festival19:00Finnish pop artist Anna Puu performs at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki. The concert starts at 19:00.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
festivalSiirtymä Ambient Festival brings electronic music and ambient soundscapes to the forest at Rantaperkiö in Tampere.
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.
festival10:00ESN 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.
festival10:00Länsimäki 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.
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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.
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A travelling street food festival in Oulunkylä with over 13 food vendors from different countries. Free entry, family-friendly entertainment and characters.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Two-day student festival at Suvilahti on 4-5 September featuring Finnish artists, beer pong competition, karaoke, and afterparties.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Kuhmo Chamber Music is a summer festival where talented chamber musicians perform concerts in the beautiful natural setting of Kainuu.
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Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is Finland's largest folk music festival, featuring hundreds of performances, workshops and jam sessions from Finnish and international artists.
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Sastamala Gregoriana is an early music festival presenting medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. This year it celebrates its 30th anniversary under the theme "Tears and Joy - Affects in Music", with new artistic director violinist Anthony Marini beginning his tenure.
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Korsholm Music Festival brings classical chamber music to the Ostrobothnian coast. The festival is led by cellist Jan-Erik Gustafsson.
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A traditional lied and chamber music festival presented in manor houses and churches across four locations. The programme includes classical music, children's concerts and diverse events.
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The Nordic region's largest brass music festival, featuring international artists, concerts, and a soloist competition set in North Karelia's scenic landscape.
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Award-winning chamber music festival on the historic shores of Lake Tuusulanjarvi in Järvenpää and Tuusula.
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A woodwind instrument festival in Uusikaupunki featuring chamber and orchestral concerts, jazz, folk music, children's programming, and masterclasses.
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International piano music festival featuring world-class pianists and emerging young talents in the Serlachius area.
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A four-day art festival for children and families at Verkatehdas in Hämeenlinna, featuring diverse programming for all ages.
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Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
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Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
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A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
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Classical music in Lapland's mountain landscape with ten concerts at various venues in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä.
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A festival featuring chamber music, jazz, folk music, and children's concerts in the Pellinge archipelago and Porvoo Cathedral, founded by opera singer Monica Groop.
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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.
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The Nordic region's largest multidisciplinary festival brings together music, theatre, dance and visual art. Helsinki Festival is an annual cultural event that attracts audiences from around the world.
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The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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Helsinki Opera Summer showcases performances by independent opera groups at the Alexander Theatre. The festival focuses on new chamber opera and musical theatre.
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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.
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During SYÖ! Weeks, restaurants across Finland offer special dishes for 12 euros over a two-week period.
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Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week of free workshops, bingo, baking, and birthday festivities.
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A restaurant event in Jyväskylä where seven restaurants offer special menus and deals over two weeks.
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Soul & Sweat hosts a dance week for students from 31.8. to 6.9., offering classes from hip-hop to reggaeton. No prior experience needed.
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ESN JKL's Integration Week is a week-long event series for exchange students. One 10 euro ticket gives you access to the full programme: speedfriending, picnic, pub crawl, party, sports event and grilling.
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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.
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Open House Helsinki offers guided tours through architectural works normally closed to the public, led by architects and experts.
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A pub crawl on the Original Student Festival grounds where you sample drinks at different Hartwall counters. The event is 18+ and requires a valid OSF ticket.
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A cruise for Kuopio paramedic students featuring sauna, grilling, and a Samuell concert at Albatross.
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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.
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Open meetings for members of the Uusimaa CP Association featuring various group activities and discussions. The autumn schedule includes outings, relaxation exercises, themed evenings, and museum visits.
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Connectoria gathers once a month at Ison Omenan library. The August meeting focuses on food culture - bring a dish, spice, or food memory from your home country.