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Guided tour of Finlandia Hall during the summer season, Monday to Saturday. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and introduces the hall's spaces, history and architecture.
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Finland's largest human rights and cultural festival, featuring a parade and park celebration on Saturday. Most of the programme is free and open to all.
festival14:00Opening of Youth Pride House at Caisa for ages 13-25. Featuring drag artist Slaya Bit, dance group K Let's Dance, boy band Out of Sync and comedian Nea Oksa. Free and alcohol-free event.
club16:00Kallio Rolling Rainbow offers free roller skating for young people aged 16-25 at the Youth Pride House. Equipment is available to borrow and experienced skaters provide guidance.
club17:00A reading circle for book lovers and good conversation at Riistavuoren senior centre in Helsinki.
club18:00A group singing event at Oodi cinema hosted by karaoke artist Aleksi Kolmonen. Lyrics are displayed on screen and the microphone is open to all.
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Artworks by Jani Leinonen, Kari Riipinen and Katja Tukiainen alongside Moomin art in Seven Art's display windows. Free admission, open 24/7.
exhibition13:00Photography exhibition by Milla Radaelli at Töölö service centre, featuring coffee and shared time together.
concertJoost performs at Sentrum Scene in Helsinki.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
lecture14:15Free workshop where you learn to use artificial intelligence in your job search - from writing your CV to preparing for interviews and discovering new career opportunities.
lecture16:00A two-hour makeup and performance workshop at Kingz Cafe where you will learn masculine makeup basics, character building, and dance movements under the guidance of Out of Sync artists.
other09:30The spring festival at Kankarepuisto offers games, music, and movement activities for families.
other10:00Pride flag raising at Roihuvuori Senior Centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
other10:00Baby Morning with singing time for infants and parents at Strömberg Playground. Families meet, receive support, and participate in guided play and movement with experienced instructors.
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Pop up baby circus at Kiikku playground: tricks, songs and nursery rhymes for 6-12 month old babies. Free session with no registration, but spaces are limited.
other10:00A guided nature session for young children where they explore nature with magnifying glasses at Leikkipuisto Vähätupa.
other10:00A nature art workshop where families create imaginative characters from sticks and other materials in the outdoor area of Leikkipuisto Sanna playground.
other13:00A nature art workshop where schoolchildren create imaginative figures from sticks and other natural materials in the outdoor park of Leikkipuisto Sanna.
other13:30A guided art session for school students where participants create their own artworks from natural materials together. The activity takes place outdoors during summer.
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IrisHelsinki opens the Youth Pride House at Caisa Cultural Centre during Pride Week. In this space for ages 13-25, you can hang out, meet new people, and participate in workshops in a safe environment.
other(4 days)
FunkOn runs graffiti and street art workshops at Caisa where you learn the basics and paint together on the Youth Pride truck. The three-day workshop includes introduction, planning, and a painting day.
lecture10:15Free job application workshop at Helsinki Employment Services where you learn to write and structure a job application. Participants can draft their own application with instructor support.
other10:30A session for families with young children at Lahnalahti Playground featuring play, movement, singing and crafts together.
other09:00Trumpetti Playground's summer programme offers weekly activities for young children and school-age kids, from crafts and music to movement and baby mornings.
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.
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Free fitness class at Kustaankartano service centre featuring simple step patterns and exercises for strength, balance, and mobility.
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.
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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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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.
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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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Rosamai Kirjokankaan's exhibition presents works focused on quiet everyday moments and small sheltered places. The show features watercolour, oil pastel, ink, and acrylic works.
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Amado Peñan's first solo exhibition at Levyhalli explores ecology through geological processes and traces of human activity. The exhibition comprises earth-built monoliths, subsonic sound, light, and interventions by invited artists.
club(29 days)
An open karaoke night for all, where you can sing your favourite songs or simply enjoy others' performances in friendly company.
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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.
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A weekly Wednesday gathering at Oulunkylä Seurahuone where participants listen to music together, with the theme selected by the facilitator or the group.
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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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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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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.
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Afro Sunday Summer Season returns on 21 June for a Midsummer party. DJ Hansin from Gambia headlines with residents DJ Nice, DJ Hermanni, DJ Goodblood, the Flowsoule dancers, and MC Choco.
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Summer night party at DTD club with DJ spinning all night, special drinks, and shisha. Age limit K18.
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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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Lis Vila Rosas' textile and poetry exhibition explores migration, queerness, and belonging through three works crafted from recycled materials.
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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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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.
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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".
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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.
+ 259 more long-running events — see the calendar.