concert19:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday at Tavastia with Kärtsy Hatakka and Pelle Miljoona. Classic songs from several decades on the programme.
lecture18:00Four prominent Finnish authors take the stage at Kanneltalo on autumn evenings in 2026. The guests include Finlandia Prize winners Monika Fagerholm and Riko Saatsi, as well as Emmi Itäranta and Esko Valtaoja. All events are free and open to the public.
club18:00Free community dances at Malmitalo featuring salsa instruction and live music from Bomba Buena Social Club.
theater(90 days)
KOM Theatre's autumn premiere examines Western indifference to global political crises. Director Susanna Kuparinen presents a fact-based farce and satire where news invades the home.
lecture18:00Author Riko Saatsi visits Kannelmäen Library to discuss his Finlandia Prize nominee Yönistujat, which explores Karelian identity and evacuation.
lecture(92 days)
Enter ry volunteers guide seniors through using smartphones, tablets, and computers at Töölö Library on Monday mornings.
lecture13:00Group singing sessions featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music at Kanneltalo. Led by music educator Satu Luomajoki. Free admission.
lecture(99 days)
Volunteer lawyers offer free legal advice at Töölö Library on Mondays. Advance booking is required.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the significance of the starry sky for humanity. Space philosopher Tuukka Perhoniemi explores constellations, planets and galaxies and their connection to our everyday lives and worldview.
lecture17:00A five-part lecture series on Italian fascism's history from Mussolini to contemporary neo-fascism, exploring politics, aesthetics, and cinema.
lecture18:45Lecture series on Asian theatrical traditions from rituals to kabuki. Dance scholar Jukka O. Miettinen presents forms from Turkey to Japan through video materials and analysis.
other12:00The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
other17:00A short weekly service with communion at Luther Church in Jyväskylä.
lecture(106 days)
Adult Finnish language group meeting Mondays at the library. Free practice in speaking, reading, and writing.
lecture11:00SeniorSurf teaches seniors practical Android skills in short sessions. The autumn programme is packed with useful tips for phone management and apps.
lecture(92 days)
Peer mentoring programme for seniors on digital technology run by Enter ry volunteers. One-on-one instruction in computer use at Suutarila Library on Mondays 12:00-14:00.
lecture(113 days)
A peer support group for practising Finnish together for people over 50 whose first language is not Finnish. Discussion of current topics and access to service guidance.
lecture13:00Free training on productization and customer understanding. Business Helsinki coach Jarmo Hakkarainen shows how to build a marketable concept from expertise.
lecture(85 days)
An adult group meeting every other Monday for relaxation, crafts, and creative activities. Free entry with coffee and biscuits.
lecture13:15Group singing sessions at Laajasalo Service Centre throughout autumn and winter. Music educators Katja Vepsäläinen and Tarja Karkulehto lead the group, which sings folk melodies, popular hits, and classical music. The events are free.
lecture(92 days)
A monthly reading circle at Ison Omena Library in Espoo where participants discuss literature together on the first Monday of each month.
lecture(232 days)
Free reading group for Finnish language learners of all levels, with no registration required and open to drop-in participants.
lecture17:30Introductory course in theatre and performance for beginners. Autumn focuses on exercises and games, spring on a small production.
lecture(211 days)
LiikeLab ry runs low-threshold theatre workshops primarily in French at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup for anyone wanting to develop their writing together. Share texts, receive feedback, and grow your craft in a supportive environment.
lecture18:00Author Riko Saatski discusses his debut novel Night Watchers at Kanneltalo's free events series. The event is free and open to all.
other(5 days)
Create your own pins with ready-made images or custom designs while exploring the Coppersmith's House, which displays life in Jyväskylä in earlier times. Free admission.
other14:00A new multicultural women's choir launches at Malmitalo, designed especially for women with immigrant backgrounds. Led by music educator Mirva Soininen, the group meets every other Monday. Participation is free.
other(106 days)
Chess club meeting on Mondays at the Central Library Oodi. Everyone interested in chess is welcome to join.
other(92 days)
Puzzle night at Tapanila Library. Solve challenging board games alone or with others - no age restrictions.
other(99 days)
Reading dog Ringo welcomes young readers at Nöykkiö Library. Children over 5 can read aloud to the friendly dog every other Monday.
lecture11:00Music educator Minna Kurki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture13:00A group singing session at Munkkiniemi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Music educator Minna Kurki guides the group through songs and their stories.
lecture15:00An eight-part lecture series on Egyptian history from the pharaohs to today. Historian Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola examines ancient legacies, Ptolemaic Egypt, the arrival of Islam and the development of modern Egypt.
lecture18:45A two-part lecture series on preparedness for everyday disruptions. The first session covers solutions for power outages, water supply interruptions, and other daily disruptions, while the second focuses on shelters and their use.
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.
other12:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other16:30Guided peat bathing at Laukaa Tupaswilla where natural peat cares for skin and relaxes the body. Registration required.
other16:30Guided peat bathing for women at Laukaa Tupaswilla. Natural peat cares for skin and hair while relaxing muscles. The 30 € price includes a light supper after the sauna.
other12:00Open 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.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
other(92 days)
Guided chair gymnastics class at Lippulaiva Library. Suitable for anyone looking to stay active.
lecture(197 days)
A language immersion group at the Helsinki School of Visual Arts where children aged 9-12 learn visual art and English together. The course covers various techniques from painting to three-dimensional design.
other(85 days)
Sukhi Raghunath leads a 12-week paper flower-making workshop for ages 10-15. Each session produces one detailed flower, and participants develop creativity, fine motor skills, and independent thinking.
other(197 days)
Language immersion group at Helsinki Art School where children aged 7-9 practice visual art and English together. The course covers various techniques and art vocabulary.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festivalin progress
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(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.
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.
festivalin progress
Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
festivalin progress
A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
theater(87 days)
Tiina Puumalainen's new drama Lady T explores the meeting between Margaret Thatcher and a hotel worker. The play portrays Britain's first female prime minister - a powerful leader who remained distant from her children.
theater(32 days)
Remembrance Day is a Finnish theatre production about Finns who emigrated to the Soviet Union in the 1930s and became victims of Stalin's terror.
musical(136 days)
A musical where Julia takes control of her own life after Romeo. Written by Emmy-winning screenwriter David West Read and composed by Max Martin, filled with 1990s and 2000s hits.
ballet(22 days)
Tchaikovsky's world-renowned ballet Swan Lake tells of Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by a sorcerer, and Prince Siegfried's quest to break the curse. This classic of Finland's national ballet runs through August and early September.
theater(59 days)
Two brothers live in isolation in North Philadelphia until a valuable guest named Harold changes their fate. The National Theatre presents Orphans, a drama about freedom, brotherhood, and violence.
lecturein progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
festivalin progress
The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
festivalin progress
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.
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.
exhibition(156 days)
A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
festivalin progress
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.
concertin progress
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.
clubin progress
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.
clubin progress
Men's Café brings together Arabic-speaking men for coffee and conversation.
clubin progress
Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
clubin progress
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.
club(127 days)
Free knitting club at Puistola Library on Wednesday evenings. Suitable for both beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts.
club(127 days)
Amateur musicians gather at Tikkurila Library to play pop music classics together. Feel free to bring your own instruments.
club(120 days)
Karaoke for singers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. No singing talent required, and you can also just listen.
club(288 days)
Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
club(120 days)
The board game club at Martinlaakso Library meets every Thursday evening. Teens and adults interested in board games are welcome.
club(113 days)
Vesala youth centre opens its doors to rainbow youth and their allies. Welcome to 12-17-year-olds who are rainbow people or thinking about rainbow issues.
club(113 days)
Chess club gathering at Kibe in Entressen Library, open to all.
lecture(120 days)
A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
lecture(120 days)
The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle exploring books featuring animals. Meets in the restaurant at Myllypuro service library.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle at Jakomäki Library where participants discuss books together. Open group that welcomes new members at any time.
lecture(113 days)
An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
lecture(85 days)
A literary discussion group meeting four times in autumn to explore books by international authors, led by Susanne Ahlroth.
+ 279 more long-running events — see the calendar.