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Events in Helsinki in May 2027

Helsinki has 7 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.

The Helsinki calendar for May 2027 leads with these:

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By TripSapien · Updated November 1, 2026

Sourced events

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Planning leads

Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.

  • Apr 30 - May 1

    Vappu

    Helsinki

    Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival calendar

  • Dates unconfirmed

    World Village Festival

    An annual multicultural weekend festival in late May.

    Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar

  • Dates unconfirmed

    Helsinki City Run

    A running event in central Helsinki where you can run the length of a half-marathon.

    Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar

Holidays, observances & long weekends

Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.

  • Labour Day · publicMay 1
  • Ascension Day · publicMay 6
  • Pentecost · publicMay 16
  • Long weekend with bridge dayMay 6–May 9

Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).

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