concert16:00Finnish musician Erja Lyytinen performs at Oulu Cathedral as part of the Taustatarinaklubi series.
concert15:00RSO's Sunday concert presents Polish mountain music under Justyna Grudzień's direction. The programme features works by Szymanowski, Górecki, and Kilar, reflecting the Tatra Mountains' heritage and Goralian folk traditions.
concert15:00The women's choir KLONK performs a farewell concert at Meilahti Church to honour conductor Marjukka Riihimäki's distinguished career.
club(2 days)
Afro Sunday opens the autumn season on Sunday 13.9. at Kuudes Linja with a dance performance from Angola and Portugal, plus a DJ set from local artists.
sport13:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Manse PP and Jussittaret at the stadium in Tampere.
sport15:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match featuring Jokilaakson Pesäkuula against Laitilan Jyske at Suvannon pesäpallokenttä in Ylivieska.
sport15:00Men's Superpesis match between Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät and Manse PP at Kouvola's stadium.
sport15:00Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Joensuu Maila and Pori Pesäkarhut at Ilosaarirock Stadion.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Sotkamo Jymy and Vimpela Veto at Terrafame Stadion.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis match featuring Koskenkorvan Urheilijat against Puna-Mustat, Helsinki at Sähkökoje Areena in Ilmajoki.
sport17:00Women's Superpesis pesäball match between Joensuu Maila and Pori Pesäkarhut at Ilosaarirock Stadion.
sport17:00Men's Superpesis match between Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät and Manse PP from Tampere at Kouvola's stadium.
concert14:30Eve & Ossi and singer Juhani Tikkanen perform together in Jyväskylä. The concert includes refreshments and lasts about two hours.
concert09:00Finnish music group performs aboard Viking Glory during a 22-hour cruise between Turku and Stockholm.
cinema18:00A drama following specialist nurse Inka as she navigates between work and family. When a newborn's life hangs in the balance, two women are drawn together through love, duty, and impossible choices.
cinema(8 days)
Group Hau ends up on a dinosaur-filled tropical island and must stop the mayor before a volcano destroys everything.
cinema14:00Group Hau crashes on a dinosaur-filled tropical island and must stop Mayor Hanttinen before a volcano destroys everything.
other14:00Illustrator Emilia Erfving leads a craft workshop where children create together with Kasa Emilia. Suitable for children over 1 year old, the youngest work with an adult.
festival10:00Family autumn event at Rölli kindergarten in Mikkeli featuring activities, games, and ventriloquist Sari Aalto's performances with beloved characters.
festival14:00Wave crew's summer finale at Epop-Wake in Seinäjoki: paddling, sauna, hot tub, grilled sausages, and partying. Bus from Vaasa included in the 20 euro ticket.
festival16:30An international student dinner where participants from different countries share food and drinks from their homelands. The event includes sauna time, board games, and socializing.
festival10:00Open ikebana event at Helsinki Central Library featuring an exhibition, demonstrations, and a free workshop. Experienced practitioners guide beginners through the art form.
festival15:00Kerttu Opus performs a circus, magic and theatre work exploring change, loss and growth. Part of the Helsinki Circus Festival.
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.
concert11:00Tanja Ilona performs at Mäntsälän Helluntaiseurakunta in Lahti on Sunday, September 13 at 11:00.
concert16:00Choir Tixie Jive performs a concert celebrating a century of jazz in Finland, from its roots to classic American standards. Teppo Salakka conducts with Kalle Miettinen on drums.
other16:00A silent circus show about friendship and encountering difference. Agit Cirk presents Kajo, where an eccentric circus director searches for his lost friends alongside a shy companion. Suitable from age 3.
theater19:30A Ukrainian monodrama exploring identity and trauma through physical theatre and ritualistic stage language.
other15:00Hands-on mushroom picking workshop in Luukki led by biologist Anna Nyman. Learn to identify and harvest edible mushrooms with expert guidance.
exhibitionin progress
A colourful illustration exhibition about two friends journeying through dreams from the ocean depths to space, learning to resolve conflicts together.
13:30A session to kick off the new season with badminton-themed games at Esport Center in Espoo. The programme starts with an organized warm-up,
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
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.
other11:00Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
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.
market10:00Big Market Day at Jämsä square gathers around 20 traders with varied merchandise. Larger than a typical market day but smaller than a full market.
lecture14:00A geology excursion to Haraka Island where you learn about granite cliffs and their story. The guided tour is free and welcomes all interested visitors.
lecture15:00A discussion on mental health, neurodiversity and self-worth based on Suvi-Marja Mwizerwa's debut novel. The event begins with an English Spoken Word performance followed by an open conversation in Finnish about bullying, anxiety and heightened sensitivity.
market11:00PuuNallen Pop-Up Café serves drinks and food at Pyhä-Häki National Park. Choose from pork, chicken, or vegetarian burgers.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other11:00Yin yoga and sound bowl meditation on Sunday morning for deep relaxation and calm at Heartful Space Studio in Ullanlinna.
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The KIKU art group presents a curated selection of members' works in an autumn exhibition. The association has been active since 1978 and has operated independently since 2015.
lecture(8 days)
Art history student Eveliina Perttuli guides visitors through Frans Toikkanen's cat artworks. The tour is interactive and built on collective conversation.
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.
other12:00Juurikkasaari 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.
other14:00Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.
other13:00Family-friendly pop-up featuring Leppis games for children aged 3-6. Stories, games and movement with a guardian.
other14:00A gentle yoga class combining movement and live music, suitable for all levels of experience.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(128 days)
Allas Live is a summer-long concert series at Allas Pool from May to September featuring Finnish and international artists across multiple music genres.
concertin progress
Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
festivalin progress
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.
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.
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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.
concert18:00Il Volo and soprano Pretty Yende perform classic opera arias and pop-operatic songs from Sicily's temples in this concert recording.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
festival20:00Two-day iskelmä festival at Himos featuring Robin Packalen, Eini, Popeda, Benjamin and Olli Halonen.
festival(2 days)
Children's Weekend at Töölö Library: an exhibition of Emilia Erfving's Kasa books, storytelling sessions, and creative activities. On Sunday, the author leads a workshop where children make their own pine martens.
exhibitionin progress
An international group exhibition curated by Kisito Assangni for Pixelache Helsinki at the Museum of Technology. Thirteen artists present their work across the autumn.
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.
theaterin progress
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.
cinema(28 days)
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.
musicalin progress
A clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
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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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Ella Lahdenmäki and Tapio Viitasaari perform an intimate work about southern identity and roots. The performance combines acting and music, drawing on the creators' personal experiences.
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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.
cinema(35 days)
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.
(2 days)
Roc Boyz till Apollo Live, Helsingfors den 12.9! Biljetter 49,90€ Doors 21:00 Showtime 22:00 K-18 Den hårdslådda hiphoptrion Roc Boyz, bestående av Henrik Meinich,
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.
exhibition(31 days)
Norwegian artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard presents paintings of women in motion and underwater. Dynamic works exploring freedom, courage, and the body's independence.
theaterin progress
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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iik!week at Linnanmäki is a seasonal horror festival at Helsinki's amusement park featuring various scary attractions and experiences for teenagers and adults.
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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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Exhibition of three artists at Makasiini Contemporary: Tomáš Jetela, Riiko Sakkinen, and Perttu Mäkelä present works spanning figurative to abstract art. Free admission.
lecture14:00A lecture series featuring prominent speakers discussing hope amid global crises, education, digital safety, international law, literature, and art. Attend online or in person.
exhibitionlast day
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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Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
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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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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.
theaterin progress
Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
lecture(132 days)
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.
theaterin progress
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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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.
otherin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
+ 1023 more long-running events — see the calendar.