concert18:00American industrial metal legends Fear Factory perform at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki.
concert18:00ETKOT Lasse Liemola and friends take the audience on a nostalgic journey through the decades - from the fifties to today. A concert blending Finnish popular music, jazz, and musical theatre glamour.
concert19:00Punk festival in Seinäjoki featuring four bands: the classic Äpärät, the politically engaged Dragsvik, the experimental The Angosturas and the local Mana Fantoma.
concert19:00Brother Firetribe and Leverage perform together to celebrate 20 years since their debut albums were released.
festival19:00Finnish pop artist Anna Puu performs at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki. The concert starts at 19:00.
concert19:00Finnish band Kiuas plays in Tampere at Olympia-kortteli.
concert19:00London-based electronic music duo JOY (Anonymous) performs at Ääniwalli. The duo is known for spontaneous outdoor concerts that have evolved into massive party events.
concert19:00American jazz-funk collective Snarky Puppy take the stage at Allas in Helsinki in September 2026.
concertDanish band Cold Night For Alligators and Finnish band Royal Sorrow perform together. Both bands have recently released albums and actively tour across Europe.
concert19:00Rock band Pintandwefall celebrates its 20th anniversary at Sixth Line in Helsinki. English-sung rock with rich harmonies and frequent instrument changes.
concert19:00Finnish blues-rock band Honey B & T-Bones returns to the stage with new Finnish-language material. The concert programme also features familiar English-language repertoire, enhanced by saxophonist Jimi Ahlroos.
concert19:00American musician Zach Brock performs at Allas Sea Pool in Helsinki.
concert20:00Helsinki-based glam-gothic rock band The 69 Eyes performs at Tavastia club with hard rock trio Daze Dolls. Classics and the latest album Death Of Darkness.
concert18:00Kimmo Pohjonen, Mikko Helenius and Tuomas Norvio perform "Hallowed Lungs", a work that unites accordion, organ and electronic music in a trio. This return performance of the sold-out January show comes back to Musiikkitalo.
concert20:00Three Finnish metal bands in one night at Skenesali: Blame Me!, Crimson Sun and Without Warning showcase their sound from melodic metal to heavy metalcore.
concert19:00Metal bands Cryptic Hatred, Cumbeast and Galvanizer perform together in Tampere.
concert14:00Lastenmusiikkiorkesteri Ammuu! presents a fun musical story where Saara and the animals try to find something to do together. A 45-minute concert full of fresh arrangements and part-singing.
concert18:00Hungarian folk band Söndörgő brings the sounds of the Carpathian region to Allas Live in Helsinki for an energetic evening concert.
concert21:00Blastromen performs at Semifinal in Helsinki on September 5, 2026 at 21:00.
concert21:00Eläkeläiset plays humpa at Suisto club. The band is known from Kihveli Festival and major festivals.
festival(2 days)
The Fandango series presents son jarocho musicians from Veracruz alongside guest chef Mara Lozano. The day features a masterclass, dancing and a dj set in the evening.
concert17:30Wasted celebrates its 30th anniversary in Tampere with the new album The Future Is On Fire and guest performances by Juggling Jugulars, Abduktio, and Puhelinseksi.
concert18:00Finnish tango ensemble Tango del norte celebrates 15 years with a concert tour. The programme features traditional Argentine and Finnish tango classics alongside works by Astor Piazzolla.
concert18:00Flame Jazz opens the autumn season with Mikko Antila Sinetti's album release concert. A vibraphone-led quintet performs new material blending Finnish folk music, Americana and African American tradition.
concert21:00Heavy Metal Thunderstrike vol 16 brings Swedish death metal classic Mindless Sinner and Helvetets Port to Jyväskylä. Advance tickets from 30 €.
concert12:00louna0nline takes the stage at Suvilahti in Helsinki on 5 September 2026, starting at noon.
concert19:00The Nocturnal Affair performs at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki.
concert20:00HATEOFFICIAL performs at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki.
concert20:00ABBA tribute GIMME ABBA! showcases the band's greatest hits with soloists Annica Milán and Valtteri Lehtinen. Billnäs Bruk's historic Great Hall also offers a Show & Dinner package featuring a three-course meal.
concert20:30A burlesque evening from Kiusa Kabaré in Joensuu. Hosted by Vieno Huttunen with five performers on stage. Door admission 26 euros.
concert21:00Syskofrenia performs at Telakka in Tampere on Saturday 5 September. Tickets from 12 euros.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Jukurit and Vaasan Sport in Mikkeli.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Karpat and JYP in Oulu.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match featuring Kiekko-Espoo against Pelicans in Espoo.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and Jokerit in Rauma.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and IFK Helsinki.
club(2 days)
Two extremes of hardcore collide at Tiivistämö when Gabber Finland and Speedcore Italia present Finnish early hardcore artists and international speedcore acts under one roof. Ages 18 and up only.
concert19:00Maria Ylipää takes the stage at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki on 5 September 2026.
concert12:00Jami Faltin performs in Lahti.
concert15:00Finnish pop duo Dolly Style performs in Närpes.
concert16:00Kauko Röyhkä, a legendary figure in Finnish rock and literature, performs a solo concert. Known for the album Steppaillen and the novel Kaksi aurinkoa, which was nominated for the Finlandia Prize.
concert18:00Eve & Ossi and singer Juhani Tikkanen tour together in September 2026, performing at idyllic venues across Finland.
festival15:00Kustom Kulture day at Nakkila Verstas featuring art, tattoos and pin-up culture. The evening includes a pin-up final and John Lindberg Trio performing in the Machine Hall.
festival(2 days)
SMA Show brings a two-part event to Jyväskylä: an all-ages daytime concert with Cledos, Badu and Habson, followed by a K18 party with DJs and activities.
festival15:00A one-day festival in Tampere featuring members of the Royal Choir and collaborating artists performing music on two stages. The evening culminates in an acoustic large-choir performance in nature.
cinema16:30Pedro Almodóvar's melodrama about a filmmaker and an advertising photographer whose lives become a blend of reality and fiction. A film exploring how personal tragedies become art.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Vimpelin Veto and Manse PP from Tampere at Saarikenttä stadium.
festival10:30Vuotalo's Children's Saturday is a side event of Helsinki Design Week featuring a Lego workshop and exhibition for children and young people.
festival19:30Cosey Mueller takes the stage at Musta Juhla Festival 2026 in Tampere at Vastavirta-Klubi Bar.
cinema12:45A family adventure where a yellow, spotted baby creature named Marsupilami emerges from a mysterious box and transforms a family cruise into an unforgettable journey.
cinema13:00A family adventure where a mysterious yellow creature from South America creates chaos on a cruise vacation with his intelligence and powerful tail.
cinema13:00A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains baby Marsupilami, a yellow and spotted creature who brings chaos and joy to a cruise holiday.
concert14:00Indie rock band Vimma performs at Joensuu Main Library. A discussion on local environmental issues precedes the concert. Free admission.
cinema14:30A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America introduces the yellow and spotted baby Marsupilami, a mischievous creature who brings life and excitement to a family holiday.
cinema14:45A family adventure film where a mysterious package from South America contains baby Marsupilami, a yellow and spotted creature who brings excitement to a family cruise.
cinema15:00A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains the yellow, spotted baby Marsupilami. This wild and funny creature brings chaos and joy to a family vacation.
cinema15:00A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains the yellow, spotted baby Marsupilami. This wild and playful creature brings chaos and joy to a family vacation.
cinema15:15A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains baby Marsupilami, a yellow and spotted creature who brings chaos to the family's cruise holiday.
cinema15:15A 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.
cinema15:30A family adventure where a mysterious package from South America contains baby Marsupilami, a yellow and spotted creature who brings chaos to the family's holiday.
concert17:00Finnish artist Ismo Haavisto takes the stage aboard a Viking Line vessel in Helsinki on 5 September 2026.
festival(2 days)
Open-air film festival at Alvar Aalto's atelier featuring a Finnish documentary about Paimio sanatorium and a French film about architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen.
concert21:00Ysäri Allstars performs at Z-One in Varkaus. Advance ticket price includes a service fee.
concert18:00London-based blues musician Jo' Buddy celebrates career milestones at Kerubi Cellar's Roots & Blues Club. Blue Reflection also performs.
festival16:00This event showcases old bands from the Kuopio region and reunites old friends through music. The entrance ticket also works as a public transport ticket on local buses.
festival19:00Red Bull Dance Your Style final at Senate Square features 16 dancers competing while the audience votes for the winner heading to the world final in Zurich.
concert19:00Funebrarum performs at Varjobaari in Tampere.
classical14:00The Helsinki Chamber Choir presents a summer-themed programme performed by five singers. This free concert lasts about 40 minutes and welcomes all music lovers.
concert12:00A quintet from the Helsinki Chamber Choir performs a summer programme at Töölö Library. Free admission.
concert16:00Yoki performs at Rotuaarin aukio in Oulu on September 5 at 4 p.m.
concert18:00Axity performs on m/s Victoria in Helsinki.
concert19:00Nici Pop takes the stage at Musta Juhla Festival in Tampere.
concert21:00Finnish punk-rock band VITUN ISO ROTSI performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
club(2 days)
Kvääriklubi is Jyväskylä Pride's official club night featuring bingo, drag shows, and DJ music. Drag artists Mealworm, MultelMilla, Slaya Bit, and Vihapiirakka perform, hosted by Lettu.
club(2 days)
Autumn season opening at Hämäläis-Osakunta on Saturday 5.9. with a four-floor party featuring dancing, karaoke and sauna from 22:00 to 04:00. Tickets from 2-6 € depending on student status.
club(2 days)
Official closing party of Original Student Festival at the Old Student House. Dog Hustlers performs through the night, open 22:00-04:00. K18 event with dress code of festival attire or student clothing.
concert15:00Sara Siipola takes the stage at Kuopio Market in September 2026.
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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.
concert16:00Estonian ambient musician Kadi Vija takes the stage at Siirtymä ambient music festival in Tampere.
theater18:00TaYT Kesägalleria is an hour-long performance combining four small productions into one whole, blending theatre and video art. A celebration with music follows the final show.
concert21:00Blues band Jake's Blues Band performs at a private event in Pieksämäki.
concert21:00Aino & Hajonneet play a live gig at Pub Pikkupässi in Karkkila, starting at 21:00.
concert22:30Pandora takes the stage at Rönnin lava in Eräjärvi for a late-night show starting at 22:30.
festivalSiirtymä Ambient Festival brings electronic music and ambient soundscapes to the forest at Rantaperkiö in Tampere.
festival10:00ESN Oulu organizes a day trip to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay, featuring a historic lighthouse, local museum, art installation, and a brewery, with an ESN BBQ included.
festival10:00Free board game event at Jyväskylä Main Library featuring everything from casual party games to complex strategy games. Game designer Juhana Keskinen will be present, and new games PuffiNova and Magic Waterfall will be showcased.
festival10:00Länsimäki Library opens its doors to families on Saturday, September 5. The programme features free activities for all: a theatre performance, a task trail, the end of stuffed animals' night, and the introduction of the library's new mascot.
festival10:00A night-themed day at Myyrmäki Library with a performance for young children and an interactive activity trail about sleep and nighttime.
festival(2 days)
A travelling street food festival in Oulunkylä with over 13 food vendors from different countries. Free entry, family-friendly entertainment and characters.
festival(2 days)
Konstrundan opens its doors to Art House Tapio's environmental art exhibition and studio tours. Visitors can explore artists' working spaces, participate in creative activities, and enjoy a bonfire in the evening.
festival(2 days)
Konstrundan is Finland's largest open studio event, bringing together around 430 artists, designers, and craftspeople from across the country to showcase their work. Free entry.
festival12:00The Graffiti SM championship returns to Helsinki after a 10-year absence. Ten of Finland's best graffiti artists compete on a wall over 100 metres long, while the public can watch the live painting, join a workshop, and vote for the winner.
festival12:00Teurastamon Block Party marks the end of summer with music, dancing, and community spirit. Free admission, food, drinks, art, and children's activities.
festival12:00Trailer market, roasted pork, and karaoke dancing all in one day at Savio. Market from 12:00 to 16:00, food at 15:00, and karaoke from 17:00.
lecture14:00Writer and rock musician Kauko Röyhkä visits Keuruu main library. A free author visit where you can learn about his diverse career spanning literature and music.
lecture14:00Writer and rock musician Kauko Röyhkä visits Keuruu City Library. An award-winning artist known for his novels and film scripts.
festival14:15A festive student rally for Preemion freshmen and older students touring local bars and restaurants across Savo by party bus.
festival18:00Community singing evening around the campfire at Ladu Lodge featuring pop and schlager songs. Free event where you can bring your own instruments.
festival18:00Rovaniemi Forestry Boys Association launches its 60th anniversary year with a celebration at Poropirtti. The evening features a three-course dinner, speeches, and Lapland entertainment, followed by after-parties in town.
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A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
13:00An open art workshop where you create sculptures from everyday objects. Work alone or together, and join in collaborative creation at various stations throughout the workshop.
cinema15:00Group Hau's puppies are stranded on a dinosaur-filled island and must stop an evil mayor from destroying it with a volcano.
cinema18:00This Finnish comedy, based on real events, tells the absurd story of the kidnapping of Finland's first president in the 1930s, filled with humor and historical mystery.
concertMariska performs at Jyväskylän Paviljonki.
concert08:00Lola Kumtus performs at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
concert10:00Kosto event at Ravintola Torvi in Lahti on September 5 at 10:00.
concert12:00M//O takes the stage at Amarillo in Lahti on 5 September 2026.
concert14:00Espoo Community Choir welcomes singers aged 13 and up. Participation is free and open to everyone - no prior experience needed, just a passion for music and community.
concert15:00Eemeli Kullas performs at Pihlajamäen nuorisotalo in Helsinki in September 2026.
concert15:00Joonas Kaeek performs English-language classics from different artists in a one-man show at Sello Library.
concert17:00BESS takes the stage at OTC Stadion in Oulu on 5 September, starting at 17:00.
concert20:00Cosmic Revival concert in Turku at Lossiranta.
concert20:00Folk-Lauri takes the stage for a solo concert at Rekolan Kino. An evening of Finnish folk music.
concert22:00Free Heart performs live at Bar Shed in Järvenpää.
concert22:00Finnish artist STIG performs in Jyväskylä. Known for hits including "Puumaa mä metsästän" and "Roy Orbison". The concert starts at 22:00.
concert22:30Peltone duo takes the stage at Kokemäen Oluthuone in Pori. Show starts at 22:30.
lecture10:00Two Swedish garden experts, Linda Schilén and Karl Fredrik Gustafsson, present their knowledge through a lecture, networking, and lunch service.
club13:00Joensuu Board Gamers organizes a free board game evening welcoming all players. Gaming takes place in ISYY's club room.
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Maunula Youth Centre hosts gaming evenings with computer games, consoles, and board games for children and teenagers from grades 3 to 18, featuring films and visitor input on the programme.
club18:00Folkrim event with MonoMassive Satakunta Edition theme at Winston Pub in Pori.
club19:00September Dances at Naapurinvaaran Huvikeskus featuring Kyösti Mäkimattila & Ajaton Sointu and Maikki Pisilä & Taivaankaari, with karaoke in the evening.
club20:00Storyville kicks off the autumn season with Superdisco Saturday: Bilebändi Illansuu and DJ Juza perform.
club(2 days)
ANOMALIA Vol. 2 combines live rap artists, pop-up shops from clothing brands, and curated DJ sets at Frank the Lobster.
club22:00DJ Oku Luukkainen performs at Hotel Kurikka on Saturday, 5 September. Tickets sold online, 20 euros at the door.
club(2 days)
Official afterparty for the Central Finland Engineers' 80th anniversary at Freetime nightclub featuring Stig. Advance ticket 13 €, at the door 18 €.
concertNNHMN performs at Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
stand-upStand-up comedy night at Teerenpelin in Tampere featuring approximately 1.5 hours of entertainment with a break.
(2 days)
Electric Carneval LOCA CRUISE 2026 at M/S Victoria at 2026-09-05
otherThe paddle steamer M/S Vellamo offers autumn cruises in the archipelago of northern Lake Päijänne. Cruise tickets cost 35 €, and you can combine them with an autumn menu for 70 €.
club18:00Mafia Night is a board game evening held on Saturdays at GTC Cafe, where you play the Mafia game and other games. The participation fee is 5 euros, and during the evening you can play over 130 other board games at the cafe without extra charge.
stand-upAmerican stand-up comedian Rob Noyes performs in Tampere with the group People Skills.
exhibitionin progress
Two artists explore how sound and image interact in this exhibition about perception and language. An artistic dialogue on science, space, and how we interpret the world around us.
15:00Outdoor Party at La Terrasse 🌅 📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026 🕓 15:00-24:00 🎟️ Entry is FREE! A semester-start party at La Terrasse and its private beach,
stand-up20:00Stand-up comedy night at Eurohostel featuring Anna, Mara, Roxana, Jason DeBose and Janne Heikkilä, with an open-mic slot later in the evening.
21:00We Still Play Sentenced - Acoustenced & Ehdonalainen
theater15:00A 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.
concert19:00Curse Upon A Prayer performs at Pub Olarin Ossi in Espoo.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
other12:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other13:00English-language guided tour through Tytyri Mine exploring its history, geology, and underground life at nearly 100 metres depth. After the tour, you can freely explore the mine and visit the art exhibition.
other11:00Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
exhibition12:00Group exhibition featuring eleven artists presenting works in film, sculpture, photography, installation, and graphics.
exhibition12:00Art Habitat presents the Old School demolition site exhibition featuring over 30 artists in Jyväskylä. The show includes indoor artworks, graffiti on the courtyard walls, and three separate exhibitions, including Henrietta Soinen's photography series.
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.
market10:00Free flea market on Rentukka Square in Jyväskylä. The programme will be expanded later.
lecturein progress
Story time at Munkkiniemi Library every Saturday at 11 a.m. for children from 3 years old, but all ages are welcome.
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A reading group for Finnish language learners with English as the support language. Free participation for adults, small children welcome. No registration needed.
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A reading group for advanced Finnish language learners where participants read and discuss together. Participation is free and requires no pre-registration.
lecture11:00A beginner-friendly graphic design course teaching cardboard printing techniques using recycled materials and hand-printing methods.
lecture14:00Helsinki Design Week hosts a discussion on the significance of neighbourhoods and their role in urban life. Curators and local residents reflect on generational differences and building community in residential areas.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
market14:00Pizza Saturday at Valkola village centre every first Saturday of the month. Pizzas are made on site and can be eaten there or ordered for takeaway.
other10:30Dance and nature workshops for children aged 5-8 with their caregivers. Play, movement, and forest exploration led by dancers at Vuotalo's Pikkasali and Vuosaari forests.
other(15 days)
English story time and art workshop for children at Sellon library. Stories, creativity and fun together.
other11:00A family-friendly art workshop at Annantalo where you create images of lost creatures that become part of a shared light artwork.
other13:00Special art workshop for preschool and primary school children with additional support needs. Create colour catchers in autumn shades and contribute to a shared light art installation.
other16:00A dance game where music randomly switches between songs. Young people try to identify the tracks and dance their choreography. Designed for ages 12-20.
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A guided painting session where you create art and enjoy drinks from the bar. Perfect for anyone wanting to try their hand at painting.
other20:00An evening event at Ravintola Sophie in Helsinki on 5 September, starting at 20:00.
lecture11:00A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture12:00Free Mandarin Chinese course for adults at Itäkeskus Library, led by certified teacher Ning Li. Instruction is in Finnish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
other11:00Weekend bus service in summer from Jyväskylä city centre to South Konnevesi National Park with three hiking trails ranging from 4.6 km to 14 km.
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A guided painting workshop at Teerenpeli where you create your own artwork. Take your finished painting home or donate it for reuse. The bar is open at your own cost.
other16:00Saunakylä in Jämsä offers traditional smoke-sauna experiences every summer Saturday. Over 20 saunas from the 1700s-1940s are in active use, with 10-14 heated for the public during summer. The site also features a lake beach, bonfire areas, and a café.
other12:00Stories in Somali, Arabic, and Finnish at Kontula Library, with a prize wheel, henna tattoos, and a craft workshop for everyone.
other17:00Public sauna session at Muurame Haikusauna with access to the beach and bonfire.
lecturein progress
Free visual arts course for ages 11-18 covering drawing, painting, and applied art techniques. Led by a professional artist and taught in Finnish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
other17:30The Miss Suomi 2026 pageant crowns the next Miss Finland. Live broadcast from Espoon Hybridiarena Hype.
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)
Two-day student festival at Suvilahti on 4-5 September featuring Finnish artists, beer pong competition, karaoke, and afterparties.
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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.
festival(5 days)
Finland's largest furniture, design, and interior event featuring new ideas for homes and spaces, plus works from rising designers.
club(2 days)
SMILE DJs play Pitbull's biggest hits and songs from artists like Flo Rida, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Friday at H5 in Tampere from 22:00 to 04:30.
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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.
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.
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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.
concert(2 days)
Evelina performs at Himoksen from 21:00 to 03:00. Tickets cost 25 € and the venue is fully accessible.
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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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.
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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)
VYY's initiation ceremony for new students featuring a campus station circuit and official membership. The event starts from Kasarmintori at 14:00 and continues later at Fontana Club.
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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.
concert(2 days)
TJ100 with M//O and Sane perform at Restaurant Samppalinna. K18 event, advance tickets 7 euros.
exhibitionlast day
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.
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.
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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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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.
otherin progress
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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John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
festival(3 days)
Musta Juhla 2026 is held at Vastavirta-klubi in Tampere in September 2026.
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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.
festival(99 days)
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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