Carnival of Light 13–22 October
What kind of ticket product do I need to participate in the Carnival of Light?
The easiest way to visit the Carnival of Light this year is to pre-purchase a Carnival of Light wristband for €45 (includes a reservation which acts as an entrance ticket) or an entrance ticket for €15 (entrance tickets do not give access to the rides) from the online shop. All ticket products will be sent directly to your inbox.
If you already have a wristband, you also need to make a free Carnival of Light reservation in the online shop. The reservation acts as your entrance ticket. Present this ticket at the entrance with your wristband or wristband gift card.
If you come to the park with just an entrance ticket, and then decide that you would also like to ride our attractions, you can buy a wristband from our ticket office or from most of our kiosks and cafés. In this case the €15 you already spent on your entrance ticket will be used towards the price of the wristband, so you only need to pay €30.
Do I need to pre-book my visit to Linnanmäki if I want to visit the Carnival of Light?
Yes, all visitors to the Carnival of Light must pre-book an entrance ticket. When you pre-book your visit, you will get guaranteed entry to the park on the Carnival day of your choice. This means that we have reserved a spot for you in our daily visitor quota. Entrance tickets will be checked at Linnanmäki’s gates.
Exception: Season Fun passholders don’t need to pre-book their visit to the Carnival of Light.
If I buy a Carnival of Light wristband in the online shop, do I also need to buy a separate entrance ticket?
The Carnival of Light wristband comes with a reservation which gives you access to the park. You must choose the date of your visit to the park. Both the wristband and your entrance ticket will be emailed to you.
Can I visit the Carnival of Light with a Season Fun pass?
You sure can! We have reserved space for Season Fun passholders in the daily visitor quota, so you don’t need to buy a separate entrance ticket. Present your valid Season Fun 2022 app when entering the park.
Do I have to present my wristbands when arriving at Linnanmäki?
Yes, you must present your pre-purchased wristband/gift card and your free entrance ticket. The wristband on its own isn’t enough; you also need to have a reservation, i.e. a free Carnival of Light entrance ticket for a specific day.
How do I reserve my visit to the Carnival of Light?
Through Linnanmäki’s online shop. Start by selecting “Wristbands & Season Fun”, followed by “Carnival of Light Festival – Wristband” (the wristband also includes a reservation for the Carnival of Light which gives you access to the park). If you already have a wristband that was purchased for example from the S Group, select “Carnival of Light Festival entrance ticket – To the owner of wristband or wristband gift card”. When making your reservation you must select the date of your visit.
When you purchase a Carnival of Light wristband, you will receive a confirmation email which allows you to download both tickets, i.e. the wristband and the entrance ticket. Download the tickets by clicking “Download your product here”. Both tickets will open up on your screen.
I have pre-purchased a wristband from the S Group. Can I use this at the Carnival of Light?
Yes you can, but you also need to reserve a free entrance ticket to the Carnival for those who already have a wristband in Linnanmäki’s online shop.
I have been given a wristband gift card. Can I use this at the Carnival of Light?
Yes you can, but you also need to reserve a free entrance ticket to the Carnival for those who already have a wristband in Linnanmäki’s online shop.
Can I update my wristband for the next day at the Carnival of Light?
Unfortunately we don’t offer this option during the Carnival of Light.
Can I purchase an Evening Wristband at the Carnival of Light?
We are not selling Evening Wristbands during the Carnival of Light.
I’m trying to reserve a ticket for the Carnival of Light, but the website doesn’t allow me to pick the date I want. Why is that?
You may have accidentally chosen a product for a normal day, like the Day Fun Wristband. Make sure to choose a specific Carnival of Light product, such as the Carnival of Light wristband.