LARP Events in Finland
Finland has a vibrant live action roleplay scene that is an integral part of the Nordic LARP tradition. LARP events in Finland range from local fantasy campaigns to international festivals. Major cities like Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku host numerous LARP events in Finland, reflecting genres from medieval fantasy to modern horror. Finnish games are known for immersive, narrative-driven experiences, and many are run in Finnish, though a few are English-language or bilingual. Notably, Finland even hosts internationally oriented events (e.g. the Immersion festival in Turku) that welcome participants from abroad. Whether you're looking to LARP in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, or elsewhere, you'll find a variety of upcoming in-person events across the country.
Find a LARP outside of Finland
Keltaisen kuninkaan hovissa (Isojärvi) – Finnish; Horror/Thriller
Genre/Theme: Classic horror gala (King in Yellow theme)
Description: A Finnish-language horror-drama larp ("In the Court of the Yellow King") celebrating the 40-year legacy of the Eru role-playing club with a masquerade ball theme inspired by The King in Yellow. This 18+ gala event emphasizes character immersion and improvisational drama in homage to classic horror masters.
Location: Isojärvi (Central Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Eru Ry
Immersion Larp Festival 2025 (Turku) – English; Multi-genre
Genre/Theme: International chamber larp festival (multiple short larps)
Description: An international chamber LARP festival held in Turku, featuring three high-quality short larps in a weekend of collaborative play. Immersion welcomes both newcomers and experienced larpers from around the world. The festival offers a variety of genres and innovative scenarios from different countries, all in a friendly atmosphere with no prep or prior experience needed. (Actively marketed to international participants.)
Location: Turku (Southwest Finland)
Primary Language: English
Official Website: Immersion Larp Festival
Tulenpunaisten Ruusujen Valtakunta (Nokia) – Finnish; Fantasy/Romance
Genre/Theme: Fae fantasy drama ("romantasy")
Description: A Finnish-language fantasy LARP inspired by fae romance literature (notably the ACOTAR series). Set 150 years after a great war, it follows a delegation's perilous journey to deliver a magical key to the elves every 50 years to recharge a protective barrier. The event culminates in a grand elven court ceremony – a mix of danger, romance, and political intrigue in a fairy-tale world.
Location: Nokia (Pirkanmaa region, near Tampere)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (None – contact via email)
Paranoia LARP (Vihtijärvi) – Finnish; Post-apocalyptic/Zombie
Genre/Theme: Zombie apocalypse thriller (with two-part structure)
Description: A two-part Finnish LARP that begins as a slowly unfolding mystery and shifts into a high-action survival thriller. The story follows LARPers who, after an event, discover a zombie apocalypse breaking out around them. The first segment is a paranoia-fueled, drama-heavy suspense (no combat), and the second part turns into an airsoft-enabled action scenario. It's a beginner-friendly game blending horror and action in a meta setting about a LARP gone horribly wrong.
Location: Vihtijärvi (Uusimaa, southern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Pride of Peacocks (Evo, Padasjoki) – Finnish; Fantasy/Adventure
Genre/Theme: Fantasy adventure vaellus (hiking LARP)
Description: A Finnish hiking LARP (~5 km trek) through the Evo wilderness, offering an Indiana Jones-style fantasy adventure with puzzles and mysteries. Players form a traveling party in a fantasy world (original setting Solas) and will solve challenges while enjoying campfire coffee and outdoor cooking. The pace is relaxed with a focus on dialogue and exploration. Participants are encouraged to wear full fantasy costumes (body paint, latex elf ears, cloaks – "no jeans!") for an immersive experience.
Location: Evo hiking area (Padasjoki, southern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Poistaminen – Kommensalismi (Helsinki) – Finnish; Urban Folk Horror
Genre/Theme: Urban folk horror campaign (part 2 of 3)
Description: A folk horror LARP series set in contemporary Helsinki's urban spaces, focusing on themes of otherness and symbiosis. It follows marginalized people in the city who seek symbiotic relationships with spirits dwelling in the hidden corners of urban nature. The game is partly played in public city spaces, making the city itself an integral element of the experience. Emphasizing collaborative storytelling, it gives players significant creative input. The tone is more eerie and mystical than outright frightening, aiming to explore the poignant side of horror in a sensitive way.
Location: Helsinki (capital region)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Poistaminen – LARP Series
Warhammer 40,000 – Kirottujen aika (Vihtijärvi) – Finnish; Sci-Fi/Grimdark
Genre/Theme: Warhammer 40K mil-sim LARP (grimdark sci-fi survival)
Description: A full-immersion Warhammer 40,000 LARP set in the grimdark far future, organized by the youth gaming association Todellisuuspakolaiset ry. Players take on roles from Imperial Guardsmen and Inquisition agents to ordinary civilians struggling to survive in a war-torn, dystopian galaxy. The game combines intense survival horror, difficult moral choices, and intrigue, emphasizing that "this is not a game of happy endings, but one of despair, suffering, and decisive actions". Expect a dark atmosphere true to the Warhammer lore, with combat and strategy elements in a high-stakes narrative. (Details on sign-up and a dedicated website will be announced by organizers.)
Location: Vihtijärvi (Uusimaa, Southern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (TBA via Todellisuuspakolaiset ry)
Entine 2.0 – 6. pelautus (Kuortane) – Finnish; Thriller/Drama
Genre/Theme: Small-group cabin thriller with supernatural twist
Description: A Finnish horror-thriller cabin LARP for 8 players. Two groups of friends unknowingly book the same remote cottage for a weekend party – leading to plenty of interpersonal drama – when strange, unexplainable occurrences begin to unfold around them. Entine ei oo koskaan kaukana ("Entine is never far away") is a relationship-driven suspense drama with horror elements. This is the 6th run (pelautus) of the scenario, updated as Entine 2.0, after successful runs from 2019 through 2024.
Location: Kuortane (Ostrobothnia, western Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Entine 2.0 Larp
Ehtoo (Lapinjärvi, Uusimaa) – Finnish; Realism/Slice-of-life
Genre/Theme: Slow-paced community drama (elderly characters)
Description: "Ehtoo" (meaning "Evening/Dusk") is a unique Finnish slice-of-life LARP set in a communal living group of senior citizens in the 2050s. All player characters are 70+ years old, contributing to their small community in a near-future Finland. The gameplay focuses on everyday tasks, deep personal themes, nostalgia, and the characters' reflections on aging. The tone is respectful and sincere (not parody); while the subject matter can be poignant, there is warmth and even humor in how characters face life's challenges. Recommended for players over 30 due to the themes.
Location: Lapinjärvi (Eastern Uusimaa)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (Info to be announced; contact via email)
BDL 10 – Future of the Grey Side (Ilmajoki) – Finnish; Sci-Fi (Star Wars)
Genre/Theme: Star Wars campaign, Episode X (The Grey Side of the Force)
Description: The tenth installment of an ongoing Star Wars-inspired LARP campaign (Between Dark and Light). This episode, "Future of the Grey Side," explores the balance between Jedi and Sith through the perspective of those who walk the Grey Side of the Force. The game is a multi-day immersive experience in a galaxy of light vs. dark: expect Force lore, philosophical conflict, and possibly even lightsaber combat. It runs over a long weekend, with veteran campaign players and new entrants playing out the next chapter in this epic story. (Sign-ups were held in January for campaign members and then opened to others.)
Location: Ilmajoki (Kalajaisten camp center, Western Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish (English-friendly to some degree due to Star Wars terminology)
Rajakatse CI – "101: Mikä on typerä ja lyö kovaa" (Hollola) – Finnish; Medieval Fantasy
Genre/Theme: Long-running fantasy tavern larp (campaign game)
Description: Rajakatse is one of Finland's oldest fantasy LARP series, and this is its 101st game. Set in the medieval fantasy world of Rajakatse, this event takes place at the famed tavern "Vanha Pipari." It's a low-cost, beginner-friendly game for ~50 players, featuring intrigues, tavern camaraderie, and the option for recurring characters across events. Boffer combat is used for any fights, and the atmosphere encourages role-play over rule mechanics. (Parents may bring minors if the parent is an experienced Rajakatse player.) This campaign allows characters to persist from game to game, creating a living world experience.
Location: Sairakkala, Hollola (near Lahti, southern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Rajakatse Fantasia ry
Speculum Aureum – Versaillesin esirippu (Oulu) – Finnish; Historical Horror
Genre/Theme: 18th-century historical horror (Versailles + Lovecraftian mystery)
Description: A lavish period drama with a sinister twist, set in the Palace of Versailles on the eve of the French Revolution (year 1789). Attendees of the King's grand gala will experience music, dance, and an exclusive performance – but ominous shadows lurk behind the splendor. This larp mixes historical intrigue with Lovecraftian cosmic horror, drawing on occult themes and the creeping dread of unknown cosmic forces. Organized by Studio Korppikela ry, it features authentic costumes, a catered feast, and even optional on-site lodging. (18+ only, due to mature and intense horror content.)
Location: Oulu (Oulunsuun Pirtti venue, Northern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Kallaveden taikaopisto 5 (Leppävirta) – Finnish; Fantasy (Wizarding School)
Genre/Theme: Wizarding school fantasy, finale of series
Description: The fifth and final game of the Kallavesi School of Magic series – a Finnish fantasy LARP set in a wizarding academy. This installment celebrates the school's survival through many trials by throwing a grand ball. As the conclusion of a long-running campaign, no new students (players) are admitted in this last chapter. Expect a Harry Potter-style atmosphere with formal costumes, magical lessons (in-story), and a nostalgic farewell to the characters' school years.
Location: Leppävirta (North Savo, Eastern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (None – organized via Savon Velhokoulut)*
Ramosin Sydämet (Oulu) – Finnish; Modern Thriller
Genre/Theme: One-room urban drama (disaster scenario)
Description: An intense character-driven thriller set in the fictional city of Revachol. When a chemical factory explodes in the Ramos district, a group of people find themselves trapped together in a nearby pub, waiting for a safe evacuation. This one-day larp is focused on interpersonal drama under pressure – exploring how ordinary individuals cope with a sudden eco-disaster and the life-altering choices it forces. The game is invitation-only (kutsupeli) and run in collaboration with the Oulu Interactive Role-players' Association (OIEI ry).
Location: Oulu (Northern Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (Invite-only; no public site, organized via OIEI)
Fata Morgana (Pudasjärvi) – Finnish; Historical Mystery
Genre/Theme: WWI-era occult mystery drama
Description: A dark mystery LARP set in the year 1915, blending historical drama with supernatural folklore. The story takes place in Winchester, England during World War I, weaving together the grim reality of the war with British folk mysticism and secrets lurking in the shadows. The tone is haunting and somber, focusing on atmosphere and hidden truths. This is a two-day larp for ~25 players, held at a countryside manor in Pudasjärvi (about 100 km from Oulu). Organized by experienced storytellers with the support of OIEI ry, Fata Morgana is recommended for seasoned larpers due to its heavy themes and immersive style.
Location: Pudasjärvi (Northern Ostrobothnia)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Fata Morgana Larp
Deep Pocket (Nokia) – Finnish; Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Genre/Theme: Dystopian Pokémon-inspired sci-fi/fantasy (campaign, Part 2)
Description: An original dystopian fantasy LARP inspired by the Pokémon universe. Set 100,000 years after the age of humans, the world is now run by evolved, humanoid Pokémon who have built their own society. Deep Pocket is the second part of the "Pocket" LARP series, plunging players into a notorious prison in the Johto region amid brewing rebellion. The story promises high-stakes drama, war and revolution, and social commentary wrapped in a naively dark (yet oddly whimsical) tone. New players are welcome; knowledge of Pokémon is not required, but fans will catch clever references in the lore. (Note: Contains intense and potentially distressing themes; 18+ only.)
Location: Nokia (Pirkanmaa, near Tampere)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Deep Pocket – Pelitorppa
Murhamysteeri: La Muriatan perintö (Teisko, Tampere) – Finnish; Murder Mystery
Genre/Theme: 1912 Italian murder mystery (period drama)
Description: A classic murder mystery larp set in 1912 at the lavish estate of the La Muriata family in Italy. Ten siblings and a few uninvited guests gather to resolve the inheritance of the late patriarch, Fedro La Muriata – but his will is missing and suspicions arise that his death may not have been natural. Over the course of a day, long-held grudges, dark family secrets, and possibly another murder come to light as the heirs attempt to claim their legacy. This 22-player larp is run by Ludere ry (a Tampere larp & dance association) with an elegant, early 20th-century atmosphere.
Location: Teisko (Tampere region, Finland)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: (Facebook event & Ludere ry – official site forthcoming)
Asema Alkujuuri (Ylöjärvi) – Finnish; Solarpunk Sci-Fi
Genre/Theme: Solarpunk space-station drama (terraforming project gone awry)
Description: A forward-looking sci-fi larp with a solarpunk flair. The story follows a small eco-focused community traveling from planet to planet on a terraforming space station. While working to remove an invasive alien plant species on a nature reserve, something goes wrong – now the station is overrun by aggressive flora, and the crew must act quickly to save their home. Asema Alkujuuri (Station Rootsource) explores themes of community, human–nature coexistence, and problem-solving a bizarre ecological crisis. The game balances serious drama with touches of chaos and humor as players collaborate to contain the botanical outbreak. (Second run of the scenario; 46 player characters, plus NPCs; includes lodging and meals in the fee.)
Location: Ylöjärvi (Antaverkka camp, ~20 km from Tampere)
Primary Language: Finnish
Official Website: Asema Alkujuuri
Sources and Additional Information
Sources: Finnish LARP Calendar and official event pages as cited above. This list excludes purely online, play-by-post, and non-narrative historical reenactment events, focusing only on active narrative-driven in-person LARP events currently held in Finland.
Find Your LARP
This guide covers a wide range of genres from fantasy and sci-fi to horror and historical events across Finland. Whether you're a beginner or experienced player, there's something for everyone.
Language Considerations
Most Finnish LARPs are conducted in Finnish, but some (like Immersion Festival) are specifically designed for international participants with English as the primary language.
Plan Your Visit
When planning to attend a LARP in Finland, check the official websites for registration details, costume requirements, and accommodation information.