concertJenni Vartiainen
Finnish singer-songwriter Jenni Vartiainen performs at Allas summer concert.
concertFinnish singer-songwriter Jenni Vartiainen performs at Allas summer concert.
concert20:00Sairas T, Painajainen, and Loasteeze perform at On The Rocks. A sharp hip-hop night featuring three Helsinki-based artists.
sport17:00Veikkausliga match between Gnistan and Mariehamn at Mustapekka Arena in Helsinki.
concert13:00Vancouver-based North Shore Celtic Ensemble presents original compositions and traditional Celtic songs. The music blends Canadian, Québécois, and Cape Breton influences with jazz.
concert20:00Helsinki rock band Dirt performs at Tavastia club. Their debut album earned critical acclaim, and the band has played major festivals and toured with established artists.
festival12:00A park grilling event hosted by Atria. Free entry, grills on site, yard games and good company.
concert17:00Marko Hietala performs on the summer terrace of CoolHead Brew Viikki with Crimson Sun. Hietala is known as the founder of Tarot and a longtime member of Nightwish.
concert14:00Children's music band Farkkunallet performs a danceable family show with music across different genres. Pull on your jeans and sing along!
concert20:00Dmitry Skripnikov, Alexandra Petrova and Pavel Isaev perform music featuring cello, guitars and vocals at Eurohostel. Free entry, K-18.
musical18:00The musical play Kaksi Puuta is staged at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
concert12:00Matilda Mother band performs at Ruiskumestarin talo in Helsinki.
exhibition18:00Matteo Melotto presents Gora, an evening-long exhibition and performance combining video, textile sculpture, sound, and installation. The work reinterprets Finno-Ugric traditions through a post-spiritual lens.
concert20:30Three Finnish bands - Punkahtava Barbara, Mönni, and Jee Jee Superbändi - perform at Bar Loose. Mönni unveils their new album at the concert.
market11:00FunDesign Open Market brings together over 80 local artists, designers, and food vendors to Lyypekinlaituri. The event showcases art, design, handmade products, and food, with a voting competition for visitors' favorite vendors.
concert18:00Rony Rex performs at Iisi Vallisaari.
club22:00DJ Juza spins at Storyville Discolauantai. Advance ticket holders enter before 21:00; later arrivals queue at the door.
other15:00Aalto University's dance association CSSADANCE presents RESONATE, a show celebrating ten years of activity from traditional Chinese dance to contemporary K-pop.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(2 days)
Downtown Calling is a two-day festival at Nordis featuring almost 30 artists from Finland's alternative, indie, underground and hip-hop scenes, plus international guests. Pyhimys makes a rare festival appearance at his only summer concert.
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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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Two concurrent exhibitions at tm•galleria: Juliana Hyrri's "Stars in My Eyes" and Robin Lindqvist's "Aer". Free admission.
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Alppipuisto Summer is a series of six free events across three July weekends. The program includes family-friendly music, festivals, and open-air performances.
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Brazilian forró dance series at Töölönlahti Summer Park on Thursday evenings June-August. No partner needed, beginners welcome.
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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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Two Saturdays in June and July bring live Finnish rock, indie and pop to Vaasankatu street. Free admission.
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Free summer visits to Musiikkitalo Concert Hall's renowned organ and architecture with a self-guided tour.
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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.
cinema(3 days)
Disney's live-action adaptation of the Oscar-nominated animated adventure, featuring Vaiana sailing across the ocean alongside the demigod Maui.
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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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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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A backstage tour through Musiikkitalo's hidden spaces, exploring the building's architecture, technical systems, and behind-the-scenes stories. The tour concludes on the terrace with discounted refreshments.
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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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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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Classical music, opera and ballet from Medici.tv stream at Tapanila Library throughout summer 2026. Free admission for library card holders.
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A cultural series for pensioners and unemployed people exploring different decades through music, film and memories. Each week features a new theme spanning the 1920s to 1970s.
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TLK's summer gathering on Houtskär, July 10-12. Members only, 25 € includes meals.
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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.
club(15 days)
A free role-playing and board game event where you can play games, try role-playing, and meet fellow hobbyists.
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Rooftop party featuring 2000s dance hits at Sky Terrace. SMILE DJs spin the Throwback 2000s set, and a music trivia contest runs at 20:00. 18+ only.
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The official afterparties for the Downtown festival at Charm on Friday and Saturday. DJ music, cold drinks, and dancing until late.
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A two-day summer party on the Aleksin Piha terrace in Helsinki. Dance and celebrate on the covered, heated terrace with karaoke and disco rooms from Friday through Saturday morning.
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The musical drama Myrskyluodon Maija, based on Anni Blomqvist's classic, is performed at Kivinokka summer theatre in summer 2026. The lead roles are played by Heidi Kyrö, Inga Sulin and Juho Taskinen.
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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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A live music quiz and troubadour evening at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo. Join solo or in a team and compete for prizes.
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Free bingo game at Merirasti chapel on Wednesday afternoons in July. Open to everyone, no participation fee.
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Choose between singing karaoke or judging music as a critic at this free summer programme in Helsinki.
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Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
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Bonfire club hosts a late-night dance party with Maxine. DJ Classic and DJ Le Noir spin the music, drummer Tossy keeps the beat, and pole dancers deliver special performances.
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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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Artworks by Jani Leinonen, Kari Riipinen and Katja Tukiainen alongside Moomin art in Seven Art's display windows. Free admission, open 24/7.
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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.
+ 220 more long-running events — see the calendar.