Why Join Dome Upcycling Design Festival?
An official part of Helsinki Design Week the Nordics' largest design festival, drawing design-minded audiences and international press to the city
Two days at Kansalaistori in front of Oodi library, one of Helsinki's most central squares, on Design Week's closing weekend (Sept 5-6)
The right audience visitors who come to Design Week to discover and support independent, sustainable makers
A curated lineup you'll stand among a selected group of circular-design brands, not lost in a generic market
More than a market retailers, media and HDW's professional network move through the festival too
Who Should Apply?
We’re Looking For
✔ Upcycled Fashion and Accessories
✔ Sustainable Jewelry
✔ Circular Homeware
✔ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Products
✔ Repair & Mending Services
✔ Creative Reuse Projects
✔ Circular Startups
✔ Sustainable and Local Artists & Makers
✔ Social Enterprises
✔ Repair, Mending and Upcycling Workshops
Pricing
*MIKRO
Early Bird 150€ (-10.7.2026)/ Normal 200€ (-20.7.2026)
For light and micro entrepreneurs
The price includes 2 days selling spot, 1/2 tent (tent size 3x3m), 1 table (size 2,20 x 0,50 m) and mention on the festival web-site
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*MAKRO
Early Bird 290€ (-10.7.2026) / Normal 390€ (-20.7.2026)
For businesses, cooperatives or associations
The price includes 2 days selling spot, 1 tent (tent size 3x3m), 1 table (size 2,20 x 0,50 m) and mention on the festival web-site
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*MESTARI
Choose an amount 400-1000€ and let us know latest by 20.7.2026
A seller who wants to give extra support to the event by paying a higher participation price
The price includes 2 days selling spot, 1 tent (tent size 3x3m), 1 table (size 2,20 x 0,50 m), and a special mention on the festival web-site.
Selection Process
Dome Upcycling Festival is a curated event. Applications are reviewed by our selection committee based on creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability, circular impact, brand presentation, and overall fit with the festival programme. We aim to create a diverse and inspiring showcase of circular economy innovation. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee participation.