concert17:30Dutch band NITS performs at Tavara-asema with their classic line-up. The programme includes the band's most beloved songs and new material from an upcoming album.
concert18:00A birthday concert celebrating Hannu Uotinen with jazz standards performed by Hannu Uotinen and fellow musicians at Restaurant Kairo in Kotka.
concert19:00Antigoni takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki for an evening show in September 2026.
lecture18:00Four prominent Finnish authors take the stage at Kanneltalo on autumn evenings in 2026. The guests include Finlandia Prize winners Monika Fagerholm and Riko Saatsi, as well as Emmi Itäranta and Esko Valtaoja. All events are free and open to the public.
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Six women compete in a reality-TV theatre show on the National Theatre's main stage. Kristian Smedsin's new production blends anarchist comedy with reality-TV format.
festival(5 days)
Korkeasaari opens extended hours for autumn evenings 14-18 September, 10:00-22:00. The island is beautifully lit in the evening with guided animal feeding, evening walks, and dining.
festival17:00Freshers party for Humak students in Helsinki on 14.9. with station games, team activities and bar continuation. Tickets 4-10 €.
cinema18:00Palestinian-Finnish short film exploring voluntary military service and personal conflict, followed by a discussion with director Yasmin Najjari. Free screening for young people.
theater18:00METKA Speksi presents interactive improvisation theatre "Elli's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and change their direction. A student-created performance combining theatre, music and dance.
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Helsinki City Library is hosting a love poetry competition for anyone aged 15 and over. Poems can be written in Finnish, Swedish, or English, and winners are chosen by actress Alma Pöysti and performance poet Kasper Salonen.
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OIO hosts sauna nights for beginning engineering students and their tutors on September 14-16 at Villa Kaljaasi in Oulu. Each engineering programme has its own evening featuring a presentation from the Association of Finnish Engineers and free sauna time.
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Guided tour of the Musiikkitalo concert organ with 124 stops. Discover the instrument's diverse sounds and special features with an organist and guide.
concert10:00Pianist Keval Shah performs solo piano music composed by Reena Esmail at Oodi Central Library.
concert18:00Singer-songwriter Leena Pyylampi performs her most significant songs and new material at Culture Stage.
concert18:30Accordion students from Juvenalia Music School perform at Sello Library. Free admission.
club18:00A traditional newcomers' evening at Solun Sauna in Tampere. Welcome both new and old members to reminisce and meet each other.
lecture18:00Author Monika Fagerholm visits Kannelmäki Library to discuss her Finlandia Prize-winning novel about a young woman's coming of age in the 1970s.
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Informal language café for practicing spoken Finnish with guidance from library staff and a volunteer. Requires B1-level Finnish.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the significance of the starry sky for humanity. Space philosopher Tuukka Perhoniemi explores constellations, planets and galaxies and their connection to our everyday lives and worldview.
lecture17:00A five-part lecture series on Italian fascism's history from Mussolini to contemporary neo-fascism, exploring politics, aesthetics, and cinema.
lecture18:00Open reading circle exploring James Joyce's classic novel Odysseus. Meetings every two weeks, first meeting Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. Free entry.
lecture18:45Lecture series on Asian theatrical traditions from rituals to kabuki. Dance scholar Jukka O. Miettinen presents forms from Turkey to Japan through video materials and analysis.
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Photographer Masa presents an exhibition about street life and encounters in urban spaces. The exhibition is on display at Tikkurila Library from September to October.
17:30Aalto Accounting and Grant Thornton are co-hosting a padel and pickleball evening at Social Sports Club on Monday, September 14, 17:30-19:30.
other12:00The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
other17:00A short weekly service with communion at Luther Church in Jyväskylä.
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Acrylic paintings by Anne-Marie Korkealehdo are displayed at Huhtasuo village office. Works are available for purchase.
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Myyrmäen Library gives away withdrawn books for free throughout the week. Take as many as you want and can carry.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers free guidance on computers, tablets, and e-services at Oodi throughout the week. Personal instruction sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture10:15Free workshop where you learn to build an effective elevator pitch and identify your strengths in job searching. Participants practice their own presentation during the session.
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A discussion group for retired and unemployed women to meet, share ideas, and build connections in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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A week-long Bible course at Karku Evangelical Institute studying the Gospel of Mark and the Psalms, taught by Antti and Erkki Koskenniemi.
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ENTER volunteers help seniors learn to use smartphones, tablets, computers, and digital services.
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The Pitäjänmäki area is being replanned. The city invites residents, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss sustainable development of the district.
lecture14:00Free information session from Enter about smartphone basics for beginners and new users.
lecture14:30Student organizations JAMKO and JAMK Talent Boost present Jyväskylä Girls' House and the MonDO ToTo multicultural programme. The event features activity presentations, discussion, hands-on activities, and refreshments.
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Monthly book club for retirees at Myllypuro Library. Free entry and open to all.
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Peer support meetings for pacemaker patients throughout autumn. The October meeting features an Abbott expert and can be watched online.
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A band course for young people at Espoo Library where participants learn drums, bass, guitar, and piano while playing together.
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A conversation group for practicing spoken Finnish where participants discuss topics chosen together.
lecture17:00A discussion on violence against women and girls, exploring its causes and potential solutions. The panel includes a legal journalist, author, activist, and lawyer.
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A Finnish language practice group with casual conversation and no pressure. Meets on Mondays at Lumon Library.
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A literature circle gathering at Pukinmäki Library to discuss classic works throughout the autumn.
lecture18:00The Finnish Recitation Society presents contemporary Finnish poetry. Actresses Miia Nuutila, Marja Pitkämäki, and Juho Uusitalo read poems published in 2025.
lecture18:00Writer Monika Fagerholm discusses her Finlandia Prize-winning novel with translator Hannimari Heino. A free author visit at Kanneltalo.
other09:30A musical and artistic series for the youngest, where babies explore the world together with an adult through music, dance and drama.
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A family-friendly morning at the playground featuring togetherness, play, movement, nursery rhymes and music for all ages.
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A creative Monday workshop at the playground where children and adults paint, sculpt and cut together without any requirement for artistic skill.
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Movement and play for all ages at Ruoholahti Playground.
other10:00Kannelmäki Voimistelijat launches its new concept for free, accessible exercise in community spaces. The event includes a 30-minute workout and coffee.
other10:00Family morning at the playground where children play together and families meet.
other10:30An adventure activity for children exploring nature and animals at the playground.
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A vegetarian cooking workshop where you prepare a complete lunch from appetizer to dessert. Suitable for all skill levels.
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A self-organized plant exchange where you can swap cuttings, tubers, seeds, or seedlings. Run by Huonekasviseura rf on a self-service basis.
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Brain training session for seniors in Leppävara. Free activity for all interested participants.
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Traditional gymnastics and stretching for all at Kinaportis Senior Centre on Mondays.
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A relaxed board game session at Sello Library for seniors and beginners with no experience required.
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A gathering space for older LGBTQ+ people to meet, connect, and share experiences together.
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Stuffed animals spend the night in the library bus playing games and listening to stories. Drop off your toy at the library bus's evening stops from September 14-16.
other18:00Open craft club for adults where you can knit your own project or join the week's theme. Silja Levälampi is the instructor.
other18:00A beginner-friendly workshop in traditional Japanese calligraphy where you learn brush techniques and Japanese characters. You get to take your own artwork home.
other18:00An intense yet calming yoga session in near-total darkness with slow, flowing movement and electronic music. Suitable for all levels.
lecture18:45A two-part lecture series on preparedness for everyday disruptions. The first session covers solutions for power outages, water supply interruptions, and other daily disruptions, while the second focuses on shelters and their use.
lecture13:00A guided group for young adults 15-29 where you explore your interests and future directions. Meets four times on consecutive Mondays.
lecture17:00Planning meeting for event enthusiasts aged 18-29. Multiple roles available - from ideation to technology, catering, and logistics.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture11:00Music educator Minna Kurki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture13:00A group singing session at Munkkiniemi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Music educator Minna Kurki guides the group through songs and their stories.
lecture15:00An eight-part lecture series on Egyptian history from the pharaohs to today. Historian Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola examines ancient legacies, Ptolemaic Egypt, the arrival of Islam and the development of modern Egypt.
lecture18:45Lecture series on the history of Hietaniemi Cemetery and the notable people buried there. Lecturer FM Soili Poikonen presents the cemetery's monumental art and its creators.
other15:00Juurikkasaari 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.
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.
other(5 days)
Loru Playground offers a varied weekly programme with baby massage, music sessions and play activities for children and babies of different ages.
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.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other10:00Open craft group meeting at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bring your tools and materials and create together with others.
other12:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:00Open 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.
other09:30Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
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Dance and Play workshop for toddlers and their adults on Mondays at Caisa. Children play, communicate, and express themselves through movement and dance led by dancer Vera Lapitskaya.
other11:00An open bridge group meets every Monday at Stadin Community House Saunabaari in Maunula. Participants are expected to know the rules of bridge.
other13:00Monthly community singing gathering with classic songs. Sometimes with a volunteer accompanist, sometimes to recorded music.
other10:15A musical art experience for toddlers with a parent or guardian, exploring play, music, dance, and drama together.
lecture17:30A three-evening discussion series exploring nature's role in health and wellbeing. Experts examine how forests, waterways, and gardens contribute to physical and mental health.
lecture14:00A lecture on how nutrition affects brain health, aimed at pensioners and unemployed people at the senior centre.
other10:00Gentle morning exercise session at the library chamber for anyone looking to start the day with movement.
other20:00Youth cafe for 17-29-year-olds with neurodevelopmental needs, offering professional support and peer connection every Monday at Vinkkeli.
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Meet reading dog Kossi at Sello Library and practice reading without fear. Kossi listens happily and loves affection.
other11:30Free outdoor exercise group for older adults with the option to exercise while seated. Meets in courtyard areas, moving indoors to club facilities in rainy weather.
other12:30Free outdoor fitness for older adults with the option to exercise while seated. Sessions meet in courtyards, moving indoors during rain.
other10:00Handicraft group meeting Mondays on even weeks from 10:00 to 12:00 at Vesanto Valo. All are welcome!
other21:00The first Monday games of autumn at Aninkaisten A-hall. Join the new map group.
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.
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Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Naantali Music Festival is an international chamber music festival held in historic churches and other concert venues. The festival presents leading Finnish and international musicians.
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Urkuyö and Aaria is one of Finland's oldest classical music festivals, held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in Espoo. In 2026, the festival marks its 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of opera singer Tuomas Katajala.
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Taidekeskus Salmela is one of Finland's largest cultural events, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and concerts. Open daily throughout summer 2026.
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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.
+ 994 more long-running events — see the calendar.