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.
concert18:00Baritone Aarne Pelkonen performs a selection of his most beautiful songs accompanied by pianist Juho Alakärppä and guitarist-pianist Marzi Nyman.
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The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra opens its autumn season with Szymanowski and Prokofiev, plus Sofia Gubaidulina's viola concerto in its Finnish premiere, performed by Antoine Tamestit.
festival16:00Free festival on Vaasa square organized by local universities, featuring music from DJ Seben through Teflon Brothers across the evening.
concert18:00The Helsinki Balalaika Orchestra performs traditional music and works by composer Sergei Sokolov, conducted by Gennadi Klykov, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists.
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.
concert19:00Four artists perform classics by cult singer-songwriter Saara Suvanto in a memorial concert at Telakka.
concert19:00Ben Granfelt and Jarmo Nikku perform guitar classics together. Two guitarists from different music scenes meet to explore improvisation and musical possibilities.
concert19:00Tuomari Nurmio and Folk-Liisa perform kitchen music and urban electric folk. A two-hour concert with a 20-minute intermission.
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.
theater18:00Jyväskylä City Theatre opens its renovated building with a programme about the upcoming season and new technology, followed by dancing to a diverse musical repertoire.
cinema13:00BabyKino screens Nora Ephron's classic "Sleepless in Seattle" at Kallion Library. A beautiful love story designed for babies and young children.
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.
concert17:00A biographical concert with Mikko Alatalo, featuring songs, photographs, and stories that chronicle his path from a rural village to a life in music.
cinema18:30In this post-apocalyptic thriller, young pilot Hig and armed survivalist Bangley meet when a mysterious radio transmission awakens the hope of finding other people.
cinema18:30Pedro Almodóvar's melodrama explores how reality and fiction intertwine through two parallel stories of a filmmaker in creative crisis and an advertising photographer fleeing her mother's death.
concert19:00British electronic music pioneer Fatboy performs a live concert in Tampere.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Sotkamon Jymy and Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät at Terrafame Stadion.
sport16:30Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Vimpelin Veto and Tampere's Manse PP at Saarikenttä stadium.
sport16:30Women's Superpesis match featuring Seinäjoki Jussittaret against Pori Pesäkarhut at Unico Areena.
sport16:30Women's Superpesis match between Manse PP and Joensuun Maila at Kaupin pesäpallostadion in Tampere.
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.
festival11:00Nationstorget showcases the University of Helsinki's student nations. The Mejlans event is in the Haartman Institute foyer on Wednesday 9.9. from 11:00 to 15:00, free admission.
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Starttiappro celebrates its 10th anniversary on Joensuu square with students. The event includes an appro-pass, continuation ticket, and the option to purchase a shot-pass.
festival18:00TXO ry's initiation celebration at Puotilan beach. A free members-only event with guaranteed dunking and new overall badges for the initiated.
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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.
stand-up18:00Semifinal's weekly stand-up club featuring Finnish-speaking and English-speaking comedians. Approximately 2 hours, age limit 18 years.
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A lecture series featuring prominent speakers discussing hope amid global crises, education, digital safety, international law, literature, and art. Attend online or in person.
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Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
cinema14:00A dramedy based on true events from 1930s Finland, where ambitious officers attempt to kidnap a former president - but his wife has other plans.
cinema16:30Pixar's Soul screens for children at Kallion Library. Music teacher Joe's adventure in the world of souls is filled with music, colour, and life's deeper questions.
concert19:00Country Couple performs live at Ravintola Manala in Helsinki.
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A two-night community excursion for Aalto University students on 9.-11. September. Secret destination with bus transport, accommodation, and activities included.
festival10:30Amica and Gery rf invite you to a shared lunch at Kampin Rafla with food and entertainment.
festival12:00Alcohol-free sports and culture event for students featuring station circuits, free city bikes, and collectible badges.
festival12:00Helsinki Herkkuappro is a café and restaurant tour where you discover Helsinki's culinary highlights with friends. The event departs from Old Church Park and runs all day.
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The student organization's annual flagship event featuring a station circuit around Pori, stage show, live music and team competitions. Members 20 €, non-members 30 €.
lecture15:30Panel discussion on the role of music critics in the age of influencers, featuring prominent Finnish and American critics and journalists. Organized by Karhupuisto Film Festival.
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.
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An academic table feast for university students featuring communal singing, speeches, food and drink. The event is open and free of charge.
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Tertan Startti is a traditional introduction event for new students at Savonia, featuring a polttarit-themed station circuit around Kuopio city centre.
lecture18:00Author Jesse Markin and journalist Elina Westinen discuss their work "Snakes and Butterflies", which explores music and family amid the trials of the Finnish legal system.
festival18:00A playful relay race for freshmen with the theme "where are you from?!" where teams compete through various challenges around Rovaniemi city centre.
festival18:00Second-year teacher education students at the University of Jyväskylä celebrate with a gala sitsit at Reaktorisali. Nostalgic songs, table competitions, and a costume contest. Free event, tickets via Kide.app.
festival18:00Traditional freshman initiation party in Kuopio featuring fun tasks, group activities and an initiation ceremony. Register via KideApp.
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.
concert18:00Shellfish Graveyard performs at Hevimesta in Oulu.
concert20:00Finnish rock band Punainen Heikki takes the stage at Aren aukio in Jyväskylä, with acoustic covers from Kahen kauppa as the opening act.
concert20:00Tampere crabcore band Traitors Among Us plays in Helsinki for the first time. The evening also features Babestation and the local band VALTA.
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A jubilee exhibition of artist Raili Vesakari at Keuruu Museum, curated by Juhani Järvinen. Open from mid-September through early October.
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Finland's first pop-up restaurant for dogs and cats opens at Kolmensepänaukio, serving food from Lily's Kitchen.
lecture10:00Share your memories and experiences from Oodi library. Tommi Laitio is gathering stories for an international book and will listen to you over coffee.
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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.
club16:30YTK Bar Tour for freshmen in Rovaniemi, where groups visit city bars with a stamp card and participate in station challenges. The event starts at the Summer Theatre at 16.30 and concludes with prize distribution at 22.00.
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Sulka's autumn opening with a trivia quiz and afterparty featuring KORELON at Nightclub Lumo. Themed costume recommended, tickets via kide.app.
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Campus Festival afterparty at two nightclubs in Vaasa with student parties from 22.00. Student-friendly prices and official badges for all students.
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Story time for children at North Haaga Library every Wednesday. Free admission, no booking needed.
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ENTER ry offers free digital guidance from senior to senior at Herttoniemi Library. Sessions cover smartphones, tablets, computers, and electronic services.
stand-up17:00Jyväskylä SETA presents an open poetry night during Pride week featuring local poets, comedians, and musicians. The audience can also perform during the open mic segment. Free and accessible to all.
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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.
stand-up19:00Comedy Mayhem presents a Wednesday stand-up night in Joensuu featuring over 50 comedians throughout the autumn. This evening brings together 6-9 performers in a welcoming environment for both seasoned and debut comedians.
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Teatteri ILMI Ö's TaideLiikutus is an open community theatre group using theatre, improvisation, movement, and music. You can join at any time and participate according to your availability.
other18:00Aerial acrobats from Sorin Circus and wall dancer Heidi Miikki perform at the clock tower of Helsinki's main railway station. A spectacular show nearly 50 metres high, free for all.
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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.
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A karaoke evening at Riistavuoren senior centre where you can sing, request songs, or just listen. Free entry.
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Reading dog Häxa is a border terrier who helps children and young people practice reading aloud without anxiety. Each session lasts about 15 minutes with an instructor present.
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".
club20:00Karaoke night at Eurohostel where you sing mostly in English but in any language you choose. Hosted by Nicola Lombardo, free entry, K-18.
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Daytime dances at Kinaporin service centre featuring Capri Band. Free entertainment for everyone.
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Tutti ry's annual freshman excursion is back for 2026! The day takes first-year students to visit some of the biggest technology employers in the Vaasa region: Danfoss, AFRY,
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Naive cat paintings by Anna Korhonen at Bar Om'pu. Original works and prints depicting cats in everyday scenes.
12:00A sports and culture appro where you explore Lahti's recreational opportunities by visiting various activity stations. The event is open to all students and completely alcohol-free.
16:30ASK Gulis Initiation 2026 is an outdoor event for all first-year students at Arcada. Freshers are split into smaller groups and spend the evening completing various tasks…
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.
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The Gulis 2026 Afterparty takes place at Maxine, open to first-year and older students alike.
stand-up18:00Finland's best stand-up comedians and emerging talents perform at Lobby Myyrmäki hosted by MC Ali Jahangiri, with surprise acts.
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.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
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.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
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.
exhibition12:00Two artists present their work: Heimonen displays his early creations from the 1990s to today, Karela paintings exploring remembered landscapes.
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Personal guidance for sewing machine and overlock use at Lumon Library on Wednesdays from September through December.
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Enter ry provides free digital guidance for seniors on Wednesdays. Book a one-hour session at the library and bring your device along with your login details.
lecture10:00Personal guidance on hearing aids and assistive devices. Batteries and accessories for sale.
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Enter's volunteers provide free digital coaching for seniors at Tapiola Library, helping with phones, tablets, computers, and online services.
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A volunteer-led Finnish language group where participants practise speaking, reading, and writing together. Meets at the library every Wednesday from September through December.
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Culture Corner is a free event with discussions, activities, lectures, and book recommendations from the library.
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English reading and discussion group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi Service Centre in Helsinki.
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Estonian language café at Pasila Library for anyone wanting to practise Estonian and meet fellow language enthusiasts.
lecture17:00Free courtyard visit to a new development showcasing stormwater management and biodiversity solutions. The event is aimed at representatives and residents of Helsinki housing cooperatives.
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Creative writing exercises for adults over six evenings led by library educators Heli and Päivi.
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A relaxed Finnish language practice group with no advance registration needed. Suitable for people who have moved to Finland and already speak some Finnish.
lecture17:00Free reading advice in libraries from HERO's special education professionals. Tips for dyslexia, apps and assistive tools, plus support for learning challenges. Reading dog Halla sometimes attends.
lecture17:00Discover the basics of recording in Oodi's band and vocal studio. The event is free and open to all, regardless of prior experience.
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.
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A Finnish conversation group where you practice spoken language together. Join with basic skills and no registration needed.
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Thought Café explores autumn themes through literature and participants' perspectives. The first meeting focuses on laziness.
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A volunteer-led discussion group where participants practice spoken Finnish together. Participation is free and requires no registration.
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Open reading circle exploring Marxism, organized by the Democratic Institute for Education DSL.
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Open story time at Puistolan Library featuring tales and evening refreshments for all.
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A women's literature reading circle meets at Kannelmäki Library on three autumn Wednesdays. Each session focuses on a work by a female author.
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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.
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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".
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
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Art Morning at the playground offers crafts, painting and creative activities for all ages. Parents meet other families while children play and create together.
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Leikkipuisto Roihuvuori offers weekly craft and creativity sessions for children with different themes each week.
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Free craft morning at the playground where children can paint, model and create.
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Free activity session for children combining crafts, movement, and play at Maatulli playground.
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Family morning at the playground with play, singing and creative activities for children and parents together. A chance to meet other families and warm food.
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Men's Group Jalopeurat is a gathering for retirees and unemployed people at Kinaporin senior centre.
other10:15A family exercise session where children and parents work out together with different equipment at the Family Centre.
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An accessible visual arts group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki, where participants experiment with different art techniques under volunteer guidance.
other14:00Schoolchildren can craft jewelry using various techniques at Tapanila Library. Open workshop with no advance registration required.
other15:00IDS and Atkins host a haalarit patch sewing evening for first-year students. No experience required - both beginners and experienced sewers welcome. The evening includes light refreshments.
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An interactive art workshop where recycled plastic becomes creative art. Old plastic bags are transformed into personal collages that are heat-pressed and shaped into unique objects. Suitable for all ages.
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Board game evening for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi Service Centre in Helsinki. Participation is free for card holders.
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Lukukissa Tuska kuuntelee lukemista Tikkurilan kirjastossa. Varaa 15 minuutin lukuhetki ja harjoittele ääneen lukemista kissan seurassa.
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Read aloud to Kaffe, a reading dog, at South Haaga Library. Each 15-minute session is free and can be booked through the library's customer service.
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Reading dogs Nöpö and Pippi listen while children read aloud at Myllypuro Library. Book a 15-minute session by phone or in person.
lecture17:00Lecture series on ancient paintings spanning European Paleolithic cave art and Finland's Stone Age rock paintings.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture12:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
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.
lecture12:30A lecture series on Verdi's most celebrated operas, open to all interested listeners regardless of prior musical knowledge.
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.
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.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
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.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup where you practice writing together, read your own texts, and receive encouraging feedback. No registration or fee required.
lecture13:00An online workshop offering hands-on guidance for creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be residents of Helsinki.
lecture16:00Reading circle for 16-19-year-olds discussing literature about war, displacement, and pandemics. Three meetings in autumn 2026 at Oodi.
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A gathering for families with small children at the play park featuring play, movement and music. Guided session from 10.30 to 11.00.
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Singing or rhyme time at the playground in Helsinki. Free activity for children.
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Regular outdoor play sessions for young children featuring rotating toys, themes and activities at Linnunrata playground.
other15:00Juurikkasaari offers open sauna sessions four days a week on Lake Päijänne's shore throughout the summer. Three different saunas, swimming, and a beach grill await visitors.
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Joint movement and motor-skill training for children and parents at the playground, using various equipment and movement games.
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.
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.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other09:15Circus course for 1-2-year-olds and their caregivers. Sessions develop strength, coordination, and dexterity while introducing acrobatics. Parental participation in exercises is mandatory.
other10:00Open craft group meeting at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bring your tools and materials and create together with others.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other10:30Circus course for baby families with children aged 6-12 months, developing strength, coordination, and acrobatics together with a parent. Free at Stoa's music hall in September and October.
other12:00Group singing every other Wednesday at Kampi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classics. Led by vocal pedagogue Michaela Heimsch.
other17:30Gentle yoga and sound bowl relaxation followed by dinner at a farm in Muurame.
other09:40Guided play session for toddlers and adults featuring creative play and movement together. Free admission, no registration needed.
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An open support group for stroke survivors and their loved ones at Kinaporin service centre.
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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Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Norwegian artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard presents paintings of women in motion and underwater. Dynamic works exploring freedom, courage, and the body's independence.
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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.
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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.
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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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Back to Viikki party returns with a summer theme at Apollo. Dress in summer clothes or overalls and enjoy the night with students from both new and returning cohorts.
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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.
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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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Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
+ 901 more long-running events — see the calendar.