About Hämeen Keskiaikafestivaali
Häme Medieval Festival
The Hämeen Keskiaikafestivaali (Häme Medieval Festival) will take place from 12 to 14 June 2026 at Kantola Event Park (Puusepänkatu 5, postcode 13110) in Hämeenlinna (Finland). Opening hours are: Friday 12 noon to 1 am, Saturday 10 am to 1 am, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. The late evening opening hours make the most of the Scandinavian midsummer nights.
Hämeenlinna is a historic town in Central Finland with a castle and museum facilities. Kantola Event Park is an event venue offering spaces for various activities. June is midsummer in Finland, with very long days and nights – a culturally significant peak time for outdoor events.
The three-day festival, with extended evening opening hours on Friday and Saturday, offers an immersive visitor experience and party-style evening events. The festival appeals to Finnish, Scandinavian and international visitors. The combination of cultural history and seasonal highlights makes the event a special highlight in Finland’s events calendar.
