Fin/Est & Queerest: Queer Comedy Without Borders Arrives in Helsinki This December
Finland and Estonia are bringing their brightest queer comedy voices together for one unapologetically fun night. Fin/Est & Queerest: Stand-up Pikkujōulu lands in Helsinki on Wednesday, December 10 at 19:00, with a lineup that celebrates queer joy, sharp humor, and community — all in English.
©Picture by Jelena Ivanova. Promotional poster Queerest
Two Countries. One Stage. Maximum Queer Energy.
This holiday special marks a collaboration between two trailblazing collectives: Qoomikot, Finland’s rising queer stand-up powerhouse founded in 2024, and P*ssy Jam Comedy, the Estonian group amplifying women and queer minorities in comedy since 2022.
Comedian Jamie Macdonald - ©Picture by Jelena Ivanova
Their first joint show — a sold-out November 2024 performance at Hungr in Tallinn — proved one thing: queer comedy in the North is here, loud, and thriving.
“Stand-up is laughter and community, but it’s also thinking in public — and we crave non-online spaces to react emotionally to each other.”
Where Queer Comedy Meets Social Change
Finland and Estonia’s comedy scenes are evolving fast, mirroring broader LGBTQIA+ visibility in both countries. With same-sex marriage legalized in Finland since 2017 and in Estonia since 2024, a new generation of queer comedians is stepping into the spotlight.
Comedian Ann Vaida - ©Picture by Jelena Ivanova
Qoomikot has already showcased dozens of openly LGBTQIA+ performers across Finland in the past year. P*ssy Jam Comedy is pushing that same wave forward in Estonia, as queer visibility grows one microphone at a time.
The Lineup Bringing the Laughs
Onstage in Helsinki:
©Picture by Jelena Ivanova
– Happeningfish (Jamie MacDonald)
– Raisa Omaheimo
– Illusia Sarvas
– Sille-Kadri Simer
– Ann Vaida
The show is entirely in English, making it a welcoming space for locals, newcomers, expats, and anyone craving queer holiday cheer.
“Last year’s event in Tallinn was sold out and really well-received, it’s great to finally have Sille and Ann here, and to be able to introduce them to our audience! ”
Comedian Illusia Sarvas - ©Picture by Jelena Ivanova
Where & When
Venue: Alō, Pengerkatu 11, Helsinki
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Time: 19:00
Tickets: From €16.50 here — Early Bird available now
Audiences can also enjoy the classy cocktails and warm atmosphere of Velour [Sibling of struts.bar), the bar located inside the same venue.
Comedian Sille Kadri Simer - ©Picture by Jelena Ivanova
A Holiday Night for Queers, Allies, and Everyone Who Loves Smart Comedy
At its heart, Fin/Est & Queerest is about cross-border connection, queer visibility, and laughter that carries far beyond the stage.
If you're in Helsinki, this is the holiday event to catch.
