Before you arrive
📍 Exchange your ticket for a wristband first — this is mandatory. All tickets must be exchanged for a wristband before entering any venue.
Wristband exchange locations:
Bio Rex Lasipalatsi Main Entrance (Mannerheimintie 22–24) Fri 8:30AM–11:30PM · Sat 8:30AM–11:30PM
Tavastia (Urho Kekkosen katu 4) Fri 12PM–2:30AM · Sat 10PM–1AM
Vanha Ylioppilastalo (Mannerheimintie 3) Fri 3PM–3AM · Sat 10AM–3AM
Venues & opening times
Five iconic venues. One weekend. Here's when each opens:
Venue | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
Mauno Koivisto Square | 10AM–10PM | 10AM–10PM |
Bio Rex (Mannerheimintie 22–24) | 4PM–12AM | 2PM–10PM |
Lasipalatsi Inner Yard | 4PM–12AM | 2PM–10PM |
Kamppi Chapel (Simonkatu 7) | 4PM–10PM | 2PM–10PM |
Vanha Ylioppilastalo (Mannerheimintie 3) | 4PM–3:30AM | 2PM–4AM |
Tavastia & Semifinal (Urho Kekkosen katu 4) | 4PM–4AM | 2PM–2AM |
→ Full schedule: oddfest.co/schedule
What's happening where
Bio Rex — Immersive installations, intimate talks, audiovisual art and experimental sound. The Terrace runs dance music from morning to sunset.
Tavastia — Three stages combining games, AI, digital art, workshops and boundary-breaking live music.
Vanha Ylioppilastalo — Nine spaces for performances, workshops and community by day. Experimental club culture by night.
Kamppi Chapel — Two-day somatic laboratory and workshops on AI, money, feminism and our shared futures.
Lasipalatsi Inner Yard — Free open-air main stage showcasing emerging talent in music and performing arts.
Mauno Koivisto Square — Food, coffee and refreshments. Nescafé, Mikkeller x Blend and Rändöm. Own refreshments welcome here.
Food & drink
Mauno Koivisto Square: Nescafé, Mikkeller x Blend, Rändöm. Own refreshments welcome.
Lasipalatsi Square: Three Belly's Pizza (Saturday only). Own refreshments welcome.
Other venues: Each venue runs their own service. The area is packed with great options.
Note: No outside food or drinks inside ticketed venues — reusable water bottles are the exception.
Highlights today — Friday programme
→ Full schedule: oddfest.co/schedule
Time | Performance | Venue |
|---|---|---|
21:30–22:30 | Valerie June (US) — Soulful Americana from acclaimed US singer-songwriter | Vanha Juhlasali (Main Hall) |
00:00–01:30 | Lauer & DENA (DE) — Rare live collision of cosmic club electronics | Vanha Juhlasali (Main Hall) |
02:15–03:45 | DOMINGA (CL) — Member of Föllakzoid, South American electronic artist | Tavastia Club |
20:00–22:00 | Chicken Foot Soup — High fidelity grooves (Goya Gumbani, NTS Radio UK) | Lasipalatsi |
00:00–01:00 | NAZVA ft. Andrii Barmalii (UA) — Ukrainian ethno-chaos, theatrical intensity | Tavastia Club |
20:00–21:00 | Paleface & Harps — Finnish rap legend with four harps & Chamber Orchestra Ava | Tavastia Club |
16:30–17:15 | YOTTO in Conversation — Interview with Finnish electronic star Otto Yliperttula | Faculty Hall |
17:00–19:30 | DanceWorlds — Multidisciplinary dance & music performance (DanceWorks Helsinki) | Vanha Juhlasali (Main Hall) |
20:20–22:00 | Bar25: Days Out of Time (DE) — Cult documentary about Berlin's legendary club | Bio Rex Cinema |
20:00–21:30 | SPIRIT: Gospel House Aerobics — Energizing movement ritual with DJ Suva | Kamppi Chapel |
Photo Policy
Photography and filming is welcome — but please be mindful of others and avoid capturing people without their consent.
Professional cameras, drones and tripods are not permitted.
Accessibility
Personal assistants accompanying attendees who require support receive free entry
Accessible portable toilet at Lasipalatsi Square
Note: limited wheelchair access at Bio Rex Terrace, Semifinal and Vanha Ylioppilastalo 2nd floor
Didn't make it this time?
Still on the fence? Tickets are still available:
Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
Evening ticket | €39 |
Day ticket | €69 |
Two-day pass | €100 |
25% off for a friend — use code ODDcommunity25 at tiketti.fi/extra
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See you out there.— The ODDfest team
