concert18:30British arena rock legends Def Leppard take the stage at Veikkaus Arena in June, with American rock band Extreme as support.
concert12:00Legendary British hard rock band Def Leppard performs at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki.
concert19:00American hard rock band Extreme performs at Hartwall Arena.
festival14:30WeDrumAsOne er en amerikansk showmarsjtrommegruppe som inviterer alle aldre til å på åpen scene skape rytmer og beats sammen.
concert16:00Los Pan Pan from Kirkkonummi celebrates 30 years as a steel band at Espas stage. The ensemble plays melodic percussion instruments made from old oil drums with roots in Trinidad.
concert18:00Helsinki Gay Choir Out 'n loud performs at a Pride evening on the Espan stage. Finland's first gay choir presents familiar and unfamiliar songs, contemporary compositions, and classics.
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Free film screenings for families with babies at Pasila Library, with a baby-friendly environment featuring dimmed lighting, lower sound levels, and freedom of movement.
festival13:30The Midsummer Festival at Töölö Senior Centre offers music, activities, free taxi rides, and ice cream.
festival15:00A summer event for children focused on local nature and seasonal vegetables. Face painting, stick horse racing, music lessons, and yard games await.
concert10:30Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit perform children's songs and play together with families. Musicians from Malmi Parish present familiar and new songs.
concertRony Rex performs in Helsinki on June 16, 2026.
club18:00A bingo night at Myllypuro Library hosted by draglesque artist Shady Stardust celebrating Pride. Free entry with no advance registration.
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Töölö Jam & Open Stage is a summer jam session and open stage on Korjaamo's inner courtyard. Bring your own instrument or use the venue's equipment - the house band supports and a bar serves.
concert09:30Summer music play sessions for young children at Annantalo's A-stage, featuring singing, movement, and play together. Free admission, no advance registration needed.
theater10:30A 30-minute performance combining clowning and puppet theatre to tell classic foolish tales through movement and mime.
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A magical-realist tragicomedy about a group of life-artists in 1970s Murmansk, featuring live music by Egoists II.
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Kanneltalo celebrates Kannelmäki's diversity through an outdoor photo exhibition featuring black-and-white portraits and stories of people for whom the neighbourhood is significant.
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An exhibition exploring memories and the traces of life through works by five artists at Galleria Kookos. Opening on Tuesday 16 June, 18-20.
other13:30A midsummer-themed quiz for schoolchildren at Sanna playground. Participants test their knowledge of midsummer traditions.
musical10:00A music theatre performance for pensioners and unemployed people exploring Finnish television history and the evolution of news from the 1950s to today.
musical14:00The musical theatre performance Uusinta uutta for pensioners and unemployed at Roihuvuoren senior centre, followed by buns and coffee.
club18:00A club series at Semifinal with early start and 10 pm finish, where DJ Hermanni Peltola and Ulrika play disco groove from classics to new releases.
lecture09:00Presentation event for the PlastLIFE project featuring innovative solutions to replace fossil-based plastics. Open to all interested in sustainable materials.
lecture10:00Free online workshop on hidden job opportunities for job seekers in Helsinki. Learn how to find and contact employers with open positions that are not advertised publicly.
lecture13:00A gathering for pensioners and unemployed people exploring the Islamic Eid festival that concludes Ramadan. Listen and discuss this important celebration.
lecture16:00Community coordinator Petri Komulainen presents photographs from his travels to South Korea and shares experiences from a country where tradition meets modern technology.
lecture18:00Author Kirsi Sihvo presents her novel "My Name Was Nikolai", which follows two young people from the 1930s through World War II. The event features readings and an opportunity to discuss the book with the author.
lecture18:00Book release on Formula 1 history: 40 Hungarian Grand Prix races and seven Finnish drivers. English-language event at the Liszt Institute with free admission.
other10:00Summer crafts for children at Tuorinniemi Playground. A free activity where kids can make summer-themed handicrafts.
other10:00A mobile children's library brings books and reading joy to Rusthollari playground for kids to enjoy.
other10:00Children and families gather at Leikkipuisto Strömberg to play ice cream kiosk together. A free activity for families with young children.
other10:00Flower crown craft session for children aged 1-6 outdoors in the park. Children craft and play while parents connect with other families.
other13:30Watercolor painting for school children outdoors with instructors on site. Paper is provided and summer meals are served for children under 16.
other13:30A play day in the hall with schoolchildren at Tuorinniemi. Perfect for all children who want to play and have fun together.
other16:00Make your own Pride parade signs at Myllypuro Library with materials and snacks provided. Free entry, no registration needed.
other17:00Puistolan Library invites readers to a peaceful evening of reading on the summer patio with your own book, tea, and snacks.
other10:00Etana-Ellin orienteering is a small orienteering event at Sanna playground where children search for pictures according to a theme. Suitable for the youngest.
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.
other10:30Guided music session for young children at Leikkipuisto Ruoholahti on Tuesdays. Music, singing games, dances and nursery rhymes for the whole family.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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".
exhibition(29 days)
An artistic project exploring bodily history, gender, and place through video performance, text, and installation.
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Finland's first William Morris exhibition showcases the design pioneer's wallpapers, fabrics, and sketches from the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Anu Halmesmaa and Ella Tahkolahti present two exhibitions exploring mortality, memory, and motherhood. Halmesmaa's spatial sculptures investigate the acceptance of death, while Tahkolahti's textile works address loss through dementia. The exhibition also features a performative work.
+ 278 more long-running events — see the calendar.