Festival preparation begins with good packing! The most essential items are simply your ticket, ID, phone, money, comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a small bag for your personal items. Hellsinki Metal Festival will be held on August 8-9, 2025, in the outdoor area of Helsinki Ice Hall (Nordis), and the age limit is 18 years. One-day tickets are now also available!
Rise in ticket prices after May 5th!
What items are allowed and prohibited?
You must not bring your own alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, cans, or other items classified as dangerous, professional camera lenses, or devices such as selfie sticks to Hellsinki Metal Festival area. Security checks will be performed on all festival visitors.
You may bring the following items to the festival:
- empty transparent water bottle (no glass), 0.5 l
- backpacks and bags, maximum volume 18 l
- cameras, lens max 70 mm
- GoPro
- personal medication
- chocolate bars or similar for justified reasons
- sunscreen
- binoculars
- makeup
- hand sanitizer, max 100 ml
Prohibited items include:
- DSLR cameras
- video cameras
- laptops and tablets
- umbrellas
- selfie sticks and camera tripods
- bicycles, scooters, and skateboards
- glass bottles, jars and cans (regardless of content)
- alcoholic products and intoxicating substances
- firearms, edged weapons, and blunt weapons
- multi-tools
- explosives, fireworks, torches, and lasers
- high-visibility vests/jackets
- your own food (small snacks like chocolate bars are allowed)
- thick chains
- animals
- camping chairs, strollers, and baby carriages
- flags and banners
There will be a cloakroom at the festival entrance where you can store your belongings during the festival’s opening hours. There are also several water stations throughout the area.
How to prepare for the Finnish weather?
August weather in Helsinki can vary significantly: During the day, the sun can be intensely hot, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and some kind of headwear are often essential. A portable festival rain jacket can come in handy when unexpected showers hit.
As the evening cools down, a light jacket or thicker hoodie will keep metal fans warm. Proper footwear is worth its weight in gold – choose shoes that can withstand longer periods of standing and possible mud after rain. Many experienced festival-goers rely on hiking boots or comfortable sneakers. Earplugs are also important so you can enjoy musical experiences even after the festival!
