sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Jukurit and Hämeenlinna on 1 September in Mikkeli.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and KooKoo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Vaasan Sport and Jokerit.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and Assat in Oulu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lappeenranta SaiPa and Tampere Tappara.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Kiekko-Espoo against KalPa in Espoo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and Ilves in Rauma.
theater18:00A two-person play about friendship and love told through letters exchanged between two people over many decades.
theater(121 days)
A stage adaptation of Iida Turpeinen's award-winning novel about extinction and humanity's relationship with nature, told through the skeleton of a Steller's sea cow. The performance explores how Western thought shifted when we realized we could erase entire species from existence.
festival10:00Season finale of Senioripaku Välkky at Entressen Library featuring exercise, Mummodisko and refreshments.
festival(5 days)
Stuffed animals spend the night at the library and go on adventures. On Saturday 5.9., you can pick up your toy and join the family Saturday programme.
lecture15:00Actress Seela Sella visits Kanneltalo to discuss her career with Tuomo Holopainen. The event is based on Antti Heikkinen's biographical work and concludes with a book signing.
festival(2 days)
Satama-Appro returns to Jyväskylä Harbour in autumn 2026 for another edition of this popular harbour event.
festival(3 days)
Jyväskylä Queerlesque Week offers two workshops: a danced burlesque course with Rosetta Sweet and a camp art workshop with Polish instructor Rin. Register via email.
concert18:00A classical music concert featuring works by Bach, Franck, Saari, and Mussorgsky. The programme includes fantasias, fugues, and Finnish mythology.
club(2 days)
Back To School party in Joensuu on Thursday 1.9. from 21:00 to 04:00. Dance music, live performances and overall badges for the first 400. Ticket 5 € + cloakroom.
club(2 days)
Student party at Las Palmas in Joensuu on Tuesday, 1 September. Doors open at 22:00 and a performer takes the stage around midnight. Tickets 6 € via the Kide app.
lecture(106 days)
A volunteer-run conversation group for practising Finnish in a relaxed setting with coffee and tea.
lecture15:30Scholars from the French Academy and the Academy of Athens discuss Europe's meaning and identity in the contemporary world. The conversation is held in French with simultaneous interpretation into Finnish.
lecture17:30Attorney Tuula Rainto delivers a free lecture on wills and guardianship powers of attorney. Open to all.
exhibition(30 days)
Aino-Maija Laaksonen's exhibition at Maunula-talo presents works where translucent surfaces and colour fields create spaces for the meeting of the sharp and the fluid.
other12:00The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
lecture(106 days)
Stones Tell Stories event at Kinaport service centre. The Fossils group studies rocks, minerals and fossils and arranges excursions and visits. Intended for retirees and unemployed people with a service centre card.
lecture(106 days)
Adult Finnish language group at Hakunila Library every Tuesday 10-12. Free practice in speaking, reading, and writing.
lecture(100 days)
Enter's volunteer guides help seniors master digital technology at no cost. Personal instruction in using phones, tablets, computers, and e-services.
lecture(92 days)
Tapiola Library's reading circle meets four times in autumn to discuss selected books.
lecture(101 days)
Enter ry offers free IT guidance sessions for seniors at Tikkurila Library from September through December. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with advance registration required.
lecture13:30Singing sessions for seniors at Syystie Service Centre. The programme features popular songs, folk melodies and classical pieces, exploring their background and shared memories together.
lecture(92 days)
A monthly philosophical discussion group at Munkkiniemi Library where Severi Hämäri and the Critical University explore life-related questions - this time on independence and self-centeredness.
lecture17:00An open residents' meeting where spring ideas are developed into themes for the jubilee year's programme. Free and open to all.
lecture17:00Jussi-Pekka Hanhela delivers a free lecture on power of attorney for interest protection, which secures property management and care decisions when a person can no longer decide for themselves.
lecture17:30Artist Juhani Koivumäki shares insights from three monastery journeys to Thailand, France, and India, reflecting on what he discovered about silence and inner peace.
lecture(92 days)
Swedish-language reading circle at Martinlaakso Library. Four autumn meetings where participants discuss fiction together.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other(106 days)
Creative event at Leikkipuisto Tuorinniemi. Find more information on the venue's notice board and social media.
other(52 days)
Open art workshop where toddlers aged 1.5-3 explore visual arts through painting, colour, and modelling with an adult. Workshops run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Caisa.
other(99 days)
Free makerspace on Tuesdays where students can experiment with a 3D printer and vinyl cutter.
other14:00Katja Koukkula and Jussi Väänänen lead free afternoon dances at Stoa Hall for both beginners and experienced dancers.
other17:30Circus course for children aged 3-5 with an adult. Over ten weeks, participants learn fundamental acrobatics, movement, and balance skills while building confidence together.
other(92 days)
A Finnish storytelling session for children and adults featuring fairy tales, nursery rhymes, songs, and games. Held monthly at no cost.
lecture13:00A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture10:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
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.
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.
other14:30Free circus course for seniors at Stoa where you practice balance and mobility with circus equipment. The course is open to everyone regardless of prior experience.
other16:00Free circus course for seniors focusing on balance, flexibility, and coordination. Led by circus instructor Enrique Salas with teaching in English, Spanish, and Finnish.
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.
concert(62 days)
Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
concert(732 days)
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.
theater(124 days)
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.
theater(87 days)
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.
theater(32 days)
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.
musical(136 days)
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.
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.
theater(59 days)
Two brothers live in isolation in North Philadelphia until a valuable guest named Harold changes their fate. The National Theatre presents Orphans, a drama about freedom, brotherhood, and violence.
festival(19 days)
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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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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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.
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(18 days)
The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
festival(11 days)
Helsinki Opera Summer showcases performances by independent opera groups at the Alexander Theatre. The festival focuses on new chamber opera and musical theatre.
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(6 days)
Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week of free workshops, bingo, baking, and birthday festivities.
exhibition(356 days)
This exhibition presents Elga Sesemann's (1922-2007) extensive artistic output and her significant role in modern Finnish art. Ateneum Art Museum, 18.8.2026-8.8.2027.
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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.
concert(113 days)
The musician collective Orivesi All Stars invites you to an open jam session where you can play any acoustic instrument.
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.
clubin progress
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.
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.
club(127 days)
Free knitting club at Puistola Library on Wednesday evenings. Suitable for both beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts.
club(127 days)
Amateur musicians gather at Tikkurila Library to play pop music classics together. Feel free to bring your own instruments.
club(120 days)
Karaoke for singers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. No singing talent required, and you can also just listen.
club(288 days)
Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
club(120 days)
The board game club at Martinlaakso Library meets every Thursday evening. Teens and adults interested in board games are welcome.
club(113 days)
Vesala youth centre opens its doors to rainbow youth and their allies. Welcome to 12-17-year-olds who are rainbow people or thinking about rainbow issues.
club(113 days)
Chess club gathering at Kibe in Entressen Library, open to all.
lecture(120 days)
A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
lecture(120 days)
The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle exploring books featuring animals. Meets in the restaurant at Myllypuro service library.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle at Jakomäki Library where participants discuss books together. Open group that welcomes new members at any time.
lecture(113 days)
An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
lecture(85 days)
A literary discussion group meeting four times in autumn to explore books by international authors, led by Susanne Ahlroth.
+ 227 more long-running events — see the calendar.