exhibition17:00Opening of the Memories In The Clouds exhibition featuring an experimental short film about childhood memories from Lithuania during the Soviet Union's collapse. Artists Kristina and Albert Laine are present at the event.
festival18:00Folk dance and music from the capital region on Espa stage. Multiple groups perform dance and music numbers inspired by the theme "Strength from Roots".
concert17:00A community singing session open to all, featuring a rotating lineup of conductors and themes.
exhibition13:30Art performances by and for school students at Lahnalahti playground.
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An experimental short film by Kristina and Albert Laine that renders childhood memories from Soviet-occupied Lithuania as shifting clouds against a summer sky. On show in Kuben at Oodi, 15 June - 2 August 2026.
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Oulunkylä Library clearance sale: books at 0.50 € or three for one euro, CD and DVD at 0.50 €, newspaper bundles at 1 € (from July). Card payments only.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
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A guided forest walk for families to discover plants and animals in their natural habitat.
lecture(4 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and public e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi from 15-18 June. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture10:15Free CV workshop for beginners where you learn to build and structure a CV. Participants can assemble their own CV on site with the necessary documents.
theater10:45Puppet Theatre Annos presents a wordless show in the courtyard of Mäkitorppa. Suitable for all languages.
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A reading group for children where you can enjoy summer books in a calm setting and share your reading experience if you wish.
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Summer conversation group for Finnish language at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from June to August. Meet to practice Finnish in a relaxed setting, completely free.
lecture14:00Library staff at Roihuvuori service centre recommend books and discuss literature. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
lecture14:15A hands-on workshop where you practise writing a job application based on a real vacancy you bring along. Advance registration is required, and participants must be Helsinki residents with sufficient language and basic computer skills.
lecture17:00A guided walk exploring Myllypuro's history and present through its place names. An easy 2.5 km route with several stops.
lecture17:30A planning walk at Meri-Rastila Ramsinranta showcasing new residential quarters and an open shoreline area. Planners will be present to hear residents' views.
other(4 days)
Day camp for children in Tapulikaupunki with the Game Over theme, where participants paint, move, and play together.
other(4 days)
A day camp for 7-10-year-olds at the Arabia Youth Centre with the theme Game Over. Children create, move, and play while helping the main character Matti escape from a video game world.
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Day camp for primary school students featuring crafts, music, sports and excursions. Lunch is included.
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Rastis summer camp (week 3) runs Monday to Thursday, 09:00-16:30, with games and city excursions for kids. The full-week fee is 50 €, including entry fees and snacks.
other(4 days)
Sandels summer camp offers children a week of games, swimming and city trips in Helsinki. The 50-euro fee covers entry tickets and a snack - bring your own lunch and travel card.
other(4 days)
Four-day adventure camp for 14-19 year-olds on Bengtsår island in Hanko. Canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, campfire and sauna are part of the programme.
other10:00Guided singing session for children aged 1-6 in Leikkipuisto Vähätupa. Summer atmosphere, playtime, and a chance to connect with other families.
other10:00Baby morning with sosemaling for infants and their families. Meet other parents, get support and join in songs, nursery rhymes and gymnastics together.
other10:00A children's adventure in the playground where you search for hidden Moomins and return them to Moominhouse.
other10:00Nature art workshop where you create stick folk figures from natural materials. Bring your own stick and join in creative crafting at the park.
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Free guided play session for young children featuring activities like soap bubbles, chalk art, and shadow games.
other(12 days)
Guided summer activities for schoolchildren featuring outdoor games, crafts and board games.
other13:00Midsummer Dances at Kontula Senior Centre for seniors and unemployed people with a service centre card.
other13:30Summer craft workshop for schoolchildren at Leikkipuisto Sanna outdoor park. Join in and make something creative together.
other13:30Guided outdoor play session for schoolchildren featuring traditional games chosen together. Instructors help and children can meet peers.
other13:30Free crafting session where children can make their own stickers. Perfect for anyone who enjoys creating and decorating.
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Outdoor games and activities for school children in the play park.
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Memory activation exercises for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The programme features riddles, games, quizzes and word exercises.
other17:00A relaxing forest experience at Karhukallion: listen to acoustic music, poetry, and natural sounds from hammocks. Free and open to all.
other10:00Family-friendly craft workshop with summer activities at the outdoor play park Leikkipuisto Sanna.
other10:00A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.
other12:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other(3 days)
Free fitness class at Kustaankartano service centre featuring simple step patterns and exercises for strength, balance, and mobility.
other(4 days)
Jewelry summer camp for ages 9-13 where participants experiment with various materials and techniques. The week includes polymer clay, beads, paper, and recycled finds, with inspiration outings to nearby exhibitions.
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.
club(2 days)
Multi-platinum DJ Sak Noel takes the stage at Apollo Live Club for a Latin pop throwback night.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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(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.
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This exhibition encourages children and young people to experiment creatively with natural and recycled materials. The furniture and details were created by art students from Espoo and Forssa.
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Summer exhibition of artworks by students from Helsinki's School of Visual Arts. Paintings, drawings, animations, sculptures, and ceramics inspired by the theme "Tales and Imagination".
+ 268 more long-running events — see the calendar.