General information
- The festival takes place from 18 to 20 September 2026 at Cultural Centre Stoa, Turunlinnantie 1, 00900 Helsinki
- Kids’ Comics Fest is organised Fri 18th
- Helsinki Comics Festival is organised Sat 19th–Sun 20th
- Admission to the event is free.
- The festival has suited programme for all ages. If there are age restrictions in the programme, they are marked clearly.
- The programme is in Finnish and English
Location and arrival
- Address: Cultural Centre Stoa, Turunlinnantie 1, 00900 Helsinki
Festival map
You can download the festival map here before the festival.
- Sales tables & area (pdf)
- Zine Fest tables (pdf)
- Sales tables ja Zine Fest (pdf)
Food and drink
- There are many restaurants in the neighborhood.
- You can bring your own food to the festival.
Payment methods
- Bring cash and mobilepay for purchases.
- Although the festival is free, the festival offers the opportunity to make purchases at both the exhibitors’ and Zine Fest’s tables. Some sellers accept card payments.
Safety and equality
First aid
- The event will be attended by security guards and first aid trained employees. First aid station is located at an information point.
Safer space principles
- The event follows the safer space principles. Every visitor to the festival is required to follow these principles. Familiarise yourself with the principles here.
- You can recognise our safer space committee members by their pink vests.
Accessibility
- Stoa is fully accessible. Read more on Cultural Centre Stoa website.
Unisex toilets
- The unisex toilets are provided at the festivals.
Toilet card
- The toilet card is used at the Helsinki Comics Festival. The toilet card is a card that makes it easier for people with various intestinal diseases to access the toilet in public places. The person in possession of the card has the right to enter the toilets without queuing. Please be considerate towards the people using the toilet pass at the festival!
Lost and found
You can inquire about lost and found goods by emailing info@sarjakuvafestivaalit.fi
Any questions?
Contact us: info@sarjakuvafestivaalit.fi
