The Esplanade Park in central Helsinki

The most traditional summer stage in Helsinki

The historic Espa Stage is a summer stage located in the Esplanade Park in the center of Helsinki.

The free concerts on the summer stage attract locals and tourists. Young professional musicians and senior artists from Finland and abroad appear in dozens of concerts on the stage. In winter, art can be seen on the stage, and in the darkest hours, the Helsinki Lux light art work shines on the stage.

The summer is traditionally interrupted by the Spanish Jazz Festival, known as the longest jazz festival in Finland, and the folk music festival Etno Espa. The Espa Stage is also bustling during Art Nights, Helsinki Days and other major events.

Performances run from May to August. Concerts are mainly scheduled from Wednesday to Friday. Arrive in time to get the best seats. During the show, you can enjoy refreshments on the terrace of Restaurant Kappeli opposite.