concert19:00Pop/jazz band touko presents its new EP "no swing zone" on the "no swing tour". Theatrical elements meet improvised jazz in a five-piece ensemble with poetic lyrics. Viive opens the evening.
concert18:00D1VARI returns to Ääniwalli with a strong artist lineup: koira, D1 DANI, rosluv, nonexx and internet soulja. Tickets from 25 euros.
concert18:00Eve & Ossi and singer Juhani Tikkanen perform together as part of a September tour. The concert runs approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
concert20:00Finnish rock band Uniklubi plays at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. Doors open at 20:00, showtime approximately 23:00.
concert18:00Two ensembles take the stage: Berghäll and Sauros perform a peace-themed programme, while the French T.I.M. trio blends folk music with improvisation.
classical18:00The Vaasa City Orchestra performs a classical music concert under the direction of Anna-Maria Helsing. The programme features works by Mendelssohn, Pärt, Tabakova and Brahms, with violinist Christel Lee and cellist Jonathan Roozeman as soloists.
classical18:00Two orchestras perform classical music featuring Mussorgsky-Ravel's Pictures at an Exhibition, Korngold's violin concerto, and Clyne's contemporary composition.
concert19:00Opening concert of the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra with new conductor Kasmir Uusitupa. The programme features works by Räsänen, Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
concert20:00Two Finnish melodic death metal bands perform together in Vantaa. Marianas Rest presents their new album The Bereaved, exploring themes of loss and grief.
concert18:00Free concert featuring indie folk band Tuomo & Markus and pianist Pauli Halonen Trio. Sensitive music without genre boundaries at Maunula-talo.
concert19:00Finnish electronic band Aavikko delivers retrofuturistic synth music designed to get people dancing. With six albums under their belt, they blend functional background music with memorable melodies.
concert19:00Erakossa celebrates the gold-status hit "Tää on sulle (vitun kusipää)" at Kuudes Linja with the original live lineup. The evening features special versions, new merchandise, and surprises.
concert20:00WÖYH! continues its tour celebrating the album Wooppera with classics and new material. Jussi Hyyrynen promises full wöyhötystakuu with all the spices.
concert20:00The jazz orchestra Jahnukaiset celebrates 30 years with an anniversary concert at Telakka. The programme features the new album Sivistys and a retrospective of three decades of jazz.
concert20:00Finnish band Aknestik celebrates 40 years with an anniversary tour stopping in Lahti. The band is in better form than ever.
concert21:00Acoustenced and Ehdonalainen pay tribute to Sentenced, performing the Finnish metal band's songs acoustically at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert19:00Helsinki City Orchestra presents an Italian-themed concert without a conductor at the Music House.
concert20:00Two major names from the domestic rap scene, william and KERZA, perform together at Tavastia. The concert features their shared hits and most successful releases.
festival(17 days)
iik!week at Linnanmäki is a seasonal horror festival at Helsinki's amusement park featuring various scary attractions and experiences for teenagers and adults.
opera(2 days)
Baroque orchestra Ensemble Nyland presents a new production that merges 17th-century opera with the stories of contemporary queer artists through music, dance and theatre.
cinema(92 days)
Film screening for parents and babies at Maunula library. A cosy setting with dimmed lighting and lower sound makes it easy to enjoy a film together with your little one.
concert19:00Helena Lindgren and Jorma Uotinen perform together in a concert featuring songs about love, longing and life's many facets from different eras.
concert19:00Alma Solina performs at Kankaan sauna in Jyvaskyla, with songwriters sharing their music from the sauna benches in a one-of-a-kind setting.
concert18:15Helsinki City Orchestra presents concert promenades at the Music House. Come listen and discuss the evening.
festival17:45Contemporary circus meets comedy when The Nordic Council presents Häppy Hour, an absurd exploration of northern nightlife and our relationship with alcohol.
musical(77 days)
A clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
concert17:00A trio acrobatic circus show where time becomes the main character. AikaKONE is an interactive adventure that is part of Helsinki Circus Festival.
club19:00Noste Club brings six heavy music bands to Seinäjoki for an evening of emerging talent. Rytmi Institute's event concept provides a platform for young artists to reach audiences.
concert19:00Swedish band Fatboy celebrates 30 years with a concert featuring local opener Sörnäinen. Progressive rockabilly and scrappy country on the same night.
cinema(92 days)
Free film screenings for adults on the second Friday of each month at Oulunkylä Library. No registration needed.
concert22:30Finnish musician Reino Nordin performs at Bar Ihku.
festival(3 days)
A traditional student hiking event in Pyhä-Luosto National Park featuring a relay race, bus transport, cabin accommodation and dinner in Rovaniemi.
festival(2 days)
Higher education students' opening festival in Oulu on 9-11 September 2026 at Kuusisaari. Three-day festival featuring formal dinners, a fair, and Friday's festival with various artists.
concert18:00Atomirotta kicks off the autumn season at Vuotalo with their traditional Lähiö tour. A seasoned rock band with five albums and hundreds of performances.
concert18:00Yölintu performs at Ravintola Valdemari in Rovaniemi. The concert starts at 18:00, tickets at the door 30 €.
concert21:00Vilma Jää blends folk, pop and opera with electronic music and traditional Finnish singing techniques. Her debut performance in Hämeenlinna.
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.
club(92 days)
Rummikub club meeting on Fridays at Kinaporin senior centre in Helsinki. Join in for classic gameplay!
concertVermilia performs at Bar Kotelo in Tampere.
concert18:00Singer Vilja Hirvelä performs as a troubadour on an evening cruise aboard m/s Suomen Suvi, featuring pop, rock, soul, blues, and schlager.
other(99 days)
Nursery rhyme session for babies and toddlers featuring rhyme games and verses. Free entry, no advance registration.
theater18:00A children's theatre production about moving and neighbourhoods, where the main character the Mover explores a new home in Malmi with a neighbour. Free performance recommended for ages 4 and up.
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(78 days)
Peer support group for pensioners whose loved ones struggle with substance abuse. The group meets 12 times and focuses on shared experience and practical tools for wellbeing.
lecture13:00Guided tour to Ruiskumestarin House, the oldest wooden building in Helsinki's old town, built in 1818. Discover a 19th-century official's home in Kronohagen.
lecture17:00A ghost walk through Helsinki's oldest streets with City Museum guides, where you encounter legendary spirits and mysterious tales from the city's past.
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.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other14:15A fun trivia quiz night at Stadin Community Centre Alppila. Come and test your knowledge!
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.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
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.
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.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
club(85 days)
Games club for seniors featuring card games, billiards, table tennis, and console games. All seniors welcome.
+ 332 more long-running events — see the calendar.