The Uusimaa Day spring celebration is held annually in various parts of Uusimaa. In 2026, the celebration will be held in Loviisa. The evening’s main act is BFP, a folk music band previously known as Bergå Folk Project. The group will perform at Seurahuone in Loviisa on Thursday 21 May at 6 pm.
BFP blends international influences with folk music traditions: songs are performed in eight languages and played on as many as twelve instruments. The result is an energetic and impressive ensemble, which won the Ethno of the Year Award at the Emma Gaala.
A trio from the Loviisa Music Institute will also perform. During the evening, the Uusimaa Village of the Year and the Helsinki-Uusimaa Award will also be presented. Greeting speeches will be given by Tomas Björkroth, Mayor of Loviisa, and Jarno Limnell, President of the Board. The celebration, which lasts just over an hour, will be hosted in Finnish and Swedish by actor Robert Jordas.
The Uusimaa Day spring celebration is free and open to everyone. Attendance in Loviisa is limited to the first 200 people to register. The celebration can also be watched live on Yle Areena. The event is organised by the City of Loviisa and the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council. Join us to celebrate!
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Uusimaa Day invites you to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together. The spring day is celebrated in the municipalities of Uusimaa annually in May.
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This page was last updated: 22.5.2026