concert19:00Hardcore punk legends MDC and Finland's pioneering Terveet Kädet perform at On The Rocks. The American band MDC is known for their critical lyrics and the classic "John Wayne Was A Nazi".
concert19:00Martti Servo & Napander perform at Tavastia in July. The band blends traditional schlager with punk, rock, and reggae influences inspired by Junnu Vainio and Irwin Goodman.
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Finland's largest festival of digital art and gaming, featuring esports, demoscene, and gamer culture. Runs 24 hours a day at Helsinki Messukeskus Thursday through Sunday.
concert19:00Helsinki rock band Vialea and artist-songwriter ILO perform at Semifinal. Vialea blends powerful guitars and British rock influences, while ILO rides a new wave of Finnish pop-rock.
stand-up19:00Diary Club is a stand-up evening where comedians Risto Koo Järvinen and Eeva Vekki read their own embarrassing teenage diary entries to the audience. The event is free and appeals to anyone who enjoys humor and human stories.
musical14:00The musical play Kaksi Puuta is staged at Puotilan Kartanon Teatteri in Helsinki.
concert16:00Finnish musician Heli Hartikainen performs at Jazz-espa in Helsinki.
festival18:00Are and Kriso perform in the Siltanen summer concert series on the terrace. A summer evening filled with music and good company.
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Rita Vargas presents the Holding Ground exhibition, where graphics, photography, and installations explore the relationships between living beings and their environments. The exhibition examines identity, observation, and the sense of belonging.
lecture10:00Free meeting for parents and children about oral health, dental hygiene, eating habits, and Helsinki's dental care services.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture12:00A social worker is available at Töölö service centre for conversations about social services, finances, and everyday concerns without formal barriers.
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.
other17:30The Helsinki Nature Conservation Society and the City of Helsinki organize a joint work day at Vartiosaari to remove invasive plants. Refreshments and ferry tickets are provided.
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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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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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.
cinema(5 days)
Peter Parker lives in isolation in New York as Spider-Man when a mysterious transformation and a new enemy threaten his existence.
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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.
festival(5 days)
Italian festival at Kansalaistori featuring Italian food, wine, music and performances by Italian artists and DJs.
other(11 days)
Free music class for young children featuring singing, instrument play, movement and games led by Sibelius Academy students.
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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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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.
clubin 6 days (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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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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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.
clubin 2 days (169 days)
Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
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A men's group meets at Laajasalo Service Centre for conversation and companionship. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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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.
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A contemporary circus performance by a young artist at Kulttuurilabra. Tiia Flinckman's diorama World of the dreamer is on display at the same time.
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Stella Polaris' improvised performance about two people trapped in an unknown space. The performers build the story from a starting point chosen by the audience, while music and lighting create the atmosphere.
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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.
club(36 days)
Record Council is a community music event where participants listen to and evaluate music together as an expert panel.
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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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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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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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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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An environmental art exhibition in the park at Meilahti Manor that combines contemporary art with a historic maritime setting throughout the summer.
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Haaga Art Society marks its 60th anniversary with an exhibition of paintings and photographs by five artists displayed in Kanneltalo cafe's windows throughout the summer.
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A group exhibition of photographic works by 20 Design Institute students. The show features traditional photographs, installations, and photographic books.
+ 173 more long-running events — see the calendar.