May Day
May
Throughout the city

World Village Festival
May
International music, arts and food. Various venues, city centre
More info: www.maailmakylassa.fi

Kruununhaka, Halkolaituri Helsinki Day
June
Festival celebrating founding day of Helsinki. Throughout city
More info: www.hel2.fi/helsinkipaiva/english

Juhannusvalkeat
June
Midsummer's eve celebration with bonfires, folk music and dancing. Seurasaari Open Air Museum
More info: www.nba.fi/en/seurasaari_openairmuseum

Helsinki Jazz
June
Jazz events. Various venues
More info: www.helsinkijazz.fi

Helsinki Pride Festival
June/July
Lesbian and gay event festival. Various venues
More info: www.helsinkipride.fi

Helsinki City Marathon
August
Around city and coast
More info: www.helsinkicitymarathon.com

Helsinki Festival
August-September
Finland's largest annual festival of dance, music and theatre. Various venues
More info: www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi