Photo: Sasa Tkalcan
TOVE100 The 100th anniversary of the birth of Tove Jansson (1914–2001) will be celebrated in 2014. Tove Jansson was one of the key figures in Finnish art, although she is known mostly as the creator of the Moomins. The tremendous international popularity of the Moomins has made Tove Jansson one of the most beloved Finnish artists.
Helsinki Festival 15-31.8.2014
www.tove100.fi
Photo: Birgit Liukkonen
Photo: © Moomin Characters™
Finland’s biggest multi-arts festival fills Helsinki with an exciting programme. This major two-week event presents a wide range of events to domestic and foreign audiences, from classical music to pop and world music, from theatre to contemporary dance, and from the visual arts to cinema and children’s events. Related events include Art goes Kapakka, which brings urban culture from the streets to local bars and restaurants, as well as Night of the Arts, in which the arts and the public interact in the late summer night and surprising and unexpected ways.
FLOW FESTIVAL 8–10.8.2014 The Flow Festival is an annual music and urban culture event that attracts thousands to Suvilahti in August to listen to the most interesting performers from Finland and abroad. The historic power plant milieu at Suvilahti offers a unique setting for enjoying urban culture, the visual arts, quality services, and a fun and lively atmosphere. www.flowfestival.com
www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi
The shopping centres, boutiques, restaurants, museums and many other operators in the city centre celebrate the start of spring and summertime in Helsinki with special events, offers and wonderful flower arrangements.
Photo: Birgit Liukkonen
Lovely Helsinki May
Further information www.visithelsinki.fi > Events in Helsinki
www.ihanahelsinki.com
Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki
Real encounteRs. Genuine expeRiences. a touch of the futuRe. www.messukeskus.com
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