Summer at Alppipuisto once again offers communal and relaxed urban culture – six events that bring funk, punk, folk music, afro, psytrance, and rock to the park’s lawns. Each event adds its own colour to the summer at Alppipuisto and invites visitors to become part of a celebration of cultures, rhythms, and people.
In addition to live music, the park also offers DJ sets, workshops, skateboarding, and circus performances. The events feature a wide selection of food stalls from around the world, bazaar stands, and a park bar. The events are free of charge and open to everyone. The event series is supported by the City of Helsinki.
Elephantasy – Funky Family Picnic | Sat 4 July, 2–10 PM
A relaxed and rhythmic festival for the whole family combines live music, DJ sets, circus, workshops, and a multicultural atmosphere. Two stages offer funk, soul, afrobeat, and global rhythms. There is a dedicated area for children’s programming. Performers include Bomba Buena, Leevi Priha & Dimjami, Uña De Gato, and Meerishow. Organizer: Funky Amigos ry.
HELRIDE Skateboard & Music Festival | Sun 5 July, 2–10 PM
The final day of the three-day HELRIDE weekend culminates in Alppipuisto with two music stages. Performers include Teksti-TV 666, Lala Salama, Plastic Tones, Alas, and Drug Store Raid. There will also be a long special rail and a special ramp open for everyone to skate. Fingerboarding and a wide selection of food stalls are also included.
Helsinki Folk Festival | Sat 11 July, 1–8 PM
Helsinki’s largest folk music festival, with over 15 years of tradition, brings together two stages full of traditional folk music and urban folk fusion. Performers include North Shore Celtic Ensemble (Canada), Luomuduo, and I Fäälan. The event attracts families, young people, and those interested in acoustic music. Organizer: Perinnearkku ry.
Afrojazz Club goes Alppipuisto | Sun 12 July, 1–9 PM
Afrojazz Club celebrates its 10th anniversary in Alppipuisto. The event offers music ranging from afrojazz, afropop, and afrobeat, as well as workshops for the whole family, dancing, a colourful bazaar, and good food. Performers include Nisa, Lucy, Nemaro, DJ Nice, DJ Fidelis, Afrojazz Quintet, Bentality Live, and Humphrey Mubba & Afrotan. Organizer: Kulttuurikameleontit ry.
Alppimuisto Free Open Air | Sat 25 July, 2–10 PM
A psytrance music and art event held since 2011 fills the park with Finnish and international psytrance performers. Artists include Electric Universe (DE), Onero (DE), Saija (AU), Haltya & Evsy, Jean-Peter, and Korento. The earlier part of the day is suitable for the whole family, and the visual design is by Decotukos. Organizer: Original Pranksters ry.
Elmu’s Alppipuisto People’s Celebration | Sun 26 July, 2–10 PM
ELMU ry, approaching its 50th anniversary, brings its traditional people’s celebration to Alppipuisto with an extensive live music lineup across two stages. Performers include Tyson Blu, Nicce & the Wishkars, Skyjoggers, Nuoruus, Shystella, as well as DJ Big Mama, DJ Ricky, and Jänöklubi. Organizer: ELMU ry.
Photo: Robert Blomqvist