cinema18:00Miyazaki's masterpiece about a girl who enters a mystical world of spirits and must work at a magical bathhouse to save her family.
concert19:30Japanese band Sex Virgin Killer makes their first visit to Finland. The evening also features Helsinki band Ravenous Medicine and Alucard from Oulu. Metal, punk and darkwave at Bar Loose.
concert19:00Söndaag and Kraiden perform at Semifinal. The six-piece Punavuori band blends rock's power with pop hooks, while rapper Kraiden brings sharp lyrics and jazz harmonies.
concert19:00Black Royal and Egokills perform at On The Rocks. Death metal and sludge band Black Royal has just completed their fourth album, while Tampere-based Egokills return after over two years away with new material.
concert16:00An Ingrian Finnish folk ensemble performing traditional music and original compositions rooted in East Baltic heritage and family histories.
musical14:00The musical play Kaksi Puuta is staged at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
concert17:00Pop band Siivet performs at Espas stage as an open stage show. The band's music blends styles from different eras and explores the wonder in everyday life, love, and world-weariness.
festival18:00Yrjänä performs in the Siltanen summer concert series on the terrace. The concert blends traditional and contemporary music.
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Noora Ahonen's exhibition explores decay through found objects and natural materials. The show features items she collects in the city and nature, which she processes in the gallery space during the exhibition.
other10:00Guided water play for young children at Leikkipuisto Vähätupa. Kids splash and play while parents connect with other families.
lecture18:00The summer reading circle at Lauttasaari Library discusses Virginia Woolf's The Lighthouse. Share your thoughts, read passages aloud, and discuss the book over coffee.
other(155 days)
A Thursday gathering for peer support featuring varied activities, exercise, and a shared lunch.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other13:30A summer play session where school children choose activities together and receive guidance from instructors. Summer meals are served for children under 16.
other10:00The library bus visits Linja playground. Bring your library card and enjoy the park's other activities and indoor spaces.
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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A three-day free music festival at Torikorttelerna featuring indie, electronic and experimental music with live performances.
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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.
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Summer Thursday library workshops at Merirastis: kumihimo, miniature, robot, flower, and circus workshops for children and adults. Free entry, no registration needed.
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An art exhibition at the Locomotive Workshops showcasing works by four Finnish artists. Opening on 3.7., the exhibition runs through mid-August.
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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 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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Helsinki's craft beer festival at Rautatientori featuring beers from small independent breweries. Adults only (18+).
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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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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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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(2 days)
World Cup afterparty at Night Garden featuring DJ music, karaoke and disco rooms throughout the night.
lecturein 3 days (34 days)
An architecture tour of the University of Helsinki's modernist buildings from the 1930s, led by art history students. The focus is on Metsätalo and its distinctive interior featuring seven different wood types.
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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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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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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.
exhibition(31 days)
Peppi's abstract artworks are on display at Kallion Library in Helsinki. Intuitively created pieces that invite personal interpretation and are available for purchase.
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Virpi Korolainen's exhibition presents paintings exploring colours, shapes and light in the summer urban landscape.
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Photography exhibition by Kari Tarima for pensioners and unemployed visitors with a service centre card.
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Exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings by Aila and Eila at Kampin service centre during the summer months.
+ 219 more long-running events — see the calendar.