WINE, FOOD & GOOD LIVING - VIINI & RUOKA 2026

Description

Viini & Ruoka is Finland's largest and most popular consumer event dedicated to food and wine. Held annually at the Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, it coincides with the Helsinki Book Fair, creating a massive cultural and culinary weekend. The event offers a comprehensive exploration of the senses, featuring a wide array of international and local wines, gourmet food products, and the latest trends in the culinary world. Visitors can enjoy tasting sessions, cooking demonstrations by top chefs, and shop for premium kitchenware and artisanal ingredients in a vibrant, social atmosphere.

Exhibits

Wine importers, local food producers, artisanal cheese makers, chocolate manufacturers, and kitchen appliance brands showcasing the latest culinary tools and premium ingredients.

Activities

Wine tasting sessions, guided food pairings, live cooking competitions on the Näytöskeittiö stage, and expert-led workshops on coffee, tea, and spirits.

Speakers

Renowned Finnish chefs, sommeliers, wine critics from Viini-lehti, and culinary influencers discussing sustainable gastronomy and global food trends.

Demos

Live culinary demonstrations by Michelin-starred chefs, wine glass tasting seminars by Riedel, and interactive cocktail making masterclasses.

Accessibility

From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, take the P or I train to Pasila Station (approx. 30 mins). The venue is a 300m walk from Pasila. Multiple trams (7, 9) and buses serve the Messukeskus stop.

Exhibitor Count

100

Expected Attendance

80000

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