Flow Festival opened its weekend with 32,000 visitors on a sold-out first day that balanced major headliners with buzzy new acts across the festival’s renewed site.

Nick Cave connects with the crowd from the edge of the stage during Flow Festival’s closing night at Flow Festival 2022. Photograph: TONY ÖHBERG/FINLAND TODAY

Flow Festival opened in Helsinki’s Suvilahti with 32,000 visitors on Friday.

The sold-out first day mixed big names and new acts in bright summer weather across the festival’s renewed site.

Swedish Zara Larsson held the crowd with a polished pop set, and Disclosure drove the Silver Arena after dark.

French artist Oklou made her Finnish debut, turning the large arena into a more intimate space with an ethereal set.

The Black Tent featured Louna0nline, while the Front Yard kept the focus on electronic music with Kettama and DJ Gigola.

MASTERMINTTU staged a fashion performance highlighting emerging designer kboy as part of the festival’s art program.

The festival goes on, featuring performances by Florence + The Machine and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, along with renowned culinary offerings, artistic experiences and an energetic atmosphere.

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