1. ODDfest Pass
Grants access to: ODDfest, Fri–Sat, June 12–13, 2026.
2. ODDference Pass
Grants access to: ODDfest, Fri–Sat, June 12–13, 2026, & ODDference, Thu–Fri, June 11–12, 2026.
Creative Week programming, Mon–Sun, June 8–14, 2026, is free and accessible to all.
Accessibility
An assistant can enter the event for free on the same ticket as the person they are assisting: yes
The event is accessible by wheelchair: yes (see notes)
The event venue has an accessible toilet: yes
A hearing induction loop can be used in the venue: yes
The event is equipped with a wheelchair platform: yes
Additional information on accessibility: Outdoor areas are accessible by wheelchair. Accessible entrance to Bio Rex available via Amos Rex museum. Contact hello@oddfest.com for more info.
Something bold is emerging in the Nordics as ODDfest builds the next generation of creative festivals right in the heart of Helsinki.
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 and its new conference format, ODDference, are more than just a line of stages; they're the intersection where art, business, and society stop pulling apart and start making progress together to make the creative economy the next big engine of growth.
Created to be a meeting point for the entirety of the creative ecosystem, ODDfest welcomes all who wish to shape the future of culture and creativity, from emerging talents, pro artists, and cultural leaders to entrepreneurs, brands, and institutions—not forgetting the passionate and culture-curious public looking to experience something new.
A three-layered cake
This year, ODDfest expands into new formats and locations, taking over the entirety of central Helsinki. With iconic venues the likes of Lasipalatsi, Kulttuurikasarmi, Tavastia Club, Semifinal, Kamppi Chapel, and Vanha Ylioppilastalo, ODDfest 2026 promises to be a sight to behold.
The new, expanded structure includes:
ODDfest—A cross-disciplinary cultural festival, ODDfest celebrates the vast talents of the creative industries. With its signature mix of boundary-pushing performances and a layer of industry-relevant dialogue, ODDfest forms a true ODDe to creativity, offering art that moves you and conversations that move the industry forward.
ODDference—A new professional format that brings business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers into the audience to learn from creatives. Here, creative professionals take the stage not as entertainers, but as experts in building cultural momentum, creating loyalty around ideas, and crafting concepts that move audiences.
Creative Week—A new city-wide format activating public spaces across Helsinki with free cultural programming accessible to all. Meant to highlight all the culture and local creativity this city has to offer, Creative Week prompts Helsinki initiatives and operators to craft creative programming of their own under the ODD umbrella.
Sounds like your kinda ODD? Secure your tickets and check out the full picture at www.oddfest.co