New Year’s Eve Concert

Ring in the New Year at Kansalaistori Square in the company of star artists!

Helsinki once again invites residents to celebrate the turn of the year together at Kansalaistori, where Ares, Erika Vikman, and KAJ will take the stage. DJ Pahkala will warm up the audience earlier in the evening. The New Year’s speech at the event will be given by Mayor Daniel Sazonov.

Ares, one of the pioneers of Finland’s new wave rap scene, creates music in a completely unique style. Every track on the rising artist’s latest album, APATHIA, made it onto the Official Finnish Top List.

Erika Vikman is one of Finland’s brightest disco-pop stars and a forerunner of feminist pop, who rose to national fame with her hit songs Cicciolina and Syntisten pöytä. The Eurovision fever surrounding her has also grown Erika’s fanbase across Europe.

The trio KAJ from Vöyri is also gaining popularity both in Finland and globally, and their Eurovision hit Bara Bada Bastu shot to number one on the Spotify Top 50 list in both Finland and Sweden. Over the years, the group has released seven albums, written and performed two musicals, and sold out three arena shows.

The evening show will be hosted by Jaana Pelkonen and Christoffer Strandberg. Strandberg, known for Petolliset, Top Gear Suomi, and Lego Masters Suomi, is currently starring in the musical Opehuone and preparing a stand-up tour with his show Kansanmies. Pelkonen, who has steered live broadcasts from the Eurovision Song Contest to the Emma Gala, is also remembered for her hosting roles on the programs Tilt.tv and All Together Now Suomi.

Helsinki’s New Year’s celebration can be followed live on Nelonen and Ruutu from 10.30 pm onwards.

Show schedule:
10.15 pm DJ Pahkala
10.30 pm Ares
11 pm Erika Vikman
11.30 pm Mayor’s New Year’s greetings
11.40 pm KAJ

Performance times are estimates, remember to arrive on time.

Also note Helsinki’s New Year Eve for kids starting 5 pm! Attending the late-night concert with children under 12 is not recommended.

Helsinki’s New Year is organised by the City of Helsinki. The traditional event has been held since the 1930s. The event is produced by the Helsinki Events Foundation.

Image: Atte Malaska