📅 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 in Helsinki

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Fri 15.5. – Sat 19.9. Allas Pool, Helsinki 24–79,50€

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Allas Live 2026

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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Mon 10.8. – Thu 13.8. ✨ New Musiikkitalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(4 days)

Why Do I Sing? Festival

Young singers perform in a four-day concert series at the Music House, accompanied by pianist Tuula Hällström. Admission is free.

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Thu 25.6. – Thu 13.8. Töölönlahden Kesäpuiston tapahtumalava, Helsinki ilmainen

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Forró in the Park

Brazilian forró dance series at Töölönlahti Summer Park on Thursday evenings June-August. No partner needed, beginners welcome.

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Sun 7.6. – Thu 20.8. Helsinki, Helsinki 0-15€

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Helsinki Organ Summer 2026

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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Fri 3.7. – Sat 15.8. ✨ New Ravintola Veturitallit, Helsinki ilmainen

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LoCoMoTiVe

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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ballet

Thu 6.8. – Wed 19.8. Studio Pasila, Helsinki

(14 days)

Birds Of Paradise Ensi-Ilta

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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Sat 16.5. – Thu 24.9. Finlandia-talo, Helsinki 15€

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Architecture Walk in English: Aalto in Helsinki

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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Sat 6.6. – Sun 6.9. Talttakuja 6, Helsinki, Helsinki Aikuinen

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LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition

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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Thu 28.5. – Sun 30.8. Harjun Mori, Helsinki ilmainen

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Harjun Mori

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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Fri 29.5. – Sun 23.8. Helsingin taidemuseo HAM, Helsinki 20/12/0€

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KOKIMO: Tablescape

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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Fri 5.6. – Sat 29.8. Finlandia Park Hotel Helsinki, Helsinki ilmainen

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Summer Terrace Bands

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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Sat 6.6. – Sat 12.9. Vallisaari, Helsinki 59€

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Seaside Helsinki: Wine Tasting at Vallisaari

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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Fri 12.6. – Thu 13.8. Kasarmitori, Helsinki ilmainen

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Superterassi Kasarmitori

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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Tue 16.6. – Tue 15.12. Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

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Baby Cinema

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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Mon 10.8. – Sun 16.8. Karhupuiston tapahtuma-alue ja Kallion kesäkatujen tapahtumalava, Helsinki ilmainen

(7 days)

Free Art Space pop up week

University of the Arts students present street theatre, music and public art in Karhupuisto Park and on Kallio summer streets during a week in August.

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Tue 4.8. – Sat 29.8. Maunula-talo, Helsinki ilmainen

(26 days)

Exhibition: Art Kaos

Art Kaos presents "Kaos of Luxury", an exhibition exploring gold and gemstones at Maunula-talo's foyer gallery.

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Sat 6.6. – Sat 29.8. Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki 22€

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Guided tour of Kulttuuritalo in English

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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Fri 19.6. – Sat 15.8. Annantalo, Helsinki vapaa pääsy

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Rosamai Kirjokankaan: Near and Hidden - Art Exhibition at Café Napero

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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Wed 24.6. – Sun 30.8. Kivinokan kesäteatteri, Helsinki Peruslippu: 44,10€, E…

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Myrskyluodon Maija

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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Thu 11.6. – Thu 10.12. Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

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Pasila Library Silent Reading Circle

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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Fri 3.7. – Fri 18.12. Kinaporin seniorikeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

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Bridge

Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.

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Fri 24.7. – Fri 11.12. Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

(141 days)

Men's Group at Laajasalo Service Centre

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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Wed 5.8. – Wed 26.8. Rikhardinkadun kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(22 days)

Jouhikko Jams at Richardsgatan Library Summer Courtyard

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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Thu 11.6. – Thu 27.8. Kustaankartanon seniorikeskus, palvelukeskuksen toiminta, Helsinki ilmainen

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Senior Dance Fitness

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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Wed 1.7. – Mon 31.8. ✨ New Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

(62 days)

Aila and Eila's Acrylic and Oil Paintings

Exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings by Aila and Eila at Kampin service centre during the summer months.

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Tue 4.8. – Sat 29.8. ✨ New Oulunkylän kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(26 days)

Exhibition: Clouds

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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Tue 4.8. – Sun 16.8. ✨ New Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Helsinki ilmainen

(13 days)

Close Together - Picture Book Art About Love

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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Fri 7.8. – Sun 30.8. ✨ New Forum Box, Helsinki ilmainen

(24 days)

Maria Koskivirta: The Universe Is a Machine

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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Fri 7.8. – Sun 30.8. ✨ New Forum Box, Helsinki ilmainen

(24 days)

Tianjun Li / Pavel Rotts / Yujie Zhou

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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Tue 23.6. – Thu 20.8. Kulttuurilabra, Helsinki ilmainen

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Throw it all away

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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Wed 13.5. – Sun 6.9. Amos Rex, Helsinki https://amosrex.fi/li…

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Generation 2026

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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Tue 26.5. – Mon 31.8. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

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Excellent Materials - Installation (by the stairs near the terrarium corner)

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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Fri 29.5. – Sun 30.8. Didrichsenin taidemuseo, Helsinki https://www.didrichse…

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William Morris

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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Sun 31.5. – Mon 31.8. Meilahden Kartano, Helsinki ilmainen

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Environmental Art Exhibition

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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Thu 4.6. – Sun 30.8. MUU Ikkuna, Helsinki ilmainen

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Gabriella Presnal: Trajectories

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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Fri 5.6. – Sun 6.9. Meilahden Tilajakamo, Helsinki ilmainen

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Meilahti Art On-Call - Stogis' Long Changing Summer Exhibition

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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Fri 5.6. – Sun 3.1. Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki 0-23€

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Aalto Design - Forms of Wellbeing

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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Fri 5.6. – Sun 16.8. Hotelli- ja ravintolamuseo, Helsinki 16 / 6 / 0 €

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Spartak Khachanov: The Impersonal

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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Fri 12.6. – Sun 4.10. Lasipalatsin aukio, Helsinki https://amosrex.fi/na…

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Dansbana!

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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Fri 12.6. – Sun 30.8. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

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Nature Relations

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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Tue 16.6. – Tue 15.9. Kanneltalo, Helsinki ilmainen

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My Kantsu - Exhibition

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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Tue 23.6. – Thu 20.8. Kulttuurilabra, Helsinki ilmainen

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World of the Dreamer

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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Thu 25.6. – Fri 25.9. Vuotalo, Helsinki ilmainen

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Made in Vuosaari - Vuotalo Courtyard

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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Thu 30.7. – Sat 22.8. Malmitalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(24 days)

Rita Vargas: HOLDING GROUND

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.

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Tue 4.8. – Sat 29.8. Paloheinän kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(26 days)

Art Exhibition: Paintings

Anna Kaarinen's paintings at Paloheinä Library. Acrylic and pastel works on various paper types.

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Fri 22.5. – Sat 31.10. Vanha kirkkopuisto - Ruttopuisto, Helsinki ilmainen

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Epic Scape: Forgotten Graves

Epic Scape's location-based game guides you through the Old Church Park with five riddles. Follow Mrs. Granstedt and a mysterious being to uncover the park's hidden secrets.

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Wed 1.7. – Fri 31.7. Suomenlinnan kesäteatteri, Helsinki 40€/26€/34€/20€

(31 days)

Where We Once Walked

Ryhmäteatteri presents a historical drama spanning Finland's early 20th century - from the general strike through the civil war to the 1930s - at Suomenlinna Summer Theatre.

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Wed 1.7. – Fri 31.7. Suomenlinnan kirkko, Helsinki 5€

(31 days)

Glimpses of Light and Hope

An exhibition tracing Suomenlinna Church's history from the 1700s to today, featuring photographs, documents, and interactive QR codes for both adults and children.

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Fri 7.8. – Sat 29.8. Caisa, Helsinki

(23 days)

Jussi Rinta-Hoiska: From Darkness to Light

Jussi Rinta-Hoiska presents photographic and video works following a young girl's journey from darkness to light and self-confidence.

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Mon 3.8. – Mon 14.12. Kinaporin seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

(134 days)

Painters with Good Spirits

Self-organised painting group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Meets at Kinaportis Senior Centre with your own acrylic paints and materials.

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