisto will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and will have a dedicated park area for young people. The area is intended for youth aged 13 to 25, and you are welcome to spend an unforgettable day as you are!
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.
The area is substance-free. Staff from the Helsinki Pride Community, the City of Helsinki, and Iris Helsinki will be present in the youth area throughout the day.
Read more about Youth area at the Helsinki Pride Park FestivalThere 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.
The area is substance-free. Staff from the Helsinki Pride Community, the City of Helsinki, and Iris Helsinki will be present in the youth area throughout the day.
Youth Pride Party
The Youth Pride week will culminate on Saturday 28.6.2025 at 17.30-21.30 in the Valkoinen sali, where the atmosphere will go through the roof! The Youth Pride Party is aimed at 13-17 year olds and offers a free and alcohol-free space to celebrate with others. There will be snacks, great entertainment and Glitternist makeup-artists!
DJ Koolla, Saga Mast and Asla Jo will fill the stage with their scintillating energy. Vlad the Slayer will host the party.
Arrival is via Katariinankatu. City of Helsinki youth workers will be present at the Youth Pride party throughout the evening and will guide young people from the corner of Katariinankatu to the Valkoinen sali.
Come and join the party and shine with us!
Read more about Youth Pride PartyDJ Koolla, Saga Mast and Asla Jo will fill the stage with their scintillating energy. Vlad the Slayer will host the party.
Arrival is via Katariinankatu. City of Helsinki youth workers will be present at the Youth Pride party throughout the evening and will guide young people from the corner of Katariinankatu to the Valkoinen sali.
Come and join the party and shine with us!
Harassment Contact Persons at the Youth Pride House and Youth Pride Party
If you experience harassment, bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or any similar misconduct—or if you witness such behavior toward others at the event—please contact the harassment contact persons at the Youth Pride House.
Here's how you can reach the harassment contact persons:
You can recognize them by their pink safety vests.
You can approach them in person, call them, send a text message, or contact them via WhatsApp.
Phone numbers for the harassment contact persons can be found at the event venues.
You can also give anonymous feedback using the harassment contact person's feedback form. The form is intended for non-urgent feedback and situations.
Fill out the feedback formHere's how you can reach the harassment contact persons:
You can also give anonymous feedback using the harassment contact person's feedback form. The form is intended for non-urgent feedback and situations.
Sensory accessibility
You will find the sensory accessibility description and autism-friendly arrival instructions of Youth Pride House Pride from the link below. The sensory accessibility description has been produced by Kaiao. The information is available in Finnish only. If you would like more details, please contact: enni@pride.fi.
In Finnish: Youth Pride House – Sensory Environment Information andAutism-Friendly Arrival Instructions (pdf)
Contact for more information:
Enni Happonen (they/them)
Expert on Social and Youth Services
enni@pride.fi / +358 44 779 9744
enni@pride.fi / +358 44 779 9744
