Photo: Lille Santanen
At Esplanade Park in Helsinki: Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at Esplanade Park, Helsinki
About this event
Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women is scheduled for Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at Esplanade Park, Helsinki. Entry is free.
The candlelight procession will start at the western end of Esplanade Park and end by the statue of Havis Amanda.
Join the silent candlelight procession to end violence against women on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 17:00
The candlelight procession aims to raise awareness of violence against women and encourage everyone to take action to end it.
The procession will start from the west end of Esplanadi Park and end with laying the candles at the statue of Havis Amanda. Along the way, the procession will stop to listen to speeches and music on the Espa Stage.
You can bring your own candle with a protective cover.
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The event is open to everyone. Organisations are asked to register in advance so that the organisers can plan for the number of participants. Registration
Mark the date in your calendar and join us!
The procession is organised by the City of Helsinki in cooperation with UN Women Finland and Finland's Violence Observatory.
More information: hel.fi/silentcandlelightprocession
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026
- Time
- 17:00 – 18:00 local time
- Venue
- Esplanade Park
- Address
- Eteläesplanadi-Pohjoisesplanadi, 00170, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Other Events
- Organiser
- The City of Helsinki
Venue & getting there
Esplanade Park
Eteläesplanadi-Pohjoisesplanadi, 00170, Helsinki
How to get to Esplanade Park
- Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway470 m
6 min walk - Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway480 m
6 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain490 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away.
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Your visit to Esplanade Park
- Date
- Wednesday, 25 November 2026
- Starts
- 17:00
- Getting there
- Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 470 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Kämp Collection Hotels (40 m)
Good to know
When is “Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women”?
Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 17:00 local time.
Where is “Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women” held?
Venue: Esplanade Park, Eteläesplanadi-Pohjoisesplanadi, 00170, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Silent Candlelight Procession to raise awareness of violence against women”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Esplanade Park by public transport?
The closest stop is Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 470 m from Esplanade Park – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Esplanade Park?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m away.
