FunDesign Christmas Market 2026:
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About event
Location:
Kaapelitehdas / Cable Factory, Merikaapelihalli, 3000+ m²
Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki
Dates:
- November 20, setting up 16:00 – 19:00
- November 21, setting up 9:00 – 11:00, event 11:00-18:00, maintenance 18:00 – 19:00
- November 22, maintenance 9:00 – 11:00, event 11:00-17:00, cleaning up 17:00 – 18:00
Audience:
The age distribution below is based on visitor feedback collected at each market.
- Summer Market 2025: ~4,000 visitors. 54% aged 20–30, 30% aged 30–40, 11% under 20, and 5% aged 40–50
- Christmas Market 2025: ~5,000 visitors. 46% aged 20–30, 26% aged 30–40, 12% under 20, and 10% aged 40–50
- Spring Market 2026: ~4,000 visitors. 51% aged 20–30, 31% aged 30–40, 10% under 20, and 6% aged 40–50
Advertising:
We actively invest in promoting both the event and our sellers to maximize visibility and visitor traffic.
Marketing includes:
- Paid advertising campaigns
- Active social media promotion
- Email newsletters
- Seller spotlights on our website and social media
- Poster distribution across Helsinki
- Partner collaborations and cross-promotion
Activities:
Interactive activities will be organised to enhance the visitor experience (e.g. Best Table Voting, FD Tokens, Music Stage, Drawing and more).
Admission:
Visitor tickets cost €4–7 per person and include unlimited entry for both days and two FD tokens, redeemable for drinks, seller offers, and more. Children under 12 enter for free.
General information for applicants
Types of applications:
We welcome applications from artisans, vendors/businesses, café vendors, workshop hosts, open stage performers, and open applications for concepts not listed here.
Portfolio requirement for Non-members
- A short introduction: who you are, what you create, the materials you use, the products you’ll bring to your table, and how you make them.
- 5–10 clear images showcasing different pieces you plan to sell at FDM. (You can also include 1-2 images of your table setup)
- PDF format only.
- Please provide a link (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) to your portfolio with public access. An invalid link may result in rejection of your application.
First-Timer Grant (NEW!)
- First-time participants may apply for the FDM First-Timer Grant (Artisan category only).
- Randomly selected sellers will receive a 25% discount on the participation fee.
Participation fee includes:
- 2 vendor passes per space (Food vendors or vendors with spaces over 4m² may request extra passes if needed.)
- designated sales space
- beverages
- mention on social media and event website
- 3 free tickets for friends per seller
Sharing a table:
- Tables can be shared by two sellers for an additional fee.
- Both sellers will each receive beverages, promotion, and free tickets.
- Please note that only two vendor passes are provided per table.
- If a FUN+ subscriber shares a table with a Standard member or non-member, the participation fee discount is 5% instead of 10%.
- One invoice will be issued to the applicant who submitted the form, and payment must be made in a single transaction.
- If one seller cancels without a replacement, the entire table reservation will be cancelled.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations must be made at least 14 days before the event (by 6 November 2026) to receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable.
Responsibility
- Vendors are responsible for their own equipment, products, and liabilities.
- The event organizers are not liable for any loss, damage, or accidents.
- Food vendors must comply with the regulations of the City of Helsinki.
Additional Information
- All prices are subject to 25.5% VAT.
- FUN+ subscribers receive a 10% discount on the participation fee.
Our rules
What we’re looking for:
✔️ Original art and design
✔️ Handmade, artist-designed, or independently produced goods
✔️ Thoughtful craftsmanship and creative expression
✔️ Small creative businesses with a strong brand or concept
✔️ A positive, respectful spirit that fits the FunDesign community
To ensure originality and fairness, the following are not permitted at Fundesign Market:
❌ AI-generated art
❌ Plagiarism or copies of other artists’ work
❌ Unlicensed fan art or any form of copyright infringement (including characters, logos, or trademarks)
❌ Mass-produced items from e.g. Temu, Aliexpress.
❌ Assembling mass-produced parts with no original design (e.g. attaching a ready-made charm to a necklace)
❌ Using templates or patterns created by someone else
❌ Offensive, discriminatory, or disrespectful content
Explicit or 18+ content must be kept in a clearly labeled folder or album (e.g. “18+ only”) and not openly displayed on the table.
NOTE! If any violations are identified, FDM reserves the right to restrict or revoke your participation.
Application process
DATE
You must submit the application form to be considered for participation in the event.
- August 3 18:00 – August 16 18:00: Applications open to everyone
- August 18 18:00: Randomized seller selection for Artisan category + results announcement to all applicants
NOTE: Vendors, Workshops and Food vendors are selected based on portfolio.
The randomized selection will be streamed live on our Discord, and everyone is welcome to watch the process in real time. The recording will also be shared afterward, and all applicants will receive the results by email.
If any spaces remain available after the selection, applications will stay open until all spots are filled.
Selection process for artisans
Artisans will be selected using a randomized selection system. Our goal is to make the process fair for everyone, so that no one has to rush or compete for timing when applying.
Step 1: Pre-selection
- FUN+ and Standard (free) members are accepted into the selection pool automatically after applying
- Non-members will be asked to provide a PDF portfolio for evaluation before entering the selection pool
*More information about membership and subscriptions can be found here here.
Step 2: Randomized selection
- Round 1: Spots reserved for FUN+ subscribers are selected first using a random number generator
- Round 2: Remaining spots are selected randomly from: FUN+ subscribers who were not selected in Round 1, Standard members and approved non-members
- A small number of applicants will also be drawn for a waiting list, and will be contacted if any cancellations occur.
Step 3: Result announcement
- Selection results will be sent to all applicants via email
- Selected applicants must confirm their spot by paying the participation fee before the due date
- If cancellations occur, applicants from the waiting list will be contacted in order
Places distribution for artisans
- 40% of all seller spots are reserved for FUN+ subscribers. These spots are still selected randomly within the FUN+ pool
- If a FUN+ applicant is not selected in Round 1, they will automatically be moved into the Round 2 and be included in the remaining 60% selection alongside all other eligible applicants.
*More information about membership and subscriptions can be found here here.
Selection information for other sellers
- Vendors, workshop hosts, and food vendors are selected by the FunDesign team based on their portfolio and products/services.
- We aim to maintain a diverse selection of sellers and offerings to create the best experience for visitors.
Application details
for whom?
- Independent artists or designers selling their own original art, designs or crafts
portfolio requirements
Required only for non-members. See details in the “Application Process” section.
participation fee
(Two-day participation only)
- Option 1: Inline table space (2x2m) 230e + VAT 25.5%
- Option 2: Corner table space (3x2m) 310e + VAT 25.5%
space size
- Option 1: 2×2 m (90 spots in total)
- Option 2: 3x2m (16 spots in total)
furniture
Included:
- Option 1: 1 table (183 x 75cm) + 2 chairs
- Option 2: 2 tables (183 x 75cm) + 2 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within allocated space
electricity
No
table sharing with one extra seller
Allowed, additional fee 35e + VAT 25.5%
Application button will be here
for whom?
- Food (packaged) vendor
- Vintage design vendor
Collectives representing multiple artists
Professional brands requiring larger sales space
portfolio requirements
Required only for non-members. See details in the “Application Process” section.
participation fee
(Two-day participation only)
Sat & Sun: 69e/ m² + 25.5% VAT
space size
Starting from 2×2 m
furniture
Furniture incldued:
4 m² (2x2m): 1 table (183 x 75cm) + 2 chairs
6 m² (3x2m): 2 tables (183 x 75cm each) + 2 chairs
- 8 m² (4x2m): 2 tables (183 x 75cm each) + 3 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within allocated space
electricity
By request
table sharing with one extra seller
Allowed, additional fee 35e + VAT 25.5%
Application button will be here
for whom?
Café Vendors
- Sell ready-to-eat food only (no on-site cooking).
- Located in the café area on the 2nd floor
- Sale of regular coffee or tea is not permitted.
- Must comply with the requirements of the Helsinki Food Safety Authority.
More details: https://www.hel.fi/static/ymk/lomakkeet/food-products-at-events-trade-fairs-and-marketplaces.pdf
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
(Two-day participation only)
Sat & Sun: 69e/ m² + 25.5% VAT
space size
Starting from 2×2 m
furniture
Furniture incldued:
- 4 m² (2x2m): 1 table (183 x 75cm) + 2 chairs
- 6 m² (3x2m): 2 tables (183 x 75cm each) + 2 chairs
- 8 m² (4x2m): 2 tables (183 x 75cm each) + 3 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within allocated space
electricity
By request
table sharing with one extra seller
Allowed, additional fee 35e + VAT 25.5%
Application button will be here
for whom?
Fun and engaging DIY workshops that are hands-on and accessible for visitors
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Sat: 20e + 25.5% VAT / slot
Sun: 10e + 25.5% VAT / slot
(Each host will get 10 free tickets for their pre-registered participants.)
time slots
A1: Sat: 11:30 – 14:30
A2: Sat: 15:00 – 18:00
B1: Sun: 11:30 – 14:00
B2: Sun: 14:30 – 17:00
space size
~3x2m
furniture
Included: 220×67 cm table + 2 benches for 4-6 people + 1 chair for host
additional furniture
By request
electricity
By request
Application button will be here
for whom?
We’re opening our stage to artists, performers, and creators of all kinds! Whether you want to perform, host a program, or lead an interactive activity, we’d love to hear from you.
The stage will be placed in the café zone on the 2nd floor.
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Free
space size
Small stage 4×2 m
equipment
- 2x RCF NX910A speaker + multiple speakers all over the space
- 1x Yamaha MG10 mixer
- 1x Shure SM58 microphone
- Electricity
- Table & chair (upon request)
additional equipment
By request
electricity
Available
Application button will be here
If you would like to host a special activity, it is better to reach out to us directly – we will try to make it happen.