New Year 2025 in Helsinki
New Year in Helsinki is full of many festivities. The official 2025 New Year’s Eve celebrations will once again take place on Kansalaistori Square. This traditional, free-for-all event has been held by the City of Helsinki since the 1930s. Be prepared for some great shows for both adults and children – and a speech from the mayor himself.
If you wish for a quieter time welcoming year 2026, why not head to a library, museum – or sauna, a Helsinki favourite? Many are open late on New Year’s Eve and some saunas even till midnight!
Read on and see where to go and what to do in Helsinki on New Year’s Eve and Day.
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Locals and visitors will once again ring in the New Year in Helsinki with festivities. The official New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place at Kansalaistori Square.
Iconic kids’ band Hevisaurus kicks off the celebrations early in the evening, followed by DJ Pahkala – a well-known Helsinkian music person. Later, Ares – “pioneer of Finland’s new wave rap scene” – and the celebrated Eurovision stars Erika Vikman and KAJ (“Bara Bada Bastu, remember?!) will take the stage by storm. The New Year’s speech will be given by Mayor Daniel Sazonov.
Pyro shows take place at 6pm (for kids!) and, of course, at midnight. These shows will also be viewable from a distance at Mannerheimintie or Töölönlahti Park.
The hosted, free event can be followed live on Finnish TV channels Nelonen and Ruutu from 10.30pm to quarter past midnight.
Public transport
On Wednesday 31 December, a Friday service and extra night services will operate.. The metro and commuter trains to Helsinki Airport will operate about two hours longer than usual. Neighbourhood bus routes will operate a normal Wednesday service.
Thursday 1 January 2025 On New Year’s Day, a Sunday service will operate.
Please note that public transport will be affected by New Year’s Eve celebrations held at the Kansalaistori Square. For more information, see HSL page public transport services over the New Year period.
Helsinki Tourist Information
Helsinki Tourist Information at Aleksanterinkatu 24 is open on New Year’s Eve from 10am to 4pm and online services from 9am-4pm. Tourist Info services are closed on New Year’s day 1.1. 2025.
See all New Year opening hours (PDF)
Some saunas open around New Year:
Some New Year events:
Some attractions open around New Year 2025
Please check out the opening hours from respective websites!
