concert19:00Australian thrash metal legend Mortal sin plays Helsinki on their 40th anniversary tour for the classic album "Mayhemic destruction". Opening acts are Freedomination and Jumalation.
concertAustralian metal band Northlane performs at Tavastia. The band has won multiple ARIA Awards and is known for the albums Node, Singularity and Mesmer.
festival17:00Closing night of the Lutakon Lippa festival in Jyväskylä on Sunday, August 16, featuring costee, Aliisa Syrjä, and Jemina. Tickets 25-30 euros.
sport16:00Veikkausliga football match between HJK Helsinki and FF Jaro at Bolt Arena.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Hyvinkää Tahko and Joensuun Maila at Pihkala stadium.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Kitee Pallo and Imatran Pallo-Veikot at Rantakenttä.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Koskenkorvan Urheilijat and Pattijoen Urheilijat at Sähkökoje Arena in Ilmajoki.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät and Manse PP from Tampere at Kouvola's stadium.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Sotkamo Jymy and Kempele Kiri at Terrafame Stadion.
sport17:00Men's pesäpallo match in the Superpesis league between Alajärven Ankkurit and Vimpelin Veto.
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.
festivalFamily festival for children under 12, where younger children enter free and a family package offers affordable admission for the whole family.
festival10:00Cosplay, anime, and comics competition in Laukaa featuring workshops, sales hall, and community activities over a weekend in August.
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.
concert14:00Piazzolla's Buenos Aires Four Seasons meets Finnish tango in a concert where violinist Linda Suolahti, cellist Artturi Aalto, and pianist Miikka Taipale unite north and south.
concert15:00Saxophonists Sami Leponiemi and Pekka Seppänen perform a duo concert at an outdoor sculpture in Kalasatama. Free admission.
classical14:00A classical music matinee showcasing French composers - Saint-Saëns' oboe sonata, Poulenc's trio and Ravel's piano works.
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.
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.
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.
other13:00A beginner's air yoga course for first-timers, teaching the use of suspended fabric and basic positions. Led by instructor Elviira Hyytiä.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture13:00A guided tour of the historic cemetery with personal stories of women from Keuruu.
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.
other11:00Weekend bus service in summer from Jyväskylä city centre to South Konnevesi National Park with three hiking trails ranging from 4.6 km to 14 km.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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Helsinki's leading music festival at Suvilahti, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and cultural programming.
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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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Afro Groove Sessions brings live music and African culture to the stage. Headline act Yaya Sonko & Soma-Helsinki Band blends West African griot tradition with modern afro-sound, followed by an afterparty with DJ Hansin's Afrobeat and Amapiano.
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Esa Leskinen's historical drama about Finland's struggle to preserve democracy during the Cold War. Urho Kekkonen is the central character, portrayed by Janne Reinikainen and Vesa Vierikko at different ages.
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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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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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Remembrance Day is a Finnish theatre production about Finns who emigrated to the Soviet Union in the 1930s and became victims of Stalin's terror.
club(2 days)
A dance party for 50-year-olds with international disco music, a welcome drink for the first arrivals, and a terrace overlooking the sunset.
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Agni Kuokkanen presents an exhibition about hidden feelings and experiences through charcoal drawings, ceramics, and sculptural jewelry.
ballet(14 days)
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.
ballet(12 days)
Willman Dance Company presents an immersive performance USKO-FAITH on Suomenlinna that explores faith as an event in the human mind. The audience moves alongside performers through different scenes, with physical participation remaining voluntary. The performance is complemented by a free glass art exhibition.
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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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Akaa Music Festival presents entertainment music on classical instruments. Saturday and Sunday feature Vanaja Big Band, Cellomania and Tampere Chamber - chamber orchestra performing at Akaa Church.
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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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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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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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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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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.
festival(10 days)
The Malmi Summer Festival 2026 offers a diverse August programme on Ala-Malmi Square featuring concerts, workshops and children's activities - all completely free.
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Italian food, wine and live music in Jyväskylä. The festival offers delicacies, aperitivo culture and family-friendly entertainment from morning to midnight.
exhibition(16 days)
A multisensory exhibition and event exploring the values and future of the forest through art, music, workshops, and theatre performances at Kanneltalo in August.
festival(127 days)
Open film screening for children and families every Friday at Tapiola Library. The first Friday of the month features a film for all ages, while other Fridays let the audience choose.
festival(6 days)
Classic horror films screen under the stars at the Falkman courtyard with authentic 35 mm projection. A curated selection of European and American masterpieces spanning different eras.
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.
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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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MizumiCon is a cultural event in Laukaa bringing together anime, cosplay, and comic enthusiasts. The programme features competitions, workshops, performances, and a sales hall.
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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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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.
club(22 days)
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.
lecture(29 days)
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.
club(113 days)
Weekly board game club for adults at Lippulaiva Library. No experience needed, rules are taught, and you can bring your own games. Free entry, no registration.
+ 165 more long-running events — see the calendar.