concert19:00Ecuadorian-Finnish metal band Black Sun headlines, with Finnish gothic metal band Silentium as support. Concert at On The Rocks in Helsinki.
concert19:00The legendary Topmost, which became Finland's most popular band in the 1960s, performs at Tavastia Club. Four original members continue to perform, with new keyboardist Mikko Rintanen.
concert18:00Pienlähettiläs opens the Summer Concerts 2026 series in Jyväskylä with children's music rooted in pop and folk traditions.
sport18:00Men's pesäpallo match in Superpesis between Sotkamo Jymy and Koskenkorva Athletes at Terrafame Stadion.
sport18:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Fera and Pöytyän Urheilijat in Rauma.
sport18:00Women's Superpesis match featuring Roihuttaret versus Joensuun Maila at Roihuvuoren pesäpallokenttä.
sport18:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match featuring Seinäjoki Jussittaret against Vaasa Mailattaret at Unico Areena.
theater18:00Jämsä Summer Theatre presents Michael Cooney's farce Money from the Air in summer 2026 with a strong ensemble cast directed by Päivi Lahtinen and Reko Himanen.
festival14:00The POC Reading Circle hosts a book picnic in front of Entressen Library featuring book recommendations, shared reading, and works by POC authors for all ages. The event is free and open to everyone.
musical18:00Terrence McNally's musical Anastasia tells the legend of the lost Russian Grand Duchess. Three adventurers attempt to find her grandmother in Paris to claim a large reward. Laajavuori Summer Theatre in July-August 2026.
festival(5 days)
A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
theater18:00A mobile theatre production by Teatterikone on Seminaarinmäki, where Aaro Vuotila performs his new compositions and classics by P. J. Hannikainen set against the backdrop of Jyväskylä's history.
festival20:00Kuikan Lava is a traditional summer dance venue that has hosted dances since 1952. The 2026 season features an extensive programme with many Finnish artists and bands.
concert13:15Jukka Poika performs with a sing-along at Riistavuoren senior centre in Helsinki.
concert16:00Two contemporary folk music concerts on the Espa stage: Freeta's debut album and the Finland-Swedish programme of Trio Maans-Perkola-Sandås.
other11:00Harju observation tower in Jyväskylä offers 360-degree views across the city and lake landscapes. Entry is free, and the tower also houses a natural history museum and restaurant.
club18:00AORA Society's Champagne Bling Flow combines 60 minutes of pilates and yoga with a live DJ on Katajanokka Rooftop. The first evening features an 80s theme, bling dress code and a signature cocktail.
theater18:00A mobile theatre performance through Jyväskylä's Seminaari Hill featuring songs and stories about the area's history. Aaro Vuotila performs his own compositions and classics by P. J. Hannikainen.
lecture11:00Keuruu's oldest wooden church from 1756-1759 is open daily in summer from 11:00 to 16:00 with guided tours arranged by Keuruu Museum.
club13:00Tuesday dances at Savion Stage in Lievestuore featuring performers such as Minna Äikäs, Merja Juutinen, and Helena Lerkkanen. Admission 15 €.
exhibition(13 days)
Finnish picture book art about love and care is on display in this exhibition. Maria Vilja and seven other illustrators present their works at Oodi library.
exhibition(26 days)
The exhibition explores traces of the past in the present through Aristophanes' play "Clouds" and internet discussions. Lea Hakala's work merges ancient comedy and digital culture in a reflection on how texts are preserved and archived.
exhibition(26 days)
Art Kaos presents "Kaos of Luxury", an exhibition exploring gold and gemstones at Maunula-talo's foyer gallery.
exhibition(26 days)
Anna Kaarinen's paintings at Paloheinä Library. Acrylic and pastel works on various paper types.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
other11:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other11:30Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
other12:00The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
exhibition10:00Visit Muurame Church, designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1929. The architecture reflects Italian influences and Nordic classicism.
exhibition10:00Hankasalmi Museum Village is open during summer, Tuesday to Friday. Admission costs 5 euros, and visitors under 18 enter free.
exhibition11:00A group exhibition by seven contemporary artists exploring trees and their significance. The exhibition is spread across multiple locations in Keuruu, with the opening day offering free admission.
exhibition11:00Museonmäki's summer season presents a late 19th-century farmstead with the summer exhibition Luonnonvoimaa II. Visitors can explore historic buildings, a crater, and a café.
exhibition11:00The Haihatus summer exhibition Rihmasto showcases twenty Finnish artists in galleries, gardens, and outbuildings. The exhibition features installations, sculptures, and interactive works, alongside a vegan summer café and Art Camping accommodation.
exhibition12:00Metsägalleria Tapio showcases Finnish and international artists in an invitational exhibition celebrating nature's balance and celestial themes. The exhibition runs from 28.7.-30.8.2026.
lecture13:15Free CV workshop for those without a resume yet. Learn what makes a good CV and how it is structured. You can put together your own CV during the workshop.
other10:00Senior Package Välkky brings culture, physical activity, and guidance to Espoo seniors on Tuesdays. The programme features exercise instruction, music, and museum visits.
other10:30Jamkids park music invites children of all ages to play, sing, and move together with their parents. Free entry, no advance registration required.
other17:00A relaxation evening combining kantele music, gentle movement, and nature by Lake Päijänne, followed by dinner with optional sauna and massage services.
other17:30The Helsinki Nature Conservation Society and the City of Helsinki organize a work day to remove invasive giant hogweed at Pornaistenniemi. Light refreshments are provided.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture18:00A guided tour through the Tourujo nature reserve and Kangas residential area, exploring the city's natural landscape and architecture. The route follows the riverbanks and showcases the river restoration project.
other10:00A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.
other10:00A city adventure in Jyväskylä's centre where you solve a mystery surrounding a fictional company. A 3.5 km route guides you through searching for clues, examining physical evidence, and following a story that spans two timelines.
other10:00Guided tour through Jouko Sohlman's Kalevala-inspired village at Eväjärvi, featuring a tunnel system and survival bunker. The tour takes approximately 40 minutes.
other11:00Summer lunch is served daily at Ravintola Loimu buffet. Adult lunch costs 15.90 €, children's lunch 7.90 € and soup lunch 10.90 €.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
other12:00The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's mountain offers a 360° panorama of Jyväskylä and its surroundings. The café serves hot and cold drinks, pastries, and ice cream during the first week of August.
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Entressen Library's family workshop is an open art workshop for families and children of all ages. Every Tuesday, participants can join guided creative activities and share ideas with others.
other17:30Gentle yoga and sound bowl relaxation followed by dinner at a farm in Muurame.
other18:00Yin yoga session at the Juurikkasaari waterfront. Long-held asanas open areas of tension and help release stress. Suitable for all levels.
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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An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
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A Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Joensuun Maila and Manse PP from Tampere at Ilosaarirock Stadion.
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Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
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A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
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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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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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Agni Kuokkanen presents an exhibition about hidden feelings and experiences through charcoal drawings, ceramics, and sculptural jewelry.
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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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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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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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Urkuyö and Aaria is one of Finland's oldest classical music festivals, held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in Espoo. In 2026, the festival marks its 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of opera singer Tuomas Katajala.
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Open Friday film screenings for children and families at Tapiola Library. The first Friday of each month features an S-rated film, while other Fridays let the audience choose between S and K7 films.
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Every Friday Lippulaiva Library screens a family-friendly film for children. Bring your own treats.
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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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Taidekeskus Salmela is one of Finland's largest cultural events, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and concerts. Open daily throughout summer 2026.
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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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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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Vekara-Varkaus is a children's festival with diverse art forms, hobbies, adventures and workshops for kids of all ages.
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Iitti Music Festival is a chamber music festival centred on a wooden cross church over 300 years old. The highlights include a piano concert and a midnight concert.
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Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
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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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The Sommelo Folk Music Festival in Kuhmo showcases traditional and oral music through both classical and contemporary interpretations, from rune singing to modern artistic expression.
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Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
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The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
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Finland's oldest and largest festival for poetry, recitation, and small-scale theatre. Performances, author meetings, and discussions for the whole family.
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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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An exhibition of photographs by artist Venla Kaasinen featuring Nordic plants, where film negatives are treated with plant decoctions. An alchemical process in which the plant leaves its imprint on the film.
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Belarusian artist Irina Poleshchuk's exhibition explores the mysteries of nature and the invisible world that surrounds and transforms us.
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Oulu Festival Weeks is a major cultural festival series culminating in the Delta Life weekend in August. The programme features music festivals, arts events, and cultural activities, with most events free to enter.
festival(21 days)
Turku Music Festival presents opera, chamber music and orchestras in historic halls and the archipelago. Performances by distinguished classical musicians.
festival(7 days)
Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
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Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
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Polvi organizes a four-day trip to Moldova's capital Chișinău in August featuring shared accommodation, a parliament visit, and a winery excursion.
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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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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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PK-Live is a free Saturday music series at Henry's Distillery & Music Bar in the Cultural Barracks. The lineup features Ilari Hämäläinen, Phantom Boogie Duo, Jasmine Wynants-Granfelt, and Ivan Radeka.
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Avantin Suvisoitto presents classical music concerts in Porvoo for all ages. The programme features soloists and conductors of world-class calibre.
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Free music class for young children featuring singing, instrument play, movement and games led by Sibelius Academy students.
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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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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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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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Men's Café brings together Arabic-speaking men for coffee and conversation.
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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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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.
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Eeva Halme's art exhibition featuring Helsinki landmarks at Robert's Coffee Bulevardi. Eight paintings showcase the city's most iconic sights from Suomenlinna to Kaivopuisto.
+ 214 more long-running events — see the calendar.