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Creativity on Collision Course
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Time
ODDfest Fri–Sat, June 12–13, 2026
ODDference Thu–Fri, June 11–12, 2026
Creative Week Mon–Sun, June 8–14, 2026
Location
Multiple iconic locations across the heart of Helsinki, including Lasipalatsi, Kulttuurikasarmi, Tavastia Club, and Kamppi Chapel.
2026 Theme
Bravery
Program Curators
Minna Tervamäki, Suvi Honkanen, Otto Kylmälä, Pihla Viitala, Johanna Oras, Jonas Verwijnen, Ukko-Pekka Itäpelto, Emmi Kärnä, Karoliina Jarenko, and Elisabet Lahti.
Mission
To make creative economy the next big engine of sustainable growth in Finland, put local creativity on the map, and celebrate global oddity.
Attendance
2,600 attendees and over 1,900 signups.
Diverse Program
83 sessions across 8 stages, covering more than 7 creative sectors, featuring more than 150 speakers and artists from over 20 nationalities.
Community Effort
More than 350 contributors helped make the first-ever ODDfest a reality, including partners, speakers, artists, staff, and volunteers.
Economic Impact
ODDfest’s debut generated a direct economic impact of €400K, of which €320K was invested directly into the creative economy.
New Opportunities
More than 20 collaborative projects were sparked within two months of the event.
Event Reach
ODDfest’s message reached an audience of 1 million in total.
Global Engagement
The event sparked interest in creative industry stakeholders in more than 20 countries, including the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the US.
Dubbed the festival of cultural relevance and creative growth, ODDfest is a fresh take on an industry event that is designed to inspire, teach, showcase, accelerate, and unite across disciplines, communities, and country lines. Moving people and moving minds, ODDfest is more than just a line of stages; it’s where art, business, and society stop pulling apart and start making progress together to make the creative economy the next big engine of growth. Get the full picture at oddfest.co
ODDfest 2025 Photobank
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ODDfest 2026 Lineup Images
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Laura Fuentes
Head of PR, ODDfest
laura@oddfest.co