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Hellsinki Metal Festival runs 7-8 August at Nordis in Helsinki. The festival features Accept, Opeth, Paradise Lost and a Behemoth tribute among its lineup. Age 18+ only.
concert19:00Finnish pop band Haloo Helsinki! performs at Allas on August 6, 2026.
concertAmerican composer Bear McCreary performs at Tavastia with his progressive metal-inspired album The Singularity, featuring guest artists including Slash and Serj Tankian.
concert18:00Finnish hardcore band Endstand celebrates 30 years with a special concert featuring American band Catharsis, Manifesto Jukebox and Nykypost.
festival16:00Two concerts on Espa's stage: ILMU presents Karelian folk-trip-hop music at 16.00, and Juurakko celebrates its 15th anniversary with a nature-inspired concert at 17.15. Free admission.
concert20:00Three metal bands in one night at Semifinal: Lowhill from Oulu, nu-metalcore band Roju and deathcore band Lightbearer from Tampere.
sport18:00Women's Superpesis match featuring Roihuttaret versus Laitilan Jyske at Roihuvuoren pesäpallokenttä.
concert19:00Blastromen releases new material at Kuudes Linja with Sekret Teknik and Shocked Volk as support acts.
concert19:00Genre-crossing artist Mikael Laurent performs at Korjaamo. His music combines modern pop, catchy melodies, and experimental sounds.
club15:00SOLI KPOP CLUB hosts Summer Soiree at Tiivistämö. The daytime (15-19) is open to all ages, the evening (21-01) for adults only. The programme includes special dance performances, DJ set, food and drinks, plus Random Play Dance.
exhibition(24 days)
Maria Koskivirta's new short film explores reality as a mechanical machine. Exhibition at Forum Box gallery 7-30 August 2026.
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Three concurrent exhibitions at Forum Box: Tianjun Li's "Bird Collisions", Pavel Rotts's "Matter of Touch", and Yujie Zhou's "Health Hammer". Free admission.
concert20:30UltraNoir and Jann Wilde & The Neon Comets perform as part of their joint summer tour at Bar Loose.
lecture13:15A beginner-level workshop on CV writing basics, where you can start building your own CV during the session. Advance registration is required and participants must be Helsinki residents.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
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Jussi Rinta-Hoiska presents photographic and video works following a young girl's journey from darkness to light and self-confidence.
club23:00RITUAL club returns to Lepakkomies for the final time, featuring French artist SAMPLIFIRE alongside local DJs and producers.
other10:30Jamkids Park Music is a free music event for children of all ages and their parents. Led by an instructor, children play instruments, sing, and move together to music.
other13:00Kontula Summer Fridays concludes with outdoor games and book recommendations from the POC reading circle. The event is open to all and completely free.
other21:30A free nocturnal bat walk at Seurasaari where you learn about Finnish bat species and observe them with detectors in the twilight.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
other09:00Strömberg Playground is closed for the summer from 29.6 to 7.8.2026. Other Helsinki playgrounds remain open.
other13:00Open activity for schoolchildren featuring rotating themes including music, sports, and crafts.
other10:00A summer day for families at the playground featuring games, crafts, painting, music and physical activity.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other15:00Malmi Youth Centre organizes a climbing trip to the Korkee adventure park for teenagers aged 13-17. Departure at 15:00, return around 20:00.
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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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 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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Tiia Kasurinen presents her choreographic work Birds of Paradise, a physical and playful exploration of rituals, power, and gender roles inspired by the courtship dances of birds of paradise and stereotypical masculinity.
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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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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.
other(11 days)
Free music class for young children featuring singing, instrument play, movement and games led by Sibelius Academy students.
exhibition(26 days)
Art Kaos presents "Kaos of Luxury", an exhibition exploring gold and gemstones at Maunula-talo's foyer gallery.
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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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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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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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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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Jouhikko jams meet on Wednesday evenings in August at the summer courtyard of Richardsgatan Library. You can play the jouhikko or other quiet instruments, try new sounds, or simply listen.
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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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Exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings by Aila and Eila at Kampin service centre during the summer months.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Gabriella Presnal explores weaving from a queer-spatial perspective in Trajectories. Broken electrical cords and basket-weaving techniques transform a two-dimensional landscape into three-dimensional sculptures.
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Stogis' first summer exhibition investigates perception, presence, and landscape. Opening Friday 5.6. from 5-8 p.m., the exhibition runs through the summer.
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The Architecture and Design Museum presents the Aalto legacy through a wellbeing lens, featuring drawings, furniture, artworks and rarely seen items from the museum's collections.
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Visual artist Spartak Khachanov's exhibition documents the everyday life of reception centres and refugees' experiences. The works combine photographs, videos, and sound recordings from three years of documentation at a reception centre in Vantaa.
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Amos Rex's summer installation transforms Lasipalatsi Square into an interactive dance floor with sculptural plant figures and free movement for all visitors.
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Mila Milax's photographic exhibition explores Helsinki's identity, people, and urban spaces. The show runs at Stoa from June through August.
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A multidisciplinary exhibition exploring nature's cycles and humanity's relationship with the environment. Opening on Helsinki Day, Friday 12.6. from 17:00 to 19:00 in Stoa's lower gallery.
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Kanneltalo celebrates Kannelmäki's diversity through an outdoor photo exhibition featuring black-and-white portraits and stories of people for whom the neighbourhood is significant.
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Young artists showcase their work at Kulturlabra, featuring Tiia Flinckman's diorama installation about dreams and Sisu Rapu's circus performance in the evening.
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Anne Roininen's installation in the Vuotalo courtyard explores global commodity production and local identity. Built from tiles depicting seawaves, the work is part of a larger Made in series.
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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.
exhibition(26 days)
Anna Kaarinen's paintings at Paloheinä Library. Acrylic and pastel works on various paper types.
+ 85 more long-running events — see the calendar.