Event Details
Flow Festival 2026 – Helsinki's Premier Music and Urban Culture Festival
Flow Festival 2026 takes place from 14 to 16 August 2026 at the Suvilahti former power plant area in central Helsinki. Since its founding in 2004, Flow has grown from a small club event into one of Northern Europe's most celebrated festivals, welcoming around 90,000 visitors across three days. The festival is renowned for combining world-class music with contemporary art, club culture, exceptional food and the unique atmosphere of its post-industrial venue.
2026 Lineup – Day by Day
Friday, 14 August: Zara Larsson, Oklou, Disclosure (DJ set), Cabaret Voltaire, Bricknasty, Kettama, Ana Frango Eléctrico, Ben UFO, Emilia Sisco and more.
Saturday, 15 August: Florence + The Machine, Turnstile, Clipse, Honey Dijon, Arthur Verocai with AUKSO Orchestra, Nu Genea Live Band, Skream & Benga, Ben Klock b2b Fadi Mohem, Dina Ögon, The Zawose Queens and more.
Sunday, 16 August: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Lykke Li, SOMBR, Geese, Lambrini Girls, J. Karjalainen, Anetha, The Congos, Hannah Cohen and more.
Over 150 artists perform across genres including pop, indie, rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz and experimental music.
The Venue: Suvilahti
The Suvilahti area is a former gasworks and power plant site located just minutes from Helsinki city centre. Eleven different stages and venues range from large outdoor stages to intimate indoor spaces. The atmospheric industrial setting gives Flow its distinctive visual identity and makes it an experience that goes far beyond a conventional music festival.
Tickets & Prices
- 3-day ticket: €259
- 3-day Platinum ticket: €399
- 2-day ticket: €239
- 1-day ticket: €159
- 1-day Platinum ticket: €249
Tickets are available exclusively in advance via Ticketmaster Finland and Tiketti; no tickets are sold at the festival gates. The Platinum ticket grants access to the exclusive Nordea Platinum Area in the historic gasometer, with a terrace, lounge, concierge service and fast-track entry. The festival is strictly 18+.
Beyond Music: Art, Food & Sustainability
Flow offers a rich programme beyond music: art installations, fashion exhibitions, film screenings and topical talks. The food programme is considered one of the best of any European festival, featuring Helsinki's top restaurants serving sustainable, high-quality cuisine. Flow is also a committed Keychange pledger, working actively towards gender equality in the music industry.
Getting There
- Metro: Kalasatama station (M2 line), approximately 5 minutes walk to the festival area.
- Tram: Lines 6, 7 and 9 stop nearby.
- Bus: Lines 55, 78 and 16 stop within 500 metres.
- Bicycle: Approximately 20 minutes by bike from Helsinki Central Station; secure bike parking on site.
- Car: Limited parking available; pre-booking via ParkMan or EasyPark is recommended.
Visitor Tips
- Buy tickets early; 3-day Platinum tickets sell out fast.
- Public transport is strongly recommended for getting to the festival.
- Book Helsinki accommodation well in advance as the festival draws visitors from across Europe.
- Flow takes place in all weather conditions; a light rain jacket is a good idea.
- Culture vouchers (Edenred, Smartum) are accepted as payment.
- The festival is cashless; card payment only throughout the site.
