Hey there, it’s been a while
We took a short breather after our bold debut to look back and plan for the future.
Now we’re back—and it’s time to kick off the new season of ODD by sharing the highlights of this year and a sneak peek into the next.
The receipts are in—and we made a hit
Our very first year was bold, daring, and made real lasting impact in ways we couldn't have even imagined.
Thousands of people, businesses, and ideas collided, creating new opportunities and discoveries, a catalyst for change, and a community that keeps surprising us with its courage.
We couldn't be more proud.
To sum it up, here’s just a glimpse of what we achieved in our debut year:
Attendance: 2,600 attendees, 1,900+ signups
Diverse Program: 8 stages and 83 sessions spanning more than 7 cultural sectors, 150+ speakers and artists representing 20+ nationalities
Community Effort: 350+ contributors including partners, lineup, staff, and volunteers
Economic Impact: Total economic impact of 667K
Revenue: 400K from which 320K invested directly into the creative sector
New Opportunities: 20+ collaborative projects sparked within two months
Event Reach: ODDfest’s messaging reached an audience of 1M in total
Global Engagement: Interest sparked in creative industry stakeholders in 20+ countries, including the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the US
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ODDfest 2026 is coming, bigger and braver
Our debut showed us one thing most of all: there is real hunger for cross-industry cultural events—and we’re more than happy to answer that call.
Pushing boundaries once more, we’re making our comeback louder, broader, and larger in scale. The theme? Bravery. Because the world moves fast—and courage is the only way forward.
Next year, ODDfest expands into a three-part experience:
Creative Week (city-wide, open to all)
Conference (two days of professional programming)
Showcase (boundary-pushing performances, installations, presentations, and demos)
Our iconic Lasipalatsi Square will remain open to all throughout the week with free programming, while Lasipalatsikortteli indoor stages and professional content will be reserved for ticket holders.
Early bird catches the worm
The moment is finally here—tickets for ODDfest 2026 are now live, and next year, there are three ways to experience the magic:
Open to all → Dive into the city-wide creative week, no ticket required
ODD Pass → Access the ODDfest showcase
Beyond ODD Pass → Go all in and unlock the full ODD experience with showcase + conference
And don’t think we forgot about the rising stars of our industries—student early bird tickets are also live, making sure the next generation of boundary-pushing creativity gets a front-row seat.
Choose your path, snag your ticket, and take your place among the shapers of the future of the creative economy.
Feeling ODD enough to join our side-events?
The ODDverse never sleeps.
To keep the spark going and our dear community alive and thriving, ODDfest organizes side-events year-round.
Here’s what’s happening this month:
HOT CHICK SERIES VOL 1
We’re kicking off our fall community events with the launch of Hot Chick this Saturday October 11 serving a night full of hot flavors and steaming performances.
Event details:
Location: Hot Chick, Vaasankatu 19, Helsinki
Time: Sat Oct 11, 12am–10pm
Lineup: Oddacity, ODDboy + open decks
Admission: Free event, no registration needed
ODDBREAKFAST AT SIGNALS 2025
ODDfest is teaming up with Fiskars and Aalto University to organize an intimate, inspiring morning during the Signals 2025 event. This ODDbreakfast is a living experience offering thought-provoking creative and cultural programming.
Event details:
Location: Fiskars Village, Raseborg, ODDBreakfast at Restaurant Kuparipaja
Time: Signals 2025 on Wed Oct 22–Thu Oct 23, ODDbreakfast on Thu 8am–9am
Lineup: DJ ODDboy, Screening of PALUU by Ida Henriksson and Linda Illmann, Cycloop installation by Koje Studio, ODDfest presentation
Admission: -20% off tickets through the ODDfest x Fiskars registration form
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