Welcome
Once again, the Night of the Arts will fill the city’s streets, neighborhoods, parks, and boutiques with hundreds of free art events on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Night of the Arts has been celebrated in Helsinki since 1989 and is part of the Helsinki Festival.
The Night of the Arts is always created together with the citizens. Anyone can register their own art or cultural event to be part of the programme. The programme welcomes open and free events taking place across Helsinki on August 20, 2026. We do not publish event listings with ideological content or events primarily focused on selling products.
The event organizer is responsible for implementing the event, obtaining necessary permits and notifications, and ensuring safety.
Schedule:
14.4.2026
Event registration begins
31.7.2026
Events submitted by this date will receive translated summaries and will be included in Night of the Arts communications.
18.8.2026
The last day to edit event information through the online form. Event registration closes at noon.
20.8.2026
Night of the Arts