The biggest event day in the city!
Espoo Day is a city-wide celebration for all Espoo residents on the last Saturday of August. On Espoo Day, citizens celebrate Espoo by organising a variety of activities around the city. The celebrations traditionally involve a number of local communities, companies and other operators. Over the years, the programme has included musical performances, dancing, outdoor cinema, roller skate disco and many other events!
All Espoo Day events are free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
You can join the celebrations by organising your own event or by attending others’ events. You can even do both!
From the event calendar to be released in the summer, you’ll see details of each event included in the program, such as location and time. On the For event organisers page, you’ll find more information about planning and organizing your own event.
All Espoo Day events are free of charge. However, some events require advance registration. Ticket information for each event in the programme can be found in the event calendar.
The traditions of Espoo Day go back decades, as Espoo has been celebrated in various ways from village festivities to themed event series. The first Espoo Day was officially celebrated in 1992, the year when the City of Espoo turned 20. The date selected was 27 August, the date on which the foundation agreement of ‘Espoo Manor’ was signed in 1556. These days, the last Saturday of August is dedicated to Espoo’s signature day and the related festivities.
