Event Dates
From: Friday, August 21, 2026
To: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Bringing together all the “brothers of fetish” in gay Helsinki.
Save the date and play with fetish brothers! Every August an amazing Finlandization fetish weekend in Helsinki takes place and is brought to you by Toms Club and MSC Finland.
- Visiting Helsinki for Fetish Weekend? Stay downtown close to all the parties, parades, events and fun. Sta at the Hotel Kämp for a “Superb” rated stay, with luxurious rooms, great breakfast options and perfect location.
The Fetish Weekend
- Next Edition: Friday 21st August, 2026 – Sunday 23rd August, 2026.
- Finlandization is brought to you by the hottest bar in Helsinki, bringing together all the “brothers of fetish” events will include parties for Leather, Rubber, Fetish, Sport, Puppy, Military and more.
- Over 3 days in August, Helsinki will bring together the hottest Mr Leather contestants from around the world!
- Events include themed fetish parties, tourist trips around the beautiful city of Helsinki, fetish brunches, meet and greet parties and more.
- All parties have strict dress codes so pack your gear!
- Use the day by day schedule as a guide – venues to be confirmed.
Friday
- MSC Finland Fetish Sauna at ClubX (Mäkelänkatu 54a 203) – A real Finnish sauna experience for MSC/ECMC/ToE members only, men’s sauna, 19:00–23:00.
Saturday
- MSC Fetish lunch: Fetish gear recommended, registration by 19.8. Venue: Restaurant Factory Kamppi (Runeberginkatu 3), 13:00 – 15:00, 19€ (own expense).
- Finlandization 39 main party: Only for men, MSC Fetish gear mandatory. Entry: 15 eur with MSC/ToE/ECMC card, 20 eur for others. Venue: ClubX, a gay BDSM Club. (Mäkelänkatu 54a 203), Event time: 21:00-06:00, Doors: 21:00-23:00.
Sunday
- MSC Fetish Brunch: Registration by 19.8., price 26€/person, a glass of sparkling 4 eur (own expense). Venue: Restaurant Kaarti (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 33), from 13:00 to 14:30.
Gay Helsinki
- Take a tour of the town, enjoy some delicious ice cream at the Kallio Bear Park Café.
- In the evening friends of leather can head to Hercules Gay Night Club for a night of dancing.
- For something different, take the ferry out to the nudist beach in Pihlajasaari Island or steam up at the gay Sauna Vogue.
Recommended Hotels in Helsinki
The following hotels are close to the city's top attractions and a short ride to the gay bars:
EasyHomes , Scandic Simonkenttä, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Solo Sokos Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Klaus K right in the heart of
Helsinki offering a unique personal touch
For further information and advice on
Finlandization Fetish Weekend Website
Although smaller than some European capitals, Helsinki’s gay scene is still active and open to all, stretching across from the city centre to the Kallio district. There are several Gay Bars and restaurants, along with a Gay Cruise Club and a Gay Sauna.
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