DJ Nikolucky keeps the festival vibes sky-high!

This year marks Nikolucky’s 10th anniversary behind the DJ booth. To celebrate, we’ll dive into the festival’s musical journey from 2015 to today—packed with atmosphere, track selections, and stories from along the way.

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Fairtrade Finland will participate in the Helsinki Coffee Festival on the professional day, April 17, 2026, to share insights on how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) affects companies, particularly those operating in the coffee and cocoa sectors, and what tools Fairtrade offers to help businesses comply with EUDR requirements.

Fairtrade Finland is also involved in the three-year, EU-funded LIFE FairTHRIVE project, which provides support to SMEs, helping them meet EUDR requirements while operating in a more fair, ethical, and sustainable way.

What does a coffee in 2050 look like? Where is it from, who brews it and how do you drink it? How much do you pay for it and is it sustainable?
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Let us imagine the future of coffee in Finland together through an interactive card game! Find as at the stand 26. Drop in anytime from 12:00 - 16:00 and play a role in shaping the future of coffee!

Workshop is lead by: Sushmita Charlu is a service designer and researcher with a special interest in ecological resilience and food futures. She has a special, lifelong passion for coffee, which has now led her to develop the Kahvi 2050 card deck for her Masters Thesis, to open up conversations around the futures of coffee in Finland and collectively imagine a post-carbon coffee culture.

Featuring Kaffa Roastery’s Anemone Aaltonen and Svante Hampf, The Good Guys’ Markus Klöf, and Ohakunen’s Matti Kukkonen.

On stage, Teas and Kombucha of the Year 2026 will be awarded!

In the tea competitions, teas are awarded in the following categories: green, black, oolong, and flavored tea.

Read more about the competition here: carnivals.fi/en/competitions

On stage, the Chocolates of the Year 2026 will be awarded!

The awards are given in different categories: chocolate bar, vegan chocolate bar, and a new category, chocolate product. The new category highlights the versatility of chocolate, and any product containing chocolate is eligible to participate!

Read more about the competitions here: carnivals.fi/en/competitions

On stage, the Filter Coffee of the Year and Decaffeinated Filter Coffee of the Year 2026 will be awarded. This marks the 10th time the Filter Coffee of the Year is selected at the Helsinki Coffee Festival!

In these competitions, a professional jury evaluates and selects the most balanced and high-quality coffees in both filter and decaffeinated categories.

Read more about the competitions here: carnivals.fi/en/competitions

Come and learn how to make drinks at Kyrö Distillery’s Drink Lab (18+).

The Drink Lab is located near the bar and the stage.

There is a separate participation fee for the Drink Lab, which includes a drink.

Tito grew up working on a coffee farm, and Martin owns the Ngacha Coffee Estate. Together, Tito and Martin will share insights into the changing landscape of coffee production in Kenya.

Speakers: Kiriethe Wamutitu (Tito), Martin Mwangi Muriuki

Nordqvist, one of the leading tea houses in the Nordics, presents professional tea tasting and what defines high-quality tea. Speakers include Brand Director Kristiina Nordqvist and Tea Taster Anushka Gamage.

Come and learn how to make drinks at Kyrö Distillery’s Drink Lab (18+).

The Drink Lab is located near the bar and the stage.

There is a separate participation fee for the Drink Lab, which includes a drink.

Making good tea is easy once you understand a few basics. Noora Hinkka, Chair of the Finnish Tea Society, shares tips for brewing great tea—whether you’re at home, at work, or even out on a forest hike.

Can the same coffee taste different in different situations? Does the choice of cup affect the experience? What about your own expectations?

Come and hear what research says about the factors that influence how we perceive the taste of coffee. This session might change the way you think about tasting.

Speaker: Tia Grahn

The first person to call out bingo on one line wins an ice cream voucher, with which they can get a Sweet Santa ice cream serving.

The winner of two lines receives tickets to next year’s event.

The program is limited to a maximum of 50 participants.

Come and learn how to make drinks at Kyrö Distillery’s Drink Lab (18+).

The Drink Lab is located near the bar and the stage.

There is a separate participation fee for the Drink Lab, which includes a drink.

On stage, Espresso of the Year, Limited Edition Filter Coffee, and Ice Creams of the Year 2026 will be awarded.

In the Limited Edition category, roasteries can take their craft to a new — even wild — level, where the story behind the coffee and its processing method are part of the judging criteria.

Ice creams are awarded in the following categories: ice cream, gelato, and sorbet.

Read more about the competitions here: carnivals.fi/en/competitions

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