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Many of you have been loving our year-round irl ODDevents, but our community extends far beyond the heart of Helsinki, and not all of you have the opportunity to come drop by in person.
We hear you.
Welcoming the new online community
We want everyone to feel included.
That’s why we’re making sure ODD knows no borders and are very excited to say that whether you’re in Finland or halfway across the world, the community is now only a click away.
Meet the ODDones Discord, our new online space for every curious soul to connect, share, and stay close to the conversation, no matter where they are.
Join in—we can’t wait to meet you there.
Still craving irl encounters?
IRL or URL we’ve got you covered.
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:
ODDPARTNER MEETUP
We’re organizing a special night for all our ODD partners and collaborators to celebrate the success of this year and join forces on the next. Whether you were part of the behind the scenes of our debut or are interested in joining in some way, this night is for you.
Event details:
Location: Dottir, Pohjoisesplanadi 35Aa, Helsinki
Time: Tue Oct 21, 3pm–6pm
Lineup:
Part 1: 3pm–4pm
Opening, Dottir intro, panel on creative futures, IISAK showcase, ODDfest Aftermovie screening, ODDfest Impact Report overview, programming moderated by Reidar Wasenius
Part 2: 4pm–5pm
ODDfest 2026 Workshop
Part 3: 5pm–6pm
Music and free socializingAdmission: Free event, register through Venga
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
HOT GIRL CLUB IN THE CITY
ODDfest is partnering with Hot Girl Club and Hot Chick to bring you a night full of fine tunes and spicy flavors at Grotesk Helsinki next Friday. Be sure to arrive early because first 100 guests enjoy free bubbly and complimentary Hot Chick burgers.
Event details:
Location: Grotesk, Erottajankatu 13, Helsinki
Time: Fri Oct 24, 10pm–4am
Lineup: Hot Girl Club
Admission: K22, free before 11.30pm, no registration required
KALEIDOSCOPE
The much-needed music industry conversation night comes back with a second edition powered by ODDfest. This event brings together artists and industry professionals for an evening of open discussion, shared experiences, and peer-support.
Event details:
Location: Nokiantie 2–4, Vallila, Helsinki
Time: Tue Nov 4, 5pm–10pm
Lineup: Open discussion lead by Lotta Savolainen and Jonas Verwijnen, NOW improvisation session, DJ sets and free socializing
Admission: Free event, register through this form
HOT CHICK LAUNCH SERIES VOL 2
Following the flaming success of the first Hot Chick event, the series returns with another night full of hot flavors and steaming performances.
Event details:
Location: Hot Chick, Vaasankatu 19, Helsinki
Time: Sat Nov 8, 6pm–10pm
Lineup: Hot Girl Club, Hot Chick Launch Deals
Admission: Free event, no registration required
That’s all for now, but be sure to stay connected
Stay in the loop and step into the world of ODD.
Join the ODDones Discord or Social Club on Venga or follow us on your favorite platform to get inspired, catch the latest updates, and stay connected to everything (and everyone) ODD.
