concert14:00Jukka Perko and Jay Kortehisto perform swing-era classics in a traditional jazz formation. Evergreens sung in Finnish and played in English with joyful and playful interpretation.
concert16:00Synavernissa Sessions brings together electronic music producer Samuli Kemppi and electroacoustic musician Lau Nau for live performances. Both artists will share their equipment and creative process with the audience.
concert18:00British electronic pioneers Faithless return to Finland for the first time in 13 years. The concert at Kaapelitehdas honours late frontman Maxi Jazz and features classics from all eight studio albums.
concert20:00Lemonator returns in their classic line-up for their 30th anniversary. Vaasa-based The Sugarrush opens the show.
concert18:00Eve & Ossi and singer-songwriter Juhani Tikkanen perform together in a Kokkola concert lasting about two hours with an intermission.
concert19:00Mexican death metal legend Cenotaph makes its Finnish debut alongside British band Cryptworm and Finnish Azatoth.
club21:00A nineties disco night at Tavara-asema in Tampere with DJ:s Juissi and Jykke on the turntables. Entry service is included in the ticket price.
concert20:00Heikää ry presents a rap music show featuring legendary and contemporary artists from South Ostrobothnia, headlined by Kullervo from Häjyt.
concert19:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with a jubilee concert tour. The Lahti show features Tumppi Varonen & Problems, Pelle Miljoona, and Kärtsy Hatakka from Waltari.
concert19:30Scandinavian action metal meets Finnish metal and hardcore when Mørket, Sgt. Slime, Terror Shark and Patouma take the stage at Semifinal.
concert18:00The Finnish vocal ensemble Rajaton celebrates nearly three decades of music with their favourite songs - both members' picks and audience choices. A concert about love and friendship.
concert19:00Tango dancing showcases Leif Lindeman & Rosette and Tango Queen Aino Niemi with orchestra, complemented by karaoke and on-site dining.
concert20:00WÖYH! continues its Wooppera album release tour in autumn 2026. The band performs in Savonlinna, blending classics with new material.
concert21:00Finnish band Kaunis Kuolematon performs in Hämeenlinna. The band's music explores life's deeper dimensions and a wide range of human emotions.
concert12:00louna0nline performs at Lutakko in Jyvaskyla on 12 September 2026.
concertThe Saimaa band performs its music in an intimate quartet formation at Oriveden Kampus.
concert18:00Bossa nova guitarist Jarkko Toivonen performs with his longtime musical partners. The concert spans his entire career from 1987 to today, featuring bossa nova, samba, and other Latin American styles.
theater19:00Marfa Gorvits directs this personal drama about friendship and change, where old friends meet virtually to recall their childhood. A Russian-language performance without subtitles.
concert20:00The Munsons is a duo performing country, rockabilly, western swing, and 1950s pop alongside classics from ZZ Top and Queens of the Stone Age.
festival16:00A multidisciplinary arts festival for adults in Hämeenlinna's city park with a surprise programme - aerial acrobatics, fire performance, theatre, dance and music are revealed during the evening.
concert19:00Vilma Jää blends folk music, pop and opera with electronic music. Performance at Dubrovnik on 12 September at 19:00.
concert20:00Jonas and I blends pop with folk and country influences. The evening opens with VALKEA at Circus Live in Kuopio.
concert20:30The Jam and The Clash tributes Modern World and CONTROL perform together. Two legendary punk bands, two Finnish groups, one night.
concert20:00Mamba performs at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. Doors open at 20:00 and showtime is around 23:00.
concert11:00A trio acrobatic circus show where time becomes the main character. AikaKONE is an interactive adventure that is part of Helsinki Circus Festival.
stand-up16:30André Wickström and Janne Grönroos perform stand-up comedy where Finnishness and Finland-Swedishness collide. A 2-hour show in the historic Big Workshop of Billnäs Bruk.
stand-up19:00A stand-up show featuring three women from different generations - Anitta Ahonen, Saana Peltola, and Roosa Maskonen - exploring generational roles from a woman's perspective. Two hours of humor and warmth.
stand-up19:30Three Swedish comedians perform at Billnäs Bruk. Märta Westerlund, André Wickström and Janne Grönroos present a roughly 2-hour stand-up show in a historic 18th-century industrial hall.
concertFatboy performs at Ritz Vaasa.
festival10:15This event examines the connection between healthy training and climbing progress, ending with a film screening. Open to all ages with free entry.
festival12:00Youth-organized cosplay event for ages 12-19 featuring performances, competition, art corridor, and vendor stalls. Free entry at Jakomäki Centre.
festival12:00Two Autumn Trends fashion shows at Seppä Shopping Centre present the season's colours, materials and style directions from the centre's stores.
festival(2 days)
Hankasalmi Harvest Weekend opens the doors of local farms and businesses. Visit animals, machinery, local products, and fresh bread.
festival17:00A solo work blending video art and juggling that explores lost connection with nature through dreams and adventure. Part of the Helsinki Circus Festival.
festival19:00Kerttu Opus performs a circus, magic and theatre work exploring change, loss and growth. Part of the Helsinki Circus Festival.
concert19:00Mieskuoro SoLa and Vaskiyhtye Laine perform a concert celebrating North Ostrobothnia for Cultural Capital 2026. The programme features regional songs and arrangements created specifically for this performance.
concert20:00Kanerva and Liila Jokelin perform at Telakka. An assistant receives free entry with the same ticket.
concert20:00Three Finnish metalcore and deathcore bands in one night: Kneel Before The Death, Lightbearer and Traitors Among Us. At Skenesali in Vantaa.
stand-up19:00The Comedy Store brings British stand-up comedy to Helsinki. The legendary London brand presents local and international humour at the KULT club.
concert19:00louna0nline and keiju bring a blend of modern rap, pop, and witch house to Jyväskylä. Hazy internet aesthetics meet sharp production and personal lyrics.
exhibition(46 days)
An exhibition and sound work exploring refugees' and evacuees' experiences of leaving home and rebuilding their lives. Tiina Hallakorpi and Minna Raskinen present participants' stories alongside household objects and a specially composed musical piece.
exhibition(142 days)
Exhibition of Finnish artist Elin Danielson-Gambogi, who worked at the intersection of two cultures. Her self-portraits and intimate works reveal how identity is shaped through art.
exhibition13:00The Espoo Environmental Association displays locally collected mushrooms and their growing environments. The exhibition features both edible and poisonous species, with experts answering questions about mushroom foraging.
theater11:00A 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.
concert21:00Senya performs at 45 Special in Oulu on September 12 at 21:00.
other12:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other13:00English-language guided tour through Tytyri Mine exploring its history, geology, and underground life at nearly 100 metres depth. After the tour, you can freely explore the mine and visit the art exhibition.
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.
lecture14:00Knitwear designer Jenny Ansah presents her book about East Helsinki through knitting projects and shares personal stories from the area. After the presentation, participants knit together.
other13:00A youth manga meetup at the library where fans can gather, draw, and create together.
other(92 days)
A quiet reading group at Tapiola Library where you can read your own book and meet fellow book lovers.
other(2 days)
Tesseract ry marks its fourth anniversary at YO-Talo's Kellari in Lappeenranta, with a ticket covering a welcome toast and dinner, plus the option to carry on at Las Palmas.
lecture11:00A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
other16:00Saunakylä in Jämsä offers traditional smoke-sauna experiences every summer Saturday. Over 20 saunas from the 1700s-1940s are in active use, with 10-14 heated for the public during summer. The site also features a lake beach, bonfire areas, and a café.
other11:00Weekend bus service from Jyväskylä to Pyhä-Häki National Park with over 20 km of marked nature trails through old-growth forests and wetlands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
club(92 days)
Rummikub club meeting on Fridays at Kinaporin senior centre in Helsinki. Join in for classic gameplay!
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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.
+ 337 more long-running events — see the calendar.