concertBelgian band Amenra delivers a ritualistic metal performance at Tavastia. The band is known for extreme sound pressure, powerful dynamics, and striking visual presentation.
sport16:00Men's pesäpallo match in Superpesis between Vimpelin Veto and Koskenkorvan Urheilijat at Saarikenttä stadium.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Manse PP and Fera at Kaupin stadium in Tampere.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Laitila Jyske and Vaasa Mailattaret at Laserkeskus Areena.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Pöytyän Urheilijat and Roihuttaret from Helsinki at Kyrön Sähkö Center.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Jyväskylä Kirittäret and Pesäkarhut Pori at Hippoksen pesäpallostadion.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Oulun Lippo Naiset and Joensuun Maila at Hielo Stadion Raksila.
sport16:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Lapuan Virkiä and Jussittaret in Lapua.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Kiteen Pallo and Joensuun Maila at Rantakenttä.
concert19:00Swedish singer Jon Henrik Fjällgren performs in Vaasa.
opera21:00Åland Opera Festival presents Mozart's beloved opera at Kastelholm Castle. This Swedish-language performance is suitable for all ages and runs 2.5 hours.
musical15:00Shakespeare's Macbeth becomes a musical tragedy with a live band tracking a paranoid ruler's descent. Witches, violence and a coldly beautiful story.
musical15:00Terrence 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.
exhibition12:00Over 30 artists showcase their work in the Old School exhibition at Jyväskylä's Lyseum annex, featuring indoor galleries, graffiti on courtyard walls, and three rotating exhibitions.
exhibition12:00Sculptor Joakim Sederholm presents his work at Tapperien Juhola's barn gallery. The exhibition features sculptures in wood, ceramics, and metal exploring human existence and experiences of difference.
festival17:00Weekly Sunday dances with various Finnish orchestras at Savio Stage on the lakeside in Laukaa. Karaoke on the beer terrace and a café on stage. Admission from 20 euros.
concert15:00Sointi Jazz Ensemble performs at the artwork Mare mare in Kalasatama. The duo creates a dialogue between the music, the artwork, and its surroundings.
concert16:00Three musicians perform hymn arrangements inspired by Baroque and Finnish folk music. Free admission and the audience can sing along.
festival18:00Music event in Oulunsalo on August 9 at 6 PM.
festivalA family festival with no age restrictions or alcohol in Tampere, featuring artists, influencer meet-and-greets, and food and merchandise stalls.
concert13:00A music event at Aaltosiilo in Oulu.
concert13:00Closing concert of the Luosto soi! festival in Sodankylä on August 9.
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.
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.
exhibition11:00KITA - House of Kinetic Art marks its 5th anniversary with the summer exhibition Alkuhämärä, exploring archaic movement through art, science, and mysticism. Seven artists present their works.
exhibition12:00The Frans Toikkanen centenary exhibition showcases a comprehensive selection of works by this significant Finnish graphic artist and sculptor spanning five decades. The exhibition includes woodcuts, mezzotints, serigraphs, sculptures and previously unseen pieces, along with the artist's personal objects.
exhibition12:00A retrospective of 90-year-old printmaker Anneli Klemola, showcasing her vibrant woodcuts, paintings, and metal engravings. The exhibition traces her artistic journey and life shared with her fellow student.
exhibition11:00An exhibition on local clothing history from the turn of the century to the 1950s, featuring a comprehensive programme on textile conservation, sewing societies, and clothing memories.
lecture15:00A community singing event in North Sami exploring Sami musical heritage. The event welcomes participants at all language levels.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture11:00Keuruu's oldest wooden church from 1756-1759 is open daily during summer 11:00-16:00 with guided tours arranged by Keuruu Museum.
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.
other11:00m/s Mässkär transports passengers from Pietarsaari to Mässkär island throughout the summer. The cruise takes approximately 3-4 hours and the island has a café-restaurant.
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.
other11:00Weekend bus service from Jyväskylä to Pyhä-Häki National Park with over 20 km of marked nature trails through old-growth forests and wetlands.
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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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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Tiina Puumalainen's new drama Lady T explores the meeting between Margaret Thatcher and a hotel worker. The play portrays Britain's first female prime minister - a powerful leader who remained distant from her children.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Turku Music Festival presents opera, chamber music and orchestras in historic halls and the archipelago. Performances by distinguished classical musicians.
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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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Classical music in Lapland's mountain landscape with ten concerts at various venues in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä.
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A festival featuring chamber music, jazz, folk music, and children's concerts in the Pellinge archipelago and Porvoo Cathedral, founded by opera singer Monica Groop.
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An early music festival showcasing rare works and classical masterpieces performed by Finnish and international musicians.
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Cultural event in Vaajakoski featuring art, music, flea market, and food across several factory buildings. Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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A peer-supported reading circle for POC readers meeting twice at Tikkurila Library. The group explores Carmen Baltzar's debut work carmen, with discussion and reflection at the second meeting.
+ 145 more long-running events — see the calendar.