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Helsinki Gay Pride 2026
Helsinki Gay Pride is celebrated across the city through a week long series of cultural events, parties, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Helsinki Pride 2026
Helsinki Pride Pride week is a full of rainbow colored program; there are lectures on current topics, discussions, sunny picnics, workshops, art and culture and of course several awesome parties which continue until the late morning. Other events include Youth Pride (Nuorten Pride) for participants aged 13-25 years.
- Stay close to the parade and parties at the 4 star Hotel Mestari, rated “Superb” by guests, featuring stylish Scandinavian designed rooms and exceptional breakfasts. Our top choice.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, Typically spread out over the last weekend in June.
- Helsinki Pride is Finland’s larges human rights and cultural event.
- Pride month is celebrated throughout June while Helsinki Pride week is celebrated over the final 7 days of the month.
- Events attract more than 100,000 visitors over the 7 days.
The Helsinki Pride Parade
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Helsinki Pride culminates on Saturday with the Pride Parade.
- The Helsinki Gay Pride Parade will kick off at noon for Senate Square.
- The march travels through the city streets, before ending in Kaivopuisto Park where the main party begins.
- Route typically is as follows: Aleksanterinkatu, Mannerheimintie, Fabianinkatu, and Kasarminkatu.
- Tip: Grab a spot along Aleksanterinkatu/Mannerheimintie, around 2nd–4th lanes for great views and less crowds.
- The parade attracts more than 100,000 visitors.
- The city fills up fast so book your hotel well in advance.
- Stay downtown close to all the parties, parades, events and fun.
“Puistojuhla”, The Helsinki Pride After Party
- After the main parade, the party continues at Kaivopuisto Park.
- Featuring live stages, food trucks, fun and dancing with drag shows, DJs and more. A great way to close off the pride celebrations.
- The park is a 30 minute walk (10 minute drive) from downtown Helsinki.
- Events run from 1 pm to 9 pm. Entrance is free.
- Stay close to the park at the Hotel U14 Autograph Collection, rated “Superb” by guests featuring modern rooms, a great gym and great location.
Other Events
- Monday – Sunday – Awaiting dates – A series of concerts, cultural events and exhibitions take place in the lead up to the event.
- There is also a Fetish Pride Weekend and a Bear Weekend, which typically run from the Thursday to the Sunday. – Awaiting updates.
- Post-parade celebrations include official afterparty events at Pride House, local queer bars, and clubs filled with shows and DJ sets.
Gay Helsinki
- Most of the gay establishments are downtown, and most are within walking distance of each other.
- The biggest gay clubs are dtm and Hercules . Hercules attracts older guys while dtm audience is younger and more mixed.
- Other popular gay bars in the city centre are Manns’street and Room Bulevard.
Best hotels to stay in during Helsinki Pride
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
EasyHomes , Scandic Simonkenttä, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Solo Sokos Hotel
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel Klaus K right in the heart of
Helsinki offering a unique personal touch
Official Website
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Helsinki Pride, visit The Website
Gay Map of Helsinki
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.
Unioninkatu 17, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
Overlooking Helsinki Harbour, this elegant hotel is just around the corner from the Esplanadi shopping streets. It offers rooms with luxury beds, spa-style bathrooms and a Bang & Olufsen multimedia system. WiFi and gym access is free.
The air-conditioned rooms of Hotel Haven include modern décor, a minibar and both cable and satellite channels. Suites have views of the Presidential Palace, the Market Place and the Uspenski Cathedral.
Runeberginkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
This stylish, eco-friendly hotel is opposite Kamppi Shopping Centre in central Helsinki, 100 m from Kamppi Metro Station. It offers free sauna and gym access, plus air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Designer furniture and décor, luxury beds and marble bathrooms are standard at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Helsinki. All rooms feature a 40-inch flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Just 250 m from Kamppi Metro Station, this stylish Helsinki hotel is set in a refurbished 1920s building. Guests have free, daily access to a relaxing sauna. All rooms have Finnish designer furniture and free WiFi.
Hotel Helka's bright, spacious rooms feature luxurious beds from Hilding Anders, air conditioning, a kettle and flat-screen TVs with Chromecast streaming. The bathroom comes with aroma therapeutic toiletries from Thann.
Simonkatu 9 00101 Helsinki Finland
This hotel is 200 m from Helsinki Central Station and 400 m from Helsinki’s Esplanaden shopping district. Free WiFi and free access to the sauna and gym are offered here.
Scandic Simonkenttä’s air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors and satellite TV.
Runeberginkatu, Helsinki, Finland
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Private parking and a terrace
Fredrikinkatu 60a, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
There is a seating area with TV, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, 4 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower. Free WiFi & a 24-hour front desk
Narinkka 5, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
The apartment features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a bathroom with a bidet & shower. a Sauna. Private parking. Superb Location
Malminrinne 2b, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Free WiFi plus a 24-hour front desk.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21b 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Hercules Gay Nightclub is the biggest and most popular Gay Nightclub in Helsinki popular with guys 30+
00120, Bulevardi 26, Helsinki, Finland
A trendy gay bar in the heart of Helsinki
Malminrinne 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
Popular gay bar with events like Pop Bingo, DJs and dragshows
Agricolankatu 13, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Bear Park Cafe "13" The super cute gay cafe in the heart of Kallio! Open daily 9-5 The best salmon sandwich, in town, Located in the park this award winning gay cafe is a great place to have a drink and a bite to eat.
Helsinginkatu 7 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Small gay bar in Helsinki city centre, popular with all ages.
Mannerheimvägen 6b 00100 Helsingfors, Finland
welcomes every color of the rainbow and every letter of LGBTIQ. At DTM you can be yourself and party like there's no tomorrow. To party with the best benefits and prices
Very popular gay night club with 3 bars.
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We have chosen hotels in Helsinki that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Hotel Haven
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, overlooking Helsinki Harbour, spa-style bathrooms.
- Close to the gay district.
- Bang & Olufsen system, minibar.
- Elegant harbor views, luxurious comfort, steps from shopping streets, perfect for a serene stay.
Radisson Blu Royal
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, eco-friendly, opposite Kamppi Shopping Centre.
- Close to the gay district.
- Marble bathrooms, 40-inch TV.
- Stylish and sustainable, central location, ideal for shopping and city exploration.
Scandic Simonkenttä
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, near Central Station, free sauna access.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Wooden floors, satellite TV.
- Comfortable and convenient, close to shopping district, great for city adventures.
Hotel Helka
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, 1920s building, designer Finnish furniture.
- Close to the gay district.
- Hilding Anders beds.
- Stylish blend of history and modern design, close to metro, ideal for stylish comfort.
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