Food festivals in Helsinki

Helsinki Baltic Herring Market

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Held since 1743, the Baltic Herring Market fills Market Square each October; the 2026 edition brought 17 fishermen, a new restaurant area and 99,000 visitors.

Hotels for these dates from USD 66/nightFood tours in Helsinki from €159Official site

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Dates and details checked October 26, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat in Keskusta

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Our picks in Keskusta, where the festival is.

Palace Modern Cuisine · Keskusta★ 4.9 Brasserie Lionne French · Keskusta★ 4.8 Olo Modern Cuisine · Keskusta★ 4.7 Jason Fine dining · Keskusta★ 4.6 Story Old Market Hall Casual dining · Keskusta★ 4.6 Old Market Hall (Vanha Kauppahalli) Market · Keskusta★ 4.6

Eat your way around Helsinki while you are in town

Helsinki Baltic Herring Market is expected Oct, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Helsinki to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Stay for the festival

Hotels in Helsinki around October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holiduhotels for these dates from USD 66/night Booking.comhotels for these dates Expediahotels for these dates VIP Carscar hire in Helsinki from USD 29.66/day

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