concert19:30Elias Colin launches his debut album at Tiivistämö with support from Säilä and Westway. A varied rock evening featuring three Helsinki bands.
concert21:30Finnish rock band Klamydia takes the stage at the Vauhti Kiihtyy! festival 2026 in Jyväskylä.
concert19:00Finnish band Haloo Helsinki! performs at Billnäs Bruk with standing room. K-18 event featuring VIP tickets that include early entry, buffet dining, and a viewing area near the stage.
concert20:00On The Rocks celebrates its 25th anniversary in the final week of August. On Friday, heavy rock band Herra Ylppö and alternative rock group Iiwanajulma take the stage.
concert20:00Ewa Kaarela Swing Band marks 30 years with a themed concert blending jazz standards and modern hits in fresh arrangements.
concert18:30VIIVI takes the stage at Allas in Helsinki on a late-August evening.
cinema20:30The classic "Back to the Future" screens at Espa's outdoor stage using the original 1985 film print. A free open-air cinema experience beginning at dusk.
concert17:00Swedish hard rock band Mustasch performs in Oulu.
concert19:00Matthau Mikojan takes the stage with his new ensemble, performing his solo material and Bloodpit songs that haven't been heard live since 2007.
concert18:00Finnish power metal band Stratovarius performs at Tampere Ice Hall as part of the Vauhti Kiihtyy 2026 tour.
concert20:00Legendary Ismo Alanko performs at Tavastia-klubi. The pioneer of Finnish rock and former Hassisen Kone singer presents classics from over 40 years of his career.
concert20:301Tipe wraps up their summer tour at Bar Loose with three performing bands. Live music from 1Tipe, Juha-Matti Paska, and Akseli Hiltunen & Kanssaloisaktivistit.
festival(2 days)
Ghetto Party Festivaali brings over 12 artists to Jyväskylä for two days at Toivolan Old Yard. The event is primarily 18+, but Saturday also offers an age-restricted afternoon ticket.
concert17:00Finnish symphonic rock band Sonata Arctica takes the stage at Hotel Waltikka in Tampere.
concert19:00Monokate performs in Tampere at Olympia-kortteli on August 28 at 19:00.
concert16:00Free live music evening at Malminkartanonaukio on Friday 28.8 featuring Antti Autio, Paleface, Heikki Kuula, and 4apila.
concert19:00Vibraphonist Mikko Antila presents his new quintet Sinetti with music from the debut album at the Jazz Jkl Live series. The programme blends Antila's original compositions with folk and Americana influences.
festival(2 days)
OstariFestari VII is a music festival at Höyhtyän shopping centre in Oulu, part of Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture. Finnish and international artists perform on Friday and Saturday.
club23:00On The Rocks celebrates its 25th anniversary with the K-30 Club party, where guests dance to pop and rock hits. The event is aimed at people over 30 years old.
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An audiovisual concert where Sámi joik meets electronic music, joik, and video art. The concert explores Sámi worldview, colonialism, and environmental consciousness through traditional Sámi goddesses and spiritual themes.
opera18:30A passion work where Western classical form meets a Finnish Friday evening. Premiere at Kallion kirkko featuring Waltteri Torikka and Reetta Ristimäki.
other17:00Friends present their single friends in entertaining PowerPoint pitches. Psychologist Angela Ahola hosts the evening, with opportunities for free conversation and meeting other participants.
concert21:00Finnish rock band Happoradio plays a lakeside concert at Hayrylänranta in Aanekoski on a summer evening.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
club(2 days)
Club night with DJ Nice and DJ Le Noir spinning 2000s R&B and afrobeats at Malja in Helsinki.
concert18:00Eurodance band MOVETRON performs at Sepänniemi on Friday 28.8. The evening starts with warm-up band Paavo Asunmaa at 19.00, MOVETRON takes the stage at 21.00.
concertFinnish blues band The Blues Funnel celebrates 30 years with danceable music and a light touch.
concert16:00Junkkataxi performs at Electric Sunsets by Genelec 2026, held at Breakwater in Kuopio Harbour.
cinema(7 days)
Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and an armed survivalist searching for hope in a post-apocalyptic world.
concert19:00Finnish psychedelic pop band Hissun Kissun showcases their debut album Kaleidoskooppi. The band merges dream pop, psychedelic rock, and electronic music into their own "mansepop" sound.
concert20:00Saxophonist Timo Lassy performs solo at Suomenlinna Church as part of the Viapori Jazz festival, exploring introspective questions through his instrument.
concert21:00East Electric performs live at Boothill in Helsinki. The show starts at 21:00.
festival(2 days)
Kaitafilmijuhlat is a free film and performance festival at Villa Rana in Jyväskylä. The programme features classic 16 mm films, works by director Anssi Mänttäri, Sergio Corbuccis westerns and surprises.
cinema17:30Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio transmission awakens the search for hope and humanity.
cinema17:30Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio transmission awakens hope for humanity.
cinema17:30Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio broadcast awakens hope that humanity still endures.
cinema17:45Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a brutal post-apocalyptic world searching for hope and humanity.
cinema17:45Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and an armed survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio signal awakens hope.
cinema17:45Ridley Scott's thriller "The Dog Stars" follows a young pilot and a hardened survivalist in a post-apocalyptic world, where a mysterious radio signal awakens hope for rediscovered humanity.
cinema17:45Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio signal awakens hope.
cinema17:45Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio signal awakens hope.
cinema18:00Ridley Scott's thriller "The Dog Stars" follows a young pilot and a hardened survivalist in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious radio signal awakens new possibilities.
cinema18:00Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and a hardened survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio signal awakens hope.
concert18:00Students from Jorma Panula's conducting class lead the Vaasa City Orchestra in a classical concert featuring works by Mozart, Haydn, Rossini, and Beethoven.
cinema(7 days)
Pedro Almodóvar's melodrama about a filmmaker and an advertising photographer whose lives reveal how reality and art are deeply intertwined.
concert20:00Finnish band A. Aallon Rytmiorkesteri presents its debut album. A career spanning over twenty-five years filled with original compositions, gold and platinum records.
sport17:00Women's Superpesis match featuring Seinäjoki Jussittaret against Pori Pesäkarhut at Unico Areena.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match featuring Vimpelin Veto against Pattijoen Urheilijat at Saarikenttä stadium.
sport17:00Pesäpallo match in Superpesis between Sotkamo Jymy and Joensuu Maila at Terrafame Stadion.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis match featuring Manse PP versus Hyvinkään Tahko at Kaupin pesäpallostadion in Tampere.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis match featuring Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät against Kiteen Pallo at KSS Energia Areena.
cinema(28 days)
Ridley Scott's thriller about a young pilot and an armed survivalist who meet in a post-apocalyptic world when a mysterious radio transmission awakens hope for humanity.
concertEini performs at the Venetians evening at restaurant Valdemari alongside Samba De Aurora Rovaniemi. Entry 30 euros at the door.
concertSkyjoggers headline a three-act night at Vastavirta-klubi in Tampere, joined by Kaleidobolt and Šamane.
festival09:00Ison Omenan Palvelutori marks its 10th anniversary on Espoopäivän with the Nalleneuvola event, live music, and afternoon dancing.
festival15:00Haihatuksen's closing Friday combines a live performance by Yhteiset kainalot with a culinary art festival from the vegan summer café Fantasia. The event is part of Art Camp and the Rihmasto summer exhibition.
concert19:00The Radalla Festival presents a string concert featuring musicians from different generations performing works by Kodály, Mustonen, and Mendelssohn at Temppeliaukio Church.
concert18:00The Academic Wind Orchestra presents a summer concert at Suomenlinna Church featuring classical works and Spanish-inspired music.
concert19:00Screaming Night Hog performs a rare concert at Sawohouse in Kuopio. The band plays American roots music and has been touring for over 20 years.
concert19:00Weranta performs at Tanssiravintola Kisaranta in Tampere.
concert19:00Pääesiintyjät perform on a Rillumareibilly cruise aboard m/s Suomen Neito.
concert20:00Vesterinen Yhtyeineen takes the stage at The Train Factory in Helsinki.
concert20:00Caliber Orders performs a live show at Linna Bar in Helsinki.
club(2 days)
LYY's Varjoavajaiset opens the new academic year at the nightclub Dorix. The event welcomes both new and returning students.
club(2 days)
The Twrkaholics dance group performs a new show with Latin music and energy. The show starts at 01:30.
club22:00Visual and audiovisual performance at Cafe Pori Jazz in Pori.
exhibition12:00Mari Hillo and Susanna Harjunpää present the exhibition "Tidied Chaos", exploring the tension between order and disorder. The exhibition opens through the artists' presence on Saturday.
stand-up18:30Feminist Swearing Night organized by the Women's Organization Union and think tank Hatt, featuring Rosa Meriläinen, Saara Särmä, and Emma Winiecki. Adults only.
cinema19:00Creed II screens at the outdoor cinema on Malja Helsinki's waterfront terrace. Free entry.
festival20:00Kuikan Lava is a traditional summer dance venue that has hosted dances since 1952. The 2026 season features an extensive programme with many Finnish artists and bands.
concert10:00Violinist Lotta Marie performs at Helsinki Music Centre.
concert10:00Peltone performs at the Viking Xpress event in Helsinki.
theater09:00Naivni Divadlo Liberec's almost wordless performance about a boy and his red balloon is part of SAMPO Festival, which showcases visual theatre and puppet theatre from around the world.
concert18:00Three rock bands perform at Kiskoklubi Goes Kasari, a free, alcohol-free event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Jyväskylä's youth services with hard rock music.
concert19:00Markus Perttula performs at Ravintola Käpygrilli in Helsinki.
concert22:00Rony Rex performs at Electric Sunsets by Genelec 2026 at the Breakwater stage in Kuopio Harbour.
musical18:00Terrence 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.
festival(10 days)
The Nordic region's largest design and architecture festival, featuring around 150 events for professionals and the general public. Most of the programme is free.
festival(3 days)
KPTK organizes a trip to the Venetsialaiset festival in Kokkolafestivalen at the end of August. The package includes a festival ticket, accommodation, bus transport and additional programme. Tickets go on sale in May in Kide.app.
festival(2 days)
Lush's package-free campaign in Helsinki featuring a recycling station, bath bomb workshop, and complimentary hand massage.
festival11:00Street Food Siesta brings street food from over 13 countries, family-friendly entertainment and fun to Ruoholahdentori.
festival(3 days)
Meet artists and explore art spaces along Jyväskylä Art Street. The event offers guided tours, film, dance, spoken word, and opportunities to create.
festival13:00EräKatrin's bonfire gathering for K-60 single seniors featuring light entertainment and a raffle.
festival(14 days)
During SYÖ! Weeks, restaurants across Finland offer special dishes for 12 euros over a two-week period.
festival15:00Blow! Cavalcade brings wind orchestras and ensembles from Helsinki to Helle Kannila Square at the Central Library Oodi. Varied music all evening, and admission is free.
festival16:00Student event featuring kyykkä games, food and drinks in Koffin Park. Free entry and a prize for the winner.
festival17:00A local village celebration in Lahti featuring traditional Finnish community spirit and gathering.
festival17:30Young designers present their work and creative projects at this event in Espoo.
festival18:00Prestige Fin festival brings live music to Kouvola with multiple artists and bands performing at Haitaritehdas Areena.
festival18:00Lastulaisten's season opening on Friday in Rovaniemi: socializing, competitions, and games at Kulturitalo Wiljami.
festival18:00A bonfire gathering in Jyväskylä for singles to meet and socialize together in a relaxed outdoor setting.
theater18:00A mobile theatre walk through Seminaarinmäki where Aaro Vuotila performs his new compositions and P. J. Hannikainen classics set against the backdrop of Jyväskylä's history.
concert19:00Catalepsy performs at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
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.
concert12:00Classical guitarist Yunjia Liu presents the "Rainbow" project, a concert series built around the colours of the rainbow. The programme features classical works and the world premiere of the composition "PUU". At Espoo libraries on 28.8. and 12.9.
concert14:00Summer finale at Roihuvuoren senior centre featuring Porvoon lankku. The event is open to pensioners and unemployed people with a service card.
concert16:00Classical guitarist Yunjia Liu presents the "Rainbow" project, a concert series built around the colors of the rainbow. Each 30-minute concert features classical works and the premiere of the new composition "PUU". The concerts are free and open to all.
concert17:30Vimma and Tiisu perform together on Reposaari in Pori.
concert18:00Solisee Trio performs folk fusion blending Finnish folk music with world music elements. The concert at Lippakiska is free to attend.
concert18:00Acoustic dance music concert with Scandinavian melodies on traditional instruments at Entressen Library.
concert18:00Soprano Sanna-Kaisa Hilliaho and organist Jukka Hassinen perform classical music in a contemplative concert where silence and melody interweave. Feel free to bring a pillow or blanket.
concert19:00Legendary Finnish rock band Popeda takes the stage at the Vauhti Kiihtyy festival in Tampere.
concert19:00Tommi Kalenius performs at Leppävaara Church in Helsinki.
concert19:00Jazz musicians Karmen Rõivassepp and Andre Maaker perform at Viimsi mõis as part of the Viimsi jazz series.
concert19:00Kirke takes the stage at General Way Pub in Jämsä, with the show kicking off at 19:00.
concert19:30Ill Geared, Boot and AherA perform at Hard Rock House. The show starts at 19:30.
concert21:00Folk-Lauri performs at Oluthuone Paasikivi in Helsinki, a folk music evening in a traditional beer hall setting.
18:00Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra / Classical Trancelations
concert22:30Annie Strayfield Band performs at Petrellin Saluuna in Oulu.
concert23:00Sebastian Visa takes the stage at St. Ranta in Pori on Friday night.
other11:00Harju observation tower in Jyväskylä offers 360-degree views across the city and lake landscapes. Entry is free, and the tower also houses a natural history museum and restaurant.
musical(18 days)
A sharp musical theatre production in which Finnish opera divas Ida Aalberg and Aino Ackté are interviewed in a tv studio. Featuring harpsichordist Elina Mustonen, opera singer Reetta Ristimäki and other performers.
lecture14:00Marilyn Monroe 100 Years event at Kino Regina: lectures, panel discussion, and conversation about Monroe from the perspectives of pin-up history and female identity.
club17:00Remburssin varjoetkot is a student gathering before the shadow opening ceremony, featuring overalls as dress code and a focus on creating a safe environment.
club18:00Interdisciplinary Back 2 School Bingo launches the school year with bingo, prizes, and fun at Hemingway's.
club18:00Evening for Jalojen Villien members and tourism students featuring games, socializing, and a visit to Dorix.
club18:00Student evening with dancing and surprise entertainment for members of Kosmos Buran and Lyhty.
club(2 days)
Kaukkarit is the closing party of orientation week, held at Smökin in Espoo on Friday 28.8 from 20:00 to 02:00. Tickets cost 12 euros with a badge; drinks and food are paid separately.
club(3 days)
Night Garden hosts the Venetsialaiset weekend on Friday-Saturday 28.-29.8. from 21:00 to 05:00 at Aleksin Piha. Six artists perform on the covered and heated terrace, with karaoke and disco rooms also available.
club(2 days)
SOLI Kpop Club celebrates BIGBANG's 20th anniversary with a special night at Barcelo. The DJ team spins K-pop classics and BIGBANG's discography throughout the night.
club(2 days)
Latin night at Maxine with TWRKAHOLICS and DJs Goodblood and Lucho Helsinki. Reggaeton, salsa, bachata and more Latin music from 22:00 to 04:30.
club(2 days)
KEIJU and MOMO perform at Fontanaclub in Vaasa. An 18+ club night featuring two artists from Finland's rap scene.
lecture18:00Young politicians and experts discuss Finland's role in international agreements and opportunities to promote peace in a world facing multiple crises.
stand-up19:00Iikka Kivi presents his new stand-up program Protestinauru in Joensuu. An evening of comedy that tackles midlife and global crises with humour.
concert19:30A musical evening under the moon in Keuruu, organized by Keuruun vapaa-aika.
festival(2 days)
Vauhti Kiihtyy Tampere 2026 takes place in Tampere on 28 August 2026.
festival(2 days)
Vauhti Kiihtyy Jyväskylä 2026 is an event held in Jyväskylä in August.
theater18:00Legion Theatre's forest theatre collective performs a one-hour physical theatre show in Kannelmäki forest, exploring nature's diversity through movement, humor, and poetry without technical effects.
theater(10 days)
Two 19th-century melodramas at NoName Theatre: "The Terror of London" and "East Lynne". English-language performance recommended for ages 13 and up.
festival12:00The VIP Friday event at Naantali Sunfest takes place at Kaivohuone - check the festival's official site for programme details.
other10:00Lu Priace Michavila leads a Deepdance session, a method developed by Carol Villalón that combines body work, free movement with eyes closed, meditation and music. The session is open to everyone, no dance experience required.
other11:00Free sports break for freshmen at the University of Vaasa where you can meet other students through sports and board games.
other15:00Introduction evening for young people at Mosaik Library featuring games, drawing, a quiz, and snacks.
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Free youth evening at Lippulaiva Library featuring games, discussions, and activities for young people from seventh grade and up.
lecture18:00Reading circle discussing Ulrike Herrmann's book on economics and sustainable living. Meets at Entressen Library with no advance registration needed.
club(2 days)
Latin American party night at Saaristobaari in Turku. Dancing, music and festive atmosphere on a Friday evening.
exhibition(23 days)
Duncan Butt Juvonen and Emilia Pennanen present two exhibitions at HAA Galleria. Juvonen explores the passage of time and decay through distorted, muted images, while Pennanen engages with place experience in multimaterial photographic sculptures.
exhibition14:00An interactive exhibition where you explore 1980s Helsinki through photographs and help shape the exhibition's content.
16:00ISYY is hosting a hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees on Friday 28 August, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Studentia, Lukema.
16:00ISYY is hosting a hangout evening for international tutors and their tutees on Friday 28 August,
exhibition17:00The "Layers" exhibition presents jewelry artist Eero Lintusaari's decades-long career at the Museum of Finnish Handicrafts. Jewelry emerges as a carrier of memories and meanings, far beyond simple ornament.
20:00All Good In The Hood kicks off its 10th anniversary autumn season at Kaijakka on Friday 28.8. The evening opens with Mimosa & Getto-Otto, one of Tampere's rising acts,
theater18:00Agit-Cirk merges spoken theatre and contemporary circus into a dystopian science fiction work exploring the present through absurdity and physical storytelling. Surviving artists attempt to preserve fragments of cultural history and locate a northern paradise.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
exhibition(2 days)
Popper Gallery participates in the Jyväskylä Art Street event with the exhibition "Värikylläisiä" and painting demonstrations by Anu from a new series of works.
exhibition11:00Hakasalmen villa is open free of charge from 11:00 to 17:00. A worthwhile visit to see the Stefan Bremer - Helsinki by Night exhibition.
exhibition12:00Metsägalleria Tapio showcases Finnish and international artists in an invitational exhibition celebrating nature's balance and celestial themes. The exhibition runs from 28.7.-30.8.2026.
exhibition10:00A vibrant exhibition of paintings with strong contrasts and dynamic forms that invite personal interpretation from viewers.
exhibition11:00A group exhibition by seven contemporary artists exploring trees and their significance. The exhibition is spread across multiple locations in Keuruu, with the opening day offering free admission.
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.
exhibition10:00Visit Muurame Church, designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1929. The architecture reflects Italian influences and Nordic classicism.
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Weekly open film screening for children and families at Lippulaivan Library, with the programme chosen by audience vote.
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.
exhibition12:00Two artists present their work: Heimonen displays his early creations from the 1990s to today, Karela paintings exploring remembered landscapes.
market09:00Flea market at Kiikku playground where you can sell your own items. Fire truck and refreshments from 10.00 to 11.30.
market09:00Autumn market at Torpparinmäki playground with sellers and buyers. No sales fees or reservations required. The programme includes pony riding, a café, and open doors.
market11:00A flea market at the Alppila community centre celebrating Environment Week - sell your unwanted items or discover hidden treasures.
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Swedish-language story time for babies 0-1 year at Helsinki Central Library. Read books together and enjoy coffee in a welcoming setting.
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Peer support group for family carers seeking wellbeing and coping support. Simultaneously, a functional fitness group is offered for relatives with memory illness.
lecture13:00Introductory meeting for a new German-language discussion group where participants decide on the group's future activities. Intended for pensioners and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
lecture14:00Petri Komulainen presents photographs and stories from his travels to South Korea, a country where tradition meets cutting-edge technology.
lecture15:30A guided tour of central Helsinki for new and returning students. Meeting at 15:30 at Diak Helsinki campus, the tour lasts approximately two hours.
lecture16:00Professor Antti Rajala and doctoral researcher Aki Saariaho discuss utopian pedagogy and its application in education. The lecture presents an educational experiment at Otaniemi Upper Secondary School where students envisioned alternative futures using artificial intelligence.
lecture16:00Philosopher Antti Vihinen presents his book examining composer Jean Sibelius' connections to Nazi Germany. The discussion features musicologist Juha Torvinen.
other08:30A peaceful morning walk in the forest near Laajasalo beach for pensioners and unemployed people.
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A self-directed balance group meets at Riistavuoren service center in Helsinki. The group welcomes all interested participants.
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MLL's family café meets on Fridays at Leikkipuisto Viiri. Coffee, company, and activities for families with children.
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Let's Move Together is a guided play session for children and adults at Strömberg Playground on Fridays. Instructors develop play ideas together with participants, and there are facilities to warm food and make coffee.
other10:00A guided music session for babies and their parents at Malminkartano youth centre. Singing, play, and togetherness for the youngest.
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The playground workshop offers art and craft activities for all ages. Parents meet other families while children create and play under guidance.
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Free activities at the playground where children can create, play, and exercise together with other families.
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Guided physical activity session for children at the playground, where they can discover various exercise equipment under supervision.
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Family morning at the playground featuring play, singing, movement and creative activities for children and parents together.
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Art Morning at the playground offers varied art and craft activities for all ages. Parents and children work together under the guidance of instructors and can meet other families.
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A relaxed family morning with songs, rhymes, and hands-on crafts for all ages.
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Weekly baby morning at Lampi Playground with singing, nursery rhymes, movement and socializing for the youngest.
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Family activities featuring games, crafts, painting, music and movement with a different theme each week.
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A Friday gathering for fathers and children at Kiikku playground with the chance to grill and enjoy hot coffee.
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A guided session for babies and toddlers featuring picture books and nursery rhymes, followed by free playtime and the chance to borrow books.
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Weekly gathering for families with babies at the play park, featuring games, music, baby massage, and movement activities.
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Exercise group for 2-3-year-olds and their parents focusing on motor development and parent-child interaction. Pre-registration by phone is required.
other12:00FloweRescue waste flower workshop for pensioners and unemployed at Laajasalo Library. Learn about Helsinki's service centres and make your own bouquet.
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Monthly Friday activity featuring board games, crafts, and treats for children.
other13:00Espoo Pohjola-Norden invites families to a free event featuring Nordic children's books, craft activities, and a trivia quiz for children.
other14:00Free sewing workshop where you can repair damaged clothes and textiles by hand or sewing machine with guidance from instructors.
other16:00Academic year opening evening for health and social care students at Mukkula campus in Lahti. Meet new people, play games and enjoy grilled food.
other17:00TROMBI ry bids farewell to its nearly twenty-year home in Myrbacka with a special gathering. Dress in overalls or funeral attire and bring your own food and drinks.
other18:00Party celebrating TAO's shadow opening on Friday 28.8. from 18.00 to 22.00 in Lapland University's sauna. Alcohol-free punch, snacks and safe space.
other20:15A ghostly walking tour through old Raahe featuring spine-tingling and amusing tales of mysterious figures and events from the city's past.
lecture13:30Communion service for retirees and unemployed people with a service centre card at Kontula senior centre.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:15CV improvement workshop for job seekers in Helsinki. Bring your current CV and work on it with guidance during the session.
lecture17:00A ghost walk through Helsinki's oldest streets with City Museum guides, where you encounter legendary spirits and mysterious tales from the city's past.
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Baby meetups for families with small children, featuring music, movement, crafts and storytelling in the playground.
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Family morning at Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki for parents and small children with play, singing and movement together. Free event.
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A guided family activity on the playground grounds featuring different themes each week.
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Summer singing and movement activities for children with changing themes at Etupelto Playground in Helsinki.
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Indoor movement and acrobatics for toddlers.
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Etana-Ellin orienteering is a small orienteering event at Sanna playground where children search for pictures according to a theme. Suitable for the youngest.
other13:00Free summer bingo for seniors at Riistavuoren senior centre in Helsinki.
exhibition16:00Kanneltalo's gallery presents a multisensory exhibition from the Metsäkissa2044 project featuring visual art, sound, and participatory activities. The exhibition is accompanied by a series of events with artists, musicians, and theatre collectives.
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.
other19:00A contemporary circus performance exploring loss and connection through the extinction story of the kiwi bird. Acrobatics, dance, balancing, and electroacoustic music interweave on a stage where lighting, set design, and costumes create their own characters.
other09:30Jussi Ollila guides children through improvised stories on the Creatures' Meadow. Tales emerge from the children's ideas and meadow life, accompanied by a travel guitar. Suitable for ages 3-7.
other10:00A city adventure in Jyväskylä's centre where you solve a mystery surrounding a fictional company. A 3.5 km route guides you through searching for clues, examining physical evidence, and following a story that spans two timelines.
other10:30Baby Meetups at Iso-Antti Playground, where young children play, move, and join music and storytelling sessions with their parents.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other10:00Open craft group meeting at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bring your tools and materials and create together with others.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
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Varied programme for families of all ages on Friday morning at the play park.
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A word art school for teenagers interested in writing poetry, prose, and drama. Swedish-language lessons with feedback and support for creative ideas.
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Foundational word art education for teenagers aged 16-18. Students create their own stories and write poetry, prose, and drama with guidance from experienced instructors.
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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Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
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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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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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A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains baby Marsupilami, a yellow and spotted creature who brings chaos and joy to a holiday cruise.
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Markku Keränen's abstract tempera paintings at Galerie Forsblom. The exhibition features circular figures playing with colour and light, building a new world in each work.
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Norwegian artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard presents paintings of women in motion and underwater. Dynamic works exploring freedom, courage, and the body's independence.
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A group exhibition of visual art, architecture, and design featuring four artists or collectives: L'Esprit de L'Escalier, Henrietta Lehtonen, Hedy Leung, and Eglė Ridikaitė.
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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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Traditional British folk dancing with live music from Helsinki Cèilidh Band. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
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A musical where Julia takes control of her own life after Romeo. Written by Emmy-winning screenwriter David West Read and composed by Max Martin, filled with 1990s and 2000s hits.
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Illustration exhibition by Pasi Pitkänen featuring artwork from popular children's book series. The programme includes workshops and a family day with the illustrator present.
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Helsinki-based photographer Tero Pajukallio presents wetland landscapes as vibrant drone photographs. The exhibition runs at the Natural History Museum's café from August through October.
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Gaming nights for women and girls aged 16-28 at Pelitalo Sture. Play on computers, consoles, and board games with support from youth coordinators.
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Weekly jazz club at Manala bar in central Helsinki featuring a resident trio and guest musicians on Thursday evenings.
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Helsinki City Theatre invites older adults to share life stories and create small theatrical performances together. Drama exercises and conversation are included. No experience needed, and participation is free.
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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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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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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.
ballet(22 days)
Tchaikovsky's world-renowned ballet Swan Lake tells of Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by a sorcerer, and Prince Siegfried's quest to break the curse. This classic of Finland's national ballet runs through August and early September.
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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.
+ 558 more long-running events — see the calendar.