Weekend Festival is a music festival taking place in Hämeenlinna, previously also in Helsinki, Stockholm and Pärnu. The festival was organised for the first time in Luukki, Espoo (about 25 km from the centre of Helsinki), Finland on the 17 and 18 of August 2012. In 2013 the festival location was changed to its old location at Kyläsaari/Kalasatama in Helsinki. In 2018 the festival moved to Hietaniemi also in Helsinki. In 2019 it moved to Suvilahti, Helsinki. Weekend Festival artist line up has mainly consisted of EDM artists but there have also been artists from other music genres present. The festival has been attended by more than 40,000 people on both years. Every year the festival has a different theme which reflects mainly in the visual side of the festival. In 2013 the festival theme was Space and Future while for 2014 the organisers decided to go with Electro Disco theme. The festival lineup has featured various internationally acclaimed artists including Skrillex, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, and Martin Garrix. and Finland's own popular artists. Weekend Festival has sold out in advance on both years. In 2013 Weekend Festival was voted as the best summer festival by the listeners of Finnish radio station YleX. In 2015, Weekend Festival expanded to Pärnu, Estonia and in 2016 to Sweden.
Festival area
The first Weekend Festival took place in Luukki, Espoo in 2012. Luukki Recreational Area is located 23 km from the centre of Helsinki, Finland. The heart of Luukki, which is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in the Helsinki region, is an old manor. The area includes 20 hectares of forest inhabited by flying squirrels. The festival area featured three stages: NRJ Stage, Weekend Stage and Party Stage. There was also a camping area.
Following the traffic difficulties in 2012, the festival was moved from the green Luukki forests to a more urban Kyläsaari/Kalasatama Festival area in 2013. The festival area in Kyläsaari/Kalasatama is four metro stops away from the Helsinki Railway Station and also easily reachable on bus, bike or foot. Kalasatama Festival area has hosted in past various bigger concerts and festivals including Sonisphere 2011, Foo Fighters and Green Day. Weekend Festival 2013 had four stages: NRJ Stage, Weekend Stage (tent), Future Stage and Galaxy Stage. Future Stage was located at the Kyläsaari harbour. The festival area in Kyläsaari does not feature a camping ground.
In 2015, Weekend Festival Baltic also took place on Pärnu beach, Estonia, with three stages. The last festival in Estonia took place in 2018. On 27.02.2019 the Weekend Festival Baltic OÜ, the organizer of the Estonian festival, was declared bankruptcy.
In 2018 the festival moved to Hietaniemi beach and expanded to a 3-day festival.
In 2020, due to the corona pandemic, Weekend Festival 2020, planned to Käpylä Sports Park in Helsinki, was canceled.https://www.wknd.fi/en/news/ Weekend canceled. 2020-07-01
Weekend Festival line-ups
2012
NRJ Stage Weekend Stage Party Stage Friday, 17 August David GuettaSkrillexAxl SmithNimetön OFWGKTACheekStig CityflashGrindDJ SamplDJ Taste Maison & DragenSergei ShkuroffHousemotion Saturday, 18 August HurtsCarpark NorthDonkeyboyPoets of the FallJukka Poika Sebastian IngrossoSummer Sound SpecialHaloo Helsinki!Breathe CarolinaRedrama Michael GrayHeavyWeight DJ'sMixxed DJ'sDJ Mio & UpiSmith & MellinDJ Toinen Minä
2013 (Future Space Edition)
NRJ Stage Weekend Stage Future Stage Galaxy Stage Friday, 16 August Armin van BuurenExampleCheekJustimus Calvin HarrisSub Focus DJ setRedramaFar East Movement Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeZeddOrkidea & friendsPorter RobinsonNause DarudeRony RexAnother MeCityflashRnoSergei ShkuroffOptimus KrimeDosse Saturday, 17 August David GuettaJuno (rapper)InnaKarri Koira Sebastian IngrossoHeavyweight DJ'sAste Pendulum DJ setFeed MeCazzetteGwiseK-System Jeremy FolderolDJ Ton-EDJ SpinnyMixxed DJ'sHousemotionDJ SamplRahimElukka
2014 (Electro Disco Edition)
NRJ Stage Future Stage WKND Stage / Orkidea & Friends Stage Friday, 15 August Calvin HarrisDimitri Vegas & Like MikeAfrojackMartin GarrixShowtekRedrama HeadhunterzR3habBrennan HeartBorgoreWolf PackNöstravë ZomboyDJ Bl3ndApsterGwiseK-SystemJoonas HahmoThe Second LevelJeremy FolderolTom DostinovCityflash Saturday, 16 August Deadmau5HardwellKnife PartyHeavyweightJVGNopsajalka BorgeousDeorroAlex KunnariDyroContiezMichael Calfan Proteus & J7OrkideaSuper8 & TabLennoHeikki LRico TubbsOrionRony Rex
2015 (Super Digital Edition)
Loop Stage Future Stage WKND Stage Digital Stage Friday, 7 August HardwellDavid GuettaShowtekChase & StatusFelix JaehnRobin Schulz RudimentalInfected MushroomHeavyweightDJ Bl3ndMilla LehtoOusnapSuper8 & TabJS16 ModestepSanniTemper 2TCT Sasha FNinth FloorWasted PenguinzProteusWildstylezCooneZatoxAngerfist Saturday, 8 August AviciiArmin van BuurenMartin GarrixW & WTungevaag & Raaban R3habHeadhunterzBrennan HeartAtmozfearsAstrixDarudeOrkideaThe Second Level Example & DJ WireSini SabotageTippa-TNikke Ankara Chris LakePep & RashHenry KrinkleYas LoLennoOrionTom DostinovLaz PerkinsAlora & Senii
2016 (Year of the Tiger Edition)
Cell Stage WKND Live Stage Future Stage Digital Stage Rave Corner Friday, 5 August Axwell Λ IngrossoAntti TuiskuSteve AokiDimitri Vegas & Like MikeRebecca & FionaDVBBSJVG Infected MushroomSigmaReino NordinHeavyweightTeflon Brothers Don DiabloATBTJRWill SparksThe Second LevelSam FeldtPep & RashWatermät AngerfistEvil ActivitiesRadical RedemptionFrontlinerDa TweekazCooneProteusDjane J7 Milla LehtoLaz Perkins & Thrill ModeRony RexOrionCartoonK-SystemWill DragenAlora & SeniiSpinny Saturday, 6 August HardwellArmin van BuurenKnife PartyTiëstoMartin GarrixTungevaag & RaabanSamlight ExampleDarudeRedfooAlan WalkerEevil Stöö Ummet OzcanLost FrequenciesBrennan HeartDJ Bl3ndMatisse & SadkoPaul MorrellTemper2Sigala Cedric GervaisJustin PrimeMr. Belt & WezolJack PerryIlariLavn & Daddy FlixAlex Nieminen Super8 & TabOrkideaAlex MattsonEfoNinth FloorAlex KunnariDosseFlowjacksSalazar PakjouCat
2017 (Neon Dreams Edition)
Loop Stage WKND Stage Future Stage The Dome K18 Digital Stage Friday, 4 August The ChainsmokersMarshmelloArmin van BuurenRae SremmurdDon DiabloAlan Walker SHRKTOPSInnaTeflon BrothersViewKauriinmetsästäjät Dillon FrancisBrennan HeartTchamiSub FocusGTAAlokThe Second LevelLaz PerkinsPawl HeavyweightUMEKChocolate PumaThomas JackOrionAlex NieminenMilla LehtoSupermodels From ParisConchaJekaterinaMarc Wasted PenguinzCode BlackBass ModulatorsJ7Fox StevensonFuturistikMuffler Saturday, 5 August Deadmau5PendulumClean BanditTungevaag & RaabanReino Nordin Icona PopMikael GabrielCheat CodesSonnyPike; Kingfish; Diison JauzValentino KhanKungsMike PerryPegboard NerdsYellow ClawAlex MattsonMilwin DJ ThastorFelix Da HousecatTensnakeZombie NationKiasmos DJOrkideaRony RexBombossa BrothersEfoTemper2Oded Peled AniMeSound RushProteusSasha FInfektoPhysics
2018
Friday, 17 August $uicideboy$Axwell Λ IngrossoThe ProdigyA Boogie with Da HoodieDesiignerOliver HeldensShowtek Zhu Breathe Carolina MoksiGettomasa The Second LevelEvil Sköö & Koksu KooMikael GabrielNelli MatulaAsa x DJ PolarsoulBrennan HeartMarcel WoodsPsyko PunkzRony Rex Swanky Tunes Tippa&Bizi Saturday, 18 August Post MaloneDavid GuettaMacklemoreHardwellBig ShaqJVG SlushiiGalantisR3HABAlex Mattso BessBrooksOnni BoiVersace Hendrix X Musta Hanhi X NCOVersace ElastinenHeavyweightKevin TanduLemaitre LumïsadeMalaaMartin JensenOG Ulla-MaijaOtto KnowSalvatore GanacciTemper2Bombossa Brothers Sunday, 19 August Martin GarrixStefflon DonCledosHeadhunterzTUJAMO Tungevaag & RaabanAC SlaterMartin SolveigNetskyDon Diablo GasellitYBN NahmirLil YachtyPastori Pike & Aito G's KSHMRLil XanEvarist X MK8 JS 16OrkideaRuudolf & Karri KoiraVicetone
Weekend Festival Baltic line-ups
2015 (Super Digital Edition)
Weekend Stage Future Stage WKND Stage Thursday, 6 August TiëstoMOTiSuper8 & TabChris Lake Brennan HeartHeadhunterzPep & RashHenry KrinkleAstrix - Friday, 7 August Armin van BuurenExample & DJ WireTungevaag & RaabanNEROHardwellDarude Sub FocusRobin SchulzAronChupaAtmozfearsRudimentalCartoon OrkideaThe Second LevelAnton & Heikki L[Ex] da BassCentronBombossa BrothersDiana DDJ GustavitoJosh Jay & Ivar Mind Saturday, 8 August Martin GarrixDavid GuettaFelix JaehnShowtekChase & StatusGrind Live Syn ColeNetskyWildstylezNoisecontrollersDJ Bl3nd Beat ServiceBad JKristjan HirmoKert KlausProteusPlaneetKolzarSven ArusooTarmo Tammel
2016 (Year of the Tiger Edition)
Weekend Stage WKND Live Stage Future Stage Digital Stage Thursday, August 4 AviciiSteve AokiDVBBSKnife PartyLost FrequenciesDarude ExampleInfected MushroomRedfooAngerfistSigma Ummet OzcanTJRDJ Bl3ndWill SparksSam FeldtMatisse & SadkoWatermätMr. Belt & WezolJack Perry Kristjan HirmoKert KlausHeavyweightBad JPaul OjaClubmusic TakeoverLatvian DJ competition winner Friday, August 5 TiëstoMartin GarrixRobin SchulzShowtekOtto KnowsAxwell Λ IngrossoSyn ColeTemper2 BrainstormAlan WalkerPeRI Wear* ExperimentElina Born HeadhunterzMichael CalfanBrennan HeartAlex MattsonAronChupaChicaneTigerlilyJustin Prime Orkidea[Ex] da BassDr. PhilgoodBombossa BrothersPlaneetSven ArusooKermo HertAndres PuuseppErkki Sarapuu Saturday, August 6 Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeAfrojackRudimentalTungevaag & RaabanATBNetsky CartoonIsac ElliotNOËPWürffelEpordwerk Don DiabloSigalaBassjackersDa TweekazCooneWildstylezPep & RashRadistai The Second LevelProteusMHKLAlex WaveNiskeroneCoverk x ByteFuturistikLia LisseDiana DHot n' Handsome
2017 (Neon Beach Edition)
Main Stage WKND Stage Future Stage Thursday, August 3 Armin van BuurenAlessoDon DiabloMadison MarsAlan Walker TchamiRae SremmurdAlokFlux PavilionFilatov & Karas Wild MotherfuckersBrennan HeartCamo & KrookedSub FocusMatrix & FutureboundThe Second LevelAlly & SigerPawlMarc Friday, August 4 Deadmau5Knife PartyTungevaag & RaabanThe ChainsmokersNOËP Clean BanditJauzValentino KhanR3habKismaPegboard NerdsMilwin AngerfistRadical RedemptionProteusAlex MattsonBombossa BrothersKert KlausKristjan HirmoAndres PuuseppHot n' HandsomeChristian Saburo Saturday, August 5 Martin GarrixChase & StatusCARTOONSyn ColeKungs Cheat CodesSHRKTOPSAlmaPúr MúddEpordwerkFox Stevenson Bass ModulatorsMacky GeeGTAMHKLFuturistikSven Arusoo[Ex] da BassCoverk x ByteErkki SarapuuMarek Talivere
Weekend Festival Sweden line-ups
2016 (Year of the Tiger Edition)
Mega Cell WKND Live Stage Future Stage Friday, 5 August Dimitri Vegas & Like MikeFatboy SlimDVBBSTungevaag & RaabanLost FrequenciesSigala RedfooExampleNCBM (Noisecontrollers & Bass Modulators)Grabb Ummet OzcanBassjackersWildstylezDJ Bl3ndMatisse & SadkoDarudeMr. Belt & WezolJack PerryPendla Saturday, 6 August TiëstoMartin GarrixShowtekSteve AokiRebecca & FionaMichael Calfan Alan WalkerSigmaInfected MushroomMadcon TJRWill SparksVigilandAronChupaTigerlilyFelix AnderssonWatermätPawlSam Feldt
Awards Weekend Festival was nominated for Best Festival award in Music & Media Industry Awards in 2013.
Finnish radio station YleX listeners voted Weekend Festival as the best festival of the summer in Finland in 2013. Weekend Festival gathered 25% of the total votes.
Weekend Festival was also nominated as the Best Medium-sized Festival in 2013 at European Festival Awards.
See also
List of electronic music festivals
References