It just keeps getting better and better.

As the Finns return to Helsinki for the start of new school year and from their long summer vacations their post holiday blues are erased by the start of the two week Helsinki festival.

This exciting festival was established in 1968 and has been growing ever since. The festival incorporates a diverse range of events attracting acts from around the world. Visitors can enjoy music: classical, jazz and modern, sculpture, poerty, art, modern circus, the list is never ending. Events take place throughout the city.

Tickets are already on sale for this years Helsinki festival.

For the full list of events and locations click here.