Dome Upcycling Design Festival

Design educationDesign learningDesign thinkingIndustrial design and productsParty
Date(s) Sat 05.09.2026 - Sun 06.09.2026
Opening hours both days at 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m
Address Kansalaistori, Alvar Aallon kuja 1, 00100 Helsinki, 00100, Helsinki
Tickets Free Admission
Accessible Yes

The event space is at Kansalaistori square, in front of Oodi Library, Helsinki city center. It is an open public space easily accessible by public transport (metro, tram, bus). Wheelchair and rollator accessible. No barriers or steps.

Language Finnish / English

Dome Upcycling Design Festival is a two-day celebration of local circular entrepreneurship and upcycling culture, combining sustainable fashion, repair craftmanship and creative businesses within the circular economy. The festival honours founder Isabella Haas’s 30 years career in Finland and her lifelong mission to create a sustainable society. The event is held at Kansalaistori in front of Oodi Library in the centre of Helsinki. At the festival, visitors can: • Discover innovative upcycling products and repair services • Join hands-on workshops • Learn about repair culture • Experience fashion shows featuring recycling materials • Network with circular entrepreneurs • Explore cultural diversity through traditional crafts. Dome upcycling festival demonstrates that the circular economy is not just theory, it’s a vibrant event that saves natural resources, creates jobs and celebrates cultural diversity. The event is free and open to all.

Dome Upcycling serves as a hub for circular-minded creators and consumers alike, fostering a community dedicated to the well-being of both people and planet. Explore the space where local women entrepreneurs offer a range of products and services, from creative mending workshops to upcycled and handmade treasures, as well as preloved fashion.

 Dome Upcycling is the brainchild of upcycling designer and circular entrepreneur coach, Isabella Haas, owner of the local social enterprise EDEL City Oy. In collaboration with sustainable fashion expert Kasia Jamrozik of Upstitch Studio we organise workshops where we show you how to enhance damaged clothes. Kasia is dedicated to reducing waste from fast fashion. Our motto is ‘Reduce, reuse, repurpose, repair, recycle’.