concert12:00Jazz concert featuring singer Elena Mîndru and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra performing Broadway classics. Free lunch concert at Savoy Theatre lasting approximately 60 minutes without intermission.
concert19:00Danish-Swedish electronic band Lust for Youth plays at Ääniwalli. Helsinki duo Hollowland opens the evening.
concert19:00Finnish rock band Aknestik celebrates 40 years at Tavastia as part of the "Vien sun sydämen pohjoiseen" anniversary tour. The legendary group returns in better form than ever.
concert19:00Tuomari Nurmio and Folk-Liisa perform kitchen music and urban electric folk. A two-hour concert with a 20-minute intermission.
concert18:00Baritone Aarne Pelkonen performs a selection of his most beautiful songs accompanied by pianist Juho Alakärppä and guitarist-pianist Marzi Nyman.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and KalPa in Lahti.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Vaasan Sport and TPS Turku in Vaasa.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Mikkeli's Jukurit and IFK Helsinki.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Rauma Lukko against JYP. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kiekko-Espoo and KooKoo in Espoo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and Jokerit in Pori.
concert16:00The choir Dominante performs Finnish choral music at Kalajärvi Service Centre. A free performance from the City of Espoo's Cultural Chain programme for older adults.
concert16:00The Finnish choral ensemble Dominante performs at Kalajärvi Service Centre as part of the City of Espoo's Cultural Chain programme for older residents.
concert18:00The Helsinki Balalaika Orchestra performs traditional music and works by composer Sergei Sokolov, conducted by Gennadi Klykov, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists.
club18:30Ella Ossi's new music club at Dubrovnik where artists share their inspirations and the stories behind their songs. Opening night features songwriter Antti Autio.
concert20:00Finnish artist Yölintu performs at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. Doors open at 20:00, showtime approximately 21:30.
theater(81 days)
Red Nose Company reimagines Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring through four clowns who dance, dissect the classic, and build a ritual filled with silent comedy.
festival16:00Evening event for women over 40 at Surf House Helsinki featuring lectures on health, makeup tips, exhibitors and beauty treatments. The ticket includes a product bag.
concertFatboy performs at G Livelab in Tampere.
lecture14:00A lecture series featuring prominent speakers discussing hope amid global crises, education, digital safety, international law, literature, and art. Attend online or in person.
concert14:00Henna-Maija Kuki performs on accordion and sings at Lippulaiva Library. Dance music classics and folk melodies with the chance to sing and dance together.
stand-up18:00Semifinal's weekly stand-up club featuring Finnish-speaking and English-speaking comedians. Approximately 2 hours, age limit 18 years.
concert19:00Four artists perform classics by cult singer-songwriter Saara Suvanto in a memorial concert at Telakka.
concert20:00Tampere crabcore band Traitors Among Us plays in Helsinki for the first time. The evening also features Babestation and the local band VALTA.
club(85 days)
Games club for seniors featuring card games, billiards, table tennis, and console games. All seniors welcome.
lecture14:30Historian Riku Keski-Rauska explores Juha Vikatmaa's life, the forces behind his success, and what his story reveals about achievement and its costs.
lecture(92 days)
ENTER ry offers free digital guidance from senior to senior at Herttoniemi Library. Sessions cover smartphones, tablets, computers, and electronic services.
exhibition16:30Espoo Environmental Association displays an exhibition of local mushrooms from nearby forests. Both edible and poisonous species are presented, with experienced foragers answering questions.
lecture(92 days)
Climate reading circle at Herttoniemi Library meeting four times in autumn. The first two meetings are outdoors in nearby nature, the rest indoors. Open to all without advance registration.
lecture18:45Writer Jussi Ahlroth presents a five-part lecture series on Western philosophers from a Buddhist perspective, based on his book "A Letter from Buddha".
other(2 days)
A two-day hackathon at Maria 01 in Helsinki where international students and AI startups team up on real industry challenges - no prior AI experience needed, and participants can earn 5 study credits.
club(99 days)
Daytime dances at Kinaporin service centre featuring Capri Band. Free entertainment for everyone.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
theater18:00Agit-Cirk merges spoken theatre and contemporary circus into a dystopian science fiction work exploring the present through absurdity and physical storytelling. Surviving artists attempt to preserve fragments of cultural history and locate a northern paradise.
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.
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(99 days)
A volunteer-led Finnish language group where participants practise speaking, reading, and writing together. Meets at the library every Wednesday from September through December.
lecture13:30A lecture series on classical masterpieces from art history. Five lectures from September to November with FM Leena Reinilä, exploring works by van Eyck, El Greco, Velázquez, David and van Gogh.
lecture17:00Researcher Tapio Juutinen examines Helsinki's suburbs through photographs excluded from the "Unknown Suburb" exhibition, discussing how visual choices shape our perception of urban space.
lecture17:00Information session about parish elections and candidacy, especially for students and young adults.
lecture17:30Philosophy practitioner Severi Hämäri discusses his new book on ancient philosophers and their role in shaping the modern world.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup where you practice writing together, read your own texts, and receive encouraging feedback. No registration or fee required.
lecture(29 days)
A women's literature reading circle meets at Kannelmäki Library on three autumn Wednesdays. Each session focuses on a work by a female author.
lecture(71 days)
Open Writers' Meetings is a free writing workshop for everyone, where participants practice writing and reading short texts aloud. The workshop meets six times in autumn 2026 on Wednesdays at Itäkeskus Library.
lecture(92 days)
The crime fiction reading circle at Tapulikaupunki Library meets on Wednesdays. This autumn's theme is revenge, with the first meeting discussing Martin Österdahl's "Rapujuhlat".
other09:40Guided play session for toddlers and adults featuring creative play and movement together. Free admission, no registration needed.
other12:00Group singing every other Wednesday at Kampi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classics. Led by vocal pedagogue Michaela Heimsch.
lecture12:30A lecture series on Verdi's most celebrated operas, open to all interested listeners regardless of prior musical knowledge.
lecture12:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
lecture17:00A five-part lecture series on the architecture and history of North Africa's best-preserved ancient cities, presented throughout September.
lecture18:00A three-part lecture series exploring Daphne du Maurier's life and literary works. The celebrated author is known for her psychologically intense thrillers and gothic style.
lecture11:00Music educator Satu Luomajoki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Meets weekly at Maunula House, free with no advance registration required.
lecture13:00Music educator Satu Luomajoki leads a weekly singing group at Gustavsgård Service Centre where participants sing folk melodies, schlager, and classical music together. Participation is free.
lecture17:00Lecture series on ancient paintings spanning European Paleolithic cave art and Finland's Stone Age rock paintings.
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.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other17:30Gentle yoga and sound bowl relaxation followed by dinner at a farm in Muurame.
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.
lecture(92 days)
An open support group for stroke survivors and their loved ones at Kinaporin service centre.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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(5 days)
Hurmos festival is recruiting volunteers for a week-long event. Volunteers work 4-hour shifts in various roles and receive a festival wristband, badges, and a meal voucher.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
+ 308 more long-running events — see the calendar.