Sat, 12 Sep 2026

concert 33 exhibition 20 theater 12 stand-up 4 musical 3 opera 1 lecture 154 festival 26 club 20 other 170 all

Tiina Hallakorpi and Minna Raskinen: Home Sweet Home - Exhibition and Sound Work — Kanneltalo, Helsinki

Sat 12.9. – Tue 27.10. Kanneltalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(46 days)

Tiina Hallakorpi and Minna Raskinen: Home Sweet Home - Exhibition and Sound Work

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.

Elin Danielson-Gambogi — Didrichsenin taidemuseo, Helsinki

Sat 12.9. – Sun 31.1. Didrichsenin taidemuseo, Helsinki https://www.didrichse…

(142 days)

Elin Danielson-Gambogi

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.

Mushroom Exhibition — Entressen kirjasto, Espoo

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Sat 12.9. 13:00 Entressen kirjasto, Espoo ilmainen

Mushroom Exhibition

The 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.

Fransu 100 - Frans Toikkanen Centenary Exhibition — Saarijärvi

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Sat 12.9. 12:00 Saarijärvi

Fransu 100 - Frans Toikkanen Centenary Exhibition

The 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.

Ansu - Printmaker Anneli Klemola — Saarijärvi

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Sat 12.9. 12:00 Saarijärvi

Ansu - Printmaker Anneli Klemola

A 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.

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Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Modern Classics: Elga Sesemann — Ateneumin taidemuseo, Helsinki

Tue 18.8. – Sun 8.8. Ateneumin taidemuseo, Helsinki https://ateneum.fi/au…

(356 days)

Modern Classics: Elga Sesemann

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.

Howard Smith — EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Espoo

Sat 5.9. – Sun 7.2. EMMA - Espoon modernin taiteen museo, Espoo 20/10 €, alle 18-vuot…

(156 days)

Howard Smith

A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.

Aalto Design - Forms of Wellbeing — Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki

Fri 5.6. – Sun 3.1. Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseo, Helsinki 0-23€

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Aalto Design - Forms of Wellbeing

The Architecture and Design Museum presents the Aalto legacy through a wellbeing lens, featuring drawings, furniture, artworks and rarely seen items from the museum's collections.

Dansbana! — Lasipalatsin aukio, Helsinki

Fri 12.6. – Sun 4.10. Lasipalatsin aukio, Helsinki https://amosrex.fi/na…

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Dansbana!

Amos Rex's summer installation transforms Lasipalatsi Square into an interactive dance floor with sculptural plant figures and free movement for all visitors.

My Kantsu - Exhibition — Kanneltalo, Helsinki

Tue 16.6. – Tue 15.9. Kanneltalo, Helsinki ilmainen

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My Kantsu - Exhibition

Kanneltalo celebrates Kannelmäki's diversity through an outdoor photo exhibition featuring black-and-white portraits and stories of people for whom the neighbourhood is significant.

Made in Vuosaari - Vuotalo Courtyard — Vuotalo, Helsinki

Thu 25.6. – Fri 25.9. Vuotalo, Helsinki ilmainen

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Made in Vuosaari - Vuotalo Courtyard

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.

Living Tailored Tradition — Liszt-instituutti - Unkarin kulttuurikeskus, Helsinki

Thu 13.8. – Fri 18.9. Liszt-instituutti - Unkarin kulttuurikeskus, Helsinki vapaa pääsy

(37 days)

Living Tailored Tradition

Hungarian folk costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries are presented in this exhibition from the Forgatós dance group's collection. The costumes reveal differences between various social classes and regions.

Living Pictures 4 - Non-stop Video Screening in the North Gallery — Annantalo, Helsinki

Mon 17.8. – Sat 12.9. Annantalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(27 days)

Living Pictures 4 - Non-stop Video Screening in the North Gallery

The gallery on the second floor of Annantalo showcases a collection of videos, animations, and short films created by primary school students in grades 3-6.

Towards the Unknown - Pasi Pitkänen's Illustrations of Thrilling Adventures — Vuotalo, Helsinki

Thu 20.8. – Sat 26.9. Vuotalo, Helsinki ilmainen

(38 days)

Towards the Unknown - Pasi Pitkänen's Illustrations of Thrilling Adventures

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.

Aino-Maija Laaksonen: Echoes of Flourishing — Maunula-talo, Helsinki

Tue 1.9. – Wed 30.9. Maunula-talo, Helsinki ilmainen

(30 days)

Aino-Maija Laaksonen: Echoes of Flourishing

Aino-Maija Laaksonen's exhibition at Maunula-talo presents works where translucent surfaces and colour fields create spaces for the meeting of the sharp and the fluid.

Emilia Laatikainen's Exhibition - Helsinki Comics Festival — Stoa, Helsinki

Thu 3.9. – Sun 20.9. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

(18 days)

Emilia Laatikainen's Exhibition - Helsinki Comics Festival

Comic artist Emilia Laatikainen presents her work at the Helsinki Comics Festival. Her award-winning autobiographical series explores themes of birds, black and white imagery, and shame.

Ukrainian-Finnish Comic Art Project Exhibition - Helsinki Comic Festival — Stoa, Helsinki

Thu 3.9. – Sun 20.9. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

(18 days)

Ukrainian-Finnish Comic Art Project Exhibition - Helsinki Comic Festival

Exhibition of Ukrainian and Finnish comic artists at the Helsinki Comic Festival. The project showcases Ukraine's growing comic culture and supports the country.

Kutiburger: Finnish-Slovenian Comic Dialogue - Helsinki Comic Festival — Stoa, Helsinki

Thu 3.9. – Sun 20.9. Stoa, Helsinki ilmainen

(18 days)

Kutiburger: Finnish-Slovenian Comic Dialogue - Helsinki Comic Festival

The Kutiburger exhibition showcases comic art from the Finnish magazine Kuti and Slovenian Stripburger. The show features printed and unique works exploring the dialogue between Finland's and Slovenia's independent comic scenes.

Daniel Palpa: Between Two Rivers — Caisa, Helsinki

Fri 4.9. – Sat 26.9. Caisa, Helsinki ilmainen

(23 days)

Daniel Palpa: Between Two Rivers

Daniel Palpa's ceramic sculptures explore bicultural identity through a blend of Peruvian traditions and personal experience.

Glimpses of Light and Hope — Suomenlinnan kirkko, Helsinki

Wed 1.7. – Fri 31.7. Suomenlinnan kirkko, Helsinki 5€

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Glimpses of Light and Hope

An exhibition tracing Suomenlinna Church's history from the 1700s to today, featuring photographs, documents, and interactive QR codes for both adults and children.