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ODDfest 2026 has revealed its second wave of lineup, and we are here to share a first taste:

Performers: Afro-diasporic and electronic DJ Maryisonacid (FR), pseudo-marxist media collective Total Refusal (AT), experimental electronic artist Kaukolampi together with multifaceted visual artist VJ Indigo, rapidly emerging indie rock band Us, fresh and original musical ensemble Rönkkö/Kuusijärvi, indie pop artist Felix Alexander Lybeck, rapper with a genre-defying twist Messy Micc, international ballroom house The House of Xclusive Lanvin, kantele prodigy and Finnish folk artist Maija Kauhanen, stand up comedian Joona Kotilainen, and many more.

Speakers: Multimedia giant Meow Wolf’s Senior Creative Director Luke Dorman and Senior Visual Designer Marley Prudeaux (US), fashion designer Rolf Ekroth, CEO and architect Samppa Lappalainen of JKMM Architects (known for designing Amos Rex), Founder of Ukrainian-Finnish cultural bridge initiative Solovey Mikko-Pekka Hanski, photographer and film director Silja Minkkinen, alternative pop artist Sofi Merone, ADHD authors Eva Kottonen and Jaana Haapaluoma-Höglund, award-winning composer and sound designer Ari Pulkkinen, and many more.

Not only does the lineup feature impressive names, but also programming co-created with key operators in the Finnish creative scene, including Mitäs Mitäs Mitäs Festival, & Espoo Theatre, DocPoint Film Festival, Q-teatteri, Solovey, INDIE SHOWCASE, Nuua Company, Aavistus Festival, DanceWorks Helsinki, and Winged App.

On Friday April 17, around 300 of you came together for the official launch of our new creative hub in Vallila, Helsinki. Curious thinkers, creators, and makers joined us in the space and helped bring it to life.

The evening was filled with conversations, talks, performances, music, art, and heartwarming, unexpected interactions. Thank you to everyone who came and shared your energy with us. Thank you especially to those who shared their feedback and reflections, and have stayed connected with the space even after experiencing it firsthand.

If you missed the opening of the space and exhibition, Smell the Art continues to enrich the space until Friday May 8. The exhibition is open on weekdays from 4PM to 8PM.

ODDspace is looking for new odd artists, founders, cultural builders, and companies connected by creativity and a shared drive to create, experiment, and help shape a new kind of creative hub.

Built for real-world interaction, ODDspace is the place for conversations, collaboration, and ideas that can only happen face-to-face, not behind screens or scenes.

Current members include creative operators such as fashion designer Rolf Ekroth, Nordic Bridge Music, TUNEMENT, TOD Partners, and TV director Tunna Milonoff.

During the piloting phase, the space offers flexible monthly memberships at €150, with no long-term commitment. Once accepted, members receive full access to the hub and its amenities.

Memberships are offered on a rolling basis as space becomes available throughout the piloting phase.

With lineup going live and the event week approaching, ODDfest 2026 ticket prices are increasing on May 2.

However, worry not, dear ODDones—we’ve got something neat just for you. As a thank you for being part of the journey and our precious community, we’re offering a special perk:

Use code ODDcommunity25 via the link below to get 25% off ODDfest Passes and Student Passes. The offer is valid until May 1, with a limit of two discounted tickets per person.

ODDfest and ODDference are looking for volunteers for their 2026 editions across seven teams:

Attendee Experience
Program & Content
Production
Hospitality
People Team
Community
Marketing & Comms

If you’re feeling like you’re odd enough to join the team, apply via the link below by Friday May 1.

We’re proud to continue our partnership with Adventure Club, an award-winning design agency known for creating meaningful experiences and strategically grounded, bold design across branding, business development, and service design.

ODDfest’s brand and visual identity have been developed in close collaboration with Adventure Club—a partnership rooted in a shared belief that brave ideas deserve brave execution, and a joint ambition to position the creative economy as a significant driver of future growth.

Together, we’ve shaped a visual world that reflects ODDfest’s spirit and the energy of a creative economy unafraid to evolve. We’re excited to keep building what’s next.

As 2026 moves forward, things are starting to pick up speed. A lot is on the horizon: new events, community activities, and insider perks, both online and offline.

Now’s the perfect moment to hop in before things go full steam.

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.

Next up:

An evening of live painting and house beats at restaurant Kasi8 with gallery exhibition of original works by Valioart, alongside collaborative paintings with Alex Markwith, Tinke, and Nicita Nurmesniemi.

Kaleidoscope is back for the final time before summer break returning to Ambient Bar, with multitalented guest Olavi Uusivirta! Once more, the event brings industry minds together for shared experiences.

Digital Creative Industries and Beyond (DCIB) is calling creators to develop new event concepts with an afternoon of pitching and panels. Founder of ODDfest, Ronny Eriksson, will also showcase ODDfest.

This time, Open Doors welcomes a keynote by CasvuAI’s Anttu Koistinen on creative survival skills in the AI era. Open Doors is a bi-weekly gathering inviting the community to enjoy the hub in good company.

This evening brings together a discussion on the role of sound and an audio installation from TUNEMENT’s Jarkko Vilska and Veikko Peräkylä at our very own ODDspace.

ODDfest and Creative Lunch Club are back with their collaborative lunch series to unite creatives around a lunch table! This time we’re gathering at the atmospheric speciality café El Fant Cafe & Bar in Kruunuhaka.

Registration is opening soon, mark your calendars!

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