The festival was organised for the first time in Luukki, Espoo (about 25 km from the centre of Helsinki), Finland on the 17 and 18 of August 2012.

The festival lineup has featured various internationally acclaimed artists including Skrillex, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix etc.

[1] Luukki Recreational Area is located 23 km from the centre of Helsinki, Finland.

The heart of Luukki, which is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in the Helsinki region, is an old manor.

The festival area in Kyläsaari/Kalasatama is four metro stops away from the Helsinki Railway Station and also easily reachable on bus, bike or foot.

In 2015, Weekend Festival Baltic also took place on Pärnu beach, Estonia, with three stages.

In 2020, due to the corona pandemic, Weekend Festival 2020, planned to Käpylä Sports Park in Helsinki, was canceled.