Maailma kylässä - World Village Festival

Don't miss out on the Maailma kylässä | World Village Festival at Suvilahti, Helsinki, from May 27th-28th, 2023! This year's theme is Force for Change. The lineup features superstars of African music such as Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Toya Delazy, who are renowned for advocating pan-African culture and human rights. Join the crowds on the weekend full of discovery as everyone unite together against injustice through captivating performances.

Each year, the World Village Festival descends upon Helsinki, Finland, with free music and cultural performances that embody justice for all. On Memorial Day weekend, visitors of any age can explore a plethora of concerts along with documentary films and engaging conversations about relevant issues with free admission! Enjoy experiencing something new at this premier event that provides countless exciting possibilities.

Since its inception in 1995, the World Village Festival has emerged as a prominent annual gathering of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political influencers, and festival attendees. Its beginnings reach back to the 1980s when Vaasa Association for Developing Countries conceived a novel way to publicize their civil society initiatives - thus giving life to the Market of Possibilities which is still celebrated around Finland today.