Helsinki Festivals 2026 & 2027
Helsinki has 1 festival with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Helsinki festival calendar leads with these:
- Scandinavian International Film FestivalSep 26 - Sep 28film festival
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Festival calendar
September 2026
- Sep 26 - Sep 28
Scandinavian International Film Festival
film festival. SCIF FInternational Film Festival.
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Aug 18 - Sep 5 · Planning lead · dates set closer in
Apr 30 - May 1 · Planning lead · dates set closer in
Jun 25 - Jun 27 · Planning lead · projected date
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