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Today

30 events · Monday, July 27

Aurinko-yhtye: Concert for Venezuela — Koskelan kirkko, Helsinki

concert18:00

Mon 27.7. 18:00 Koskelan kirkko, Helsinki ilmainen

in 20 hours

Aurinko-yhtye: Concert for Venezuela

Finnish chamber ensemble performs Latin American music to benefit earthquake victims in Venezuela. Free admission.

concert Classical

concert19:00

Mon 27.7. 19:00 Juttutupa, Helsinki

in 21 hours

Lynn Crossett

American singer Lynn Crossett performs in Helsinki with the Hilland Playboys.

concert Other genres

Oskar's Drum Jamit — Syystien seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

concert13:30

Mon 27.7. 13:30 Syystien seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 15 hours

Oskar's Drum Jamit

Oskar performs smooth jazz drumming at Syystien Senior Centre. Free entry.

concert Jazz

Blood Donation Bus in Konala — Hankasuontie 2, Helsinki, Helsinki

other12:00

Mon 27.7. 12:00 Hankasuontie 2, Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

in 14 hours

Blood Donation Bus in Konala

The blood donation bus is visiting Konala. Both new and experienced donors are welcome to participate.

other

Story Time on the Lawn for Little Ones — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other10:00

Mon 27.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 12 hours

Story Time on the Lawn for Little Ones

Guided story time for children aged 1-6 on the park grounds. Children play together while parents meet other families.

other

Unikeonpäivä Event — Kontulan seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other13:00

Mon 27.7. 13:00 Kontulan seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 15 hours

Unikeonpäivä Event

Unikeonpäivä celebration for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Group singing is part of the programme.

other

Swedish-language guided tour during summer season 2026 — Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki

lecture13:00

Mon 27.7. 13:00 Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki 16€

in 15 hours

Swedish-language guided tour during summer season 2026

A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.

lecture

Strömberg Playground Closed 29.6.-7.8.2026 — Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Helsinki

other09:00

Mon 27.7. 09:00 Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Helsinki ilmainen

in 11 hours

Strömberg Playground Closed 29.6.-7.8.2026

Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.

other

Self-Directed Sewing — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other09:00

Mon 27.7. 09:00 Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 11 hours

Self-Directed Sewing

Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.

other

Summer Activities at Mäkitorppa — Leikkipuisto Mäkitorppa, Helsinki

other10:00

Mon 27.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Mäkitorppa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 12 hours

Summer Activities at Mäkitorppa

A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.

other

Chair Gymnastics — Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other12:15

Mon 27.7. 12:15 Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 14 hours

Chair Gymnastics

Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.

other

School Sessions — Leikkipuisto Rudolf, Helsinki

other13:00

Mon 27.7. 13:00 Leikkipuisto Rudolf, Helsinki ilmainen

in 15 hours

School Sessions

Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.

other

Invasive Species Work Day in Savela — Rapakivenkaari 3, Helsinki, Helsinki

other17:30

Mon 27.7. 17:30 Rapakivenkaari 3, Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

in 19 hours

Invasive Species Work Day in Savela

A community work day to remove invasive species from Savela park. Bring gloves, suitable clothing, and water. Meeting point at Hesburger in Pukinmäki.

other

cinema

Fri 17.7. – Thu 30.7. BioRex Tripla, Helsinki

in progress

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey adapts Homer's epic saga as a large-scale action film shot in IMAX®, premiering worldwide on July 17, 2026.

cinema

Thu 25.6. – Sun 28.6. Malja Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

(4 days)

Open Air Cinema

Finland's largest open-air cinema with classic and contemporary blockbusters at Malja Helsinki. Free admission throughout the summer.

cinema

SAFARI SAOKO SUNDAYS — Aleksin piha, Helsinki

club

Sun 26.7. – Mon 27.7. Aleksin piha, Helsinki 8 €

in progress

SAFARI SAOKO SUNDAYS

Weekly Sunday parties at Aleksin Piha featuring afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop and reggaeton from 10 pm onwards.

club

Guided tour in English: Finland at War — Sotamuseon Maneesi ja Tykistömaneesi, Helsinki

lecture

Fri 17.7. – Fri 31.7. Sotamuseon Maneesi ja Tykistömaneesi, Helsinki 0-10€

in progress

Guided tour in English: Finland at War

An English-language guided tour through Finland's military history at the War Museum. Explore the exhibition through carefully selected artifacts and an experienced guide's insights.

lecture

Jevgenia Vassiljeva: The Memory of the Herd — The Blue Verve, Helsinki

exhibition

Thu 23.7. – Sun 2.8. The Blue Verve, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Jevgenia Vassiljeva: The Memory of the Herd

Jevgenia Vassiljeva's exhibition exploring animals, inherited memory, and timeless instincts through large-scale acrylic paintings at The Blue Verve.

exhibition

Fundamentalist — Teatteri Tuike, Helsinki

theater

Wed 15.7. – Wed 29.7. Teatteri Tuike, Helsinki 22€ peruslippu, 28€ t…

in progress

Fundamentalist

A dialogue play about two people from different worlds who meet again after many years. Opposing beliefs and old wounds create an intense confrontation about religion, relationships and power.

theater

Drawn War - The Continuation War Through the Eyes of TK Artists — Sotamuseon Maneesi ja Tykistömaneesi, Helsinki

lecture

Wed 8.7. – Wed 29.7. Sotamuseon Maneesi ja Tykistömaneesi, Helsinki 0€

in progress

Drawn War - The Continuation War Through the Eyes of TK Artists

A guided tour through the War Museum's exhibition featuring drawings from the Continuation War. Learn about soldiers' and civilians' experiences during the war through the perspectives of TK artists.

lecture

Where We Once Walked — Suomenlinnan kesäteatteri, Helsinki

theater

Wed 1.7. – Fri 31.7. Suomenlinnan kesäteatteri, Helsinki 40€/26€/34€/20€

in progress

Where We Once Walked

Ryhmäteatteri presents a historical drama spanning Finland's early 20th century - from the general strike through the civil war to the 1930s - at Suomenlinna Summer Theatre.

theater

Jazz Suomi 100 Discussion: Jazz and Peace | Lauri Kallio's Ensemble - Jazz-Espa — Espan lava, Helsinki

concert

Mon 27.7. – Wed 29.7. Espan lava, Helsinki ilmainen

in 18 hours (3 days)

Jazz Suomi 100 Discussion: Jazz and Peace | Lauri Kallio's Ensemble - Jazz-Espa

Jazz Suomi 100 discussion and concert featuring Lauri Kallio's ensemble on the Espa stage. Free entry.

concert Jazz

Pikku Huopalahti - Pokémon Summer Camp — Pikku Huopalahden nuorisotalo, Helsinki

other

Mon 27.7. – Fri 31.7. Pikku Huopalahden nuorisotalo, Helsinki 117 €

in 11 hours (5 days)

Pikku Huopalahti - Pokémon Summer Camp

A Pokémon-themed summer camp for 7-10-year-olds run by the Helsinki Children's League, where children explore the Pokémon world through games, crafts, and hands-on participation in programme planning.

other

Play and Search Week — Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki, Helsinki

other

Mon 27.7. – Fri 31.7. Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki, Helsinki ilmainen

in 12 hours (5 days)

Play and Search Week

A week of games and search activities at the playground where children hunt for bird food, help baby animals, and solve bingo puzzles together.

other

Craft Workshop: Pinecone Crafts — Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki

other

Wed 22.7. – Wed 29.7. Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Craft Workshop: Pinecone Crafts

Guided craft workshop where you create beautiful decorations from natural pinecones. Suitable for all ages.

other

School Children's Hour — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other

Mon 27.7. – Fri 31.7. Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 15 hours (5 days)

School Children's Hour

A summer play session where school children choose activities together and receive guidance from instructors. Summer meals are served for children under 16.

other

+ 14 cultural events — today →

Tomorrow

10 events · Tuesday, July 28

concert18:30

Tue 28.7. 18:30 Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki alk. 79,40 €

Scorpions

Legendary German rock band Scorpions take the stage at Veikkaus Arena to celebrate over 60 years of rock history. Classic hits like Wind of Change and Rock You Like a Hurricane are on the setlist.

concert Rock

Broken By The Scream (JPN) — On The Rocks, Helsinki

concert19:00

Tue 28.7. 19:00 On The Rocks, Helsinki alk. 30 €

Broken By The Scream (JPN)

Japanese metal screaming idol band Broken By The Scream performs at On The Rocks. The group blends extreme metal with Japanese idol culture and has played major festivals across Europe.

concert Metal

concert19:00

Tue 28.7. 19:00 Kult, Helsinki

Misery Index

American metal band Misery Index performs at Kult club in Helsinki.

concert Metal

KEMUT - Summer Music — Musiikkitalo, Helsinki

other

Tue 28.7. – Fri 7.8. Musiikkitalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(11 days)

KEMUT - Summer Music

Free music class for young children featuring singing, instrument play, movement and games led by Sibelius Academy students.

other

Three Goats - Table Theatre for Little Ones — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

theater10:00

Tue 28.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

Three Goats - Table Theatre for Little Ones

A table theatre performance for children aged 1-6 where everyone listens to and watches the story of Three Goats together. Summer sessions are held outdoors, and the park offers playmates and a chance to meet other families.

theater

Summer Karaoke — Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

club13:15

Tue 28.7. 13:15 Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

Summer Karaoke

Summer karaoke evening at Riistavuoren senior centre. Free for everyone who wants to sing.

club

Alter Ego Role-Playing and Board Game Event — Oulunkylän kirjasto, Helsinki

club16:00

Tue 28.7. 16:00 Oulunkylän kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

Alter Ego Role-Playing and Board Game Event

A free role-playing and board game event where you can play games, try role-playing, and meet fellow hobbyists.

club

Tuesday Coffee and Group Singing in the Courtyard — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other13:30

Tue 28.7. 13:30 Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

Tuesday Coffee and Group Singing in the Courtyard

Tuesday coffee and group singing in the courtyard of the Service Centre in Töölö. The houseband Otavainen plays violin, accordion, and ukulele.

other

Library Bus — Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Helsinki

other10:00

Tue 28.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Helsinki ilmainen

Library Bus

The library bus stops at Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, bringing books and reading experiences for all ages.

other

Music at Ruoholahti — Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti, Helsinki

other10:30

Tue 28.7. 10:30 Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti, Helsinki ilmainen

Music at Ruoholahti

Guided music session for young children at Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti on Tuesdays. Music, singing games, dances and nursery rhymes for the whole family.

other

This week

89 events · July 29 – August 3

Wed, 29 Jul

Dr. Feelgood (UK) — On The Rocks, Helsinki

concert19:00

Wed 29.7. 19:00 On The Rocks, Helsinki alk. 33 €

in 2 days

Dr. Feelgood (UK)

The legendary British rhythm & blues band Dr. Feelgood performs at On The Rocks. Known for their energetic style that influenced the punk movement.

concert Jazz

Kamarikesä 2026: Listen to Tomorrow — Ritarihuone, Helsinki

concert19:00

Wed 29.7. 19:00 Ritarihuone, Helsinki 15-35€

in 2 days

Kamarikesä 2026: Listen to Tomorrow

Classical chamber music by Strauss and Schumann performed by promising soloists and patron artists at the Kamarikesä festival in Helsinki.

concert Classical

Rylos, Hootenanny Freaks — Semifinal, Helsinki

concert19:00

Wed 29.7. 19:00 Semifinal, Helsinki alk. 13 €

in 2 days

Rylos, Hootenanny Freaks

Finnish hard rock band Rylos and Hootenanny Freaks from Kotka perform at Semifinal. Rylos is known for their international shows, while Hootenanny Freaks plays original songs and rock classics.

concert Rock

Ruissalo Amping + Saaga — Dubrovnik, Helsinki

concert18:30

Wed 29.7. 18:30 Dubrovnik, Helsinki alk. 14 €

in 2 days

Ruissalo Amping + Saaga

The Turku-based art rock band Ruissalo Amping performs at Dubrovnik, with singer-songwriter Saaga from Tornio opening the evening with her melancholic music.

concert Rock

Yona (duo) — Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo, Helsinki

concert19:00

Wed 29.7. 19:00 Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Yona (duo)

Award-winning singer-songwriter Yona performs at Korjaamo in a three-hour concert. Her music is marked by a personal approach, strong emotional resonance, and cinematic proportions.

concert Pop

cinema

Wed 29.7. – Sun 2.8. BioRex Tripla, Helsinki

in 2 days (5 days)

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Peter Parker lives in isolation in New York as Spider-Man when a mysterious transformation and a new enemy threaten his existence.

cinema

The World's Richest Woman — BioRex Redi, Helsinki

cinema18:00

Wed 29.7. 18:00 BioRex Redi, Helsinki

in 2 days

The World's Richest Woman

The world's richest woman falls for an almost-photographer and begins giving him millions. A French comedy inspired by a real scandal, winner of the César Award.

cinemasubtitled

festival

Wed 29.7. – Sun 2.8. Kansalaistori, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days (5 days)

Little Italy Festival

Italian festival at Kansalaistori featuring Italian food, wine, music and performances by Italian artists and DJs.

festival

Trip to Merirastila Summer Finale — Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki

festival14:00

Wed 29.7. 14:00 Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Trip to Merirastila Summer Finale

Summer finale at Kulttuuritila Merirastis featuring a music and theatre performance by Veera Railio and Johanna Viksten. Interactive entertainment, coffee and festive treats for all ages.

festival

Community Centre Summer Season Closing Celebration at Merirasti Chapel — Merirasti-kappeli, Helsinki

festival15:00

Wed 29.7. 15:00 Merirasti-kappeli, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Community Centre Summer Season Closing Celebration at Merirasti Chapel

Community centre summer season closing celebration in Helsinki with daytime programme, light refreshments, and live music.

festival

Dance Orchestra Hymy Performs at Myllypuro Senior Centre Courtyard — Myllypuron seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

concert13:30

Wed 29.7. 13:30 Myllypuron seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Dance Orchestra Hymy Performs at Myllypuro Senior Centre Courtyard

The Hymy dance orchestra performs music and dancing at the senior centre's courtyard. Free entertainment for visitors and residents.

concert

Night Garden | IBIZA NIGHT | WED 29.7. — Night Garden, Helsinki

club

Wed 29.7. – Thu 30.7. Night Garden, Helsinki 5–10 €

in 2 days (2 days)

Night Garden | IBIZA NIGHT | WED 29.7.

Ibiza-themed night at Night Garden: the venue's DJs spin the music, covered heated terrace, karaoke and disco room. 18+ only.

club

Tarinaturinat — Merirasti-kappeli, Helsinki

theater15:30

Wed 29.7. 15:30 Merirasti-kappeli, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Tarinaturinat

Two music educators perform an interactive show for all ages featuring singing, theatre and instruments at the Merirasti Chapel.

theater

Kaksi Puuta-musiikkinäytelmä — Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri, Helsinki

musical18:00

Wed 29.7. 18:00 Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri, Helsinki

in 2 days

Kaksi Puuta-musiikkinäytelmä

The musical play Kaksi Puuta is staged at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.

musical

Siltanen Summer Concerts 2026: Edicti — Siltanen, Helsinki

festival18:00

Wed 29.7. 18:00 Siltanen, Helsinki alk. 16 €

in 2 days

Siltanen Summer Concerts 2026: Edicti

Edicti performs on Siltanen's summer concert stage on the terrace. Concerts move indoors if the weather is poor.

festival

Reading Retreat — Töölön kirjasto, Helsinki

other13:00

Wed 29.7. 13:00 Töölön kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Reading Retreat

A peaceful reading hour in Topelius Park by Töölö Library. The library offers refreshments and blankets, and moves indoors to the library if it rains.

other

Allsång på Laajasalo! — Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other14:00

Wed 29.7. 14:00 Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Allsång på Laajasalo!

A group singing event at Laajasalo service centre where familiar songs are sung together in the courtyard.

other

Lintsiläisten Approt — Linnanmäkeläiset ry, Helsinki

other18:00

Wed 29.7. 18:00 Linnanmäkeläiset ry, Helsinki 5 €

in 2 days

Lintsiläisten Approt

Linnanmäkeläisten's appro bar crawl is back, taking you around selected venues with good company and a new overall patch as a souvenir. Free for members, 5 € for non-members.

other

Card Game Tournament in English — Eurohostel, Helsinki

other20:00

Wed 29.7. 20:00 Eurohostel, Helsinki vapaa pääsy

in 2 days

Card Game Tournament in English

An informal card game tournament in English at Eurohostel. This open event hosted by Nicola Lombardo welcomes anyone keen to play card games inspired by UNO.

other

Baby Meetup Indoors - Art Session — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other10:00

Wed 29.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 2 days

Baby Meetup Indoors - Art Session

Baby meetup for parents and young children with an art session and shared play at Leikkipuisto Vähätupa in Helsinki.

other

+ 10 cultural events — Wed, 29 Jul →

Thu, 30 Jul

MDC (USA), Terveet Kädet — On The Rocks, Helsinki

concert19:00

Thu 30.7. 19:00 On The Rocks, Helsinki alk. 20 €

in 3 days

MDC (USA), Terveet Kädet

Hardcore punk legends MDC and Finland's pioneering Terveet Kädet perform at On The Rocks. The American band MDC is known for their critical lyrics and the classic "John Wayne Was A Nazi".

concert

Martti Servo & Napander — Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki

concert19:00

Thu 30.7. 19:00 Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki alk. 25 €

in 3 days

Martti Servo & Napander

Martti Servo & Napander perform at Tavastia in July. The band blends traditional schlager with punk, rock, and reggae influences inspired by Junnu Vainio and Irwin Goodman.

concert Pop

Assembly Summer 2026 — Helsingin Messukeskus, Helsinki

festival

Thu 30.7. – Sun 2.8. Helsingin Messukeskus, Helsinki

in 3 days (4 days)

Assembly Summer 2026

Finland's largest festival of digital art and gaming, featuring esports, demoscene, and gamer culture. Runs 24 hours a day at Helsinki Messukeskus Thursday through Sunday.

festival

Jytäkesä Go-Go: Devil's Cigarette (SE), Troubles, The Switchblades — Bar Loose, Helsinki

concert19:30

Thu 30.7. 19:30 Bar Loose, Helsinki alk. 12 €

in 3 days

Jytäkesä Go-Go: Devil's Cigarette (SE), Troubles, The Switchblades

Three rising rock bands from both sides of the Gulf of Finland perform at Bar Loose: Swedish Devil's Cigarette, Finnish Troubles, and Helsinki's The Switchblades.

concert Rock

concert19:00

Thu 30.7. 19:00 Semifinal, Helsinki alk. 13 €

in 3 days

Vialea, ILO

Helsinki rock band Vialea and artist-songwriter ILO perform at Semifinal. Vialea blends powerful guitars and British rock influences, while ILO rides a new wave of Finnish pop-rock.

concert Rock

Diary Club — Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo, Helsinki

stand-up19:00

Thu 30.7. 19:00 Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Diary Club

Diary Club is a stand-up evening where comedians Risto Koo Järvinen and Eeva Vekki read their own embarrassing teenage diary entries to the audience. The event is free and appeals to anyone who enjoys humor and human stories.

stand-up

concert16:00

Thu 30.7. 16:00 Jazz-espa, Helsinki

in 3 days

Heli Hartikainen

Finnish musician Heli Hartikainen performs at Jazz-espa in Helsinki.

concert

festival18:00

Thu 30.7. 18:00 Siltanen, Helsinki alk. 14 €

in 3 days

Siltanen Summer Concerts 2026: Are & Kriso

Are and Kriso perform in the Siltanen summer concert series on the terrace. A summer evening filled with music and good company.

festival

Rita Vargas: HOLDING GROUND — Malmitalo, Helsinki

exhibition

Thu 30.7. – Sat 22.8. Malmitalo, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days (24 days)

Rita Vargas: HOLDING GROUND

Rita Vargas presents the Holding Ground exhibition, where graphics, photography, and installations explore the relationships between living beings and their environments. The exhibition examines identity, observation, and the sense of belonging.

exhibition

Promoting Oral Health — Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Helsinki

lecture10:00

Thu 30.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Promoting Oral Health

Free meeting for parents and children about oral health, dental hygiene, eating habits, and Helsinki's dental care services.

lecture

Bookmark Crafting for Little Ones — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other10:00

Thu 30.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Bookmark Crafting for Little Ones

A guided bookmark-making session for children aged 1-6 at Leikkipuisto Vähätupa. Parents can meet other families, and summer meals are available.

other

Painting Excursion to Suomenlinna — Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki

other10:30

Thu 30.7. 10:30 Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Painting Excursion to Suomenlinna

A drawing and painting excursion to Suomenlinna departing from Oulunkylä Community Hall or Market Square. Binding registration is required.

other

Bookmark Craft for Schoolchildren — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other13:30

Thu 30.7. 13:30 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Bookmark Craft for Schoolchildren

Schoolchildren create their own bookmarks in a summer park setting. The activity includes play, meeting peers, and summer meals for children under 16.

other

Social Worker Available — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

lecture12:00

Thu 30.7. 12:00 Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Social Worker Available

A social worker is available at Töölö service centre for conversations about social services, finances, and everyday concerns without formal barriers.

lecture

Invasive Species Work Day at Vartiosaari — VARTIOSAARI (kaup.osa) 31, Helsinki, Helsinki

other17:30

Thu 30.7. 17:30 VARTIOSAARI (kaup.osa) 31, Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

in 3 days

Invasive Species Work Day at Vartiosaari

The Helsinki Nature Conservation Society and the City of Helsinki organize a joint work day at Vartiosaari to remove invasive plants. Refreshments and ferry tickets are provided.

other

+ 8 cultural events — Thu, 30 Jul →

Fri, 31 Jul

concert

Fri 31.7. Allas, Helsinki

in 4 days

Vesala

Finnish indie-rock band Vesala performs at Allas in Helsinki on 31 July 2026.

concert Rock

Jytäkesä Go-Go 2026 — Suvilahti, Helsinki

festival

Fri 31.7. – Sat 1.8. Suvilahti, Helsinki alk. 133,60€

in 4 days (2 days)

Jytäkesä Go-Go 2026

Two-day rock festival at Suvilahti featuring Finnish and international rock artists and bands.

festival

Crypt Sermon (USA) — On The Rocks, Helsinki

concert20:00

Fri 31.7. 20:00 On The Rocks, Helsinki alk. 28 €

in 4 days

Crypt Sermon (USA)

American doom metal band Crypt Sermon performs in Helsinki. The Philadelphia-based band is known for their critically acclaimed album "The Stygian Rose".

concert Metal

Jonna Tervomaa — Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki

concert20:00

Fri 31.7. 20:00 Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki alk. 32 €

in 4 days

Jonna Tervomaa

Jonna Tervomaa performs at Tavastia in July. The seven-time Emma Award winner presents familiar songs from her extensive catalogue alongside her latest album SUPERAURINKO.

concert Pop

Wood Days — Puuskakuja 21, Helsinki, Helsinki

festival

Fri 31.7. – Sat 1.8. Puuskakuja 21, Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days (2 days)

Wood Days

Wood Days explores the process of decay through dance, poetry, music, and visual art. Friday features a dance-improvisation performance, Saturday offers a participatory wood workshop.

festival

Kammarmusikvintern 2026: Ljuskonsert — Balderin sali, Helsinki

concert21:00

Fri 31.7. 21:00 Balderin sali, Helsinki 15-35€

in 4 days

Kammarmusikvintern 2026: Ljuskonsert

Sångare från Sibelius-Akademins operaklass och pianist Ville Pääkkönen framför en ljuskonsert med vokalmusik av Puccini, Wagner, Brahms och Sibelius.

concert Classical

See You In Hell: Tyranny, Arche, Baron — Bar Loose, Helsinki

concert20:00

Fri 31.7. 20:00 Bar Loose, Helsinki alk. 16 €

in 4 days

See You In Hell: Tyranny, Arche, Baron

See You In Hell club's July night features three funeral doom bands: the veteran Tyranny and Finnish acts Arche and Baron.

concert Metal

Kontula Summer Fridays: Music celebration on the last Friday of July — Kontulan kirjasto, Helsinki

festival13:00

Fri 31.7. 13:00 Kontulan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Kontula Summer Fridays: Music celebration on the last Friday of July

Music celebration at Kontula Library for all ages. Free entry, no registration needed.

festival

Night Garden | FRIDAY NIGHT | PE 31.7. — Night Garden, Helsinki

club

Fri 31.7. – Sat 1.8. Night Garden, Helsinki 10–20 €

in 4 days (2 days)

Night Garden | FRIDAY NIGHT | PE 31.7.

Indoor terrace party at Aleksins Gård on Friday 31.7. featuring a covered heated terrace, karaoke, and disco. Open from 21:00 to 05:00.

club

Live Music: BONFAJA — Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki

concert13:00

Fri 31.7. 13:00 Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Live Music: BONFAJA

BONFAJA is a duo with African influences and a northern spirit performing song and rap. The concert is part of Oulunkylän Seurahuone's summer Friday series featuring live music and grilling.

concert Other genres

club

Fri 31.7. – Sat 1.8. Barcelo Tapas & Night Club, Helsinki 9.5–14 €

in 4 days (2 days)

JERSEY PARTY 2026 VOL.2 | MACHIATOEVENTS

Jersey Party is back at Barcelo Tapas & Night Club in Helsinki after a sold-out first edition - wear your favourite jersey and dance through the night until 04:00.

club

LeijonaDuon maaginen kesäshow — Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri, Helsinki

theater14:00

Fri 31.7. 14:00 Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri, Helsinki

in 4 days

LeijonaDuon maaginen kesäshow

LeijonaDuo brings their magical summer show to Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.

theater

exhibition11:00

Fri 31.7. 11:00 Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Free Day

Hakasalmen villa is open free of charge from 11:00 to 17:00. A worthwhile visit to see the Stefan Bremer - Helsinki by Night exhibition.

exhibition

Excursion to Aino Ackté's Villa — Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki

lecture12:30

Fri 31.7. 12:30 Stadin yhteisötalo Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Excursion to Aino Ackté's Villa

A guided tour of the restored villa where world-famous soprano Aino Ackté spent her summers. Discover a chapter of Finnish cultural history from the late 19th century.

lecture

Story Path for Little Ones — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other10:00

Fri 31.7. 10:00 Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Story Path for Little Ones

Guided story path for children aged 1-6 with a search for story elements on the playground grounds. Parents can connect with other families.

other

Pilke — Kinaporin seniorikeskus, Helsinki

other09:30

Fri 31.7. 09:30 Kinaporin seniorikeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Pilke

The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.

other

Summer Bingo — Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other13:00

Fri 31.7. 13:00 Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 4 days

Summer Bingo

Free summer bingo for seniors at Riistavuoren senior centre in Helsinki.

other

🖤 Mysterious Strangers Night — GTC, Helsinki

other19:00

Fri 31.7. 19:00 GTC, Helsinki 14.9–34.9 €

in 4 days

🖤 Mysterious Strangers Night

An interactive mystery game at GTC Café where you take on a role and work with other players to uncover the story's secrets during an entertaining evening.

other

+ 8 cultural events — Fri, 31 Jul →

Sat, 1 Aug

Sepultura (BRA) — Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki

concert20:00

Sat 1.8. 20:00 Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki alk. 69 €

in 5 days

Sepultura (BRA)

Brazilian metal band Sepultura performs at Tavastia-klubi on August 1 as part of their farewell tour. Their most popular album Roots has reached 150 million streams on Spotify.

concert Metal

Gnistan – KuPS — Markku.fi Areena, Helsinki

sport19:00

Sat 1.8. 19:00 Markku.fi Areena, Helsinki

in 5 days

Gnistan – KuPS

Veikkausliga match between Gnistan and KuPS at Mustapekka Arena in Helsinki.

sport

concert20:30

Sat 1.8. 20:30 Bar Loose, Helsinki alk. 24 €

in 5 days

Piirpauke

Piirpauke celebrates the release of their new album Lumo at Bar Loose. The band interprets works by Finnish master composers while blending musical traditions from around the world.

concert Jazz

concert22:00

Sat 1.8. 22:00 Ääniwalli, Helsinki

in 5 days

Rony Rex

Rony Rex takes the stage at Ääniwalli in Helsinki on 1 August, starting at 22:00.

concert

concert

Sat 1.8. Kallio Block Party, Helsinki

in 5 days

Rony Rex

Rony Rex performs at Kallio Block Party, an outdoor music event in Helsinki on August 1st.

concert

Helsinki Synth City - Get ready for Countach — On The Rocks, Helsinki

club20:00

Sat 1.8. 20:00 On The Rocks, Helsinki alk. 12,50 €

in 5 days

Helsinki Synth City - Get ready for Countach

Helsinki Synth City brings Berlin-based Tommy Contact with synthesizer-driven live sets to On The Rocks. The evening blends 80s and 90s italodisco, synthwave, and eurodisco with DJ BRU's selections.

club

other15:00

Sat 1.8. 15:00 Allas, Helsinki

in 5 days

Ares

Event at Allas swimming hall in Helsinki.

other

MUU matinee: Veijo Peso - Juhani Saksikäsi — MUU Helsinki Nykytaidekeskus, Helsinki

concert18:00

Sat 1.8. 18:00 MUU Helsinki Nykytaidekeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in 5 days

MUU matinee: Veijo Peso - Juhani Saksikäsi

Two masters of the modern one-man orchestra take the stage at this MUU matinee: Veijo Peso and Juhani Saksikäsi. Free entry.

concert Other genres

festival

Sat 1.8. – Sat 29.8. Henry's Music Bar, Helsinki ilmainen

in 5 days (29 days)

PK-Live

PK-Live is a free Saturday music series at Henry's Distillery & Music Bar in the Cultural Barracks. The lineup features Ilari Hämäläinen, Phantom Boogie Duo, Jasmine Wynants-Granfelt, and Ivan Radeka.

festival

Night Garden | SPECIAL NIGHT | LA 1.8. — Night Garden, Helsinki

club

Sat 1.8. – Sun 2.8. Night Garden, Helsinki 10–20 €

in 5 days (2 days)

Night Garden | SPECIAL NIGHT | LA 1.8.

Night Garden hosts the Special Night party on Saturday 1.8. with a covered and heated terrace in central Helsinki. DJs NIZAR, KREN, RASHO and MIKECARTIE play from 21.00 until morning.

club

concert

Sat 1.8. Private performance, Helsinki

in 5 days

Catself

Catself performs at a private event in Helsinki.

concert

Kamarikesä 2026: The Little Prince — Balderin sali, Helsinki

concert14:00

Sat 1.8. 14:00 Balderin sali, Helsinki 15-50€

in 5 days

Kamarikesä 2026: The Little Prince

A family concert where The Little Prince becomes a musical journey. A Swedish piano duo performs classical music while Tanja Niemelä narrates the story.

concert Classical

SuperYhteissynttärit — Yhteissynttärit, Helsinki

club

Sat 1.8. – Sun 2.8. Yhteissynttärit, Helsinki 17–18 €

in 5 days (2 days)

SuperYhteissynttärit

The afterparty for Kallio Block Party, held outdoors near Helsinki city centre with festival-grade sound and house music from 17:00 to 02:00. Age limit 22, tickets are limited.

club

ARES Allas Live Official Afterparty | CHARM | SAT 1.8. — Charm Helsinki, Helsinki

club

Sat 1.8. – Sun 2.8. Charm Helsinki, Helsinki 18–25 €

in 5 days (2 days)

ARES Allas Live Official Afterparty | CHARM | SAT 1.8.

Official afterparty for ARES Allas Live at Charm on Saturday 1.8. Open from 22:00 to 04:00. 18+ only.

club

Anu Kangas: Green Whistle — Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki

exhibition

Sat 1.8. – Mon 31.8. Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in 5 days (31 days)

Anu Kangas: Green Whistle

Anu Kangas presents five paintings exploring momentariness and lightness through green. The exhibition transforms nature's invisible vibration into visual force.

exhibition

Salla Keihänen: Lintukoto / lintukato — Suomenlinnan kirjasto, Helsinki

exhibition

Sat 1.8. – Mon 31.8. Suomenlinnan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in 5 days (31 days)

Salla Keihänen: Lintukoto / lintukato

Salla Keihänen's exhibition presents Finland's bird fauna through paintings that blend admiration for birds with reflections on their habitats.

exhibition

festival

Sat 1.8. Helsinki

in 5 days

Kallio Block Party 2026

A street festival in the Kallio neighbourhood featuring music, food, and community atmosphere.

festival

club18:00

Sat 1.8. 18:00 GTC, Helsinki 5 € + unlimited board…

in 5 days

Mafia Night

Mafia Night is a board game evening held on Saturdays at GTC Cafe, where you play the Mafia game and other games. The participation fee is 5 euros, and during the evening you can play over 130 other board games at the cafe without extra charge.

club

Discolauantai: DJ Juza — Storyville, Helsinki

club22:00

Sat 1.8. 22:00 Storyville, Helsinki alk. 6,50 €

in 5 days

Discolauantai: DJ Juza

DJ Juza spins at Storyville Discolauantai. Advance ticket holders enter before 21:00; later arrivals queue at the door.

club

Pottery Workshop! 🖌️ — GTC Cafe, Helsinki

other14:00

Sat 1.8. 14:00 GTC Cafe, Helsinki 29.9–39.9 €

in 5 days

Pottery Workshop! 🖌️

Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.

other

Paint & Party, open event — Studio & Bar Helsinki, Helsinki

other

Sat 1.8. – Sat 29.8. 18+ Studio & Bar Helsinki, Helsinki 49 € / hlö

in 5 days (29 days)

Paint & Party, open event

Guided painting workshop for adults with materials and instruction included in the price. The bar is open at your own expense. Approximately 2 hours, instruction in Finnish and English.

other

+ 8 cultural events — Sat, 1 Aug →

Sun, 2 Aug

The Touch of Sound - Singing Bowl Concert — Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki

concert14:00

Sun 2.8. 14:00 Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki 17/11 €

in 6 days

The Touch of Sound - Singing Bowl Concert

A singing bowl concert with Mariela Sarkima that creates a soundscape for relaxation and mindfulness through vibrations and natural instruments.

concert Classical

Sointi Jazz Ensemble: Pars Pro Toto — Pars Pro Toto, Helsinki

concert15:00

Sun 2.8. 15:00 Pars Pro Toto, Helsinki ilmainen

in 6 days

Sointi Jazz Ensemble: Pars Pro Toto

Sointi Jazz Ensemble performs a small ensemble concert at Kalasatama's outdoor artworks. The duo creates a dialogue with the Pars Pro Toto artwork and its environment.

concert Jazz

SUNDAY COCKTAIL - HELSINKI'S ELEGANT SOCIAL COMMUNITY — Helsinki Nights, Helsinki

club18:00

Sun 2.8. 18:00 Helsinki Nights, Helsinki 15–30 €

in 6 days

SUNDAY COCKTAIL - HELSINKI'S ELEGANT SOCIAL COMMUNITY

An elegant cocktail evening in Helsinki with structured networking, a live female artist, a DJ set spanning Afrobeat to R&B, and a Best Dressed competition - smart dress code required.

club

Late-Summer Butterflies and Insects on Hara Island — Helsinki

lecture12:00

Sun 2.8. 12:00 Helsinki ilmainen

in 6 days

Late-Summer Butterflies and Insects on Hara Island

A guided nature walk on Hara Island where you encounter butterflies and insects among blooming plants in late summer. The walk is about 1 km and free, though the ferry ticket costs extra.

lecture

🎨 Canvas Painting Workshop! 🖌️ — GTC Cafe, Helsinki

other13:00

Sun 2.8. 13:00 GTC Cafe, Helsinki 24.9–36.9 €

in 6 days

🎨 Canvas Painting Workshop! 🖌️

Every Saturday you can paint on canvas at GTC Café under the guidance of an experienced instructor. All materials are included, and you take your finished artwork home.

other

Mon, 3 Aug

Maria Kalaniemi & Pekko Käppi: Tåreportens Pärla, Kyynelportin helmi - Etno-Espa — Espan lava, Helsinki

concert17:00

Mon 3.8. 17:00 Espan lava, Helsinki ilmainen

Maria Kalaniemi & Pekko Käppi: Tåreportens Pärla, Kyynelportin helmi - Etno-Espa

Maria Kalaniemi and Pekko Käppi present their new album Tåreportens Pärla / Kyynelportin helmi, where the Kalevala became Swedish-language rune singing. Accordion and jouhikko create powerful harmonies and delicate melodies.

concert Folk

Polvi's Moldova Trip 3.-6.8. — Moldova, Helsinki

festival

Mon 3.8. – Thu 6.8. Moldova, Helsinki 78–182 €

(4 days)

Polvi's Moldova Trip 3.-6.8.

Polvi organizes a four-day trip to Moldova's capital Chișinău in August featuring shared accommodation, a parliament visit, and a winery excursion.

festival

Chess Club — Lauttasaaren kirjasto, Helsinki

lecture

Mon 3.8. – Mon 14.12. Lauttasaaren kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(134 days)

Chess Club

Free chess instruction for all ages on Mondays at Lauttasaaren Library. Learn rules, openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames.

lecture

Aino Kallaks Birthday — Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki

lecture17:00

Mon 3.8. 17:00 Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

Aino Kallaks Birthday

Aino Kallaks birthday is celebrated at Richardsgatan Library with a lecture about the author and her life philosophy.

lecture

Painters with Good Spirits — Kinaporin seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Mon 14.12. Kinaporin seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

(134 days)

Painters with Good Spirits

Self-organised painting group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Meets at Kinaportis Senior Centre with your own acrylic paints and materials.

other

Wish Week — Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Fri 7.8. Leikkipuisto Kannelmäki, Helsinki ilmainen

(5 days)

Wish Week

Summer games, painting and crafts for toddlers and school-age children at Kannelmäki playground.

other

Surprise Programme for Little Ones — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Fri 7.8. Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

(5 days)

Surprise Programme for Little Ones

Guided outdoor sessions for children aged 1-6 at Leikkipuisto Vähätupa. Children play together while parents meet other families, with summer food served at noon.

other

Summer Art Workshop for Primary School Children - 10:00-14:00 — Kanneltalo, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Fri 7.8. Kanneltalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(5 days)

Summer Art Workshop for Primary School Children - 10:00-14:00

Free summer art workshop for primary school children at Kanneltalo Mon-Fri 3-7 August, 10:00-14:00. A different creative project each day: collage, miniature figures, mosaic, stencils, and flower painting. Instruction in Finnish, English, and French.

other

Pensioners' Art Circle — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Mon 28.12. Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

(148 days)

Pensioners' Art Circle

An open art group for pensioners painting with watercolours and water-based paints. Meets on Mondays without an instructor, free with a service centre card.

other

Surprise Programme for Schoolchildren — Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki

other

Mon 3.8. – Fri 7.8. Leikkipuisto Vähätupa, Helsinki ilmainen

(5 days)

Surprise Programme for Schoolchildren

Leikkipuisto Vähätupa offers a surprise programme for schoolchildren with outdoor activities during summer. Instructors provide support, and there is a summer meal available or the option to warm packed lunches.

other

+ 5 cultural events — Mon, 3 Aug →