concert19:00WÖYH! continues the Wooppera tour in autumn 2026 with classics and new material. Jussi and Antti Hyyrynen deliver a fresh progressive rock blend full of humour and energy.
concert19:00Seven-time Grammy Award winner Daniel Lanois performs at Tavastia with drummer Brian Blade and bassist Jim Wilson. This is the all stars trio's first joint European concerts since 2012.
concert18:00Three metal bands converge at Pagan Evening: Finnish Vermilia, Polish Aether, and Folkrim. Melodic and black metal, epic soundscapes, and Viking spirit at Tanssisali Lutakko.
concert19:00Ilmavoimien Big Band and guitarist Olli Soikkeli honour Django Reinhardt's legacy with big band arrangements and gypsy jazz improvisation under the direction of Mikko Hassinen.
concert18:00Baritone Aarne Pelkonen performs his most beloved songs alongside pianist Juho Alakärppä and guitarist-pianist Marzi Nyman, ranging from classical to light entertainment music.
festival17:00A welcome celebration for new Helsinki residents featuring local services and a summer market programme with circus, magic, music, and zamrock.
classical18:30The Oulu Sinfonia orchestra performs at Madetojan Hall in Oulu.
festival17:45Contemporary circus meets comedy when The Nordic Council presents Häppy Hour, an absurd exploration of northern nightlife and our relationship with alcohol.
concert19:00Swedish rock band Fatboy marks 30 years with a new member and anniversary album. Authentic progressive rockabilly from Eskilstuna-based musicians.
concert20:00Heidi Kyrö performs at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. The arena opens at 20:00 and showtime is approximately 21:30.
concert19:00Aknestik celebrates 40 years on tour, stopping at Poppari in Jyväskylä. The legendary band returns with its greatest hits.
club(92 days)
A peaceful book club where reading enthusiasts gather to read together in silence. Welcome to bring your own book or borrow one on site.
lecture18:00Author Petri Tamminen presents his novel Sinua Sinua at Maunula Library, in conversation with interviewer Tuija Takala.
cinema13:00HopeaCine is a film series for seniors featuring new Finnish films each month. September's screening of Klaus Härö's "A Moment Before Light" is followed by discussion with filmmakers.
stand-up20:00New York-based stand-up comedian Sam Morril performs at Savoy Theatre. Morril is known for multiple Netflix and Comedy Central specials and his appearances on late-night television shows.
festival(2 days)
KiskoFest kicks off the academic year in Tampere on 10 September. An appro cruise travels through the city, with the evening's highlight at the Ratinanniemi festival area featuring live performances. The party continues into the early morning at local after-bars.
festival14:30New students gather for a conspiracy theory-themed event featuring a station circuit through Jyväskylä city centre with prizes at Bar London.
lecture17:00A lecture series on Finland's naval war during World War II. Docent Ville Jalovaara presents submarines, the battleship Ilmarinen, and Finland's cooperation with Germany.
lecture18:00Two authors present their latest novels and discuss them with the audience in this free series of author talks in autumn 2026.
festival19:30An absurd and playful contemporary circus adventure where two performers navigate sterile environments and muddy terrain with acrobatic virtuosity. Part of the first Helsinki Circus Festival.
concert14:00Henna-Maija Kuki performs dance music classics and folk melodies on accordion and vocals. The event is part of the City of Espoo's Cultural Chain for older residents.
theater17:00A dance performance where everyday household materials transform into costumes, music, and movement for children and adults alike.
other(92 days)
Learn Japanese sashiko mending technique at Herttoniemi Library. Master basic stitches and repair your own clothes or practice with provided fabric.
lecture17:00A Bible study series at Luther Church on Thursdays. Autumn 2024 features various topics and teachers exploring biblical teachings on different aspects of life.
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.
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(92 days)
Enter ry provides free personal guidance for seniors learning to use computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Experienced volunteers from the organization will help you get started.
lecture(71 days)
Free reading advice for people with dyslexia at South Haaga Library. Special education expert Minna Suhonen presents assistive tools and learning games.
lecture11:00A singing group for seniors featuring folk melodies, popular songs and classical music, led by music teacher Michaela Heimsch.
lecture(92 days)
Volunteers from Enter offer free personal digital guidance for older adults. Learn to use a phone, computer, or tablet, or get help with electronic services.
lecture13:00Free webinar from Business Helsinki on light entrepreneurship - what it means, how it's regulated, and which business activities it's suitable for.
lecture(92 days)
Koivukylä Library's reading circle gathers monthly to discuss works by authors including Olli Jalonen, Michael Cunningham, and Han Kang.
lecture(85 days)
A reading circle for book lovers run by the Vantaa Jazz Association. Meets monthly for participants to share their recent reading experiences without a required common text.
lecture(92 days)
Reading circle at Tikkurila Library meeting the second Thursday of each month in autumn 2026. September's selection is Emmi Itäranta's "Teemestarin kirja". New and returning members welcome.
lecture17:00An architecture walk through Helsinki's first hundred years as a capital, focusing on the neoclassical buildings of Senate Square and their inspiration from St. Petersburg and Berlin.
lecture17:30Local Nature Evening explores how nature and biodiversity support children's health and learning. The discussion brings together city officials, organisation representatives, and parents.
lecture(92 days)
Monthly non-fiction book club at Itäkeskus Library in Helsinki. September's discussion focuses on Jaakko Tahkokallio's work on the Middle Ages.
lecture(92 days)
A monthly reading group for mystery and thriller novels. The autumn season opens with Tom Ryan's "The Treasure Hunters Club".
lecture18:00Security policy expert Henri Vanhanen presents his new book on Finland's security situation and future. The evening explores how Finland's security environment is changing amid intensifying competition between the great powers.
other(15 days)
Free asahi exercise sessions for all ages on Oodi library's balcony on Thursdays 10.9., 17.9., and 24.9. from 9:00 to 10:00, led by instructor Merja Aho.
other(85 days)
A gathering for babies and parents at Myllypuro Library featuring free play, new books, and guided activities.
other(92 days)
Free exercise guidance for families with preschool children. The group tailors support to each family's individual needs and preferences.
other(71 days)
The yarn graffiti group meets every other Thursday at Entressen Library. The group is free and open to all - no experience required, and the library provides materials.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture10:00A lecture series on contemporary literature in autumn 2026 featuring writers, researchers, and journalists. Topics range from Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai to the Finlandia Prize candidates. Free admission.
lecture17:00A three-part lecture series on Östersundom manors, the chapel, and cultural landscapes. Discover the area's history and buildings from the 1600s to today.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
lecture11:15A lecture series on Benjamin Britten's operas, exploring his major works and themes. Six weeks of lectures for all interested listeners, no musical background required.
lecture13:00Sing folk melodies, popular songs and classical music together under the guidance of music educator Satu Luomajoki. Weekly meetings at Norra Haaga Service Centre, free and no registration needed.
lecture14:00A lecture series exploring women's role in art from the late 19th century to today, covering five sessions on painting, impressionism, avant-garde, and the future of art.
lecture14:00Music teacher Vesa Lintula leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture17:00Lecture series on the history of money from Mesopotamia to the Bretton Woods system. Explores how money and debt have shaped society across different eras.
lecture18:00A reading circle for simplified Finnish on Thursdays at Jyväskylä's main library. Read together without homework.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the greatest myths of ancient Greece and their impact on European art. Five lectures by Dr. Ari Saastamoiselta from mid-September through early October.
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.
other12:30Open 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.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop where participants learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials. Taught by artist Satu Kalliokuusi for young people aged 16-20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
club(85 days)
Games club for seniors featuring card games, billiards, table tennis, and console games. All seniors welcome.
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.
+ 318 more long-running events — see the calendar.