Kaupunkijuhlan
Kaupunkijuhlan refers to a municipal city festival format held in Finnish cities to celebrate urban life and culture. The term is the genitive form of Kaupunkijuhla, which translates roughly to a city festival. In practice, Kaupunkijuhlan denotes a public event organized by local authorities in collaboration with cultural institutions, neighborhoods, and volunteers.
Typical programs include outdoor concerts, street performances, markets, food stalls, art installations, theater and dance performances,
Organization is usually managed by city departments—often culture, urban development, and tourism—working with museums, libraries, youth
Historically, the concept gained prominence in Finnish cities during the late 20th century as part of broader