Hop on in; we’ve got launch announcements nicely lined up for you.

On Wednesday 28th, we unveiled the first look at our second edition infront of a live audience at Bio Rex Lasipalatsi in Helsinki.

There, we announced our first speakers and introduced our wider vision alongside ODDfest’s refreshed brand.

As a quick program round-up: the initial lineup will feature leading voices from the Finnish creative economy including rap artist and social activist Karri “Paleface” Miettinen, DJ and producer-songwriter Otto “Yotto” Yliperttula, entrepreneur Peter Vesterbacka (known for Rovio and Slush), DJ and music journalist Juska “DJ Orion” Wendland, CEO and architect Samppa Lappalainen of JKMM Architects (known for designing city landmarks such as Amos Rex), and Permanent Secretary Heidi Backman from Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture.

In signature ODDfest fashion, the programme will bring together innovative performances and talks that challenge conventional ways of thinking.

This year’s lineup is is curated by our multidisciplinary curator board, including dancer-coreographer Minna Tervamäki, dancer-actress Suvi Honkanen, filmmaker-producer Otto Kylmälä, actress Pihla Viitala, contemporary artist Johanna Oras, music producer and consultant Jonas Verwijnen, event expert Ukko-Pekka Itäpelto, game designer Emmi Kärnä, change leadership specialist Karoliina Jarenko, and sisu researcher Elisabet Lahti.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed curiosity by taking a peek behind the curtain. We are in awe of the excitement that could be felt in the room with us and the lovely community already forming around this movement.

A special thank you to the evening’s guest speakers and performers: CEO of Radio Helsinki and G Livelab, Jukka Hätinen, Policy Director of Kulta ry, Maria Jokinen, dancer Sofia Repo, and new media artist, graphic designer, and DJ Karoliina Pärnänen.

We revamped our website and brand to reflect ODDfest’s 2026 theme: bravery.

All announced speakers, expanded formats, and the wider vision for ODDfest are now available on the darker, edgier, newly launched site. Take a peek and explore what’s taking shape for 2026.

Now that we’ve shared our first reveals and unveiled ODDfest’s 2026 look and feel, we’re giving our Blind Bird tickets their final run.

Blind Bird sales end on January 31, after which ticket prices will rise.

In other words, if you want to make sure your summer includes Finland’s rising multi-disciplinary, multi-venue creative industry event, this weekend marks the last chance to secure tickets at the lowest rate.

To keep the spark going and our dear local community alive and thriving, ODDfest organizes side-events year-round.

Join the irl ODDones Social Club on Venga or check out our next ODDevents below.

Organized by Re-Offline in collaboration with ODDfest, this workshop gives you practical tools to cultivate happiness in your everyday life.

Our beloved peer-driven music conversation returns to Ambien Bar! This time, our hosts, Lotta and Jonas, will be joined by a guest speaker from the Finnish music scene: music supervisor and sync agent Leo Niemi.

ODDfest and Creative Lunch Club are back with their collaborative lunch series! This time we’re gathering creatives at the intimate, home-away-from-home Canvas Canteen for a joint-meal and unhurried conversations.

Join the ODDones online community on Discord, IRL Social Club on Venga, or follow us on your favorite platform to stay in the loop and connected to everything (and everyone) ODD.