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GETTING THERE

Here's everything you need to know about getting to Turku and to the venue, Urheilupuiston Yläkenttä. We’re excited to welcome you to the beautiful city of Turku!

HOW TO GET TO TURKU

BY FERRY Viking Line has regular connections between Stockholm and Turku. The Port of Turku (Turun Satama) is approximately two kilometres from the city centre and can be reached by local bus number 1.

BY TRAIN The national train company VR departs from local railway stations all throughout Finland. VR trains run to Turku from both Tampere and Helsinki. The city has two train stations: Kupittaa Station and the main station at Logomo. Kupittaa Station is located at Joukahaisenkatu 6, about 1.5 km from the city center. The main station by Logomo is at Logomon Silta 1, right on the edge of city center. From both stations, several bus lines connect you to different parts of Turku. The bus traffic in Turku is organized by Föli.

BY BUS The national long-distance bus service Matkahuolto departs from local bus stations throughout Finland and also from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Another available bus company is Onnibus. The final stop in Turku for long-distance buses is at the Turku Bus Station (linja-autoasema), which is located in the city center.

BY PLANE Turku airport has direct flight connections from several cities in Europe and even more destinations with a short stopover. Turku airport is 8 kilometers from the city center, which can be reached by taxi or by local bus number 1. If more convenient for you, you can also book your flight to Helsinki, arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Long-distance bus and train connections leave approximately every hour from the airport to Turku. The travel time between Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and Turku is about two and a half hours. Please check the connections to Turku from the "By Bus" or "By Train" sections above.

HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE

BY BUS You can see the bus schedules from foli.fi. Type 'Yläkenttä' as your destination and find the best option to get to the venue.

BY CITY BIKE OR E-SCOOTER Turku has city bike stations all around the city where you can rent a bike and get around easily. There are also multiple e-scooter operators in Turku.

BY FOOT The venue is called 'Urheilupuiston Yläkenttä' and can be found in Google Maps and Apple Maps. The easiest way to access the venue by foot is from behind the City Theater along Neitsytpolku.

BY CAR There is a small parking lot on Samppalinnankatu and in addition there are parking spaces on the sides of the streets nearby. We recommend using public transport when possible.

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EVENT INFO

PETS & CHILDREN

 

Children under 12 can enter the event for free when accompanied by an adult. Strollers are also welcome.

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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Yläkenttä.

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ACCESSIBILITY

 

Yläkenttä is an artificial turf field located at the top of a steep hill, accessible via gravel paths. Security personnel at the gate (address: Betaniankatu 130) will allow accessible taxis to drive close to the event area. There is one accessible portable toilet on-site. Accessible viewing areas are located in the front-right corner of the licensed area.

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Spectators who require an assistant must purchase their own ticket, but assistants may enter free of charge when accompanying the person they are assisting.

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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

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We will do our best to maintain general hygiene and health safety during the event.

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The event will be livestreamed. The link to the livestream will be published during the event week.

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AFTERPARTY

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Friday: Jokilaiva Lulu

Address: Itäinen rantakatu 23​​​

Free entry

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Saturday: Fredrik & Doris

Address: Linnankatu 18

Get tickets here or at the door

GETTING THERE

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Urheilupuiston Yläkenttä (address: Neitsytpolku) is easily accessible when coming from the banks of the river, behind the Turku City Theater along Neitsytpolku. There is a small parking lot on Samppalinnankatu and in addition there are parking spaces on the sides of the streets nearby. We recommend arriving by public transportation, by bike or by foot.

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Read more on arriving to Turku and to the venue on the Getting There page.

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BUYING THE TICKETS​

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You can buy spectator tickets from this website or from Liveto.fi. There will not be ticket sales at the event so tickets must be purchased in advance online!​

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FOOD AND DRINK​

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The venue has several food stalls providing various flavors and a licensed area for serving alcoholic beverages.

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ALCOHOL AND SMOKING AREAS

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There is a licensed area for drinking at Yläkenttä with an age limit of 18 years. Bringing your own alcoholic beverages to the area and smoking in the area are prohibited. The smoking area is located outside of the gates.

 

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CONTACT US

 

Didn't find an answer to your question? Visit our FAQ page for more details or feel free to message us here or send us a DM on Instagram.

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