festival18:00The scout organization Hämeen partiopiiri hosts a games evening with classic childhood games and a chance to learn more about scouting.
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SivuAineAppro is an appro party for university students where participants collect stamps at various locations in Kallio and finish with a final party at Apollo Live Club.
festival18:30Phenomenan's graduation sitsit is an academic table celebration with sitsit songs, refreshments, and an opening toast. The event welcomes both newcomers and experienced students, with an introduction to sitsit culture and etiquette for all.
festival17:00Traditional student party for business and hospitality students in Lahti. Teams of 2-6 visit bars in the city centre and complete challenges, with a throat-singing contest on Lanunaukio square as the highlight.
festival18:00Dance Time 2026 opens with two solo performances by Central Finnish dancers. Katja Sallinen's "what prevents being" and Leevi Rauhalahti's "Wounding the World" can both be seen with a single ticket.
festival18:00The programme for Rakkautta & Anarkia's 39th film festival is announced on 1 September. The festival fills Helsinki cinemas with international films from 17-27 September.
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Traditional initiation ceremony for first-year students in Rauma featuring a station circuit and an after-party at a restaurant. Tickets cost 3 euros.
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Sirkus Finlandia brings a new circus programme to Käpylä Sports Park in autumn 2026. International and Finnish performers present clowns, juggling, animal acts and acrobatics.
festival10:00ISYY association days on the Kuopio campus where subject associations, clubs and campus organizations showcase their activities. The event is free and open to all.
festival10:30Wellness Day at Saunabari features a full programme from gymnastics and yoga to lectures and a fermentation workshop. Participants can exercise, learn about blood sugar management, and enjoy a healthy lunch.
festival16:00Yrjönkadun Appro is a traditional student event combining an appro tour, marketplace festivities, and after-parties. Held on 23.9.2026 in Pori, it is restricted to ages 18 and over.
festival17:00Academic dinner party for new students with singing, food and drinks. Tickets from 9 euros.
festival17:00Lapikkaa's freshman formal dinner with the theme of childhood dream professions. Ticket 10 € includes food, drinks, and an overall badge.
festival17:00Emile ry's traditional fuksiaiset on 23.9. in Jyväskylä, where new students visit checkpoints around the city centre in a winning team's sports jersey. Free event operating on the bring-your-own-drinks principle.
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Engineering students' barbaric party in Oulu featuring clan games, basement parties, and barbaric costumes. The event starts at 17:00 at the Architecture Club's kiltahus.
festival17:00A traditional student initiation event where first-year members navigate stations around Jyväskylä. Free event with a TikTok trends costume theme and a prize for the best outfit.
festival17:30Pedago members compete in knowledge fencing, a playful team game with general knowledge questions and new challenges. The event is on 23.9. from 17:30 to 21:00 at Boombox in Jyväskylä.
festival17:30The opening of Dance Time festival, with artistic director Veli Lehtovaara presenting the programme. A festive evening with light refreshments and a toast to the festival.
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Seamanship competition and karaoke night at Kotka harbour. Team challenges, karaoke contest and after-party at Humppa bar.
festival18:00Retikan's fuksisitsit with a Wrong event theme where the dress code is intentionally misunderstood. The event is held at Lukemalla on 23.9. from 18:00 to 22:00, with prizes for the best outfits.
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A food-focused appro event organized by Probban where participants visit restaurants in small groups and collect stamps. The event starts at 18:00 and continues later at Pentis.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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.
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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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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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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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Freshers' party for new students in autumn with a Games theme, checkpoint circuit, costume contest, and continuation at Apollo.
festival16:00A student improv event in Kuopio where teams and solo performers compete at restaurants in themed costumes. The evening concludes with a performance by MOUHOUS.
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An annual celebration of contemporary art across Finland, Gallery Week showcases dozens of exhibitions, performances, and guided tours at galleries in Helsinki and beyond.
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Registration for Sporttiappro 2026 is staggered across three days to reduce congestion. Participants select sports according to their programme and can supplement with independent fitness activities.
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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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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.
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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.
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A traditional chamber music festival presenting classical music in manor houses and churches on Kemiönsaari.
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Pori Jazz is Finland's largest rhythm music festival, featuring international and Finnish artists. The programme offers both paid concerts and free performances, plus a dedicated Pori Jazz Kids festival for children.
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Kuhmo Chamber Music is a summer festival where talented chamber musicians perform concerts in the beautiful natural setting of Kainuu.
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Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is Finland's largest folk music festival, featuring hundreds of performances, workshops and jam sessions from Finnish and international artists.
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Sastamala Gregoriana is an early music festival presenting medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. This year it celebrates its 30th anniversary under the theme "Tears and Joy - Affects in Music", with new artistic director violinist Anthony Marini beginning his tenure.
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Korsholm Music Festival brings classical chamber music to the Ostrobothnian coast. The festival is led by cellist Jan-Erik Gustafsson.
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A traditional lied and chamber music festival presented in manor houses and churches across four locations. The programme includes classical music, children's concerts and diverse events.
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The Nordic region's largest brass music festival, featuring international artists, concerts, and a soloist competition set in North Karelia's scenic landscape.
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Award-winning chamber music festival on the historic shores of Lake Tuusulanjarvi in Järvenpää and Tuusula.
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A woodwind instrument festival in Uusikaupunki featuring chamber and orchestral concerts, jazz, folk music, children's programming, and masterclasses.
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International piano music festival featuring world-class pianists and emerging young talents in the Serlachius area.
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A four-day art festival for children and families at Verkatehdas in Hämeenlinna, featuring diverse programming for all ages.
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Lahti International Organ Week is an annual festival featuring organists, orchestras and choirs, combining the organ with film, opera, dance and experimental art forms.
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Tampere Theatre Summer is one of Europe's leading theatre festivals, offering seven days of contemporary Finnish theatre and international guest performances.
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A chamber music festival in Old Rauma presenting both celebrated classical works and rarely heard compositions.
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Classical music in Lapland's mountain landscape with ten concerts at various venues in Luosto, Pyhä and Sodankylä.
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A festival featuring chamber music, jazz, folk music, and children's concerts in the Pellinge archipelago and Porvoo Cathedral, founded by opera singer Monica Groop.
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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.
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The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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Open meetings for members of the Uusimaa CP Association featuring various group activities and discussions. The autumn schedule includes outings, relaxation exercises, themed evenings, and museum visits.
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A free event series combining literature and cooking. Books and films inspire the preparation of dishes from different cultures in a shared kitchen.
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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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Finland's largest film festival showcases bold and boundary-pushing films from over 80 countries. The programme includes 136 feature films and 114 short films.
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Recycling week at Kontulan Senior Centre, 21-25 September, featuring a sorting challenge, fashion show, flea market and recycling table for pensioners and unemployed people.
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SporttiAppro Oulu is a three-day sports festival for university and college students where participants collect activity stamps and work towards different achievement levels. The event runs 22-24 September across Oulu.
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ISYY's association days on the Joensuu campus where subject associations, clubs and campus organizations present themselves. The event is open and free for everyone.
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Stuffed animals spend the night at Lumon Library with games and stories. Drop off your toy by Tuesday and pick it up on Saturday when the event happens.
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A joint excursion for forestry students in Joensuu featuring visits to the John Deere factory and Finland's Forest Museum Lusto.
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Autumn activities at Tahko Spa with discounted prices and daily programs - from yoga and bingo to bowling and candlelit swimming.
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Connectoria gathers once a month at Ison Omenan library. The August meeting focuses on food culture - bring a dish, spice, or food memory from your home country.