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.
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.
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.
concert21:00Teflon Brothers perform at Himos Areena in Jämsä. Tickets must be booked in advance, and remaining tickets can be purchased at the door.
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.
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.
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.
concert19:00Saxophonist Jukka Perko performs Charlie Parker classics with a 25-piece orchestra. A powerful trio forms the rhythmic heart of the concert.
festival15:00Joensuu students' academic year opening at the market square featuring Mikael Gabriel as the main performer, information booths, and free programming for all students.
concert17:00Weekly jazz evenings at Manala bar. Mikko Antila plays vibraphone alongside Arto Ikävalko on piano, Joonas Tuuri on bass, and Ville Luukkonen on drums. Free entry.
concert19:00The Folk Music Club presents Désirée Saarela and I Fäälan at Telakka in Tampere. An evening of traditional music.
classical19:00The Helsinki City Orchestra performs the Pathetique Symphony under the direction of chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Sarasteen.
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.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Hämeenlinna and Karpat.
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Legendary club night at Apollo Live Club on Thursday 3.9. with playfully cheeky and Neon Rave themes. Glitter yourself up and enter the costume contest. Ticket 4-6 €.
concert18:00Rautakoura and Paula Wolski bring modern folk music to Suutarila Library. Admission is free.
classical19:00The Helsinki Chamber Choir takes the stage at Ritarihuone for an evening of choral music in a historic Helsinki setting.
sport16:30Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Manse PP and Vimpelin Veto at Kaupin pesäpallostadion in Tampere.
sport16:30Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Joensuun Maila and Tampere Manse PP at Ilosaarirock Stadion.
concert18:00Jorma Panula leads a conducting class whose students perform works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Haydn in Lohja.
concert19:00Two Finnish singer-songwriters present their new albums at Linna Bar. Eva Vikman performs groove-based iskelmä while Teemu Rämö blends rock and singer-songwriter influences.
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A monologue play about Finnish poet Eino Leino's love interests, written by Pinja Hahtola and directed by Seppo Honkonen. An award-winning production exploring the poet's romantic history.
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.
festival17:00Trombin students' traditional Suokki party on Suomenlinna featuring yard games, bingo, and socialising for students and friends.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs a classical music concert at Madetojan Hall.
concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
concert18:00Vimma performs at Ohjelmaravintola Maxim in Kuopio on September 3 at 6 PM.
concert19:00Violinist Lotta Marie performs at Kangasala-talo in Tampere.
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.
club16:30Jokilaivasitsit is Traden's traditional sitsit event on the boat Jokilaiva Lulu in Turku. The evening features a formal dinner followed by a party on the same boat.
club19:00Monthly jam sessions for musicians of all levels. Genre-free and open to everyone - play what you want, or just listen to other musicians.
club(2 days)
International bar night with an Under the Sea theme at Bar IHKU in Tampere. Music all night, water pistol competition, nautical dress code, and bus rides to Hervanta.
concert19:00Three hardcore and metal bands in one night at Semifinal: Rustopora, Salaattipäivät and Check Hook. Entry from 10 €.
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John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
concert19:30Désirée Saarela plays a live set at Rahvaanmusiikin kerho ry. in Tampere, starting at 19:30.
festival(4 days)
Open House Helsinki offers guided tours through architectural works normally closed to the public, led by architects and experts.
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Maija Albrecht's dry-point engraving exhibition at Galleria Duetto. Meticulously crafted works built from fine details and tonal nuances that unfold for the attentive viewer.
festival13:00Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari celebrates the start of autumn with a yard party featuring food, games, and festive activities.
festival16:30ITU's traditional Fuksiaiset is a station-based team event with tasks around Tampere city centre, themed around different historical periods. Teams are drawn by lottery and the best performers win prizes.
festival(2 days)
A relay race and quest for new students around Kuopio with themed costumes, station tasks and competition. Free entry, prizes for winning groups and after-party at the restaurant from 21.00.
festival17:00PORA's traditional city orienteering where students navigate task stations around Pori city centre. The event includes the course, a badge, and entry to the after-party at Jolly Joker.
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.
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 team competition where students complete tasks at checkpoints throughout Joensuu. Free for freshmen, 30 € per team for continuing students.
festival18:00Tradenomikaste is a traditional student ceremony where new tradenomi students receive overall badges. The event features a programme, sauna, and an after-party at Jolly Joker.
festival18:00First-year teacher education students play yard games and have a picnic at Mattilanniemi. Free event with registration required.
festival18:00Launch party for the children's book "Our Neighbour Eskelmus and the Tamers of Biodiversity Loss" featuring musical reading theatre, interactive activity stations and an author interview for all ages.
festival18:30Park party organised by Vaasa Evangelical Students for students and young adults, featuring games, food and socialising.
festival19:00A picnic for teacher education students at the University of Jyväskylä, offering a chance to connect with students from different year groups and new arrivals.
festival(2 days)
Fuksiviikkojen Päätösbileet brings students together for a major outdoor party at the YO building's new event arena. The event welcomes both new and returning students.
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Leonor Ruiz Dubrovin's new paintings at tm-gallery. The artist weaves her Finnish-Spanish heritage into dreamlike works where hyperrealism and abstraction converge.
cinema15:00A comedy about a couple in marital crisis who invite their mysterious neighbours to dinner, but the evening takes unexpected turns.
20:30Greetings - A Bruce Springsteen Tribute - Viking Glory
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ESN Åbo Akademi presents a student rave at UG Klubi, bringing together local and international students for a night of dancing.
concertFinnish indie-rock band Korupuhe and singer-songwriter Tamara Luonto take the stage together at Ravintola Käpygrilli.
festival18:30Jyväskylä Queerlesque Week offers two workshops: a danced burlesque course with Rosetta Sweet and a camp art workshop with Polish instructor Rin. Register via email.
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The senior choir at Kampin Service Centre in Helsinki welcomes retired and unemployed residents with a service centre card.
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Accordion singers perform at Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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.
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.
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Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
club18:00Tampio's sauna evening at Solu sauna where you meet other members and enjoy the warmth. Free for members, 5 euros for others.
lecture18:00Author Mirva Karkinen presents her debut novel Leviatan, a story about women's position and the misogyny hidden within society, at Tapiola Library.
club18:15A tram party organized by Sture that circles through Helsinki. Bring your own snacks and drinks, dress code is overalls.
club(2 days)
Autumn season opener for the Poikkareilla party, bringing together scientists and party-goers at Viihdemaailma Ilona.
club(2 days)
Free closing party for YAKT and LO at The Old Irish Pub for freshers and tutors. Ticket sales begin 1.9. at 18:00, limited availability.
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The September Overalls Party is an open student event in Tampere where people celebrate in overalls or without them. The event runs on Thursday 3.9. from 21:00 to 04:00 at Entertainment World Ilona and H5 Bar & Cellar.
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Qigong exercise class for older adults at Maunula Library, featuring balancing movements for body and mind.
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Olkkari is a discussion group that meets on weekday mornings at Jakomäki Library in Helsinki. Participants discuss current topics over coffee and tea.
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.
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.
theater(3 days)
A dance theatre performance blending contemporary dance, theatre, and live music that explores change and the history of a northern port city. The first collaborative work of four Raahe-based artists.
stand-up19:00Stand up Club features Leena, a comedian who blends workplace stress with sharp, unexpected humor for an evening of laughs.
theater18:00A fully improvised theatre performance where actors bring book characters to life through conversation and attentive listening.
festival18:00Free casual hangout for students featuring outdoor games and picnic food in Mattilanniemi Park.
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Free chair gymnastics group at Jakomäki Library on Thursdays. Suitable for older adults and people with mobility limitations, improves mobility and balance.
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Weekly craft sessions using recycled materials at Roihuvuori Library. Library staff guide and inspire participants with no registration needed.
other16:30Traditional competition for KPTK first-year students featuring team games and challenges in Hollihaka park. Registration required by 2 September.
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The Warrior Cats Club meets every other Thursday. Members do activities and Warrior Cats-themed tasks in a relaxed atmosphere. All ages welcome.
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The board game club meets at Tapulikaupunki library for gaming sessions open to adults and young people. Games come from the club and library collections, and you can bring your own favourites.
concert19:00Concert in Helsinki.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
club16:00Weekly board game evenings on Thursdays in Joensuu. Free and open to all who want to play together.
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.
17:00Fuusio's Beer Mile Challenge is a 4 × 400-metre relay run around Vesijärvi Harbour. Teams of four each take one 400-metre lap,
exhibition(11 days)
A group exhibition exploring identity's mutability and uncertainty. The show examines what it means to be oneself and how identity forms throughout life.
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.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
other18:00Dance and nature workshops combining movement, forest exploration, and research participation. Led by dancers Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen, open to all with no prior dance experience required.
exhibition12:00Group exhibition featuring eleven artists presenting works in film, sculpture, photography, installation, and graphics.
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.
exhibition10:00Puutio presents colourful landscape paintings that capture impressions of light and colour tones. The exhibition is open in Jyväskylä on the second floor of Popper putiikin.
exhibition12:00Two artists present their work: Heimonen displays his early creations from the 1990s to today, Karela paintings exploring remembered landscapes.
market13:00Pop-up cafe serving gluten-free and regular coffee, baked goods, and food. Special offers on gluten-free archipelago bread and a celebratory celiac anniversary cheesecake.
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ENTER volunteers help seniors learn to use smartphones, tablets, computers, and electronic services.
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An open Finnish language study group where participants read, speak, and write together. The group meets on Thursdays and welcomes all levels.
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Free housing search workshop where you can get advice on housing matters and help finding accommodation.
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An open poetry group for all who love poetry, where beginners and experienced writers learn together and discover new ways to engage with poetic expression.
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.
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Enter ry's volunteer mentors help seniors learn to use computers, tablets, and phones at Martinlaakso Library. Free sessions twice monthly on Thursdays.
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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.
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Roda provides free guidance for job seekers every Thursday. Help with CVs and applications, interview training, and career planning support.
lecture16:00A lecture on Finnish entrepreneur and restaurant pioneer Johanna Charlotta Maexmontan, who significantly influenced Helsinki's social and dining culture in the late 19th century.
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Free English conversation group meeting on Thursdays at Sellon Library. Open to anyone looking to practice English in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
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Arabic language café at Helsinki Central Library where participants practice Arabic, discuss topics, and connect with fellow learners.
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Free Spanish conversation group for everyday topics. Suitable for all levels, no registration required.
lecture17:00Keuruun Museum presents a lecture on Spanish medieval poetry, exploring the most significant works of narrative and lyric verse from the period.
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Swedish-language conversation group at Myyrmäki Library meeting every other Thursday. Open to all levels, from beginners to native speakers.
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Swedish language cafe at Ison Omena Library every Thursday. Open to all who want to practice Swedish through conversation.
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A club for young adults to learn first aid and practice Finnish together.
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A reading circle open to all who wish to explore Nordic literature through discussions of works by authors from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
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An open fiction reading circle where participants read and discuss literature together without restrictions.
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Feminist reading circle meeting monthly at Kallion Library throughout autumn. Each session discusses a selected book and welcomes all participants without advance registration.
lecture18:00Writer Wah-Ming Chang presents her forthcoming artist book Hand, Held, exploring her father's artistic work and their shared memories. The evening features handmade notebooks, photographic prints, and tea served in traditional gaiwans.
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A monthly reading circle at Munkkiniemi Library on Thursdays. The autumn season opens with Peter Sandström's "Glory Days".
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The Lautasaari Library reading circle meets on Thursday evenings in autumn to discuss four literary works over coffee.
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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.
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Chair gymnastics for pensioners and unemployed people at Roihuvuoren youth centre. Instructor Jaana, coffee after the session.
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Guided morning activity for toddlers featuring songs, nursery rhymes and play. Perfect for young children and their caregivers.
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Baby meetups are an open gathering for families with small children, where babies play, move and explore together with their parents.
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Family Morning at Leikkipuisto Filpus: singing, crafts, and togetherness for all ages. Free, no registration needed.
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Free play at the playground on Thursdays, where children play independently under adult supervision.
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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.
other10:30Free Nordic walking instruction and outdoor activity in Maunula with coffee and project information.
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Family meetups for children of all ages and parents featuring play, singing, movement and creative activities together.
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Free exercise session designed to build muscle strength and balance. Open to anyone looking to stay active.
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Samba card game for pensioners and unemployed people at Myllypuro senior centre in Helsinki. Participation requires a service centre card, which is free to obtain from the information desk.
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Bridgeverstas is a free activity day for pensioners and unemployed people at Kampin service centre in Helsinki.
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An activity trail for families where parents and children play and do activities together. Suitable for both toddlers and older children.
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Craft Thursday offers a chance to experiment with screen printing on fabric. Use the venue's templates or create your own stencils, and bring your own fabrics and clothing to decorate.
other17:00Local heritage walk to Kypärämäki-Köhniö featuring stories about the area's history and life, coffee, and music. Organized by Jyväskylä-Seura.
other17:00Outdoor outing to Alppipuisto for 13-25 year old rainbow youth and their allies. Yard games, snacks, and a relaxed vibe.
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Chess club for players with basic skills at Sello Library. Guidance provided.
other17:30AORA Society and Satama Bar & Bistro's monthly wellness evening combining pilates, yoga, an expert talk on gut health, kombucha tasting, and fermented product sampling.
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Free workshop where you learn to use a Cricut cutter to create vinyl stickers and heat transfer images. Suitable for ages 13 and up, as well as younger children with an adult.
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SPR's language café is an informal Finnish practice group. Play games, discuss everyday topics, and connect with other learners at all levels.
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Reading dog Konsta listens to children reading at Tapanila Library. The activity supports reading development and reduces reading anxiety.
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.
lecture(22 days)
Open reception about safe relationships. A Suvanto ry event where you can discuss coercive situations with loved ones.
lecture13:15Free job application workshop at Helsinki Employment Services where you learn to write effective applications and receive personal guidance.
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.
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.
lecture17:00Creative writing course for young people aged 16-20, led by word artist Aamu Pulkkinen. Participants practice writing poetry and prose, share their texts, and receive feedback. Free, registration required.
lecture17:30Open reading circle exploring South and Latin American literature, led by poet Pilvi Pääkkönen. Weekly meetings throughout autumn, free admission.
lecture17:30An open record panel where participants listen to and discuss summery tracks from different eras. A relaxed and conversational music event for everyone.
other14:00An open art workshop where you can try different techniques and materials with guidance. Suitable for all skill levels.
other11:00Dance workshop exploring improvisation and whole-body expression. Four-day intensive course in Jyväskylä led by Rebecca, drawing on 30 years of dance experience.
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.
other13:00Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other12:00A recruitment event in Espoo where job seekers meet employers from many sectors. Free entry with no advance registration required.
other17:30Reading dog Einar listens to children read at Vuosaaren Library. Book a 15-minute session through the library's customer service.
other18:00Free clothing repair pop-up at Oodi where you can learn to repair, modify and upcycle clothes. Instructors guide you through each step and no previous experience is required.
other17:00Open drum jamming for all levels. Djembes are available to borrow, or bring your own drum. Music educator Sakari Heikka leads the session in Finnish and English.
lecture14:00Kirsti Kirjavainen recounts her 35 years of life in Nepal. The event is open to pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
other10:30Introductory mum & baby pilates class at Leikkipuisto Sanna. Maria, a postnatal pilates specialist, guides participants through exercises for wellbeing and posture.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(128 days)
Allas Live is a summer-long concert series at Allas Pool from May to September featuring Finnish and international artists across multiple music genres.
festival(2 days)
SAMO's 30th anniversary opening kicks off the academic year with a park event, rally, and evening party at Rytmikorjaamo featuring Sonia.
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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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Finland's largest furniture, design, and interior event featuring new ideas for homes and spaces, plus works from rising designers.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
cinema(35 days)
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.
exhibition(31 days)
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.
exhibition(31 days)
Norwegian artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard presents paintings of women in motion and underwater. Dynamic works exploring freedom, courage, and the body's independence.
festival(2 days)
A free welcome evening for international students featuring a city tour, trivia quiz and Finnish surprises in Vaasa.
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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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Johan Eichhorn's photo exhibition brings nature's transformations into people's homes. In staged images, familiar spaces become strange, revealing how the reshaping of nature has become an invisible part of everyday life.
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Official afterparty for Tursajaiset at Viihdemaailma Ilona. Rap duo M//O performs around midnight. Tickets from 5 euros.
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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.
lecture(132 days)
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.
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.
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 comedy about a marriage in crisis when friends send the couple to an elite couples' training camp. Written by Niina Lahtinen and Joonas Nordman, directed by Anna Dahlman.
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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.
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Senior taekwondo at Kontula Community Centre develops memory, balance and functional ability through standing-based training. The group is led by taekwondo master Dae Jin Hwang.
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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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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.
+ 721 more long-running events — see the calendar.