Ares, Vikman, KAJ to perform in Helsinki’s New Year concert

Ares, Erika Vikman and KAJ will perform in the concert at Kansalaistori Square in Helsinki on Wednesday night celebrating the New Year, said the City of Helsinki in a press release.

The city authority urged attendees to arrive at the event early as traffic restrictions will be enforced in the area.

The concert can be watched live on Nelonen and Ruutu.

Helsinki’s New Year celebrations will kick off at 17:00 with the family favourite Hevisaurus.

The late New Year Eve event will start at 22:15 when star artists Ares, Erika Vikman and KAJ take the stage.

The evening event will be hosted by Jaana Pelkonen and Christoffer Strandberg, both known from numerous shows, and the concert will be broadcast live on Nelonen and Ruutu.

“It’ll be great to see in the New Year with great performers and a stellar programme together with people of Helsinki,” said Helsinki Mayor Daniel Sazonov, who will deliver a New Year’s speech at the event.