Finland Current Events

Finland is located in the Fennoscandian area near the north end of Europe. European Countries like Gulf of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Sweden, and Russia surround the country. With a population over 5 million, Finland consists of people from various communities, like, Christians, Jews and Muslims. Smeared with a rich topography the region has some of the best musical concerts. The architectural grandeur and the blissful notes of the music create a mystic environment. Finland Current events offer a whole range of activities from music concerts to art shows and also business meets. Most of the Finnish population follows Christianity, and for that reason, hosts of Finnish- Christian events are celebrated here with great zeal. Few of the

upcoming Finland Current Events

are as follows:

• Oulu Music Festival
  The event is from March 04-27. The venue of the event is Oulu, Finland. The festival will showcase Finnish performers along with their foreign counterparts in the grand musical celebration.
  
  
• Tampere Film Festival
  This is the 41st edition of the event. The event is from March 09-13. Retrospectives, thematic programs, concerts and seminars are some of the highlights of the event. The event is visited by individuals all across the globe.
   
• Jazz Espoo
  One of the popular Finland current events is the Jazz Espoo. The event starts from April 27 and continues till May 01. The event will stage a gamut of Finnish and International stars. The festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. The venue of the event is Espoo. Some of the artists visiting the event are Bobby McFerrin, Omani Uni, Hamilton De Holanda and Country Pine.
   
• International Children's Theatre Festival
  One of the popular events in Finland is the Kuulas-international Children’s Theatre Festival. The schedule of the event is from May 19—22. The event showcases children theatre with performances from both the professional and amateur theater groups. The venues are located around Kuusankoski.
   
• Midnight Sun Film festival
  The event is in its 26th season and is one of the fascinating film events around the world. Filmmakers from different countries participate in the festival. The film festival was founded by Peter von Bagh, Aki and Mika Kaurismaki. The festival is scheduled from June 15-19. During the festival the films are screened in three venues. The screening continues for 24 hours, which makes one forget about the exact time. Perhaps this is why the festival is named the Midnight Sun Film festival. The event takes place in Sodankylä, Finland.
   
• Naantali Music Festival
  Music festivals are major Finland events. One of the popular Finland current events is the Naantali Music Festival. The event is one of the oldest one in Finland and the current festival will be the 32nd edition. The concert venues will be Rymättylä Church, Raisio Church, Merimasku Church and Naantali Church, Concert Venues. The program schedule is from June 07-19.
   
• Mantta Art Festival
  This gala event starts from June 12 and continues till August 31. The event is a platform for the upcoming artist of Finland. The exhibitions are held at Pekilo. The curator this year is Otso Kantokorpi and artist from all over Finland will be participating in this event. The event was biennial in the initial years. It was later in 1999 that the event started to be held on an annual basis.
   
• Full Moon Dance Festival, Pyhajarvi
  The festival is scheduled from July 26—30, 2011. The venue of the festival is Pyhäjärvi, Finland. Full Moon Dance Festival is a popular platform for contemporary dance. The participants are not just from Finland but also from foreign countries. The event also includes workshops, and dance courses.
   
• Tampere Theatre Festival
  The event is scheduled from August 01-07. It is one of the finest festivals in the whole Europe and the nuances of the theater world are projected in the festival. It includes classics, dance theatre and also 21st century classics. The venue is Tampere, Finland.
   
• Lahti Sibelius Festival
  This will be 12th edition this festival. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra would churn out some of the best compositions of Sibelius, the great composer of Finland. Set in the splendid Sibelius Hall, the program will include seven symphonies of the composer. The schedule of the program is from September 08-11.
   
• Espoo International Piano Festival
  This is biennial festival and this year it would be the eleventh year of the festival. The schedule is from October 25-30, and the venues are Espoo Cultural Centre, Tapiola Church, the Finish National Opera and the Sello Hall. The event will be visited by renowned national and international pianists.
   
• Helsinki Motor Show
  The event is scheduled from November 24-27. This annual event is a platform to exhibit the various products of the automobile industry. From passenger cars to scooters, the exhibition also showcases automobile parts and accessories. The event is visited by the leading companies in the automobile sector. It is a great platform for the manufactures and the end users to interact. The event is organized by Finnish Fair Corporation. The venue is Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Helsinki.
   
• Independence Day
  On December 06 the Finnish celebrate their Independence Day. Throughout Finland people celebrate this day with much fanfare. The event is also marked by the hosting of flag on Tahtitorninmaki in Helsinki.