Creepy Carnival

Carnival Fun at Särkänniemi in Fall 2026

Creepy Carnival takes place on 2–4 October and 8–17 October 2026

During the day, Creepy Carnival is fun for the whole family. As darkness falls, spine-chilling horror attractions come to life, making even the bravest visitors’ hair stand on end.

To enter the event, choose either a Carnival Wristband or a Carnival Ticket.

The Carnival Wristband includes admission to the amusement park, the Carnival program, rides, the Aquarium, the Planetarium, and the Näsinneula Observation Tower. Wristbands purchased from the online store also include travel on Nysse public transport. The Carnival Ticket includes admission to the amusement park and the carnival program.

The wristbands and tickets do not include the separately charged Fortune Teller or Phobia Lab, but both give access to Unhola, Zombie Zone, and Kepposten keidas (Oasis of Tricks).

Fun for the Whole Family

• Kepposten keidas (Keidas Water Play Area) Meet the trolls Källi, Kolttonen and Kepponen and discover their mischievous world from 13:00 to 20:00. (On days when the amusement park opens at 15:00, Kepposten keidas is open from 15:00 to 20:00.)

• Hehkumahku Circus Troupe (around amusement park) A mysterious circus troupe performs around the park throughout opening hours every day.

• LundDance Carnival Dances (Kärsänniemi) Daily at 16:15–16:30 and 18:15–18:30.

• LundDance Dance Performance (Estraadi) Daily at 19:15–19:25.

• Fortune Teller (in front of Boom) (separate fee €8) Open from 15:30 to 20:30. On days when the park opens at 15:00, open from 16:30 to 20:30.

• Carnival Parade (Ilon aukio) Daily at 17:00–17:15 and 19:30–19:45.

• ShowDem Dancing – Dance Performance (Estraadi) Daily at 17:30–17:40, 18:00–18:10 and 18:30–18:40.

• UniDance Tampere – Dance Performance (Ilon aukio) Only on 3–4 October and 16–17 October at 17:45–17:50 and 18:50–18:55.

• Fire Lady – Fire Show (in front of Pena Puu) Daily at 18:15–18:30.

• Lumina Productions – Light Show (Estraadi) Daily at 19:00–19:10.

• Lumina Productions – Fire Show (Estraadi) Daily at 20:15–20:25.

• Suomen Ilotulitus – Pyro Show (in front of Pena Puu) On the final day of Creepy Carnival, 17 October, at 20:45.

For Older Visitor (15+):

• PHOBIA LAB – Outbreak (15+) (separate fee from €9.90) What horrors have taken place inside the sealed-off laboratory? Come and find out daily from 16:00 to 20:00

• Unhola (15+)

  The forgotten amusement park beckons throughout opening hours. Creepy characters begin to emerge in the area from 17:30 onwards.

• Zombie Zone (15+)

  Zombies roam the area daily from 16:30 to 21:00.

• Tampere Burlesque (15+)

  An exciting, classic burlesque performance at Olvi Maisematerassi daily from 20:00 to 20:15.

Creepy Carnival is an outdoor event, so please dress warmly and according to the weather. The event area features flashing lights that may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.

You can attend Creepy Carnival 2026 with the 2027 Season Card.

New Attraction: PHOBIA LAB - Outbreak (15+)

Ten years have passed since Phobia Lab, the infamous fear research facility, suddenly closed its doors. Now the laboratory has reopened – but it is no longer the place it once was… Over the years spent in darkness, fear has grown, taken physical form and turned the laboratory into its own terrifying realm. The corridors are now haunted by ghosts of the past and monsters shaped by fear itself. It's waiting for you – do you dare step inside? This additional-fee (from 9,90 €) horror attraction is located at the Tornado roller coaster loading area. Six people are admitted at a time. The actors will not touch you. Please do not touch the actors either. Photography and video recording are prohibited in the attraction. The attraction contains loud sounds and light effects, as well as tight spaces and darkness. The attraction deals with phobias. The staff will provide further information if needed. The attraction is accessible. Tornado is not in operation during the Creepy Carnival. The recommended age limit is 15 years. With an adult (18+), the age limit is 12 and up. PHOBIA LAB is open daily from 16:00 to 21:00).

Oasis of Tricks (Kepposten keidas)

A long time ago, on the edge of Särkänniemi, there lived three trolls: Kepponen, Kolttonen, and Källi. They loved playing pranks, but the other forest inhabitants began to grow tired of the constant tricks. So, the trolls decided to look for a place where there would be more friends who enjoyed their tricks. They walked through the gates of the amusement park and immediately noticed that here, everyone loved surprises and laughter. And so, Oasis of Tricks became the trolls’ home. Now, the trolls invite the youngest members of the family to come and play tricks with them! Oasis of Tricks is intended for the youngest children in the family, around 3–8 years old. At Oasis of Tricks, you can play with the trolls and explore the exciting Källi’s Shack, the spooky Kolttonen’s Garden, where horrors grow, and the peculiar Kepponen’s Hut. Oasis of Tricks is included in the Carnival Wristband and the Carnival Ticket. Oasis of Tricks is located in the place of Oasis Water Experience. Oasis of Tricks is open daily from 13:00 to 20:00 (when the amusement park opens at 15:00, Oasis of Tricks is open from 15:00 to 20:00).

Renewed: Unhola (15+)

Have you heard the story of the forgotten amusement park? In the mist-shrouded Unhola, you can still hear the whispers of lost children, echoes of laughter from years gone by and the sinister cackling of clowns. Do you dare enter this amusement park frozen in time – or will Unhola claim you too, forever? The actors will not touch you, and you must not touch the actors. Admission to Unhola is included with the Carnival Wristband and Carnival Ticket. Unhola is located in the Tukkijoki queue area. Dogs are not allowed in Unhola. Unhola is open daily throughout the event’s opening hours. Visitors follow a one-way route through the area, which can be explored freely before the creepy characters arrive at 17:30. The attraction is scary when the characters are present. Younger visitors may enter at their guardians’ discretion. The recommended minimum age is 15.

Renewed: Zombie Zone (15+)

Trouble is brewing in Zombie Zone! The zombies have fallen out while trying to decide which one of them is the most terrifying. Come and see whether they can settle the score on stage – or whether they’ll have to battle it out in the arena. Expect scarier zombies and even more spine-chilling encounters! The actors will not touch you, and you must not touch the actors. Admission to Zombie Zone is included with the Carnival Wristband and Carnival Ticket. Zombie Zone is located in front of the X, Troika and High Voltage rides. Konect, the new roller coaster for the whole family, is located outside the gates of Zombie Zone. The recommended minimum age is 15. The attraction is scary. Younger visitors may enter at their guardians’ discretion. Zombie Zone is open daily from 16:30 to 21:00.

Rides

Weather permitting, almost all rides are open during Creepy Carnival. Koskiseikkailu, Tukkijoki and Tornado have already gone into hibernation for the winter. For safety reasons, other rides may also need to be closed in particularly cold or windy weather.

The following rides close daily at 20:00: Kahvikupit, Rekkaralli, Pörriäinen, Hassu Bussi, Järvikaruselli, Possujuna, Lepakkolähetti, Lentsikat, Pomppivat Porkkanat and Karkkilaiva.

Fortune Teller

Madame Frey holds your fate in the palm of her hand. Step inside the fortune teller’s tent and discover what the future holds for you.

A separate admission fee applies. Tickets can be purchased at Candy Corner for €8. You’ll find the fortune teller’s tent in front of Boom.

Eat, Treat & Shop

Top off your creepy day with some delicious Carnival specials! Satisfy your sweet tooth with an photo-worthy glowing cotton candy or warm up with a deliciously creepy hot chocolate.

For something savoury, whether you’re a little hungry or absolutely ravenous, head to the buffets at Pizza Paparazzi and Restaurant El Riemu, or sink your teeth into a ghost burger at Burgers or some creepy sausages at Suolapala.

For the best Carnival-themed souvenirs, visit Särkänniemi Shop, Pouta Possu Shop or Konect Shop.

Play and Win

Amusement park games around Särkänniemi invite you to test your skills and win fantastic prizes! Get more out of the games with a Game Package (€10 / 4 game vouchers). You can also share the vouchers with family or friends and see what kind of prize haul you can collect together!

Trick-or-Treat Tour

Visit all the locations shown on the bag and celebrate with your haul of treats! The Trick-or-Treat Trail, available for an additional fee, is even more fun with a friend.

The Trick-or-Treat Trail is available for purchase at ticket sales points, Särkänniemi Shop, Candy Corner, Konect Shop and Pouta Possu Shop.

Opening hours

Creepy Carnival takes place this year on 2–4 October and 8–17 October 2026.

Fri 2 Oct: 15:00–21:00 Sat 3 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Sun 4 Oct: 13:00–21:00

Thu 8 Oct: 15:00–21:00 Fri 9 Oct: 15:00–21:00 Sat 10 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Sun 11 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Mon 12 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Tue 13 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Wed 14 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Thu 15 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Fri 16 Oct: 13:00–21:00 Sat 17 Oct: 13:00–21:00

Arrival and Parking

A Carnival Wristband purchased online and booked for a specific date includes travel to and from Särkänniemi on Nysse buses and trams. Särkänniemi is the terminus for bus routes 2 and 14 and also has its own tram stop on tram route 1. Parking at Särkänniemi costs €18 per day. Parking spaces are limited.

Creepy Carnival Wristbands Now Available at the Advance Booking Group Rate!

Choose your day and book your wristbands in advance – you can adjust the final number of wristbands closer to your visit. Advance booking group prices are available for groups of at least 20 people.

Please contact us: Tel. +358 (0)207 130 212 / Email: myynti@sarkanniemi.fi

Map of Creepy Carnival can be found here.