festival18:00Four Finnish rock bands perform at the historic Billnäs industrial complex in September. The concert is held in a warm 18th-century industrial hall, and VIP tickets include buffet dining and reserved seating.
concert18:30Finnish music legend Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with a concert at Tavara-asema in Tampere, featuring Pelle Miljoona and Kärtsy Hatakka from Waltari.
concert20:00Finnish rock legend Timo Rautiainen and Trio Niskalaukaus perform at On The Rocks. The band presents classics and new material from their latest album Tuomiojärvi.
concert19:00Polymoon celebrates the release of its new album 'Mariposa Magic!' with two shows. In Tampere at G Livelab, Sisar and Ether Eye also perform.
festival(2 days)
Car weekend with seven artists at Himos Areena in Jämsä. Friday and Saturday 21-03, featuring different musicians. Wheelchair accessible.
concert20:00Samuli Putro, one of Finland's most successful songwriters, performs in Seinäjoki. Concert at Rytmikorjaamo on 18.9. at 20:00.
concert20:00Kalevauva.fi takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo Telakka in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 21:00.
concertCallisto celebrates the 20th anniversary of its classic album Noir at Savoy Theatre. The anniversary concert presents the album in full with the original lineup and wind instruments.
concert19:00Finnish melodic death metal band Whispered presents their new album Honorbound at an album release concert at Kuudes Linja.
concert18:00Finnish band Kuusumun Profeetta celebrates the release of their seventh album at Ääniwalli. The band returns to Helsinki for the first time in four years with an album release concert.
concert19:00Swedish metal band Brymir performs at Skenesali with blackened death metal band Omnivortex as support.
concert19:00Finnish rapper Karri Koira takes the stage at Allas in Helsinki.
festival(3 days)
Two-day music festival at Joensuu Arena celebrating Guru Entertainment & Security Oy's 20th anniversary, featuring Lyömättömät, Jukka Poika, DJ Orion and more.
concert(2 days)
Finnish artist Samu Haber brings his Good Boy Tour 26 to two evenings of live music. Experience new and classic songs from an accomplished performer.
concert19:00Finnish wind band performs classical music at Temppeliaukio Church. Conductor Risto Sojakka leads the ensemble through works by contemporary composers.
concert18:00Progressive rock band The Samurai of Prog performs at Vuotalo. The collective is known for its cinematic concept albums and symphonic arrangements.
concert19:00The Radio Symphony Orchestra under conductor Elim Chan presents a classical music evening featuring soprano Claire de Sévigné performing Unsuk Chin's playful work. After the main concert, chamber music by Berg and Schreker continues the programme.
concert18:00Finnish metal band Lost Society performs at Billnäs bruk Ab.
concert19:00Michael Bleu performs American soul from the 1960s and 1970s in Finnish, with orchestration that shifts between strings and electric guitar.
festival17:00Africa Day at Malmitalo celebrates Senegalese, Kenyan and Cameroonian culture through live music, a cooking competition and sabar dance instruction.
concert18:00Kaarle Viikate and harmonica player Netta Skog perform classic songs from Finnish and international music with a traditional sound. The programme features new arrangements, beautiful lyrics, and entertaining stories.
concert18:00Pretty Affair takes the stage at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki on 18 September 2026.
concert19:00Drummer Jaska Lukkarinen and Turku Jazz Orchestra explore the role of drums in big band accompaniment. The concert's music is composed by conductor Mikko Hassinen, featuring swinging and colourful jazz.
concert20:00Saimaa presents its new album Matka mielen ytimeen Vol. 2 at Tavastia. The band led by Matti Mikkola blends classic rock, progressive rock, folk and iskelmä.
concert20:30Three rock bands from Helsinki take the stage at Bar Loose: The Empire Strikes, The Expected, and Black Star Gramophone. A rock night on Friday evening.
concert21:00Melodic punk and rock from Oulu as Saa Kiljua and Aino & Hajonneet perform at Kerubi Sal.
concert18:00The Finnish tango ensemble Tango del norte performs a concert in Äänekoski. The award-winning group presents classics of Argentine and Finnish tango alongside Astor Piazzolla's music.
concert19:00Finnish rock band Exit tours with a message of peace and hope. A legendary group continuing to inspire audiences with their music.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kuopio's KalPa and Tampere's Ilves.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Jukurit and Pelicans in Mikkeli.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kouvola's KooKoo and SaiPa. The game starts at 19:30.
cinema(3 days)
A gripping war film about the critical days before D-Day, when General Eisenhower and Captain Stagg must make a fateful decision about the invasion of Normandy.
concert20:00The Oulu rock band Radiopuhelimet performs at Raahe Theatre. Founded in 1986, the band has released 16 albums and is presenting their latest record.
concert20:00Steve 'n' Seagulls is a Finnish bluegrass band known for creative arrangements of rock and metal classics. They perform at Möysä Musikklubi in Lahti on Friday, 18 September.
concert18:00Jazz Jkl Collective performs with singer Nina Mya at Hankasalmi Jazz Club. The evening showcases classic jazz standards from Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Laila Kinnunen, with stories about these legendary singers.
concert19:00Singer Annika Eklund performs at Tuba with her classic hits. Over her 30-year career, she has created beloved songs like "Shanghain valot" and "Ole hiljaa ja suutele mua".
concert19:00Samae Koskinen celebrates the twentieth anniversary of his debut album Vol. 1 with a tour where he performs the entire album solo on all instruments.
concert20:00Tommy Lindgren performs Metropolis in Turku, revisiting the Blue City theme with a fresh perspective.
concert20:00Finnish singer-songwriter Tuure Kilpeläinen takes the stage at Kino Laika with a solo concert. His music blends soul, blues, country, and folk influences.
concert20:00Lowhill performs at Bar 15 in Vaasa.
concert20:00Willow Hill, an American country band nominated to Rolling Stone's "Band to Watch" list, performs at Juurikkasaari. Led by husband-and-wife duo Alexandra and CT Fields, the band blends Lady Gaga's eclectic style with Kenny Chesney's laid-back country charm.
concert21:30Lintudisko presents its second album with acoustic guitar and piano, opened by Janeveera from Keuruu.
festival09:30The Children's Comics Festivals celebrate comics for kids with authors, workshops, and activities where children serve as both interviewers and interviewees.
concertMariska performs at Krapin Paja in Tuusula.
concert21:00Doctor Getto, known as KPC's most mysterious member, performs at Suisto club. His Memphis-influenced music is recognized for smoky rhymes and punchy beats.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Vimpelin Veto and Sotkamon Jymy at Saarikenttä stadium.
sport16:00Men's Superpesis match between Koskenkorvan Urheilijat and Puna-Mustat from Helsinki at Sähkökoje Arena in Ilmajoki.
classical09:00A mass in Kotka built on the works of Juha Vainio, featuring cantor Jarmo Kaijansinkko and New Spirit Orchestra.
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Viljami Heinonen's exhibition Threshold explores interiors, memories, and psychological spaces. The paintings unite decorative beauty with deeper meaning, layering and abstraction.
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Hannu Väisänen's exhibition explores the colour and form of doors and gates. A Rajasthani door from a 1996 watercolour sketch inspired the artist to create a new painting series investigating colour interaction and the simultaneous abstract and figurative nature of painting.
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Helsinki-based painter Miisa Mäkeläinen's exhibition Lemmenlätäkkö presents works that reference nature and embodiment, where forms and colours create harmony.
concert20:00Gladenfold performs live at Fuusio in Turku, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert20:00Profane Omen performs at Sibeliushuset in Lahti.
concert19:00Asla Jo performs in Vaasa.
concert19:00Heli Hartikainen performs at Oulun Tuomiokirkko in Oulu in September 2026.
concert20:00MTVKID celebrates their EP release at Semifinal with Culture Trap, a Finnish-American artist presenting new music.
festival(2 days)
Ramopunk festival in Tampere featuring around 15 bands and solo artists, including Valamo. Tickets are sold online and at the door if available.
stand-up18:00Tomi Haustola presents his updated stand-up show, reflecting on being a divorced forty-something, sugar daddies, Tesla, and other life questions. The performance runs approximately 1.5 hours and includes an intermission.
stand-up18:00Tomi Haustola's stand-up show explores a relationship ending, turning thirty, and navigating a changing world. Packed with humour about everyday absurdities.
festival(2 days)
Jyväskylä Burlesque ry marks its 10th anniversary with a classic burlesque film screening, brunch, and an evening show featuring nine performers.
festival(2 days)
Olutviesti's 61st and final pub crawl is celebrated as the wildest funeral party in history. Passes are collected between 15:00 and 18:00, stops open at 16:00 and close at 22:00. Later, rapper Joe L performs.
concert17:00Eereka performs at Cultural Centre Valve in Oulu.
concert19:00British musician Stuart Ironside performs in Helsinki.
concert19:00VIITALA takes the stage at Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoki on 18 September 2026.
concert20:00Ysäri Allstars concert featuring Nina Tapio, Sani and Jari Drome Karjalainen at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi. The arena opens at 20:00, the show starts around 22:00.
clubEmergent is a new underground drum & bass club concept featuring international and Finnish artists across two stages at the Museum of Technology.
lecture18:00Hungarian stunt performer Balázs Szigethy reveals how action film's most spectacular scenes are created, from physical training to safety protocols.
stand-up18:30Mentalist Pete Poskiparta combines mentalism, magic and comedy in a show where thoughts are read and the impossible becomes possible.
club19:00Speed Dating evening at Korkeasaari zoo for singles aged 25-40. Up to 20 men and 20 women meet during a fun and organized evening with conversation prompts and refreshments.
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Lippulaiva Library screens films for adults several times a month. September features Rocketman.
stand-up19:00Tampere-based stand-up comedian Fredi Lilius shares his personal ADHD story with humor. The show explores how these four letters shape everyday life as a husband, father, employee, and multitasker.
cinema19:00Jyväskylä Burlesque marks its 10th anniversary with the musical classic Gypsy (1962), featuring live burlesque and a discussion with Bettie Blackheart.
concert19:00Ensemble Nylandia performs at Dance House Helsinki.
theater(2 days)
A poetic pornokabaret that confronts Santeri Alkio's classic novel with 21st-century popular culture through live camera, theatre, and dance.
concert18:00Heikki Hallanoro performs a köllöttelykonsertti concert at Frantsilan Tila in Pori.
theater18:00METKA Spex presents interactive improvisation theatre "Elli's Wonderful Adventures", where the audience can interrupt scenes and influence the story. A student-created performance combining theatre, music and dance.
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Actor Miiko Toiviainen performs a personal monologue about his transgender experience and journey to self-acceptance. A poetic and musical performance that won the National Monologue Competition.
concert19:00Sointi Jazz Orchestra performs Kerkko Koskinen's Agatha, a work that blends jazz and classical music inspired by Agatha Christie's literary legacy.
concert20:00Mariska performs at Krapin Paja in Lahti.
concert21:00Enemies Everywhere takes the stage at House of Rock Bar in Lahti.
festival11:00A cultural day featuring African music, dance, and history, complemented by performances from the Philippines and Ecuador.
festival12:00Google presents its data center project at Muhos town square with expert talks, information sessions, and free refreshments for the first 500 visitors.
festival15:30Evening workshops at a dance convention on Friday in Helsinki, with doors opening at 3 PM.
festival(3 days)
A weekend retreat for married couples focused on strengthening relationships through conversation, teaching, and shared moments based on Christian marriage principles.
festival16:00An interdisciplinary autumn festival in Kuopio bringing together science and culture for all interested visitors.
festival(3 days)
AO Days 2026 is a three-day event in Oulu featuring accommodation, various programmes, and six selectable workshops.
festival16:30New students at the University of Lapland compete in a station-based challenge with a journey-to-the-south theme. The event begins at the university at 4:30 PM and concludes with prize distribution at the summer theatre at 10:00 PM.
festival18:00TAO's drink & dine bar crawl is a team competition in Rovaniemi city centre where teams collect stamps at restaurants and bars. The winning team receives a prize at the end of the evening.
festival18:00A student pub crawl in Kajaani with stops at various bars and clubs. Collect stamps and earn overall badges.
festival20:00A dance battle event where you can compete or watch other dancers perform.
cinema15:00Klaus Härö's drama about two women who meet during a healthcare crisis. Nurse Inka and mother Leni find support in each other through difficult moments as strike threats and personal tragedies intertwine.
concert14:00Henna-Maija Kuki performs classic dance music and folk melodies on accordion at Sello Library's Stage. Espoo's Culture Chain offers free cultural performances for older adults.
concert15:00Word art teacher Kati Oinonen presents poems by classic Finnish poets at Kalajärvi Service Centre. An interactive performance designed especially for older adults.
concert18:00A community singing event for seniors on the Estrada stage in Entressen Library. Experienced singing conductor Elina Hakala leads the programme where you can suggest your favourite songs.
concert18:30Komiat performs on the terrace of Ravintola Valdemari in an age-unrestricted family-friendly concert. Doors open at 17:00, tickets at the door 35 €.
concert19:00Rylos performs at Playhouse Bar. A music show on Friday evening in Helsinki.
concert20:00Finnish punk band Luutarhatontut performs at Haitaritehdas Areena in Kouvola.
concert21:00Finnish musician and singer-songwriter Isto Hiltunen performs at Toppila Klubi in Oulu.
concert21:00Asa takes the stage at Ravintola Å in Porvoo on 18 September, doors from 21:00.
concert22:00Restaurant Valdemari's terrace season finale featuring the dance orchestra Komiat. The band has earned four Emma Award nominations and won multiple public-voted awards for best dance orchestra.
concert10:00A lively puppet theatre concert where a ship is loaded with sausages, pirates and mermaids. Packed with magic, rhymes and instruments - suitable from age 3 onwards.
club16:30Game night during Finnish Experience Week at JAMKO Café with games, food and friendly socialising.
club17:00Themed sitsit celebration with Youtube legends at Restaurant Pipo in Kuopio. Relive YouTube's golden years with iconic figures from the platform's history.
club18:00GLOBE hosts a welcome evening with sauna, board games, and socializing at Solu in Tampere. Snacks and drinks are provided, and you can come and go freely throughout the evening.
club18:00Soul & Sweat dance class with a Retro Babe theme. No experience required - all moves are taught from scratch.
club19:00PiMu hosts the MegaVätköt party at Arbetets Vänner with music by @warranttiwerse. Open to all, admission 5 €.
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Weekly forró dance evening at Jazz Factory where dancers of all levels can practice together without a partner.
club(2 days)
Engineers gather for a space-themed pub quiz and good company at Pub Punapippuri in Rovaniemi.
club(2 days)
Barn party at Mehiläissaaren lato with live music from Potentilla erecta and DJ set, a chance to meet Nordic exchange students.
club(2 days)
ESN Vaasa hosts the Welcome to Finland party for new students at Fontanaclub. The evening features a pre-party and afterparty with combined or separate ticket options.
club(2 days)
TEDI launches his new album Soul Talk 2.0 with a strong lineup of artists at Onda in Tampere. Music ranges from trap to old school with DJ Ronioni.
club21:00Cuban Latin Night at Storyville: Tiempo Habana opens at 21:00, Bomba Buena takes over at 23:30.
club(2 days)
A Latin American celebration with salsa, cumbia and reggaeton as DJ GOODBLOOD and DJ LUCHO HELSINKI mark the independence of several nations from 22:00 to 04:30.
club(3 days)
Night Garden celebrates a special weekend on Friday and Saturday with indoor terrace parties in central Helsinki. The covered and heated terrace features karaoke and disco, with the party continuing until morning.
club23:00An evening at restaurant Torvi starting at 23:00.
lecture10:00Petri Komulainen shares photographs and stories from his travels to South Korea, where tradition meets modern technology.
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A free writing workshop for all levels where you practice short writing exercises and receive feedback from fellow participants. No advance registration needed.
theater15:00Poetry educator Kati Oinonen performs poems by Harmaja, Hellenen and Leino at Kalajärvi Service Centre. The performance includes interactive moments with the audience.
theater18:00Magician Aatu Itkonen and mentalist Jari Hynynen combine magic, mentalism and comedy in a family-friendly show with abundant music and lighting effects.
festival(3 days)
Youth event featuring teaching, prayer, and praise singing. Eeli and Anni Leskinen perform alongside Joonatan and Sofia Hanhijärvi. The price is 55 € including accommodation and meals.
theater18:30The beloved characters from the Pulkkinen series take the stage in a live show featuring brand-new sketches. Jari Salmi and Teemu Koskinen perform the iconic roles.
ballet(2 days)
A radical reinterpretation of the Orpheus myth where opera, dance, and technology merge. The world premiere explores gender identity and diversity through digital and living reality.
other13:00A Baby Café event for parents with young children, featuring singing, movement, and play led by Jamkids teachers. The first 100 visitors receive a gift.
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Exhibition spanning a century of Finnish school meals - from free lunches that transformed education to modern food services.
13:00A karaoke and dance event for seniors and unemployed people with a service centre card. Sing, dance, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
17:00A Finnish evening featuring traditional pulla baking, cultural introduction, sauna, karaoke and board games - a popular gathering for exchange students and others interested in Finnish culture.
17:30🏑 ESN JKL Sports Club and JAMKO are hosting a floorball session on 18 September, 17:30-19:30, at Jamk Sports Hall. No experience needed - all levels are welcome. 💪
20:00All Good In The Hood club celebrates its 10-year anniversary at Kaijakka. Finnish rap pioneer Eevil Stöö performs alongside E-E Meino & Valle, with DJ C-Flava on the decks.
(2 days)
404: NOT FOUND takes over Barcelo Helsinki on 18.09.2026 for a night of Afro, Hip-Hop, Baile Funk, Club Edits, Dancehall and more.
theater09:00A dance and circus performance for kindergarten groups where Vekkuli-Vilma journeys to the mysterious village of Metkala through juggling, acrobatics, and dance.
stand-up18:00Stand-up show featuring three women from different generations exploring generational roles with humour and warmth.
theater18:00A tragicomedy about workplace pressures and management. A two-actor play where the same elevator scene is seen from two different perspectives.
concert(3 days)
Arctic Ensemble performs Karkelot 2026 concert in Lahti in September.
concert19:00Catalepsy takes the stage at Iloinen Härkä in Turku on Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m.
concert20:00Monolicht performs at Elektrik Products in Helsinki on Friday, September 18 at 8 PM.
concert22:00LASTOUT performs at House of Rock Bar in Lahti.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
lecturein progress
Swedish language café where participants practice conversation in a relaxed setting. Coffee and tea provided, no advance registration required.
exhibition10:00Puutio presents colourful landscape paintings that capture impressions of light and colour tones. The exhibition is open in Jyväskylä on the second floor of Popper putiikin.
exhibition12:00Two artists present their work: Heimonen displays his early creations from the 1990s to today, Karela paintings exploring remembered landscapes.
club20:00The youth centre hosts a Friday evening for young people from middle school age to 29 years old. Socializing, games and activities in an alcohol-free environment.
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An open handicraft group where pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki can sew and knit textile products together for charity.
otherin progress
Guided activities for children featuring singing, movement, and storytelling. Music session at 10:30-11:15.
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A Swedish-language story time for toddlers featuring books, coffee, and biscuits in a welcoming library setting.
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A monthly reading circle for pensioners and unemployed people discussing classic and contemporary literature together.
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The Village Club gathers at Kinaport Senior Centre on the third Friday of each month to discuss local Helsinki history and share personal memories.
lecture13:00Lecture on movement disorders featuring Riaz Zabihian, chairman of the Movement Disorders Association, who shares his personal experience with Parkinson's disease. Participants can try ASAHI health exercise after the lecture.
lecture(3 days)
A two-day beginner mushroom foraging course with Bible teaching and accommodation at Karku Evangelical Institute. Learn to identify edible mushrooms and prepare mushroom dishes.
lecture18:00Launch event for the debut novel "Huomennakin hengissä" featuring author Vilja Vadelmalehto for book signing.
other10:00A baby meetup at the playground where toddlers and families can play together and explore nature.
other10:00A baby-parent yoga class at Malminkartano youth centre where parents exercise while their babies provide the resistance.
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Laulu-Lohis is a free singing session for children featuring familiar nursery rhymes and children's songs with different themes each time.
other12:00Free sewing workshop where you learn to repair clothes and textiles using a sewing machine. Bring your own items that need mending.
other15:00Espoo library hosts a waffle party where the first forty visitors can enjoy freshly baked gluten-free and lactose-free waffles while learning about the library's services.
other(2 days)
A Japanese weekend at Pöllöwaari with chef Riku Ruuskanen, blending Nordic ingredients with Japanese technique. A refined menu featuring umami, freshness and fermented flavours, paired with carefully selected wines and sake.
otherin progress
Monthly clothing alteration and sewing workshops for ages 13-28 at Oodi's City Workshop. Bring your clothes for repair or modification and use the available sewing machines, overlockers, and materials.
other(3 days)
A two-day retreat to stabilize your nervous system and listen to your inner wisdom in a lakeside villa in Konnevesi.
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A child-led club for stick enthusiasts meeting every other Friday at Tapiola Library. Crafts, games, and stick care for children aged 7-11.
other18:00A warm welcome to all new and returning Management students! 🤎 Aalto MGT invites both Bachelor's and Master's students to the Management Mixer - a kickoff event to start the…
other18:00ESN Lapland hosts a sitsit - a traditional Finnish student table party with singing, laughter and new friendships. Dress in overalls and Finnish colours, bring your own drinks, and embrace the fun traditions and playful rule-breaking penalties.
other19:00ESN Aalto's patch sewing evening is a relaxed gathering for sewing enthusiasts. Bring your patches and clothes, sew alongside others - no experience needed, free entry.
other19:00A tarot card inspires a gentle yoga practice where breath, movement, and presence come together. Perfect for beginners.
lecture10:15Workshop to update and improve your CV with professional guidance. Practical session where you can make changes on the spot and prepare for your job search.
other12:00Online fitness class for older men emphasizing strength, balance, and body control. Suitable for all fitness levels and can be adapted for those using mobility aids.
other13:00Story time for children over 3 years old on Fridays at Nuoliala Library. Groups should register in advance.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:45Digiguru Device Tips is a free webinar series on practical digital topics. The series covers computer purchasing, Windows setup, Linux, device recycling, and data preservation.
lecture14:30Five lecture series across the autumn: Japan, Thailand, Sweden's Age of Greatness, sacred places of religions, and Finnish women artists. All lectures are free.
lecture16:30A lecture series on opera's evolution from the 20th century to today. Covers impressionism, expressionism, modernism, and contemporary opera, exploring how composers transformed the form and expression of opera.
lecture17:00A guided walk tracing Kronstad's ghosts with stories about the city's most famous mysteries and Art Nouveau architecture.
lecture13:00A series of four cultural lectures from September to December covering Lake Geneva, Rome's history, the Spencer Earls' art collection and Helsinki's prohibition era.
lecture16:30A vibroacoustic relaxation method using singing bowls to create deep relaxation through vibration and sound. A 40-minute session lying under a blanket.
lecture14:00Open reading circle for adults at Martinlaakso Library. In August, Christy Leftier's "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" will be discussed. Free entry, no registration required.
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.
otherin progress
Baby Meetups at Iso-Antti Playground, where young children play, move, and join music and storytelling sessions with their parents.
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.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
lecture13:00Workers' Institute cultural lecture at Genevejärvi featuring Dr. Ari Saastamoinen, designed for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
other12:00Veskan local office offers free advice on welfare services, group activities and hearing aid maintenance. Services are available by appointment on weekdays.
other12:00Guided balance exercises and walking group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card at Roihuvuoren senior centre.
lecture17:00Marisa Silva discusses Brazil's cultural diversity, identity, and belonging at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki olohuone.
other13:00A café meeting for parents with infants and small children at the Kalasatama Free Trade lounge.
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.
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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.
club(2 days)
The culminating afterparty of Fuksiseikkailu 2026 at Apollo Live Club on Thursday 17.9. Prize announcements, Jaakko Kulta performing, DJ music, and karaoke all night.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
festival(3 days)
A cruise to Stockholm for members of Talko and Hattara with a celebrity theme, activities, and festive atmosphere. The 220 € ticket includes a cabin for four, activities, and fees.
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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.
club(2 days)
Ruskarallit is an evening at Viihdemaailma Ilona in Tampere featuring performances by good boys and Riivatut Mashupit. The ticket includes the first part of the Rallibileiden overall badge.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
+ 1116 more long-running events — see the calendar.
