festival(3 days)
Three-day music festival at Helsinki Ice Hall featuring international and Finnish artists including Lewis Capaldo, Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and The Rasmus.
festival(3 days)
Three-day music festival at the Helsinki Ice Hall area featuring international and Finnish artists across multiple genres.
festival17:00Helsinki Day at Maunula-talo summer square features live music, DJ sets, and dancing. The programme includes rapper Hugo Toosi, singer Hassan Maikal, and rap duo Eevil Stöö & Kriso, plus a graffiti workshop.
concert20:00Finnish synthesizer artist Kebu presents his new album Urban Skies on tour at On The Rocks. Known for melodic electronic music created entirely on analog synthesizers.
concert(2 days)
American-Jamaican R&B and dancehall duo Brick & Lace take the stage at Apollo Live Club. The duo is known for their hits, especially "Love Is Wicked".
concert20:00Oslo Gospel Choir opens the Helsinki Gospel Festival with a concert at Kallion Church. The programme blends classic and new gospel compositions.
concert20:00Three Finnish metal bands - KANTØR, Bloody Moon, and Agarwaen - perform on the Clowny Business Tour at Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
club(2 days)
PNS summer festival at Ääniwalli on 12.6. with two rooms, two DJs and different genres. Kali performs in ROOM 2. K16 event.
festival12:00Helsinki Day is celebrated at Vuosaaren Library and Vuotalo with a lego workshop, library tours, Welcome Day, and concerts featuring INDABA and Stig.
concert18:00Larufest's Hungarian evening showcases works by György Kurtág, Béla Bartók, and Johannes Brahms, all inspired by Hungarian folk music. Pianist Mackenzie Melemed, the Arod Quartet, and violinist Petteri Iivonen perform the works.
concert20:30A Larufest evening presents three string quartets united by the theme of gratitude. Haydn's "Sunrise" opens the programme, von Knorring's songs bring Finland-Swedish tradition, and Vasks's new work concludes the evening.
cinema10:30A film marathon celebrating Helsinki Day at Oulunkylä Library features babykino, Helsinki documentaries, and daytime cinema - all free of charge.
festival(2 days)
Finland's largest carnival festival featuring workshops, celebrations, and colourful parades. Completely free and suitable for all ages.
festival09:00Helsinki Day is a free festival celebrating the city's birthday, featuring music, performing arts, guided tours, and exhibitions for all ages.
festival09:00Free cultural festival in Kontula featuring children's activities, workshops, live music and street art from morning to evening.
festival09:30Family-friendly day at Annantalo with music, theatre and art workshops from morning to evening - free admission.
festival(3 days)
Official Finland Football Store hosts a football carnival with mascots, face painting, a wheel of fortune, and an assembly challenge for the whole family.
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A large restaurant terrace at Kasarmitori offering street food, quality dishes, and sweet treats. Open daily throughout summer with free entry and live music.
festival11:00Helsinki Day at Roihuvuoren senior centre: music, dancing, poetry workshop, jewellery workshop, pony riding and much more for all ages.
festival11:00Helsinki Day at Espa Stage offers free entertainment from 11:00 to 21:00 featuring slang, music, and samba. The evening concludes with the opening of Helsinki Samba Carnaval 2026.
festival12:00Helsinki Day at Purkunuta features youth art, break dance workshops, trivia quizzes, and artist meetings. The "Youth Art Now" exhibition showcases young people's reflections on dreams, nature, and the future.
festival13:00Helsinki Day celebration with live music and free entry at Oulunkylä Community Hall. The programme features Trubaduuri Vesa Salmi and Nättinassut Duo.
festival13:00A free family-friendly Helsinki Day celebration in Myllypuro featuring live performances, a photo exhibition and a café.
festival14:00Helsinki Day at Kanneltalo is a free dance carnival featuring stage dances, dance classes, street dance performances and K-pop programming for young people.
festival14:00The Choir Carousel is a free music event where choirs from across Finland perform short concerts at Hakasalmen villa on Helsinki Day.
festival14:00Family nature and art festival on Hara Island featuring guided tours, workshops and exhibitions on Helsinki Day.
festival14:30Helsinki Day at Malmitalo features city dances, rapper Laineen Kasperi, a youth-created video work, and Emma Award-winning artist F. Free admission.
festival15:00Helsinki Day is a free festival in Suvilahti featuring trivia, history, gardening activities, and electronic music from afternoon through late evening.
festival15:00Helsinki Day at Vuotalo offers free entertainment from afternoon to evening, featuring the music group INDABA, circus performances, and a concert by artist Stig.
festival15:00Free trip from two community centres to the Helsinki Day Festival featuring music from Homoiskelmä Orchestra Harhavietti, Riskiryhmä, and an Elvis show.
festival15:00Hanasaari Power Plant opens to the public on Helsinki Day with guided tours, music, dance, food, sauna, and street art workshops.
festival17:00Helsinki Day at Stoa brings circus performances, workshops, and an art exhibition together. Blind Gut Company, Olli Vuorinen, Kalle Lehto, and other circus artists perform while audiences can try juggling, acrobatics, and other circus skills. Free admission.
concert18:00Rebekka Holi and Tams perform at Dubrovnik. The Helsinki-based singer Holi blends folk, storytelling, and räime, while Tams from Kittilä brings synthpop soundscapes and catchy melodies.
concert16:00Singer Elias Koivulehto performs on Helsinki Day with his own songs celebrating the city.
concert17:00FiBO Players presents Mozart's classical string trio at Kannelmäki Library. Violinist Irma Niskanen, violist Hanna Pakkala, and cellist Juuli Holma perform a masterwork that blends perfect classical style with an individuality that anticipated Romanticism.
concert20:00Käärmeöljy and Drecs play blues-punk at Linna Bar. Free entry, K-18.
musical17:00Opening night of the musical play Kaksi Puuta at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
club(2 days)
DJ night featuring hits from pop music's biggest artists at Sky Terrace. The evening includes a Pop Icons quiz with prizes.
club19:00Youth open mic night on Annantalo's A stage on Helsinki Day. Performers can use microphone, keyboards, and guitar, with DJ support for backing tracks.
club(2 days)
A social dating night for the sapphic and WLW community, where you can meet new people in a relaxed and inclusive setting.
club(3 days)
Summer party at Aleksin Piha on Friday and Saturday 12.-13.6. Indoor terrace celebrations with karaoke and disco from 21:00 to 05:00.
club(3 days)
Charm opens two nights with music from the venue's resident DJs. The evening starts on the terrace and flows through to the dance floor.
club(2 days)
Cotò Rodeo's traditional cowboy night with mechanical bull, drinks, and atmosphere. K22 event on Friday 12.6. from 22:00 to 04:00.
club(2 days)
MAXOUT brings hip hop, R&B, afrobeat, latin and summer club classics to Ravintola Maxine, with four DJs on the decks from 23:00 to 04:00.
theater16:30A performance exploring the mythical world of dreams with the audience, where a few participants can share their own dreams and experience the piece from its heart.
other06:30Helsinki Day is celebrated with free admission to the Swimming Stadium's outdoor pool. Between 10 and 12, free equipment instruction is also available at the outdoor gym.
other14:00The Finnish Kennel Club honours companion and reading dogs at an award ceremony on Töölö Library's summer terrace.
club19:00A social event where you can meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. The evening features icebreaker sessions, guided conversations, games, and dancing.
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Amos Rex's summer installation transforms Lasipalatsi Square into an interactive dance floor with sculptural plant figures and free movement for all visitors.
exhibition12:00Glass artist Sini Majuri demonstrates her craft and invites the public to participate in creating glass sculptures. Your dreams can be engraved into glass and preserved forever.
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Mila Milax's photographic exhibition explores Helsinki's identity, people, and urban spaces. The show runs at Stoa from June through August.
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A multidisciplinary exhibition exploring nature's cycles and humanity's relationship with the environment. Opening on Helsinki Day, Friday 12.6. from 17:00 to 19:00 in Stoa's lower gallery.
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Ruth Schmidt's symbolist paintings open on 12.6. at 18.00 at the Liszt Institute. The exhibition runs from mid-June to early August, with free admission.
theater17:00Circus artist Saana Leppänen performs a solo show where aerial acrobatics with metal chains explores gender power and embodied stereotypes. Drag aesthetics meet physical circus art in a deconstruction of gender roles.
concert19:00Helsinki metal band ASHEN SKY presents their new album The Broken Era alongside Without Warning and Lust For Lily.
concert20:30Rock band Joni Ekman Group from Tampere and pop band Siivet perform at Bar Loose. The evening features songs from Ekman's debut album and solo work.
market09:30Flea market for children's clothing and goods at Laurinniitty playground. Free for sellers, with tables available to borrow from the playground.
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Oulunkylä Library holds a summer clearance sale on Helsinki Day featuring fiction, non-fiction books, and later magazines.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
lecture11:00Writer Tomi Kontio visits Myllypuro Library to discuss his literary career and books as part of Helsinki Day celebrations.
lecture11:15Poetry hour at Riistavuoren senior centre honouring Helsinki Day. Free entry.
lecture13:30A communion service at Kontula Senior Centre, led by priest Mia Iiskola from Mikael Parish. The event is for senior centre residents and service centre card holders.
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Miss Blomcreutz guides visitors through the old commandant's house on Suomenlinna and shares stories of 18th-century noble life. The tour includes minuet instruction and the secrets of fan language.
other06:30Free pool day in Helsinki featuring magician performances, an obstacle course, and a guided tour of the outdoor fitness area.
other09:00Helsinki Day at Linja Playground offers children a free programme featuring a theatre performance, badge workshop and summer food.
other10:00Guided car painting workshop for children aged 1-6 at Vähätupa Play Park. Children create artworks with cars outdoors while parents connect with other families.
other10:00Valopaja workshop at the playground where children can create shadow puppets. Free entry, no registration needed.
other10:00Moving Together session at Strömberg Playground where children play water balloon games. The playground offers daily activities for young and school-age children throughout summer, plus free meals for all children under 16.
other10:00Adventure art school visits playgrounds in east Helsinki with a cargo bike full of art supplies. We experiment with playful art techniques, draw and create together.
other10:00Community painting activity on Helsinki Day at Tuorinniemi playground: morning for young children, afternoon for school-age children. Together you create a large artwork on sheets.
other10:00A casual meetup for parents with babies at the playground. Connect with other families in the same life stage and enjoy peer support in a relaxed atmosphere.
other10:00A fire truck visits the playground to celebrate Helsinki Day. Children can meet firefighters and explore their tools.
other10:00The City of Helsinki opens the Karstulantie shelter to the public on Helsinki Day. In addition to exploring the facility, visitors will meet firefighter Matti Waitinen and representatives from civil defence and rescue organisations.
other10:00Free art workshop at Merirastis where recycled paper becomes collage. Suitable for all ages, led by Chloé Mahy-Hulkko.
other10:30Helsinki Day is marked with a story time at Nurkka Playground, where children hear stories connected to the capital.
other11:00Hertsika Nutafudis is hosting a family day with games, music, face painting, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Free sauna at Kyrö Sauna Bar during the Midsummer period. Swimwear required, cocktail bar on-site.
other12:00Helsinki Day at Ohjaamo featuring coffee, a trivia quiz, and a chance to meet the youth counselling service.
other12:00Summer outing to Pihlajasaari for pensioners and unemployed people. Water bus from Fish Market Harbour, opportunity to grill your own food and learn about nature's health benefits.
other13:00A free creative workshop where you explore your dreams and visions of the future through visual art. No previous experience required.
other13:00Helsinki Day at Laajasalo Service Centre is a free event featuring art and craft workshops, a musical performance, and baked goods.
other13:00A creative workshop where reusable bags are transformed into new products like hats, bags, and card holders.
other13:00Kontula Library hosts a summer Friday where children build their own cosy corners from Lego in celebration of Helsinki Day.
other13:30Schoolchildren design and build their own board games during summer with instructor guidance. Food is served on site for children under 16.
other13:30Movement games and playground games for school children with a varying theme on the playground grounds.
other13:30Celebrate Helsinki Day with singing and dancing to Helsinki-themed songs at Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti, open to all ages.
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Water games for schoolchildren in a shallow pool led by an instructor.
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A Friday afternoon programme for schoolchildren where kids can propose ideas for group activities.
other17:00Guided nature walk to Kronviken Lake and surrounding cliffs featuring birds, plants, and mosses. The 2.5 km route is suitable for families with children.
other17:00An interactive song workshop where children and young people create their own compositions on iPad using GarageBand and Launchpad. Teachers from Musikskolan Demon lead the sessions.
other17:00A summer painting workshop where you create abstract art with acrylics under expert guidance. Take your finished painting home with you.
lecture10:15Workshop to update and improve your CV with professional guidance. Practical session where you can make changes on the spot and prepare for your job search.
other(15 days)
A guided family activity on the playground grounds featuring different themes each week.
other10:00A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other09:00Leikkipuisto Trumpetti's summer programme offers young children and school-age kids varied activities including crafts, movement, storytelling and music. Meals are served daily.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
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A story time for children with Elkku the Elephant, featuring tales with different themes. The event is held outdoors if the weather allows.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Allas Live is a summer-long concert series at Allas Pool from May to September featuring Finnish and international artists across multiple music genres.
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Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the Music House screens World Cup football matches on large displays throughout June and July. The free outdoor venue features live performances, karaoke and film screenings for all ages.
ballet(4 days)
Luca Signoretti's choreography Mozart Mozart is performed by Susanna Leinonen Company dancers at Tanssin talo in June. Classical ballet movement unfolds from small elements toward something larger, driven by Mozart's music.
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Viikin library shows summer films for children on Tuesdays during the school holidays. The programme features ten children's favourites rated K7, plus reading, baking, crafts and game sessions.
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Finland's largest organ festival with over a hundred concerts throughout summer 2026. The programme includes organ concerts alongside singers, instrumentalists, choirs and vocal ensembles.
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An architecture walk exploring Alvar Aalto's human-centred modernism in Helsinki. Discover Finlandia Hall, the Iron House, and the Academic Bookstore with an expert guide.
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The LEGO® Jurassic World exhibition is built from over 6 million bricks. Visitors walk through the Jurassic World gates, explore the laboratory, and encounter dinosaurs in LEGO form. The exhibition offers building activities and design challenges.
exhibition(38 days)
Swedish artist Peter Köhler's first solo exhibition in Finland presents ink and acrylic drawings where myth and fantasy meet contemporary sociology.
festival(29 days)
A three-part nature experience in Helsinki's Central Park combining forest meditation, wild herb picnic, and interactive sound journey, led by a chef and sound artist.
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A summer hub in Kallio combining market, live music, cultural events and food. Open from lunch to late evening throughout the season.
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KOKIMO collective's interactive work Tablescape opens HAM's New Contemporary Art Space. Around a long dining table, the human relationship to nature and ecosystems is explored through light, projection, and sound.
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Ukrainian artist Vasili Reskalenko's watercolour series "The Bear and Forest Animals" is on display at Suomenlinna Library. The series was created in the late 1990s as illustrations for a fairy tale.
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Ukrainian contemporary artist Diana Bazhan presents the exhibition "Fragmentit", exploring memories through colour, light, and texture.
festival(19 days)
A rainbow-themed event series in Kontula from May to June featuring community singing, café, dog walk, discussions, party, film screening, and mass - all free.
festival(10 days)
Malmi Summer Programme 2026 launches in June at Ala-Malmi Square with a varied schedule. Alongside concerts, workshops and children's activities, performers include Vimma, Nyrkkitappelu, Tuula Amberla & Pieni Jazzorkesteri, Mara Balls and Rosettes.
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Live music on the summer terrace of Finlandia Park Hotel every weekend throughout the season. Free admission with a varied programme of Finnish bands and artists.
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Wine tasting on Vallisaari's seaside terrace with a sommelier presenting five wines and tapas. Open to all, no prior experience required.
festival(4 days)
Burger Lovers Festival brings a four-day burger celebration to Rautatientori with multiple restaurants. The menu features traditional, vegan, and vegetarian burgers prepared using different techniques.
festival(3 days)
ODDfest is a professional event for the creative industries in Helsinki on 12-13 June 2026, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and culture enthusiasts. The conference ODDference runs in parallel.
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A one-hour guided tour of Alvar Aalto's iconic Kulttuuritalo, exploring the building's modernist architecture, history, and political significance.
exhibition(20 days)
André Prah interprets Curzio Malaparte's classic Kaputt and presents an installation of ice horses that commemorates a tragic Second World War event on Lake Ladoga. The exhibition is open in Helsinki Cathedral Crypt in early June.
club(29 days)
An open karaoke night for all, where you can sing your favourite songs or simply enjoy others' performances in friendly company.
club(22 days)
Music club for school students featuring record sessions, dancing, singing and rap. Chance to explore the youth centre's band room.
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Open craft club where you can work on your own projects, get advice, and meet fellow enthusiasts.
club(22 days)
A weekly Wednesday gathering at Oulunkylä Seurahuone where participants listen to music together, with the theme selected by the facilitator or the group.
lecture(15 days)
Free Finnish language practice group led by experienced instructors and volunteers. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
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The board game club meets at Tapulikaupunki library for gaming sessions open to adults and young people. Games come from the club and library collections, and you can bring your own favourites.
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Three international artists present their paintings at Makasiini Contemporary: Jonni Cheatwood, Sami Lukkarinen and Luis Gispert. On Sunday 7.6., the artists and art influencer Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar discuss their exhibitions.
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Darts and dart throwing sessions for pensioners and unemployed people on Fridays at Kampin service centre.
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Free karaoke evening for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. No advance registration needed.
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The Game Group meets to play outdoor games together. In bad weather, the activity moves indoors.
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A summer gathering for retirees and unemployed people at Kampin service centre.
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Canasta group at Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Volunteer-led activities with no advance registration required.
club(8 days)
Free summer karaoke at Alppila community centre where anyone can sing their favourite songs without any prior experience.
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Ufo Mustonen's singing club at Teurastamo features guest performances by Finland's leading artists throughout summer 2026.
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A monthly silent reading circle at Pasila Library where participants read quietly together. Each person brings their own book and enjoys a peaceful reading session without discussion.
club(2 days)
New weekly club night at Malja Helsinki on Thursdays. Afrobeats, reggaeton and baile funk music free with advance registration on Kide.app.
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Helsinki Stand-Up League hosts monthly English-language stand-up evenings featuring female and LGBTQ+ comedians at all experience levels.
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Senior Dance Fitness is a solo dance class where the dance style changes with each song - from Latin rhythms to jazz and Oriental dance. Sessions are free and open to all service centre clients.
theater(18 days)
An anarchist tragicomedy about an institutional janitor's life in a decaying school building. Myllyteater and Helsinki 98's co-production combines object theatre, performance, and dark clown aesthetics.
festival(3 days)
Two-day festival across multiple central Helsinki venues featuring music, performances, design, and art - daytime talks and workshops, evenings with live music and club culture.
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Månsas Deli café opens for the summer at Maunula-talo. Weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00, you can enjoy coffee and snacks indoors or at the outdoor café when the weather allows.
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Pasila Youth Centre offers supervised summer activities for different age groups starting in early June. Both younger (9-12 years) and older teenagers (13-17 years) have their own weekday schedules.
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Record Council is a community music event where participants listen to and evaluate music together as an expert panel.
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Summer daytime dances at Kampi Service Centre in Helsinki. A different orchestra or band performs each week for pensioners and the unemployed.
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Generation 2026 is an exhibition of young artists where 50 creators present their works on contemporary themes. The exhibition runs at Amos Rex from May to September.
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A mini-exhibition at Annantalo showcasing unclaimed works from the archives. The exhibition doubles as a lost-and-found where you can reclaim your own piece.
exhibition(24 days)
Final exhibition of Art School Maa's 3rd year class featuring 14 artists exploring decay, formation, and the passage of time through video, installation, sound, painting, and performance.
exhibition(26 days)
Mika Kiviniemi's multi-channel sound installation explores distance through the sounds of metal plates. The exhibition is on view at MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Centre from late May through mid-June, with free admission.
exhibition(35 days)
The Haaga Art Society celebrates 60 years with an exhibition showcasing members' artworks from six decades. The Kanneltalo gallery displays paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures alongside the society's history. The exhibition features a free accompanying programme with artist meetings and workshops.
+ 282 more long-running events — see the calendar.