Who's playing this year?

The 2026 program comes out in December on the official site. Last year Hevisaurus, a children's heavy rock band, played the kids' event, followed by a family-friendly fireworks display.

Can we watch the midnight fireworks away from the crowd?

Yes. Last year the midnight display could be seen from a distance on Mannerheimintie or in Töölönlahti Park, as well as up close on the square.

Can we bring our own fireworks?

No. Bringing your own fireworks to the event area is strictly prohibited.

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UpcomingPerformance

Children's New Year's Eve at Kansalaistori

Name: Children's New Year's Eve at Kansalaistori
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Kansalaistori Square

When: Thu Dec 31
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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PerformanceKluuvi

Where

Kluuvi, Kansalaistori Square

Ages

All ages

Duration

1 hour

Setting

Outdoors

Original title

Lasten uusivuosi Kansalaistorilla

What you need to know

Early-evening start, so kids celebrate without staying up until midnight
Dress for the cold: it's outdoors on a December evening in Helsinki
No fireworks of your own: bringing them into the event area is strictly prohibited

About

Helsinki's city New Year celebration at Kansalaistori Square opens with a children's event in the early evening, so families can mark the New Year together without waiting up for midnight. Last year that meant a gig by Hevisaurus, the Jurassic heavy rock band, topped off with a family-friendly fireworks display. Expect an outdoor crowd in the winter dark. The main concert starts later in the evening.

Free

Dates & times

Thu 31 Dec

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