concert19:00Dutch band NITS performs at Savoy Theatre with their classic line-up. The programme features their most beloved songs and new material.
concert18:00Family concert where children's science questions become music. Mari Rantasila and a five-piece band take the audience from ballad to ska-stomp.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and Vaasan Sport.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between KalPa and Hämeenlinna. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Tappara in Lahti.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between SaiPa and Kiekko-Espoo in Lappeenranta.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Jukurit. The match starts at 18:30.
theater(96 days)
Two actresses interpret Nobel laureate Imre Kertesz's novel about a lost book, memory, and European history. A psychological thriller exploring the search for a hidden work.
lecture14:00A lecture series on Finnish history covering the sinking of the armoured ship Ilmarinen, the history of Vartiokylä Bay, and 18th-century Helsinki's Seamen's House. Free admission.
lecture18:00A lecture on how artificial intelligence is used in fraud. Paula Pessi, communications director at the Finnish Consumer Union, explains how to protect yourself in a rapidly evolving digital world.
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.
lecture11:30Lecture on alternatives to American software with better privacy protection. The event is open to everyone and you can attend in person or remotely.
lecture(85 days)
The Good Mood Book Club meets monthly to discuss books and life. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you've read the month's selection.
lecture13:00A lecture on how nutrition affects mental health and wellbeing. Heljä Tuomarla covers nutrients that support brain health and practical tips for healthy eating habits.
lecture13:00A lecture on how literature portrays the emotions and lives of older people. The speaker is library professional Marika Helovuo.
lecture14:30Information meeting about Neighbourhood Circles for volunteer coordinators. The session covers the purpose of the activity, how to establish a circle, and the coordinator's responsibilities.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature - how they are portrayed in books and what possibilities for love and happiness are depicted.
lecture15:45A philosophy café where participants discuss fundamental questions about human existence throughout the autumn. Each meeting opens with a brief philosophical introduction followed by shared reflection. Free entry and no prior knowledge required.
lecture(43 days)
An essay reading circle discussing Junichiro Tanizaki's classic work at Munkkiniemi Library.
lecture18:00A lecture on George Orwell's literary works and their various adaptations - from book excerpts to film and music. Free admission for all.
lecture18:00Retired teacher Eila Kilpinen presents her 2025 novel The Dream Fisher, a story of resilience and memory spanning from the Bay of Bothnia to Alaska.
lecture18:00Russian-language book club at Pasila Library where literature enthusiasts discuss books together. Meetings every Tuesday at 18:00.
other(71 days)
Open story time at Tapanila Library for families and family daycare providers. Suitable for all ages, held on Tuesdays in even-numbered weeks.
other(85 days)
Free afternoon activity at Myyrmäki Library for schoolchildren featuring games, crafts, and new hobbies.
other(99 days)
The Jortsujennyt dance group meets every Tuesday at Kinapori Senior Centre from September through December.
other(85 days)
A peaceful reading hour at Länsimäki Library where you can read your own book or choose from the library's collection without pressure or discussion requirements.
lecture13:00A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture10:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
lecture11:00A singing group that performs folk melodies, popular songs, and classical pieces together. Led by music educator Satu Luomajoki.
lecture13:00A community singing group at Stoa where classical melodies and folk music are performed together under the guidance of music teacher Vesa Lintula.
lecture16:45A lecture series on how classical composers depict nature through music. Listen to examples from different periods and explore how rhythm, harmony, and timbre bring natural phenomena to life.
lecture17:00A lecture series exploring Finnish painted art and artists. Each evening focuses on one Finnish painter's work and its artistic context.
lecture17:00A four-part lecture series on Europe's Arctic regions: Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Svalbard. Explore the history, culture, geopolitics and human adaptation to northern conditions.
lecture17:00Free reading group for adults learning Finnish. No registration needed, drop in whenever you can.
lecture18:45Lecture series on classical texts of ancient Greek drama and their ideas. Docent Markku Koivusalo presents works by Aristophanes and Euripides from September through November.
lecture18:45Seven lectures on 17th-century European philosophy from Descartes and Elisabeth to Spinoza and Hobbes. Lecturer is Severi Hämäri.
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.
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.
other14:30Free circus course for seniors at Stoa where you practice balance and mobility with circus equipment. The course is open to everyone regardless of prior experience.
other16:00Free circus course for seniors focusing on balance, flexibility, and coordination. Led by circus instructor Enrique Salas with teaching in English, Spanish, and Finnish.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festivalin progress
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.
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(97 days)
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(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.
festivalin progress
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.
lecturein progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
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.
festivalin progress
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!
concertin progress
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.
clubin progress
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.
other(99 days)
Nursery rhyme session for babies and toddlers featuring rhyme games and verses. Free entry, no advance registration.
lecture(120 days)
A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
+ 339 more long-running events — see the calendar.