Helsinki - Events
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Helsinki is an active and energetic city with a fantastic selection of over 3.000 events held each year. Further information: www.visithelsinki.fi > Experience > Event calendar. In 2012 Helsinki is proud to be World Design Capital together with its neighbouring municipalities Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and Lahti. The official programme for WDC Helsinki 2012 includes around 300 special events and projects, all of which share the same goal: To find ways in which design can be used to make cities more functional and better places. For both residents and visitors. Read more: www.wdchelsinki2012.fi. Also, Helsinki 200 years as capital offers special exhibitions and a wide range of city events.
Read more: www.helsinki200.fi
January
Docpoint - Documentary film festival exploring the meanings of good and not so good design.
When: 24–29.1.2012
Where: Cinemas throughout Helsinki
February
WDC Helsinki Open Doors Weekend - Open doors event presenting the program of the WDC Helsinki 2012.
When: 3–5.2.2012
Where: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Lahti
April
Design goes mattolaiturit - Urban festival brings together design and traditional Finnish rug washing piers.
When: 30.4–31.12.2012
Where: 13 rug washing piers along the coast of Helsinki
May
Ice Hockey World Championships - The 2011 ice hockey world champions Finland will host the 2012 Ice Hockey World Championships together with Sweden. Two preliminary rounds of 8 teams each will be held, one at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki and the other in Stockholm. The deciding match will take place in Helsinki.
When: 4-20.5.2012
Where: Hartwall Arena
www.iihfworlds2012.com
MOA, Masteris of A! - Design festival organized by Aalto University.
When: 9.5–3.6.2012
Where: Helsinki
www.moa.fi
Helsinki 200 years as capital - In 2012 Helsinki celebrates the bicentennial of becoming Finland’s capital. In 1812 Helsinki was made the capital of what was then the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. This marked the most important turning point in Helsinki’s history, initiating the city’s rapid development. The programme for the anniversary year includes special exhibitions and a wide range of city events. The main stage is Unioninkatu street, which was named after the union between Finland and Russia. In the autumn the Blue Line laser beam will connect the Tähtitorninmäki hill and Kallio Cathedral.
When: events throughout the year, for example: 7-12.5. Ihana Helsinki city event, 12.6.Helsinki Day birthday events throughout the city.
Where: Helsinki
www.helsinki200.fi
June
Design District Helsinki Week - Special events and offers throughout the Design District Helsinki.
When: 7–10.6.2012
Where: Design District Helsinki
www.designdistrict.fi
European Athletics Championships 2012 - Europe’s top athletes will compete for gold under the midnight sun in Helsinki. The events are all packed into five days, guaranteeing exciting events for all spectators. The packed Olympic Stadium is worth experiencing in person!
When: 27.6-1.7.2012
Where: Olympic Stadium
www.helsinki2012.fi
September
Helsinki Design Week 2012 + Habitare.
International design community interacts with local designers and the general public.
When: 6–16.9.2012
Where: Helsinki
www.helsinkidesignweek.com, www.habitare.fi
OpenHouseHelsinki.
Discover a different Design Capital with special guided tours of buildings and districts.
When: September 2012
Where: Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Lahti
www.openhousehelsinki.fi
