Timing: 19.-22.6.2026
What is it all about?
The longest day of the year is (one of) the most important event for Finns. After a long winter, it is finally time to kick off the summer holidays. Midsummer, or in the Finnish language, the so-called Juhannus, was a popular time for weddings, fertility, or love spells. Nowadays, most of the Finns head to their beloved summer cottages to celebrate the Midsummer with their friends and family. Barbequing, spelling, fishing, boating, or playing the popular mölkky game are typical parts of the celebrations.
Photo: Visit Espoo / Kathrin Deter
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How can you celebrate the event?
- Light up bonfire (in Finnish ‘kokko’) to keep evil spirits away and ensure a good harvest season
- Prepare the season meals including local potatoes, vegatables or grilled sausages
- Spell the typical flower crown from wild flowers
- Take late night swim in the lake
- Stay overnight at one of Espoo's camping islands
- Join Midsummer Celebration events
Join Midsummer Celebration events
Iso Omena's Midsummer pre-party on Wed 17.6. 🌿
Wed 17.6.2026 14:00
Kauppakeskus Iso Omena, Piispansilta 11, 02230 Espoo
17.6. Gula Jazz - Rocka Merilahti Summer Jazz Band
Wed 17.6.2026 17:00
Gula Villan, Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo
June's Gula Jazz - Rocka Merilahti Summer Jazz Band
Wed 3.6.2026 17:00 - Wed 24.6.2026 20:00
Gula Villan, Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo
On Family Day on June 18th and 21st, adults can also go on adventures with a child ticket.
Thu 18.6.2026 10:00 - Sun 21.6.2026 18:00
Huippu, Vanha maantie 15, Espoo
Midsummer at the Pentala Archipelago Museum
Fri 19.6.2026 10:30
Archipelago Museum Pentala, Pentala, 02380 Espoo
Gula Villan's Midsummer dance!
Fri 19.6.2026 12:00
Iso Vasikkasaari Island, Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo
Midsummer Celebration by Leppävaara Church
Fri 19.6.2026 15:00
Veräjäkallionkatu 2, 02650 Espoo
Kivenlahti Midsummer
Fri 19.6.2026 15:00
Kivenlahti, 02320 Espoo
Guided tour of the Archipelago Museum in Pentala: Archipelago Midsummer
Sat 20.6.2026 11:30 - Sun 21.6.2026 13:30
Archipelago Museum Pentala, Pentala, 02380 Espoo
Midsummer's Day in Sello 20.6.
Sat 20.6.2026 14:30
Sellon Kesäterassi, Leppävaarankatu 3 - 9, 06400 Espoo
24.6. Gula Jazz - Rocka Merilahti Summer Jazz Band
Wed 24.6.2026 17:00
Gula Villan, Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo
1.7. Gula Jazz - Rocka Merilahti Summer Jazz Band
Wed 1.7.2026 17:00
Gula Villan, Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo
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