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.
concertDanish band Cold Night For Alligators and Finnish band Royal Sorrow perform together. Both bands have recently released albums and actively tour across Europe.
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.
concert19:00Finnish 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.
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.
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.
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.
concert18:00Flame 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.
concert19:00Brother Firetribe and Leverage perform together to celebrate 20 years since their debut albums were released.
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.
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.
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.
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.
concert19:00Rock band Pintandwefall celebrates its 20th anniversary at Sixth Line in Helsinki. English-sung rock with rich harmonies and frequent instrument changes.
concert21:00Eläkeläiset plays humpa at Suisto club. The band is known from Kihveli Festival and major festivals.
concert15:00Finnish pop duo Dolly Style performs in Närpes.
concert19:00Funebrarum performs at Varjobaari in Tampere.
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.
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.
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.
concert17:00Finnish rock band Apulanta performs in Oulu.
concert12:00A quintet from the Helsinki Chamber Choir performs a summer programme at Töölö Library. Free admission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
exhibition(156 days)
A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
concert21:00Blues band Jake's Blues Band performs at a private event in Pieksämäki.
concertMariska performs at Jyväskylän Paviljonki.
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.
concert21:00Ysäri Allstars performs at Z-One in Varkaus. Advance ticket price includes a service fee.
concert21:00Syskofrenia performs at Telakka in Tampere on Saturday 5 September. Tickets from 12 euros.
club19:00September Dances at Naapurinvaaran Huvikeskus featuring Kyösti Mäkimattila & Ajaton Sointu and Maikki Pisilä & Taivaankaari, with karaoke in the evening.
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.
stand-upStand-up comedy night at Teerenpelin in Tampere featuring approximately 1.5 hours of entertainment with a break.
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.
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.
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(106 days)
Story time at Munkkiniemi Library every Saturday at 11 a.m. for children from 3 years old, but all ages are welcome.
lecture(267 days)
A reading group for Finnish language learners with English as the support language. Free participation for adults, small children welcome. No registration needed.
lecture(267 days)
A reading group for advanced Finnish language learners where participants read and discuss together. Participation is free and requires no pre-registration.
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.
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.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other11:00A family-friendly art workshop at Annantalo where you create images of lost creatures that become part of a shared light artwork.
lecture11:00A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
other17:00Public sauna session at Muurame Haikusauna with access to the beach and bonfire.
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.
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.
lecture(253 days)
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.
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.
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.
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.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
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.
concert(2 days)
Evelina performs at Himoksen from 21:00 to 03:00. Tickets cost 25 € and the venue is fully accessible.
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.
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.
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.
festival(2 days)
A cruise for Kuopio paramedic students featuring sauna, grilling, and a Samuell concert at Albatross.
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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.
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(3 days)
Musta Juhla 2026 is held at Vastavirta-klubi in Tampere in September 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.
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.
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 two-day festival by Collision Art Collective bringing electronic music, performance art, and experimental practices into Vaasa City Hall - a venue that rarely hosts this kind of 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.
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PK-Live is a free Saturday music series at Henry's Distillery & Music Bar in the Cultural Barracks. The lineup features Ilari Hämäläinen, Phantom Boogie Duo, Jasmine Wynants-Granfelt, and Ivan Radeka.
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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.
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.
+ 291 more long-running events — see the calendar.