concert19:00American death metal band Jungle Rot plays their first show in Finland. At On The Rocks, Bulgarian-German band KHNVM and Finnish bands Korpsesoturi and Scythrow also perform.
club(2 days)
Multi-platinum DJ Sak Noel takes the stage at Apollo Live Club for a Latin pop throwback night.
festival(4 days)
A wine and film festival in Lauttasalo where all films are screened from 35mm film and each viewer is paired with a wine. The festival also features a beach sauna and a film music concert.
festival18:30The closing concert of the Lauttasaari music festival, featuring festival artists and surprise guests performing in the church.
concert14:00Guitarist Jonne Grans and harmonica player Matti Pulkki perform classical and contemporary music at Hakasalmen villa. The concert is included in the museum's admission fee.
concert16:00Three Finnish string and piano quartets spanning different eras, featuring the world premiere of Aulis Sallinen's latest string quartet. A panel discussion with composers and musicologists follows the concert.
club(2 days)
Shh… Don't Tell Daddy! Sunnarit-themed night on Sunday 14.6. from 22:00 to 04:00. DJ plays all night with special drinks and shisha.
theater14:30A frog and fox compete in a musical children's performance set to Haydn's music. A fun and energetic story about friendship and competition for young audiences.
club(2 days)
Afro Sunday Summer Season 2026 brings an Afrobeats vs. Dancehall night to Helsinki Bryggeri, with Lion Head Sound, multiple DJs and Flowsoule Dancers on the bill. Age limit 18+, doors open at 22:00.
theater14:00The beloved Finnish children's characters Heinähattu and Vilttitossu take the stage at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
theater15:00Circus 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.
lecture13:30Free guided gallery tour showcasing current exhibitions across Helsinki's art spaces. The tour is conducted in English with Jane Hughes as your guide.
lecture15:00An open discussion forum about forests and people's relationship with nature, held as part of the Relationships with Nature exhibition programme at Stoa.
lecture13:00Weekly jewelry making workshop at GTC Café on Sundays. Create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other pieces from various materials. Combo packages available with coffee and beverages.
other14:00Pottery 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.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Three-day music festival at Helsinki Ice Hall featuring international and Finnish artists including Lewis Capaldo, Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and The Rasmus.
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Three-day music festival at the Helsinki Ice Hall area featuring international and Finnish artists across multiple genres.
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Teurastamo Festivaali on 13.6. from 14.00 to 01.00 features Paperi T's only 2026 performance, Antti Autio, and Risto celebrating a classic album anniversary. The lineup also includes Modem, marleena, Stepa, Bad Sauna, Grande Mahogany, Kristiina, Mary Ann Hawksins, and Free Carmen, plus a DJ stage with Paha Vaanii club's 10-hour special.
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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.
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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.
club(2 days)
Norwegian EDM artist DJ Tungevaag performs at Apollo Live Club. Known for the hit "Wicked Wonderland" and energetic festival performances across Europe.
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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.
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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(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.
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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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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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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.
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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)
Electronic music evening at Surf House Helsinki featuring several DJs and saxophonist Aapo Räsänen in a tropical setting. Entry 9 € (K-18).
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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.
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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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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.
+ 275 more long-running events — see the calendar.