The most elephantastic picnic of the summer…
Summer in Helsinki would be nothing without the annual Elephantasy – Funky Family Picnic welcoming families and people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy rhythm music, live and diverse urban culture, circus and world food again on Saturday the 12th of July, 2025. Free entry, no age limit! The event is part of the Alppipuiston kesä summer event series.
ELEPHANTASY – FUNKY FAMILY PICNIC 2025
SAT July 12th, 2025 @ Alppipuisto, Helsinki (address: Viipurinkatu–Tivolitie)
14-22 hs with Children’s area open between 14-19 hs
Free entry, no age limit! Fully accessible.
LIVE:
MICHAEL BLEU
VODOU FUSION
JULYE BLOM
BROMANS
KALABALIIKKI
HOKI & TIPE
JOSEI & THE GANG
Funky Amigos DJ’s
Soul Circo
Host: Bunuel
Kids’ area, park bazaar, world street food, workshops, bar etc.
More information on artists and other programme to be announced!
Tarkemmat artisti- ja ohjelmaesittelyt julkaistaan myöhemmin!
Info
Arrival
Alppipuisto is located in Alppila district of Helsinki, next to the Linnanmäki amusement park, which is easily accessible from all directions and only 1,5 kilometers walk away from Pasila. We recommend arriving by walking, bike or public transportation with “Alppipuisto” defined as the destination. There are no parking lots available close to the park and the use of service vehicles is permitted only if scheduled in advance.
Keeping Alppipuisto tidy and beautiful, together!
Let’s keep the park clean together, so we would truly appreciate if you won’t leave any crap behind but take them to the bins in order to help us clean up the area after the event. Thank you so much! =) You can ask for plastic bags for your garbage at our Info desk. When each one of us does their part, it’s a very small effort personally but so valuable in the bigger picture!
Please do not fill the trash bins in the area excessively, if you stay longer in the event or in the park! The birds will otherwise spread the dirt all over during the night. Let’s make sure all together that the lovely Alppipuisto park will stay as the most idyllic park of Helsinki and we can organize events in the future there!
Children
Kids are always warmly welcomed at Elephantasy, where they and their parents will have an area of their own to enjoy with different activities! Please keep a close look after your children in the multitude in order to prevent getting lost. There are some dangerous areas in the park for wandering small kids. These include the pond (which is not a playground) and the cliffs above. In a critical situation, please contact the staff which you can always find at the Info tent.
What to bring along?
You are allowed to bring your own picnic food and drinks, but it is also possible to buy world food treats from the vendors in the area.
Remember to drink enough water in the heat of the sun! We recommend you to bring at least a blanket and a water bottle, which can be filled in the area: either at the hydrant located behind the main stage or on one of the water points, where you can also wash your hands.
Safer space guidelines for Elephantasy
❗️At the event, the realization of a safer space is supported by the Finnish Harassment Contact Persons Association. The harassment contact person can be recognized by their pink vests and reached at the number to be announced later.👷♀️❗️
These guidelines are created to ensure that Elephantasy – Funky Family Picnic is as safe as possible for all participants.
If you experience harassment or other inappropriate behavior at the event, please contact the Elephantasy Safer Space person at the number to be announced later or other staff members.
Respect others’ personal physical and psychological space. You cannot know another person’s boundaries without asking. So, ask before, for example, touching someone.
Listen and change your behavior if someone tells you that your actions make them uncomfortable.
Respect everyone, do not make assumptions. Do not assume anyone’s sexuality, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, values, socioeconomic background, abilities, or health. Respect pronouns and names.
Be aware of your own privileges.
No body shaming. Do not comment on someone else’s body. Also, refrain from commenting on others’ food portions and eating.
Respect others’ opinions, beliefs, experiences, and differing viewpoints. Do not mock, ridicule, belittle, exclude, or embarrass anyone with your words, behavior, or actions.
Take responsibility for your own actions and behavior. Be aware that your actions affect others, regardless of your good intentions.
Give space. Ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the discussion.
Do not dominate others’ opinions and give the floor to others. Also, respect others’ privacy and handle sensitive topics with respect.
Intervene in harassment even if you witness it and ask the harassed person if they want help or support. Do not remain a bystander.
Let’s take care of each other and have a great day at Alppipuisto on July 12th!
Check video clip from Elephantasy 2019 >>
Contact info
Festival director and producer: Sami Mannerheimo | sami [ät] funkyamigos.fi | tel. +358 50 4400 209
Kids’ area producer: Outi Urpilainen | outi.urpilainen [ät] gmail.com | tel. +358 44 0333480
Food vendors: Juha Saarinen | juha [ät] flms.fi | tel. +358 40 555 3763
Park bazaar: Lilli Philip | lilli.philip [ät] gmail.com | tel. +358 50 5715 125
Elephant Stage manager: Santeri Panula | santeri.panula [ät] gmail.com | tel. +358 40 098 6566
Sun Stage manager: Juuso Partti | me [ät] juusopartti.com | tel. +358 41 449 7998
Finnish & English texts (www): Joonas Kervinen | joonas [ät] funkyamigos.fi | tel. +358 400 748 928
Marketing & social media: Deeqa Aho | deeqa.aho [ät] gmail.com | tel. +358 45 6300 711
Graphical design (’24): Tuukka Kangas
Elephantasy – Funky Family Picnic 2025 has been made possible with the funding from the City of Helsinki for the Alppipuiston kesä summer event series.
