2 events for the next 18 months
festival16:00A festive Christmas evening walk at Myllykoski, where candlelit paths and warm refreshments create a cosy holiday atmosphere.
concert17:00One of Finland's largest charity events where people of all ages sing Christmas carols together and collect gifts for children in need.
Last 100 events that already happened.
club19:00Traditional stage dancing at Maapirtti in Joutsa, with musician Pepe Niilahti and cafe service.
cinema(5 days)
Pirjo heads to Sweden seeking a fresh start after a public embarrassment, only to find herself in one awkward situation after another. A warm-hearted comedy about shame, acceptance, and the search for a better life.
cinema(11 days)
A powerful film about Amanda Aaltonen, who defies her predetermined fate as a poor woman and seeks happiness in the world, only to be punished by society and confined to the island of Seili.
opera14:00Mozart's Don Giovanni at the historic Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, directed by Ivan Fischer. A visually striking production featuring André Schuen and Luca Pisaroni in the lead roles.
cinema13:00A Moroccan drama following María Ángeles as she fights to keep her home and memories in Tangier. The first Spanish-language film by acclaimed director Maryam Touzani, starring Carmen Maura.
lecture18:00Author Riitta-Liisa Repo presents her book about Eino Revo's wartime experiences and imprisonment in a Soviet camp.
cinema(6 days)
Tom Cruise stars in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's ambitious thriller Digger, a VistaVision spectacle about a powerful man's desperate mission to save humanity. Screening at Joutsan Kino.
cinema14:00A documentary about director Karin Saarinen's journey into her uncle Markku's hidden artistic world. The film explores creation as a lifestyle, family bonds, and the acceptance of one's own choices.
club18:00The smoke sauna and traditional sauna of Löylyä Elämään association on the shore of Suonteen offer a cosy evening. Mixed sauna with swimming allowed, members pay 5 euros and visitors 10 euros.
cinema(4 days)
Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, and Jenni Vartiainen star in this drama about love and conflicting emotions unfolding at a wedding on Greek cliffs.
cinema18:00Two strangers meet at a wedding in Greece and discuss love, divorce, and the desire to be understood. Featuring Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, and Jenni Vartiainen.
festival19:00Outdoor event at Vanha Parose farmstead featuring local producers, artisans and craftspeople. Cake buffet, food products, handmade items and hourly ghost walks through the farm's history.
market10:00Rutalahti's traditional autumn market featuring around a hundred vendors selling local produce, handcrafts, and seasonal goods. Free admission for all.
cinema14:00Finnish drama about nurse Inka balancing family and work while her colleague Leni faces a family crisis.
cinema14:00Group Hau's adventure on a tropical island with dinosaurs and a villain threatening to destroy everything. A Finnish family film for children.
cinema(3 days)
A gripping war film about the critical days before D-Day, when General Eisenhower and Captain Stagg must make a fateful decision about the invasion of Normandy.
cinema18:00A drama following specialist nurse Inka as she navigates between work and family. When a newborn's life hangs in the balance, two women are drawn together through love, duty, and impossible choices.
cinema(8 days)
Group Hau ends up on a dinosaur-filled tropical island and must stop the mayor before a volcano destroys everything.
cinema14:00Group Hau crashes on a dinosaur-filled tropical island and must stop Mayor Hanttinen before a volcano destroys everything.
cinema19:00Drama about nurse Inka navigating the pressures of family and work while her colleague Leni confronts a family crisis and nurses plan a strike.
cinema(13 days)
Drama about nurse Inka who balances work and family while fighting for better conditions at the hospital.
cinema14:00A dramedy based on true events from 1930s Finland, where ambitious officers attempt to kidnap a former president - but his wife has other plans.
cinema18:00A fact-based comedy set in 1930s Finland, where ambitious officers kidnap the nation's first president alongside his determined wife.
festival(2 days)
Konstrundan opens its doors to Art House Tapio's environmental art exhibition and studio tours. Visitors can explore artists' working spaces, participate in creative activities, and enjoy a bonfire in the evening.
cinema19:00Based on true events from 1930 Finland - a comedy about ambitious officers who kidnapped the country's first president and his determined wife.
cinema(6 days)
Based on true events from 1930s Finland, this comedy follows ambitious officers who kidnap the country's first president and his determined wife.
cinema14:00A documentary about singer Arja Saijonmaa and her lifelong friendship with Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, tracing her remarkable life and artistic legacy.
cinema18:00Documentary about singer Arja Saijonmaa and her lifelong friendship with Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, two artists who fought for human rights and peace.
cinema18:00Documentary about singer Arja Saijonmaa and her lifelong friendship with Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
cinema14:00Illumination's new animated film about Minions becoming Hollywood stars. Finnish version for the whole family.
exhibition11:00KITA - House of Kinetic Art marks its 5th anniversary with the summer exhibition Alkuhämärä, exploring archaic movement through art, science, and mysticism. Seven artists present their works.
exhibition11:00The Haihatus summer exhibition Rihmasto showcases twenty Finnish artists in galleries, gardens, and outbuildings. The exhibition features installations, sculptures, and interactive works, alongside a vegan summer café and Art Camping accommodation.
cinema16:00Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth. The screenplay is by David Koepp, known for his previous work with Spielberg.
concert16:00Eva Vikman and guitarist Teemu Rämö perform a 90-minute concert blending songs, soundscapes, and conversations about wellbeing, ending with a shared sound bowl relaxation.
market10:00Summer market offering homemade baked goods, fruit, vegetables and local seasonal products on Saturdays through the end of August.
concert18:00Soprano Sanna-Kaisa Hilliaho and organist Jukka Hassinen perform classical music in a contemplative concert where silence and melody interweave. Feel free to bring a pillow or blanket.
festival15:00Haihatuksen's closing Friday combines a live performance by Yhteiset kainalot with a culinary art festival from the vegan summer café Fantasia. The event is part of Art Camp and the Rihmasto summer exhibition.
exhibition12:00Metsägalleria Tapio showcases Finnish and international artists in an invitational exhibition celebrating nature's balance and celestial themes. The exhibition runs from 28.7.-30.8.2026.
exhibition12:00Metsägalleria Tapio showcases Finnish and international artists in a curated exhibition exploring nature and celestial mysticism. The event welcomes families and offers free admission.
concert18:30International Compañía Kaari & Roni Martin presents Goes ROOTS, where Arabic, Jewish and flamenco music meet Finnish joik. Also featuring Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L, blending Finnish and Karelian tradition with contemporary rhythm music.
lecture18:00Consumer researcher Terhi-Anna Wilska reflects on consumers' influence in the age of artificial intelligence. Free event at Joutsa's main library.
cinema18:00Christopher Nolan's new The Odyssey brings Homer's classic to the screen. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway lead the cast in this IMAX spectacle following Odysseus' perilous journey home after the Trojan War.
cinema14:00Illumination's new animated film about Minions conquering Hollywood and saving the planet from their own chaos.
cinema(8 days)
Minions and monsters take over Hollywood in Illumination's new animated adventure, screened in Finnish.
concert11:00Actor Aaro Vuotila presents a street theatre concert for the whole family at Haihatuksen. The event is free and focuses on positive stories from everyday life.
concert18:00Singer-songwriter Eva Vikman and guitarist Teemu Rämö perform their own songs in a shared music evening. A two-part concert blending iskelmä, rock, and singer-songwriter music.
concert18:00Eva Vikman performs at Joutsa kino.
cinema18:00Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth. The screenplay by David Koepp draws on his proven track record of collaborating with Spielberg.
cinema(14 days)
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth. The screenplay by David Koepp reunites the director with his longtime collaborator.
market09:00A traditional market event in Joutsa's city centre with trading, exhibitions, and a chance to meet locals and catch up.
cinema18:00Christopher Nolan's new The Odyssey brings Homer's classic to the screen. A grand adventure following Odysseus' perilous journey home after the Trojan War, filled with mythological perils and the spectacle of IMAX technology.
cinema(10 days)
Christopher Nolan's new The Odyssey brings Homer's classic to the screen. Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway lead the cast in this IMAX spectacle following Odysseus's perilous journey home after the Trojan War.
concert16:00Three musicians perform hymn arrangements inspired by Baroque and Finnish folk music. Free admission and the audience can sing along.
cinema(2 days)
Letkaliiteri becomes Leffaliiteri: Aki and Mika Kaurismäki's Saimaa-ilmiö, Finland's first rock documentary from 1981, followed by DJ Arttu Seppänen's suomidisko. Rysä bar serves drinks all evening.
concert19:00Fado singer Kirsi Poutanen presents her new album at the Suonteen soitto concert. The programme blends Portuguese fado with Karelian song traditions.
concert17:00Three tenors from Finland's National Opera perform opera arias and Finnish music at Maapirtti. Coffee and light refreshments are served during the interval.
other16:00Visual artist Henriikka Kivelä leads a landscape painting workshop in mixed media. Participation costs an exhibition ticket, materials are included, and no previous experience is required.
festival11:00Suosymposium is an open event exploring environmental art, changing landscapes, and the future of former peat production areas. Haihatuksen Art Institute in Joutsa presents discussions, artistic content, and residency activities.
lecture11:00A symposium exploring how art can transform landscapes shaped by peat extraction. Suosymposium in Joutsa brings together experts, artistic presentations, and a guided tour of Haihatus.
market10:00Rutalahti Flea Market Day is a free event where you can browse secondhand goods and enjoy coffee at the summer café.
concert17:00Eva Vikman closes Pappisen's summer concert series with two performances on Friday evening. The award-winning songwriter presents pop, jazz and schlager - free admission.
theater19:00A narrative theatre performance about how nature offers hope and strength, built on the shared memories and experiences of actors and audience.
cinema19:00Ferzan Özpetek's Diamonds is a sparkling film set in 1970s Rome, where a tailoring atelier run by two sisters serves the world of cinema. Filled with powerful female roles, it is a love letter to women and the art of film.
cinema16:30A moving film about a couple who embark on a year-long walk along the English coast to find hope and new meaning after personal tragedy.
cinema14:15An American actor takes an unusual job at a Japanese rental family company, forming genuine emotional bonds with his clients.
cinema12:00A Taiwanese dramedy about a mother and two daughters running a noodle stall in Taipei. Family secrets unravel when the youngest daughter questions old beliefs about left-handedness.
exhibition10:00The doll house Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a refreshed Horse World with over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway.
concert(2 days)
A dance evening featuring singer Janne Tulkki and his band Tulinen sydän. An established artist with over 250,000 albums sold and multiple awards to his name.
cinema18:30Kaija Koon's life story unfolds in "Kaunis rietas onnellinen", presented as a sing-along screening at Joutsan Kino. This drama starring Oona Airola and Jari Virman follows Finland's greatest artist's path to self-confidence and finding her own voice.
cinema16:30A French drama-comedy that opened last year's Cannes Film Festival. Pop star Juliette Armanet makes her film debut in the lead role.
festival15:00Sauna rally at the Haihatus summer exhibition on Friday and Saturday. Shared bathing in a Transit mobile sauna during the exhibition visit.
festival15:00A sauna rally at Haihatuksen's summer exhibition on Friday 31.7. and Saturday 1.8. from 15:00 to 18:00. Enjoy shared sauna sessions in the Transit sauna during your visit.
cinema14:00Award-winning Moroccan director Maryam Touzani's Spanish-language film starring Carmen Maura. A retired woman faces the biggest change of her life when her apartment on Málaga Street threatens to slip into the past.
cinema12:00A documentary about artist Anssi Heinonen, who creates everything from short films to large sculptures entirely his own way. A warm story about passion, creativity, and the do-it-yourself spirit.
exhibition10:00The doll village Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a refreshed Horse World featuring over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway.
exhibition(16 days)
Doll Landia's exhibition displays over 5,000 miniature items ranging from Barbie houses to a miniature railway. Shop entry is free, exhibition tickets cost 0-10 euros depending on age.
cinema18:30A French comedy starring Isabelle Huppert. A wealthy cosmetics heiress's life changes when a mysterious photographer appears and begins demanding millions.
cinema16:30Fatih Akin's touching historical coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old boy on the German island of Amrum during the final days of World War II. The film draws on the screenwriter's personal wartime memories and features strong performances.
cinema14:00A documentary about Marianne Faithfull's life and career, where she retells her story alongside Tilda Swinton and George Mackey. Featuring voices from Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, and Courtney Love.
cinema12:00Little Amélie is an Oscar-nominated animated film that shows the world through a child's eyes and celebrates life's small miracles. In Finnish, suitable for children over 7 years old.
exhibition10:00Dino Land exhibition and refreshed Horse World at Doll Landia featuring over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway.
cinema18:30Lauri-Matti Parppinen's award-winning debut feature about a musician who returns home and finds solace in strange music and friendship.
festival(4 days)
Film festival in Joutsa with a programme to be announced. Admission 12 euros.
cinema14:00Joachim Trier's Cannes Grand Prix-winning film Sentimental Value follows sisters confronting their charismatic father and a Hollywood star amid family tensions. Featuring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning.
other11:00An experiential workshop exploring soil's invisible microbial life through experiments and Winogradsky columns. Participants can bring their own soil sample and reflect together on the traces we leave in the environment and for future generations.
exhibition10:00The doll house Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a refreshed Horse World with over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway.
concertJ. Partynen performs film music as a side programme of the Ilokuvafestival at Joutsa's main library. Free admission.
other14:00Philosophy workshops for families at Haihatus art centre. The Utopian Architects project combines philosophy and art education, inspired by the summer exhibition.
exhibition10:00Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and over 5,000 miniature items throughout the summer. Children under 7 are free.
exhibition10:00The doll house Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a renovated Horse World with over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway.
exhibition10:00Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition over the summer with over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway. The Horse World has been completely refreshed.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen returns to the stage with the Henriksson & Herrasmiehet Orchestra, performing his classic hits including Kuurankukka and Sininen kesäyö.
concert19:00The Swingtide performs swing classics from the 1930s-40s. With Elina Kardén's vocals and the guitar-bass duo of Aki Hauru and Juuso Rinta, this is a jazz evening that updates the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
other(2 days)
Leivonmäki Association runs a café in Leivonmäki National Park on 25.-26.7. from 12:00 to 17:00. Learn about the park and its hiking trails.
theater11:00A lecture-performance and contemporary dance work exploring the body as a living ecosystem through biology, dance, and sound art.
exhibition10:00The Dino Land exhibition at Doll Landia features over 5,000 miniature items, a refreshed horse world, and a miniature railway. Children under 7 are free.
exhibition10:00Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition throughout summer, featuring over 5,000 miniature items and a refreshed Horse World section.
exhibition10:00Dino Land exhibition at the doll house Doll Landia with over 5,000 miniature items and a miniature railway. The Horse World has been completely refreshed for summer.
exhibition10:00Doll Landia doll house showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a refreshed Horse World throughout the summer. The exhibitions feature over 5,000 miniature items, including a miniature railway.
exhibition10:00The doll house Doll Landia showcases the Dino Land exhibition and a completely renovated Horse World during the summer. The exhibitions feature over 5,000 miniature items, including a miniature railway.