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Helsinki Samba Carnaval

The event includes a program open to all and free of charge, workshops, celebrations and, of course, the highlight of the Helsinki summer, the carnival parades! The event is suitable for everyone from babies to adults.

Helsinki Samba Carnaval takes place every year in June. In 2024, the event date is June 3-9.

The event includes a program open to all and free of charge, workshops, celebrations and, of course, the highlight of the Helsinki summer, the carnival parades! The event is suitable for everyone from babies to adults.

The venue is e.g. Senate square, Esplanadi and Apollo Live Club. Read more about the program .

The event is organized by the Association of Finnish Samba Schools (SSKL) together with the Helsinki Samba Carnaval working group.

The event gathers up to 40,000 spectators every year and is the biggest carnival event in Finland. In addition to the Finnish audience, the event annually gathers tourists from all over the world.

Carnival Chief - Sari Malkova
Numerous performers from all over Finland.