Dinner Under the Lahti Sky will once again take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM. This year, the dinner will be set in Pikku-Vesijärvi Park. In honor of Lahti’s 120th anniversary, a total of 120 tables will be arranged at Pikku-Vesku for dinner guests.
Dinner Under The Sky
Registration
THE DINNER IS FULLY RESERVED.
If you wish, you can join the waiting list. When a table becomes available, you will have 36 hours to claim your spot. If you do not accept it within that time, the spot will be offered to the next person in line.
Join the waiting list for tables by clicking this link.
There is still a single seat available at the community table, which can still be reserved.
Reserve a seat at shared tables by clicking this link.
More details will be available on the Facebook event and on this website. You can make a table reservation for free.
The event is organized by the City Of Lahti.
Information about Dinner Under The Sky event
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The hugely popular Dinner Under the Sky returns to Lahti on Saturday 30.8.2025!
The event will take place at Pikku-Vesijärvi Park and you can reserve either a full table or individual seats at a shared table.Reserve a Table for Dinner
Registration links will appear on the website on Monday 21.7.2025 at 9:00 AM.
Instructions for Making a Reservation
All tables are numbered and can seat 6–8 people. One person can reserve only one table. If you wish to reserve more than one table, each table must be booked separately.
For smaller groups (1–5 people), there are shared tables where you can reserve just one seat if you like.
Please reserve either a full table or a seat at a community table — not both.
Reserving Adjacent Tables
If you’re part of a larger group and want to sit at table next to your friend, please write the name of the other person making a reservation in the “Additional Information” field when booking. This instruction applies only to table reservations. If you’ve reserved seats at a community table, your group will be seated next to each other.
Reservation Confirmation
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. More detailed instructions and your table number will be sent during the event week, on August 27.
Make sure to reserve your spot as soon as registration opens — they go fast!The confirmation email you receive serves as proof of your reservation. Please keep it accessible on your phone or print it out and bring it with you.
Cancelling a Reservation
As this is a beloved event and tables are limited, please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. Cancellations can be made via the link in your confirmation email until 25.8.2025.
If you do not cancel and fail to show up, a €50 fee per table will be charged.Please don’t leave your reserved tables unused. If needed, you can cancel using the link in your confirmation email.
If you have any questions or problems with registration please contact us at tapahtumapalvelut@lahti.fi
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How to arrive
The dinner will take place at Pikku-Vesijärvi Park on August 30, 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The park is located at the intersection of Kariniemepuistotie, Kariniemenkatu, and Jalkarannantie.
It’s about a 10-minute walk from the Lahti Market Square. The nearest bus stop is on Jalkarannantie. You can check bus routes and schedules via https://www.lsl.fi/in-english/
Please note that construction work will be ongoing near the park during the summer, and the parking lot on the Jalkarannantie side will be temporarily unavailable.
Seating Arrangement
All tables are numbered. When you arrive, look for your assigned table among the others. A table map will be available on at the venue. You can also ask the staff for help locating your table.
Dress Code and Weather Preparedness
There is no official dress code, but festive attire is always a joy to see. Since this is an outdoor event, we recommend bringing something warm and weather-appropriate, including rain protection. The event area is outside.
What to Bring
You’ll need to bring your own food, drinks, dishes, and decorations. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in moderation. Let’s all work together to ensure a pleasant evening for everyone. Anyone behaving disruptively will be removed by security.
Cleanliness and Facilities
Guests are expected to clean up the table. Please take your trash and belongings with you or dispose of them in the appropriate bins. There will be sorting stations for mixed waste, bottles, and cans.
Make sure your group’s waste ends up in the right place.
Toilets will also be available on-site.
Additional Guidelines
Guests of all ages are welcome — from babies to grandparents — but children remain the responsibility of their guardians.
We kindly ask each group to bring battery-operated LED lights (such as string lights or candles) to decorate their table and help create a cozy and fire-safe atmosphere. No electricity will be provided to the tables.
Open flames, including real candles, are not allowed. Smoking is also prohibited in the event area.
Security
Security personnel will be present throughout the event to ensure everyone’s safety.