concert18:00Olli Ahvenlahti presents his new quintet at G Livelab with electric jazz funk. The band features trumpeter Jukka Eskola, saxophonist Joonatan Rautio, bassist Ville Herrala, and drummer Jaska Lukkarinen.
concert18:00The Lapland-Balkan orchestra Jaakko Laitinen & Väärä Raha blends Balkan rhythms with Finnish schlager. Emma Award winners, the band has performed in over 20 countries.
concert19:00Swedish rockabilly trio with eight albums, four of which reached the top 10 of the Swedish chart. John Lindberg Trio plays at On The Rocks in Helsinki.
classical19:00The Helsinki City Orchestra performs the Pathetique Symphony under the direction of chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Sarasteen.
classical18:00Jyväskylä Sinfonia presents a classical programme featuring French flutist Patrick Gallois as soloist. The orchestra performs works by Mozart, Reinecke and other Classical composers under the direction of Anna-Maria Helsing.
festival(18 days)
Teatteri Sirkus Suosalo brings its Rantaruntti tour to Helsinki in September with a circus tent programme featuring Shakespeare's The Tempest, several plays, musical performances, and children's theatre.
concert19:30Tango's forgotten visionary Eduardo Rovira comes alive in SONICO's new cinematic performance, blending music, light, and video art into a multimedia experience.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Hämeenlinna and Karpat.
concert18:00Jazz for Kids is a concert series for all ages where professional musicians perform their own work. Keyboardist Nikita Rafaelov blends electroacoustic jazz, ambient and lo-fi hip-hop.
concert21:00Teflon Brothers perform at Himos Areena in Jämsä. Tickets must be booked in advance, and remaining tickets can be purchased at the door.
concert18:00Jorma Panula leads a conducting class whose students perform works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Haydn in Lohja.
concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
concert19:00Brian celebrates the 10th anniversary of its debut album by performing it in full for the first time at Tavastia, joined by guest musicians from the band's history.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs a classical music concert at Madetojan Hall.
opera(3 days)
Missy Mazzolin's opera about the life and death of Isabelle Eberhardt. A Swiss adventurer and writer abandons Europe for the deserts of North Africa in search of her place in the world.
theater(108 days)
John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
festival(4 days)
Open House Helsinki offers guided tours through architectural works normally closed to the public, led by architects and experts.
festival(2 days)
A fun team competition where students complete tasks at checkpoints throughout Joensuu. Free for freshmen, 30 € per team for continuing students.
festival(2 days)
FAMKY is the annual checkpoint event organized by Karelia University of Applied Sciences' student union POKA in central Joensuu.
festival(2 days)
A fun urban orienteering competition for students in Kuopio, where teams complete tasks at various checkpoints around the city. First-year students participate free, older students can register for paid starts.
concert14:00Tervola Group presents poems by 94-year-old Mirjami Lehto at a Kanneltalo Thursday matinee. The collection explores the northern landscape, everyday life, love, and aging.
lecture14:00Closing event of the ARKI 135 circular economy hub featuring presentations on trends and an opportunity to meet companies that have developed their operations within the hub.
concert15:00Henna-Maija Kuki performs on the accordion with dance music classics and folk melodies at Ison Omenan Library. The audience can sing along or dance.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature and love in the senior years. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how books portray longing and new possibilities in aging.
other(106 days)
Weekly craft sessions using recycled materials at Roihuvuori Library. Library staff guide and inspire participants with no registration needed.
concert19:00Concert in Helsinki.
exhibition(18 days)
Comic artist Emilia Laatikainen presents her work at the Helsinki Comics Festival. Her award-winning autobiographical series explores themes of birds, black and white imagery, and shame.
exhibition(18 days)
Exhibition of Ukrainian and Finnish comic artists at the Helsinki Comic Festival. The project showcases Ukraine's growing comic culture and supports the country.
exhibition(18 days)
The Kutiburger exhibition showcases comic art from the Finnish magazine Kuti and Slovenian Stripburger. The show features printed and unique works exploring the dialogue between Finland's and Slovenia's independent comic scenes.
theater18:00A contemporary circus work exploring bodily expression and our time. RISA's performance plays at the boundary between light and shadow, where acrobatics and dance merge into a unified whole.
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.
lecture(92 days)
The Lautasaari Library reading circle meets on Thursday evenings in autumn to discuss four literary works over coffee.
other17:30Reading dog Einar listens to children read at Vuosaaren Library. Book a 15-minute session through the library's customer service.
lecture(92 days)
An open Finnish language study group where participants read, speak, and write together. The group meets on Thursdays and welcomes all levels.
lecture(99 days)
ENTER volunteers help seniors learn to use smartphones, tablets, computers, and electronic services.
lecture(99 days)
Free digital guidance where older adults teach older adults. Bring your own devices and practice the service you need.
lecture(92 days)
Free housing search workshop where you can get advice on housing matters and help finding accommodation.
lecture13:00A lecture on older people in literature and love in the senior years. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how books portray the possibilities for happiness that emerge with age.
lecture(99 days)
Enter ry's volunteer mentors help seniors learn to use computers, tablets, and phones at Martinlaakso Library. Free sessions twice monthly on Thursdays.
lecture(106 days)
Hello Espoo-info and Mobile Espoo-info provide guidance on public services and digital transaction support at Entressen Library. The service is available in Finnish, English, and via telephone interpreter.
lecture(106 days)
Roda provides free guidance for job seekers every Thursday. Help with CVs and applications, interview training, and career planning support.
lecture(99 days)
Swedish-language conversation group at Myyrmäki Library meeting every other Thursday. Open to all levels, from beginners to native speakers.
lecture(92 days)
A monthly reading circle at Munkkiniemi Library on Thursdays. The autumn season opens with Peter Sandström's "Glory Days".
lecture(99 days)
A free English conversation group for anyone wanting to practice speaking. Led by library visitors, the group meets Thursdays at Lippulaiva Library.
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(92 days)
A nursery rhyme session for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 with a parent or caregiver. Rhyme games and verses followed by free time at the library.
other18:00A visual art workshop in ecological materials and techniques led by artist Satu Kalliokuusi. The course is designed for young people aged 16-20.
other(85 days)
Reading dog Konsta listens to children reading at Tapanila Library. The activity supports reading development and reduces reading anxiety.
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.
lecture17:00A three-part lecture series on Östersundom manors, the chapel, and cultural landscapes. Discover the area's history and buildings from the 1600s to today.
lecture17:30Open reading circle exploring South and Latin American literature, led by poet Pilvi Pääkkönen. Weekly meetings throughout autumn, free admission.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
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.
festival(5 days)
Finland's largest furniture, design, and interior event featuring new ideas for homes and spaces, plus works from rising designers.
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(21 days)
Oblivia returns to its early performance venues in a walking performance that moves from the Tram Museum through the Winter Garden to the former VR warehouse area. Founders Annika Tudeer and Timo Fredriksson guide the audience through reflections on the past and Helsinki's transformation.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
festival(3 days)
Sweet Melt Productions presents burlesque and drag shows as part of Jyväskylä Queerlesque Week. The programme features Finnish and international performers with diverse acts.
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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.
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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.
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.
+ 261 more long-running events — see the calendar.