Timeline
13:00
Start your afternoon at the Kontula shopping centre. It is a local hub near the metro station with various stores and restaurants. Arriving at 13:00 gives you time to browse or grab a quick coffee before the main event.
13:30
Walk 12 minutes to Tikke for lunch. This spot is chosen by many locals as one of the best kebab restaurants in Helsinki. Order the shish kebab, which is particularly worth trying. Prices range from 9 € to 16 €.
14:30
Head to the main anchor, Kontufestari. This yearly music festival features performances by Finnish 1980s rock artists and hip hop crews from Eastern Helsinki. The event is free and takes place in the Kontula district.
15:30
End your evening with a drink at Bar Taikurin Hattu. Located a 13-minute walk from the festival area, this bar is open until 24:00 on Sundays and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. It is a good place to unwind after the festival.
Local tip
The shopping centre and food spots are all within a short walking distance of the festival area, making it easy to hop between them.
Check before you go
- Bar Taikurin Hattu has varying closing times: Mo-Th 24:00, Fr-Sa 02:00, Su 24:00.
- Myllyn murkina is only open Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00 for lunch if you prefer a cheaper option (€5).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Helsinki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).