festival17:00Rock festival at Konepaja Biergarten featuring Jakes Blues Band, Jukka Orman Allstars and guest artists including Marjo Leinonen and Emilia Sisco.
festival16:00Vimma and Tiisu tour Finland blending music with environmental engagement. On Baltic Sea Day at Espas Stage: environmental discussion, concerts by Tiisu and Vimma.
festival18:00Asla Jo and other artists perform on Siltanen's terrace throughout the summer. Live music from June to August, tickets from 16 euros.
festival17:00METKA Orientation Party on 27.8. at Rowing Stadium in Helsinki. DOG HUSTLERS is the headliner. Open to all, dress code overalls or your own choice.
festival17:00Introduction event for new students at Myllypuro campus with tasks, team competition and a meme theme. Entry 4 €.
festival18:30A shared dinner at Malminkartano Square on Thursday 27.8. from 18.30 to 21.00. Bring your own food and drinks, tables and benches are already in place. Michael Bleu and his band perform. Free but requires advance registration.
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Helsinki Opera Summer showcases performances by independent opera groups at the Alexander Theatre. The festival focuses on new chamber opera and musical theatre.
festival07:00Baltic Sea Day fills Helsinki with maritime entertainment: concerts, exhibitions, workshops and swimming, mostly free.
festival10:00Baltic Sea Day at Suomenlinna offers a full day of activities including beach cleanup, exhibitions, a drawing workshop, and concerts for anyone interested in marine nature and culture.
festival11:00Environment Week features a trip to the Baltic Sea Festival at Kansalaistori with music, workshops and games.
festival11:00The Baltic Sea Festival is a free all-day event in central Helsinki celebrating the Baltic Sea. From carnival procession to pub quiz, it offers themed tents, games, music, and activities for all ages.
festival12:00Finnbrit opens its doors for a free day featuring English lessons, level tests, entertainment and food. Welcome from 12 to 21.
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Big Beers - Small Breweries is a three-day beer festival in Oulu where craft breweries showcase their products outdoors at Market Square. The event is accessible and welcomes all beer enthusiasts.
festival15:00A community singing event with climate-themed songs about the environment, change and hope. Open to all ages.
festival16:00A station course for new students at Tikkurila campus where groups compete for points through various challenges.
festival17:00ITU ry's traditional freshers' week event where new students become official ITU members. The programme includes stations, group activities, and an official initiation. The event starts on Thursday 27.8. at 17:00 at Pyynikintorget and runs until 22:00.
festival17:00A park quiz for first-year students featuring trivia, beerpong, and socializing. Free entry with the option to participate alcohol-free.
festival18:00Traditional academic dinner party for first-year students in primary teacher education at the University of Jyväskylä. Theme: "Mist sä tuut" - dress in an outfit reflecting your hometown.
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JAMKO's new academic year opening with an Under the Sea theme. Students can join a cruise on M/S Rhea on Lake Päijänne or enjoy the program at Gloria. The night continues with afterparties at London.
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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The Savonlinna Opera Festival presents five classic operas in summer 2026, featuring Lisette Oropesa's debut in the title role of Norma.
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An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
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A classical music festival in Nurmes featuring concerts in various venues, lectures, and workshops throughout the summer.
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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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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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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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The Naantali Music Festival is an international chamber music festival held in historic churches and other concert venues. The festival presents leading Finnish and international musicians.
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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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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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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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A traditional chamber music festival presenting classical music in manor houses and churches on Kemiönsaari.
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Pori Jazz is Finland's largest rhythm music festival, featuring international and Finnish artists. The programme offers both paid concerts and free performances, plus a dedicated Pori Jazz Kids festival for children.
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Kuhmo Chamber Music is a summer festival where talented chamber musicians perform concerts in the beautiful natural setting of Kainuu.
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Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is Finland's largest folk music festival, featuring hundreds of performances, workshops and jam sessions from Finnish and international artists.
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Sastamala Gregoriana is an early music festival presenting medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. This year it celebrates its 30th anniversary under the theme "Tears and Joy - Affects in Music", with new artistic director violinist Anthony Marini beginning his tenure.
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Korsholm Music Festival brings classical chamber music to the Ostrobothnian coast. The festival is led by cellist Jan-Erik Gustafsson.
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A traditional lied and chamber music festival presented in manor houses and churches across four locations. The programme includes classical music, children's concerts and diverse events.
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The Nordic region's largest brass music festival, featuring international artists, concerts, and a soloist competition set in North Karelia's scenic landscape.
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Award-winning chamber music festival on the historic shores of Lake Tuusulanjarvi in Järvenpää and Tuusula.
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A woodwind instrument festival in Uusikaupunki featuring chamber and orchestral concerts, jazz, folk music, children's programming, and masterclasses.
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International piano music festival featuring world-class pianists and emerging young talents in the Serlachius area.
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A four-day art festival for children and families at Verkatehdas in Hämeenlinna, featuring diverse programming for all ages.
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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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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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A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
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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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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.
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The Nordic region's largest multidisciplinary festival brings together music, theatre, dance and visual art. Helsinki Festival is an annual cultural event that attracts audiences from around the world.
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The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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UrbanApa returns to Stoa with a festival showcasing diverse forms of urban contemporary art - multidisciplinary performances by professional artists and cultural influencers.
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The Viapori Jazz festival brings jazz music to Suomenlinna at the end of August. The festival takes place at the UNESCO World Heritage site from 25-29 August.
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The Pintxo Festival brings Spanish pintxo culture to Helsinki city centre for five days. Eight restaurants compete to serve the best small dish, judged by a professional jury and the public.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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Street Food Siesta brings street food from around the world and family-friendly entertainment to Vuosaari. Over 13 food stalls, Tivoli Huvimylly's programme and character meet-and-greets await on 26-27 August.
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Finland's Smallest Appros is a traditional student event in the Kampi area where participants complete task stations at bars and collect stamps. The event starts from the Old Church Park and continues at Apollo Live Club.
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Connectoria gathers once a month at Ison Omenan library. The August meeting focuses on food culture - bring a dish, spice, or food memory from your home country.