Sat, 15 Aug 2026 in Helsinki

concert 5 exhibition 28 theater 2 musical 1 opera 1 ballet 2 lecture 25 festival 12 club 9 market 1 other 48 all

Jukka Ilmonen Presents the Results of the Metsäkissa2044 Project - Under the Forest's Protection — Kanneltalo, Helsinki

Sat 15.8. 13:00 Kanneltalo, Helsinki ilmainen

Jukka Ilmonen Presents the Results of the Metsäkissa2044 Project - Under the Forest's Protection

Jukka Ilmonen presents the results of the two-year Metsäkissa2044 project, in which participants wrote ecological utopian texts and took part in artistic production. The exhibition also features work from other project members spanning journalism, visual art, theatre, and music.

Swedish-language guided tour during summer season 2026 — Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki

Sat 15.8. 13:00 Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki 16€

Swedish-language guided tour during summer season 2026

A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.

Also running

Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Architecture Walk in English: Aalto in Helsinki — Finlandia-talo, Helsinki

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

in progress

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.

Guided tour of Kulttuuritalo in English — Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki

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

in progress

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.

Architecture Walk: Modern Helsinki — Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki

Thu 14.5. – Sat 5.9. Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki 15€

in progress

Architecture Walk: Modern Helsinki

Expert-led walk through modern Helsinki's architecture from the 1930s to today. Explore office buildings, department stores, and public structures in the city centre with museum guides.

Sketchbook & Drawing - Workshops — Suomenlinnan merilinnoitus, Helsinki

Tue 2.6. – Fri 21.8. Suomenlinnan merilinnoitus, Helsinki 329 €

in progress

Sketchbook & Drawing - Workshops

Four-day drawing and sketchbook workshop on Suomenlinna led by illustrator Ulrika Ylioja. An open, experimental course for all skill levels.

Svenska klubben — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Thu 4.6. – Thu 10.12. Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Svenska klubben

An open discussion group for older adults exploring current topics and doing exercises to support mental wellbeing. Also for anyone wanting to maintain their Swedish language skills.

Ankkuri Group — Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Thu 4.6. – Thu 31.12. Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Ankkuri Group

Ankkuri Group is a peer support group for pensioners and unemployed people discussing mental wellbeing, life management, and substance use.

Äly&Väläys Group — Kontulan seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Fri 5.6. – Fri 18.12. Kontulan seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Äly&Väläys Group

Open memory training group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Quizzes, memory exercises and brain gymnastics.

Intelligence and Flash — Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Mon 8.6. – Mon 28.12. Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Intelligence and Flash

Memory training group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi service centre. Train your memory together with others using various tasks - no registration needed.

Gentle Body Care — Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Mon 8.6. – Mon 24.8. Kampin palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Gentle Body Care

Physiotherapist-led gentle body care for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card during summer.

Open Memory Group at Laajasalo Service Centre — Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Tue 9.6. – Tue 22.12. Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Open Memory Group at Laajasalo Service Centre

Open memory group for people with a memory diagnosis or memory problems. Meet others in the same situation and receive peer support and information about brain health.

Wednesday Club at Laajasalo Service Centre — Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Wed 10.6. – Wed 26.8. Laajasalon palvelutalo/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Wednesday Club at Laajasalo Service Centre

A discussion group for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The event is open to all who have a service centre card.

Mind and Flash, Memory-Activating Group at Laajasalo Health Station — Laajasalon terveysaseman hammashoitola, Helsinki

Thu 11.6. – Thu 17.12. Laajasalon terveysaseman hammashoitola, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Mind and Flash, Memory-Activating Group at Laajasalo Health Station

An open and free memory-activating group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki.

Somali Story Time / Sheeko Akhris Af-Soomaali ah ee loogu talogalay carruurta — Malmin kirjasto, Helsinki

Sat 13.6. – Sat 12.12. Malmin kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Somali Story Time / Sheeko Akhris Af-Soomaali ah ee loogu talogalay carruurta

Somali story time for children aged 3-6 years with their families at Malmi Library.

Elonkirjon kaupunki: Alternative Plans for Biodiversity — Stoa, Helsinki

Wed 17.6. – Sun 30.8. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Elonkirjon kaupunki: Alternative Plans for Biodiversity

The Elonkirjon kaupunki project presents alternative plans to protect city forests from development. The Helsinki event brings together architects and residents to discuss the future of Stansvik and Kumpula.

Gym Orientation — Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Thu 18.6. – Thu 17.12. Riistavuoren seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Gym Orientation

Gym orientation for beginners. Book your spot from the notice board or call to register.

Open peer support group for family carers — Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

Mon 29.6. – Mon 28.12. Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Open peer support group for family carers

Open peer support group for family carers meeting monthly. Share experiences, get information about services, and receive support from others in similar situations.

Digital Support at Pasila Library — Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki

Wed 1.7. – Mon 5.10. Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

in progress

Digital Support at Pasila Library

Free digital support at Pasila Library by appointment. Advisors help with smartphones, tablets, and computers as well as email, social media, and electronic services. Sessions last one hour and can be booked online or by phone.

Open Memory Group at Resident House Ankkuri — Asukastalo Ankkuri, Herttoniemi, Helsinki

Mon 10.8. – Mon 21.12. Asukastalo Ankkuri, Herttoniemi, Helsinki ilmainen

(134 days)

Open Memory Group at Resident House Ankkuri

Open memory group for people with memory challenges or a memory diagnosis. Meet others in the same situation, receive peer support, and learn about brain health and practical daily support.

Garden Club — Puistolan kirjasto, Helsinki

Mon 10.8. – Mon 9.11. Puistolan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(92 days)

Garden Club

The garden club meets at Puistola Library on Mondays to discuss gardening and plant cultivation.

English-language book club — Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki

Tue 11.8. – Tue 8.12. Pasilan kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(120 days)

English-language book club

An English-language book club that meets monthly at Pasila library. Participation is voluntary and no registration is required - you can also just come to listen.

Afternoon Reading Circle — Kannelmäen kirjasto, Helsinki

Thu 13.8. – Thu 10.12. Kannelmäen kirjasto, Helsinki ilmainen

(120 days)

Afternoon Reading Circle

A monthly reading circle where participants discuss books together. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 14.30 to 15.30.

Guided tour of Suomenlinna in English — Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki

Wed 1.7. – Mon 31.8. Suomenlinna-museo, Helsinki 16 €

in progress

Guided tour of Suomenlinna in English

English-language guided tour of the Suomenlinna fortress, covering its history and main sights, with included entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.

Guided Tour of Suomenlinna Fortress — Suomenlinnan merilinnoitus, Helsinki

Wed 1.7. – Fri 31.7. Suomenlinnan merilinnoitus, Helsinki 6-16 €

in progress

Guided Tour of Suomenlinna Fortress

A guided walking tour through Suomenlinna fortress, exploring its history from 1748 to the present day. Tours depart from the museum and last approximately one hour.