concert19:00Helsinki indie-rock band Vauxdeville performs at On The Rocks. Their music blends northern melancholy, new wave and lake-country guitars.
concert19:00Soul singer LaGaylia Frazier performs with the Helsinki Police Orchestra at Savoy Theatre. The concert marks the 100th anniversary of the Central Criminal Police with classic soul and pop standards.
concert18:00Tommy Lindgren Metropolis performs their classic album "Sininen kaupunki" in full. The album celebrates its tenth anniversary with concerts in Tampere and Helsinki in September 2026.
concert18:00French soprano Valérie Gabail performs Édith Piaf's classic songs with the Vaasa and Seinäjoki City Orchestras under Nick Davies' direction.
concert19:00Riitta Paakki's quartet performs her jazz compositions, blending bebop energy with melancholic pieces. New material will also be featured during the concert.
concert18:30Two Finnish rock bands - instrumental group Maa ilmasta and progressive rockers Featherfoot - perform at Maunula Proge. Free concert in Metsäpurosali.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Helsinki Jokerit and JYP from Jyväskylä.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and Vaasan Sport in Rauma.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Tappara.
sport18:30Finnish ice hockey league regular season match between Helsinki Jokerit and JYP at home in Helsinki Areena.
concert19:00Exit brings their message of peace and hope on the Turvapaikka tour. The six-piece band performs music centred on refuge and solidarity for all.
concert18:30Prokofiev's classic "Peter and the Wolf" combines with new music, dance, and theatre at the Music House.
cinema18:00A documentary of Tuomari Nurmio's concert featuring socially conscious songs spanning four decades. Dark themes meet black humour in this film about war, dictatorship, and resistance.
theater(31 days)
A silent performance about a chicken named Candy who dreams of being a swan. A playful story about growing up and daring to be yourself, told through dance and clowning.
festival(11 days)
The 39th Helsinki International Film Festival showcases international cinema over nine days. The festival presents a diverse programme across cinemas throughout Helsinki.
festival(2 days)
Aurasoudut is an annual student event in Turku where participants visit bars and restaurants, collect stamps, and watch church boat races. The evening concludes with after-parties at nightclubs.
festival(2 days)
Annual karaoke night in central Helsinki and Kallio where you sing at various venues, collect stamps and earn badges for your overall. Held on 17.9.2026 from 16:00 to 04:00.
classical19:00Lojo stadsorkester presenterar en symfonikonsert med klarinetisten Harri Mäki som solist. Programmet omfattar verk av Mozart, Crusell, Raitio och Schubert.
lecture17:00A lecture series on Finland's naval war during World War II. Docent Ville Jalovaara presents submarines, the battleship Ilmarinen, and Finland's cooperation with Germany.
concert20:00Finnish band Komiat takes the stage at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. The show starts around 21:30.
festival08:00International dance convention in Helsinki, bringing together performers and enthusiasts for four days of workshops, performances and networking.
theater18:00Two cantankerous retirees from Ala-Vittula embark on an adventure to Fuengirola in this comedy about freedom and self-determination.
theater09:00A dance and circus performance for kindergarten groups where Vekkuli-Vilma journeys to the mysterious village of Metkala through juggling, acrobatics, and dance.
concert19:00Finnish act Whisper performs at Wanha Satama in Kuopio.
lecture17:00A Bible study series at Luther Church on Thursdays. Autumn 2024 features various topics and teachers exploring biblical teachings on different aspects of life.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs masterworks of classical Italian music at Madetojan sali.
lecture09:30Training for Reading Ambassadors who support older people's reading interests through reading aloud at care facilities.
lecture(92 days)
An open poetry circle for all ages featuring shared readings, peer support, and performance guidance. Meets at Hakunila Library.
lecture13:00A lecture on older people in literature and love in the senior years. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how books portray longing and new possibilities in aging.
lecture(85 days)
ENTER ry volunteers guide seniors through smartphone, tablet, and computer use as well as digital services. Free entry, no booking needed.
lecture(64 days)
A reading hour for primary school children featuring read-aloud and group discussion. The event is free and open to all.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how love and happiness are portrayed for seniors in books.
lecture17:00Guided walk through Katajanokka's Art Nouveau architecture. Explore Finland's largest unified Art Nouveau district and discover how a working-class area became an architectural masterpiece.
lecture18:00Author Piia Leino discusses the future and her latest work at Tikkurila Library.
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.
lecture17:00A three-part lecture series on Östersundom manors, the chapel, and cultural landscapes. Discover the area's history and buildings from the 1600s to today.
lecture17:30Open reading circle exploring South and Latin American literature, led by poet Pilvi Pääkkönen. Weekly meetings throughout autumn, free admission.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
lecture11:15A lecture series on Benjamin Britten's operas, exploring his major works and themes. Six weeks of lectures for all interested listeners, no musical background required.
lecture13:00Sing folk melodies, popular songs and classical music together under the guidance of music educator Satu Luomajoki. Weekly meetings at Norra Haaga Service Centre, free and no registration needed.
lecture14:00A lecture series exploring women's role in art from the late 19th century to today, covering five sessions on painting, impressionism, avant-garde, and the future of art.
lecture14:00Music teacher Vesa Lintula leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture17:00Lecture series on the history of money from Mesopotamia to the Bretton Woods system. Explores how money and debt have shaped society across different eras.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the greatest myths of ancient Greece and their impact on European art. Five lectures by Dr. Ari Saastamoiselta from mid-September through early October.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other17:30Gentle yoga and sound bowl relaxation followed by dinner at a farm in Muurame.
other12:30Open 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.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop where participants learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials. Taught by artist Satu Kalliokuusi for young people aged 16-20.
other19:00Riddarhuset celebrates 400 years of history. Event in Helsinki on 17 September.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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)
An international puppet theatre festival showcasing professional puppet theatre companies and artists from around the world on Tampere's stages. The programme includes performances, workshops and activities for all ages.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
+ 350 more long-running events — see the calendar.