ODDfest

ODDfest is not quite a festival, and it’s definitely not just a conference. The first of its kind at Lasipalatsikortteli in Helsinki, this two-day event (6–7 June 2025) is a counter-move to the creative industries feeling stuck—bringing art, business and society into one place, at one time. WHAT TO EXPECT By day: debates, workshops, and co-creation designed to spark cross-sector collisions. By night: music, installations, film, and performing arts. Across it all: 16+ music acts, 40+ speakers & 20+ creative showcases. ODDfest is for anyone building, designing, branding, creating, coding, performing, imagining or dreaming about the future of creativity and culture. Curated by an ODDmix of creative pros like Meeri Koutaniemi & Liwlig Group—ODDfest’s 2025 theme is Chaos & Acceleration. Because nothing new ever starts in perfect order. Why Now? Finland’s creative sector is in crisis. While the world is tapping into the explosive economic potential of creativity, we’re falling behind—contributing just 2.9% to GDP while other countries like Denmark and the UK push past 6%. Government funding for culture is being slashed (€17 million cut in 2025 alone). Local brands and icons are being sold abroad. And the connection between creative work and business is broken. Support the ODD as a company or individual 🎟️ Tickets are live at oddfest.co