Events
It is time to head to Särkänniemi as we offer the best events that will definitely make you feel butterflies in your stomach!
Särkänniemi Amusement Park 50 Years – A Summer of Surprises
Särkänniemi Amusement Park was opened to the public on May Day Eve in 1975. This year, Särkänniemi is celebrating the park's 50th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary year, visitors can enjoy joyful encounters and surprising moments throughout the summer season. We will update this page with more information about the summer’s events and surprises.
Hugo to open Särkänniemi Amusement Park's 50th Anniversary Year on May 1, 2025
Särkänniemi Amusement Park first opened to the public on May Day Eve in 1975. This year, the park celebrates its 50th anniversary, bringing plenty of joy and little surprises to the summer season.
The anniversary year kicks off spectacularly on May 1, 2025, when youth-favorite artist Hugo takes the stage. Admission to the event is available with a Särkänniemi wristband, Rides wristband, Attractions wristband, Amusement Park entrance ticket, Season Card, or Attraction Season Card for that day.
Särkänniemi wristbands and Season Cards are already on sale. Other tickets and wristbands will be available closer to the start of the summer season.
12.00 Amusement park opens 16.00 Hugo (the show is about 45 minutes) 18.00 Amusement park closes
Changes to schedule are possible.
Buy TicketsMay 2025
Celebrating 50 Years! Everyone born in 1975 gets a free Särkänniemi Wristband to Särkänniemi in May! Show a valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or ID card) at the ticket booth on the day of your visit to receive your free wristband. The benefit is personal and the wristband will be attached to your wrist at the booth. The offer is only valid for new visits — already purchased wristbands are non-refundable.
May 11 – Free cake and coffee for the first 500 visitors to the amusement park.
May 16 – Free rides on Troika! A valid entry ticket is still required for the amusement park.
May 18 – LundDance Spring Show on Estraadi stage, 2:00–3:30 PM. Experience a magical journey across Europe with LundDance’s talented dancers! Entry with any ticket valid for the amusement park.
May 24 – Särkänniemi Parade. The parade starts at Metso Library at 11:00 AM, led by Samba Roseira, and heads towards Särkänniemi. All parade participants get free entry to the amusement park (does not include rides).
Also surprises on random days:
Free mini cotton candy or popcorn for the first customers of the day
Free ticket for a future visit (valid for summer 2025 entry to one: Amusement Park, Näsinneula, Aquarium, Planetarium, or Doghill Fairytale Farm) for the first customers of the day
June 2025
June 2 – Free rides on Rapids Ride (Koskiseikkailu)! Located outside the amusement park area — no Amusement Park Entrance Ticket required.
June 9–15 – Free Drifti rides all week! Local insurance company Turva offers free rides on Drifti ride for the week. Drifti is located outside the amusement park area, so no Amusement Park Entrance Ticket needed.
June 14, 2025 – Toimistopojat Meet & Greet featuring Roponen, Suhis, and Sere. Insurance company Turva is sponsoring the meet & greet in front of the Drifti ride starting at 12:00 PM. Autographs will be available for the first 500 people. The meet & greet will end by 2:00 PM at the latest (earlier if all autographs have been given out).
Also surprises on random days:
Free 50th Anniversary tote bags for the first customers of the day
Free sunglasses for the first customers of the day
July 2025
July is Circus Month! Sorin Sirkus performs daily on Estraadi stage, and Hehkumahku Community Art School clowns entertain around the park.
Also surprises on random days:
Treasure hunts
Bingo games
August 2025
Surprises on random days:
Free mini cotton candy or popcorn for the first customers of the day
Treasure hunts
Free tickets to Doghill’s Christmas for the first customers of the day
September 2025
September 13 – Summer Season Finale. Join us for the end-of-season celebration featuring a spectacular fireworks show! Performer announcement coming later this summer.
Also surprises on random days:
Free tickets to Doghill’s Christmas for the first customers of the day
October 2025
Creepy Carnival
Särkänniemi's Creepy Carnival arrives again to bring joy and excitement to fall in 2025. Tickets go on sale in late summer. The program is also published later.
December 2025
Doghill Christmas
Dive into fairy tale at Doghill Christmas again in 2025.