Mantan joulutori

At Havis Amanda Square, next to the Market Square, visitors can enjoy Christmas delicacies and the beautiful maritime city of Helsinki. The heart of the square is the Christmas pavilion, which serves as a meeting place and a stage for small performances.

Manta’s Christmas Market – the city’s most delicious market.

Vendors

Christmas market vendors take visitors to a world of seasonal flavors by serving Christmas porridge, cheesecakes, and various mulled wine flavors! Embark on a culinary journey to Asian street food stalls, Neapolitan pizzerias, and Finnish forests. You can also find gift ideas for Christmas packages at the market.

Mantan Kiska

At Mantan Kiska, we want to do good together and bring the warmth of Christmas to all visitors. Kiska will host charities, schoolchildren, and sports clubs.

Alkuviini

Inspired by the outdoors and traditions, we participate in Manta’s Market as part of our company's passionate adventure in the world of wine, food, and coffee. We invite people to be together and enjoy the outdoors. We offer savory and sweet dishes grilled over an open fire, hot drinks to warm the soul, and, of course natural wines.

Soupis

At Soupis, you’ll find a cozy hug for the soul in every bowl of soup. Our hearty soups are made from the finest ingredients from Finnish nature and served in freshly baked bread bowls. Come unwind, smile, and savor the simple magic of winter warmth in the middle of Helsinki. Soup is served!

Seoul Fried Chicken

Seoul Fried Chicken, known from summer festivals, offers the best flavors of Asia! At Manta’s Christmas Market, we offer crispy chicken paired with Korean sauces and fried rice or French fries.

Poika & Pizza

Poika & Pizza makes Neapolitan pizza with a Finnish twist. Our concept is based on simple, good 48-hour raised dough, high-quality ingredients, and a hot 450-degree oven, just like in Naples. During Christmas, we serve classic Neapolitan pizzas as well as specialties topped with Finnish Christmas flavors.

RikiYaki

RikiYaki is a Finnish-Japanese family business that combines Japanese street food traditions and Finnish flavors. Manta's Christmas market features a selection of winter dishes that bring a new Japanese twist to the festive season. The selection includes grilled dishes, Northern Japanese fish soup, Japanese mulled wine, and other beverages.

Chéri Chou

Discover Chéri Chou, Helsinki’s beloved artisan bakery and café known for its exquisite choux pastries, indulgent Basque cheesecakes, and signature matcha drinks and desserts. We blend French pastry artistry with modern flavors and minimalist elegance. Chéri Chou brings a touch of sophistication — and a taste that delights every guest.

Joulupuuro by D.A.R.E

We’re a Helsinki-based catering company doing season-focused and experimental food concepts. For the Christmas market this year, we’ll be reinventing Christmas porridge while giving a nod to the traditional flavours. Expect something a bit different, but still familiar.

Mutteri Kahvila

Mutteri Kahvila is Helsinki's second oldest café and iconic kiosk next to the Lauttasaari bridge. The current entrepreneurs, Mikael and Saija, who have brought the kiosk back to its former glory, offer traditional Christmas pastries, spiced mulled wine, the highly popular Mutteri cardamom coffee, and other baked goods at Manta’s Christmas Market.

Elämänpuu Design

Elämänpuu Design creates unique handmade jewelry and decorations in Helsinki. We combine Helsinki's plants with glass, gemstones, and high-quality metal parts to create delicate yet durable jewelry full of meaning. We also offer unique bookmarks, small decorative items, and magical treasures imbued with the power of nature.

Dock Helsinki

Dock Helsinki brings its well-known ceramic candle holders, bowls, and candlesticks to Manta’s Christmas Market. Our traditional elves and winter characters bring the warmth of Christmas to everyone's hearts. We offer thermos flasks, reusable bags, and Teehaus Helsinki tea blends, as well as many beautiful items for the festive season.

Herkkukartano

Herkkukartano's wonderful selection has something for everyone! You'll find old-fashioned sweets, candy canes, and polka candies, not to mention marmalades, marshmallows, and Christmas chocolates. We offer mustards, sauces, and various gifts for the Christmas table, as well as delicacies from small domestic producers ranging from Lapland to the Åland Islands.

Programme

Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere at Manta's Christmas Market, which will be hosting various events from December 5th to January 6th. The program continues throughout the Christmas season until Epiphany!

Week 49

Friday 5.12.2025

15-17 – Friends b2b & DJ Helmz
Manta’s friends kick off the festive season by playing a joyful set of music.

16-19 – Opening of Manta’s Christmas Market
The Manta statue is surrounded by a delicious Christmas market throughout the festive season. The opening ceremony will have a DJ playing some good tunes.

17.00 – Vino Ensemble -choir

Saturday 6.12.2025

16-18 – DJ Lempi

18-22 – Independence Day Reception & Livestream
Unofficial Independence day reception at Manta’s square and livestream of the official gala held at the Presidential Palace.

Week 50

Tuesday 9.12.2025

16-18 – Christmas Wreath workshop by Studio Krans
Free workshop by Studio Krans, where you can make a Christmas wreath using the materials provided on site. Places are limited.

Wednesday 10.12.2025

16-18 – Christmas Card Workshop
Free workshop where you can make Christmas cards using the materials provided on site. Places are limited.

Friday 12.12.2025

17-19 – DJ Nestori Majoinen

Saturday 13.12.2025

15-17 – DJ TIMJAM

17-19 – DJ Smokey

Week 51

Tuesday 16.12.2025

16-18 – Christmas Wreath workshop by Studio Krans
Free workshop by Studio Krans, where you can make a Christmas wreath using the materials provided on site. Places are limited.