concert20:00British electronic music band IAMX, fronted by Chris Corner, takes the stage at On The Rocks. Swedish artist Aux Animaux opens.
concertDanish black metal band Afsky performs at Olympia-Kortteli in Tampere.
concert18:00Finnish rock band Lemonator makes its first appearance in over a decade in its classic line-up to mark its 30th anniversary.
concert21:00Emma Award-winning Uniklubi are legends of Finnish rock. With the 2023 album 8 and a new album coming in autumn, the Joensuu show becomes an album celebration.
concertFinnish metal bands Lost Society and HOKKA perform together at Tarkastamo in Oulu.
concert20:00Ilta performs on the Friend Tour in Tampere. The Finnish singer-songwriter presents songs from her new album Behind Every Smile, which combines deep emotions and organic band elements.
concert23:00Electronic music artist Neelix performs at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki.
concert20:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday with an anniversary concert tour. In Turku, Tumppi Varonen & Problems, Kärtsy Hatakka, and Pelle Miljoona perform classics and new material.
concert20:00Three bands perform at Skenesali: Leverage, Fire Action and RunJuliet. Easy access from Myyrmäe station.
concert21:00Finnish rock band Luukas Oja and Helsinki-based Kuumaliima perform at Suisto club. High-energy rock and emotional ballads.
concert18:00Swedish pop and rock artist Eva Dahlgren takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki.
concert20:00Hexvessel takes the stage at KULT in Helsinki - the Finnish psychedelic folk-metal band plays in September 2026.
concert18:00The international quartet Orchestra Nazionale della Luna presents European jazz impressionism with original compositions and experimental instruments at Jyväskylä City Theatre's newly renovated stage.
festival18:00Finland's largest skate-punk festival featuring Finnish and international bands at Tiivistämö.
concert19:00Helsinki's city orchestra presents a condensed version of Wagner's Ring cycle without singers, conducted by Susanna Mälki.
concert20:00Estonian superstar nublu performs at Tavastia Club. The artist has reached the top with hits like "Öölaps" and "Mina Ka" and has won over 20 awards.
concert20:30Three Finnish metal bands at Bar Loose: Sorretun Voima, Vaasa Palaa, and Koitos deliver groove, hardcore, and dark melodies.
concert18:00Swedish pop duo Dolly Style performs in Tampere.
festival18:00A jazz evening featuring three ensembles: a musical drama about Billy Strayhorn, Aaron Koskelainen Stampede, and Sami Pekkola Quartet. Free admission for all ages.
concert17:00St. Aurora performs at Tarkastamo in Oulu.
concert18:00Three rock bands perform at Veturitallit in Jyväskylä during the Valon kaupunki festival. Free entry, alcohol-free, and open to all ages.
concert20:00Liisa Akimof and Yökerho present their new album at Sawohouse Underground. A blend of rock, disco and jazz exploring everyday objects with humor and musical creativity.
concert20:00Three Finnish bands in one night: Poni showcases its debut album with distorted guitars and danceable rhythms, Jaanat brings pop-rock and Albert delivers pure rock.
concert23:30Belgian dance act Lasgo performs at Bar Ihku in Oulu in a late-night show.
classical18:00Francesco Corti conducts and performs on harpsichord in an early classical concert with the Lapland Chamber Orchestra in Levi Summit's panoramic hall.
classical19:00Young violinist Lilja Haatainen performs Mozart's Violin Concerto with the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra. The programme includes works by Beethoven, Beamish, and Haydn.
cinema21:00A classic 1990 science fiction horror-comedy where desert town workers battle giant killer worms. Screened on 35mm film with Finnish subtitles.
concert19:00The flamenco collective Imperfecto and singer Vilma Talvitie blend Nordic flamenco, Finnish folk music, and world music at Sampo Soikoon! club.
concert19:00A punk rock evening with support from Strum 101 and headliners Terveet Kädet at Pensselitehdas in Porvoo. Max Cavalera calls the band a legend.
concert19:00Marko Annala's new band Alter Annala debuts on a club tour. The electronically-tinged lineup unusually features electric guitar, with album producer Aake Lämsä and drummer Leo Heikkilä on stage. The evening opens with Nenerchy.
club19:00Teosto award-winning Tinyhawk & Bizzarro perform at G Livelab and discuss authenticity. The evening blends flamenco, classical guitar, Japanese culture, and psychedelic funk.
festival10:00Baby's Day at Lippulaiva Library offers concerts, a light bath, and a poetry bath for families with young children. The event is free and suitable for infants and toddlers.
concert19:00Keiju and MOMO perform at Ääniwalli with DJ sets by ZEZE. An expanded show due to high demand, tickets from 17 euros.
concert19:00Kielletty Ruusu launches their debut album "Yhteiset askaleet" at Kuudes Linja. The show features pure pop, ballads, and rock elements, with pop artist SIMBV as support.
cinema16:45Dokumentti Kenmure Streetillä Glasgowissa tapahtuneesta maahanmuuttoviranomaisten ratsian vastustamisesta. Naapurusto nousee yhteen, kun kaksi miestä otetaan kiinni.
concert(2 days)
Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and SaiPa in Pori.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between IFK Helsinki and JYP.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Tampere's Ilves and KooKoo. The match starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Mikkeli's Jukurit and Kiekko-Espoo.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between Helsinki Jokerit and TPS Turku.
cinema19:00Sabu directs a confident crime film in which a detective must solve a kidnapping while his deteriorating memory complicates the task. Starring Ethan Juan, the film blends classic detective storytelling with action, warm cinematography, and silence.
concert19:00Finnish rock legend Popeda takes the stage at Tahkovuori's Oktoberfest for a night of classic Finnish rock.
concert18:00Folk duo Cienna presents their new album "Muinainen armas" at Lobby Myyrmäki. Singer Kaisa Leskinen and kantele artist Senni Eskelinen perform with guest musicians.
concert19:00Finnish folk-rock quartet Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L performs at Malmitalo, blending folk, blues, and psychedelic rock.
concert18:00Singer and actor Heikki Hela presents his greatest hits and shares the stories behind them on the Hillitön hopeinen kuukausi tour.
sport18:30Finnish Ice Hockey League regular season match between HIFK and JYP at Helsinki Ice Hall.
concert19:00Heikki Hela performs his beloved songs and shares the stories behind them on his tour stop in Jyväskylä.
sport19:30Finnish ice hockey league match between Jokerit and TPS at Helsinki Areena.
concertMariska takes the stage at Konepajan näyttämö in Helsinki.
festival10:00Baby's Day marks its 10th anniversary with a festive programme at Musiikkitalo. Colour baths, theatre, music and singing games for families with babies and toddlers.
concert19:00Finnish artist Laura Kielo takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki.
concert18:00Pianist Antti Kujanpää performs as a solo artist at Porvoo Jazz Festival.
club22:00K40-disco is an adult nightclub event at Tavara-asema featuring DJs Sami & Antti. Entry service is included in the ticket price.
theater10:00A puppet theatre performance inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's classic, where the rabbit has plenty to do - until nothing interests him anymore. Featuring small animal puppets, nursery rhymes, songs and live music for all ages.
festival(3 days)
Kosmos Buran's traditional autumn hiking trip along the Hetta-Pallas route 25-27.9. Suitable for anyone willing to hike 10-15 km daily and camp in tents. Registration opens 7.9.
concert19:00Finnish rap pioneer Rekami performs at Tuba. With his new album PIVOT, he launches his first solo tour.
concert20:00Finnish musician Henrik Väki performs at Circus Live Kuopio.
festival(3 days)
Spinni celebrates 30 years with a two-day festival at Muovitehdas featuring Finnish and international electronic music artists.
concert19:00Us presents their new album "Everybody's Giving Up The Cabaret" at this release concert featuring garage rock, punk and British rhythm'n'blues. The Helsinki band has played Glastonbury and Fuji Rock and opened for The Libertines.
cinema(57 days)
A baby-friendly film screening at Malmi Library featuring Summer Book, based on Tove Jansson's novel, with English dialogue and Finnish subtitles.
cinema16:30Jodorowsky's classic acid western EL TOPO blends violent western, psychedelic surrealism, and esoteric philosophy at Kino Kuvakukko.
concert18:00An opera concert featuring classic arias from renowned operas. An evening curated from audience requests, showcasing beautiful and moving songs spanning from the 1600s to today.
cinema19:00Syrjäseutu-vilimit screens DEADLOCK, a nihilistic desert film praised by Quentin Tarantino and Alejandro Jodorowsky, featuring the legendary CAN soundtrack and raw spaghetti western aesthetics.
concert20:00Refusal plays Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki - doors at 20:00.
club20:30HKO musicians and their guests create a creative club night with unexpected meetings and fresh ideas.
cinema21:00An Indonesian genre mashup where prisoners must battle supernatural forces. Drama, horror, martial arts and slapstick collide in a wild film where positive thinking might be the best weapon.
cinema21:00Eight dance films from the North where movement drives the narrative. The program features Sámi films exploring identity and culture alongside works examining climate crisis impacts on northern landscapes.
festival09:00Baby Day celebration at Museo Leikki featuring baby theatre, music sessions, activity stations and snacks for infants, toddlers and parents.
theater10:00A dance work by OSIRIS Theatre for babies and their companions. Vauvavaltameri is a sensory experience where primordial ocean organisms float and change shape. Suitable for 0-18 month-olds and the whole family.
festival(2 days)
Rilliralli is a traditional student event where participants collect stamps from cafes, restaurants and activity stations. The goal is to earn different level badges and attend the after-party.
club(2 days)
StudentEvents hosts the OHI ON! student party on Friday in Mikkeli. The K18-restricted event runs through the night from 22.00 to 04.00.
11:00HAM - Helsinki Art Museum holds a collection of over 10,000 artworks, including the City of Helsinki's public art collection,
theater18:00Teatteri Pyhä presents a monologue performance based on Arto Paasilinna's novel, with actor Jukka Rasila performing the story of a journalist who abandons his city life to journey across Finland with a young hare.
concert22:00Kätfish plays Bar Ihku in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 22:00.
concert18:00Vilma Jää performs in Petäjävesi as part of her Loitsui ja Taikoi album tour. This singer blends folk music, pop and opera with traditional Finnish vocal techniques and electronic music.
concert18:00Vilma Jää takes the stage at Auditorium Miilu in Jyväskylä.
concert19:00Progeny of Sun takes the stage at Haitaritehdas Areena in Kouvola, with the show starting at 19:00.
ballet19:00Choreographer Ehsan Hemat explores the dialogue between the human body and a brass plate in this new work. Tanssin Aika 2026 investigates intimacy, resistance, and the right to breathe.
concert19:30The band Atomirotta tours suburban clubs and venues across the capital region. The concert runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
concert20:00Retropop brings classic pop hits from earlier decades to the stage at Ravintola Pukki in Pukkila.
concert21:00Two blues bands at Storyville: Sami Saari & Bluesjuna and Big Martin Band feat. Ismo Haavisto. Advance tickets grant entry before 21:00.
concert22:00Scavenger's Daughter and Invincia perform live at Pub O'Malleys in Vaasa.
festival(3 days)
The Pakko sanoa! art festival gathers theatre makers, musicians, and dancers in Suomussalmi with a programme for all ages.
festival10:00Harvest festival in the play park with singing games, vegetable tastings, horse rides and pony riding for children.
festival12:00The legendary Karjalan Appro Sillis continues on Friday with a herring breakfast. Food, drinks, sauna and games in the Student House basement.
festival(3 days)
Kuksajaiset 2026 is a Roachella-themed day featuring sitsit (table feasts), relay races, pub crawls, and an after party. Collect overall badges by participating in different activities and finish the evening at Nightclub Doriks.
festival(3 days)
Welfare committee weekend trip to Koli National Park 25-27 September with cottage accommodation, hiking, sauna and meals. 20 places available.
festival17:00A three-day music camp for young people aged 13-29 at Malmitalo, where you play in a band under the guidance of experienced coaches.
festival18:00KOLPAKKO ry's traditional autumn beer gathering in Sorsapuisto park. The association provides refreshments, but bring your own drinks. Free entry with advance registration.
festival18:00Academic table feast for new and experienced students featuring singing, food, and speeches. Ticket costs 6 € and includes a three-course meal; bring your own drinks.
festival(2 days)
Warrantti's 37th anniversary celebration at Åminne Folkpark featuring an academic evening with a three-course dinner and a traditional herring breakfast. A two-day celebration for members of the Finnish Economists.
festival(3 days)
Hydrogen, Light and Power! showcases hydrogen's potential through art, food and transport. See a light art installation, taste food cooked with hydrogen and learn about hydrogen production and storage.
festival19:30ShuffleStorm brings fast-paced street dance with a light show to four locations across Jyväskylä in a single evening.
festival20:00Fashion Unit presents an autumn fashion show and a light-themed show on the Lounaispuisto stage during Jyväskylä's City of Light festival.
exhibition(23 days)
Exhibition exploring 30 years of commercial internet history in Finland from the 1990s technology boom to an AI-shaped future. Video art, interactive works, retro equipment, and interviews with Finnish digital pioneers.
theater19:00Jennifer Haley's award-winning play "The Nether" explores how technology and virtual reality shape humanity. The drama follows a prosecutor who suspects a businessman of serious crimes in a story spanning two realities.
theater18:30Jyväskylä City Theatre presents the play Aino A., which tells the story of architect Aino Aalto's life and creative work alongside Alvar. History, passion and theatrical storytelling intertwine.
concert20:00Aston Kalmari takes the stage at Möysän Musaklubi in Lahti.
festival10:00Nordic music industry congress in Vaasa bringing together students, artists and professionals. Two-day event featuring congress programming and live concerts.
festival(9 days)
City of Light is a nine-day light art festival in Jyväskylä featuring illuminated installations, Street Food markets, and diverse programming across parks and streets.
festival(9 days)
The observation tower on Matti Nykänen's hill offers a 360-degree view over Jyväskylä during the City of Light event. The café serves hot drinks and pastries.
festival(9 days)
City of Light fills Toivola's old yard with artworks, light and sound. The yard offers café snacks, street food and a programme featuring JKL Base Night, which combines music with a light show.
festival(9 days)
The Grain Warehouse on Seminaari Street glows in the spirit of the City of Light, with arched windows shining, illuminated courtyard trees, and historical artworks on display. Old French music plays in the courtyard, and visitors can enjoy handmade apple juice.
festival(9 days)
Paddle in illuminated kayaks during Jyväskylä's City of Light festival and become part of the light art near Ylistö Bridge.
club(2 days)
Grundi Goes Gay returns for the third time to C-Grundi on Friday, 25.9. The theme is "Dress as Your Type" - dress according to a stereotype. Party from 21.00 to 02.00.
club(2 days)
Official Ohi On party at Maxine with DJ LVK and friends. 18+ event with smart casual dress code required.
club(3 days)
Night Garden's season finale party takes over Aleksin Piha for a full weekend of dancing and celebration. The heated indoor terrace, karaoke, and disco rooms keep the party going from Friday night through Saturday morning.
club(2 days)
StudentEvents hosts the OHI ON! party for high school students at Camping Helsinki. An 18+ event running Friday night into Saturday morning.
festival(3 days)
A large Evangelical Students camp in Sastamala featuring teaching sessions, music, small group activities, and spiritual opportunities.
concert18:00Evelina takes the stage at Espoon Hybridiarena Hype in Espoo on 25 September 2026.
concert19:00Vokal Vivo performs a concert at Temppeliaukion Church in Helsinki.
concert19:00Weranta performs at Lohja Spa & Resort in Karjalohja, starting at 19:00.
concert20:00A concert at Ravintola Käpygrilli in Helsinki starting at 20:00.
concert20:00Denshi takes the stage at Ravintola Torvi in Lahti, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert22:00Good boys perform pop-rock at Freetime in Jyväskylä. The band has released two albums, with the latest nominated for the Teosto Prize.
concert22:00Annika Nord performs at The Irish Pub in Turku.
concert22:00WÖYH! showcases its album Wooppera at Street Food Factory in Kotka. The band performs both classics and new material from their sixth record.
concert23:00Mäkki takes the stage at Tulisuudelma in Vantaa for a late-night show.
ballet18:00An Afro-contemporary dance piece choreographed and performed by Ndjara Rasolomananan and Elina Valtonen, with music by Marouf Majidi. Two free performances at Lasipalatsin aukio.
theater18:00Improvisational group Pioneerit presents an English-language improvisational theatre performance inspired by things that are broken, incomplete, or need fixing.
theater(9 days)
Four short plays in English featuring comedy, tragedy, and everything in between. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
lecture12:00Webinar for international newcomers to the Helsinki region covering practical information on registration, housing, healthcare, and family services.
club(85 days)
A film club for young people where participants watch films together and discuss them. For ages 12 and up.
club(2 days)
Play video games and dance in one evening: Game & Rave combines console gaming and music at Lategame with DJ sets at Desibel's party.
lecture18:00Matteus Bladin's LUNGOR merges poetry, music and storytelling into a stage work. The evening explores how poetry becomes song and develops into theatre, with Dan Henriksson as discussion moderator.
club18:00Song Night party for tutors at Saha in Espoo. Denim dress code, 7 € entry.
club19:00Törmälä Bros Trio plays dance music at Uudenkylä community hall. Monthly dances from August to November, held on the last Friday of each month.
club(2 days)
StudentEvents hosts the OHI ON! party for students on Friday, 25.9. at Night Club Marilyn in Turku. The party runs from 22.00 until early morning, K18 age limit.
club(2 days)
SMILE DJs spin Britney and Rihanna classics and remixes alongside today's pop hits. An iconic pop night in Turku.
club(2 days)
StudentEvents hosts the OHI ON! party for students from 12 high schools in Tampere. The event takes place at H5 Bar & Cellar on Friday 25.9. from 22.00 to 04.00.
lecture08:00A morning seminar for women on building self-confidence, courage, and pursuing your dreams. Features talks, live music, a panel discussion, and networking.
lecture08:30Training day for dental instrument care at Heureka bringing together hygiene professionals and exhibitors.
concert22:00Peltone performs at Cafe Anton in Pori.
(2 days)
OHI-ON firas den 25 september 2026 på Cellar Helsinki. Dörrarna öppnar kl. 22:00 och festen pågår till 03:00.
(2 days)
REBELS @ HELSINKI NIGHTS • FRI 25.9.2026 REBELS hosts the Official Ohi On Party 2026 at Helsinki Nights on Friday 25 September. Live performances from BADU & HABSON and NITO &…
lecture18:00Reading circle discussing Ulrike Herrmann's book on economics and sustainable living. Meets at Entressen Library with no advance registration needed.
club19:00Traditional stage dancing at Maapirtti in Joutsa, with musician Pepe Niilahti and cafe service.
lecture20:00Guided walk through Jyväskylä's light artworks and permanent lighting installations from Lutakonaukio square to Rantaraitie and Ylistö bridge.
lecture(9 days)
Guided walking tour through Jyväskylä's light artworks and permanent lighting installations from Lutakonaukio to Rantaraitie and Ylistö Bridge.
exhibition11:00Jyväskylä Art Museum opens free on Friday 25.9. from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for City of Light 2026. The exhibitions showcase the evolution of graffiti art and a selection of Helene Schjerfbeck's paintings from different periods.
(85 days)
Den här bokcirkeln fokuserar på svenska författare. Under hösten läser vi böcker av Kerstin Ekman, Tove Alsterdal,
exhibition(9 days)
Glow Tunnel is an interactive light art installation at Jyväskylä Shopping Centre Forum. The light labyrinth is open daily from 14.00 to 21.00 as part of the City of Light event.
exhibition(9 days)
Jyväskylä's Upper Town features giant floral artworks as a welcome to visitors of the City of Light.
(2 days)
Midnight Club opens its first night on 25 September at Ilves Bar & Night. A new monthly club night for Tampere, 18+ only.
theater09:30A multilingual, participatory theatre performance for young children and families. The Forest Sounds takes audiences into an absurd forest filled with music, play and surprises, ending with collective drumming and dancing.
other14:00Young dancers invoke Sámi goddesses through movement and traditional craft. A collaborative work by Birit & Katja Haarlan and Outi Pieskin that bridges generations, electronic music and joik.
lecture18:00A communal hymn evening where bishop Matti Salomäki, vicar Heikki Myllykoski and church council chair Pirkko Hammarén share their favourite hymns.
theater(9 days)
Sisi Majitu Finland presents theatre performances in the Old Parsonage garden during the City of Light festival weekends. Free admission.
exhibition10:00Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
ballet09:00A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
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.
lecture20:00Guided walk through Jyväskylä's light artworks and lake landscapes. The tour runs from Lutakonaukio to Rantaraitie and Ylistö Bridge and is fully accessible.
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.
other09:30A baby day at Leikkipuisto Lampi featuring face painting, a ball pit, and a café for the youngest visitors and their parents.
other09:30Baby Day is a free event for families with infants at Malminkartano youth centre, featuring sensory activities, songs and creative play.
other10:00Baby's Day at Linja Playground: nursery rhymes, games and coffee for families on Friday 25.9. from 10:00 to 11:00.
other10:00A day for babies and grandparents featuring storytelling, colour play and creative activities at the playground.
other10:00Baby Day at the playground featuring colour painting and art exploration for the youngest. Perfect for families with infants.
other10:00The Seppä playground celebrates baby's day with dancing and finger painting for the youngest visitors.
other10:00An autumn event for babies and toddlers featuring art, play, and a chance for parents to connect with other families.
other10:00A sensory nature experience for babies and parents at the library, with different stations to explore nature through touch, smell, and sound at a baby-friendly pace.
other10:00A day for babies and toddlers to explore colors and create their own art together.
other10:00The Rudolf playground offers a sensory bath experience where babies can explore different tactile and sensory activities.
other10:00National Baby's Day at Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti featuring a singing bath, music play, and hand and footprint activities for families.
other10:00A shared activity for parent and baby exploring colors through play, experimentation, and tactile discovery.
other(246 days)
Open discussion and craft group for older Ukrainian and Russian speakers. No prior experience or Finnish language skills needed, and participation requires no registration.
other16:30A quiet reading hour at the library where you can read your own book or borrow a new one. Afterwards, you can share your thoughts about what you've read.
other18:00HIOP rf's sauna event at Vanajan Parvi offering a chance to network and meet an Engineers' Association representative. Light refreshments provided, free entry.
lecture(78 days)
An experienced yoga instructor leads a senior yoga class. Suitable for all - you only need comfortable clothes and something to lie on.
lecture10:00Meeting for dance filmmakers - professionals and students - for collegial exchange, ideas, and mentorship. Free but requires advance registration.
lecture12:30Peer instructor training for both experienced and new participants. The autumn's first course covers warm-up and cool-down techniques.
lecture13:30A quiet communion service for retirees and unemployed people at Kontula's service centre.
lecture14:00A music devotion service for pensioners and unemployed people organized by Roihuvuori Parish, combining prayer, hymns, and spiritual songs.
lecture15:00A lecture on how municipal environmental health services monitor the safety of drinking water, food, and housing conditions. Followed by a fun environmental health quiz.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
lecture12:00Faktia is organizing a recruitment and training programme for machinists and welders from autumn 2026 to winter 2027, with information sessions in Karkkila.
other09:00Baby Day at Entressen Library offers story time moments and interactive music sessions for the youngest children and their parents.
other09:30The first autumn Dancing Family Cafe with light as the theme. The hall offers tunnels, a slide, a play parachute, and light activities for families to enjoy freely.
other10:00A day for the littlest ones with baby music, creative activities and small surprises. Coffee and tea for parents.
other10:00A morning gathering for babies and parents featuring music, breakfast, and coffee at Mellunmäki playground.
other10:30Color play and sensory activities for babies at Viikkari Playground. Suitable from 4 months of age.
other(78 days)
A nursery rhyme session for babies and toddlers with an adult, featuring singing, rhymes and play.
other11:20A gentle morning gymnastics class for all ages and fitness levels. Exercises focus on mobility, balance, and opening movements, all performed standing.
other(92 days)
Asahi exercise with online guidance in Alppila. Gentle, calm movements and breathing exercises for all ages.
other12:30Instrument jams in Christmas spirit - play together with other musicians. Two evening sessions, free event.
other(2 days)
Free paper lantern workshop for families where you make your own lanterns for battery candles or decoration.
other17:30Fructus excuviersilta in Vaasa on Friday 25.9. at 17:30. A networking and challenge evening where you can meet members from other cities.
other(3 days)
Head up bigway training camp with Markku in Valkeala. Develop bigway jumping skills, receive video feedback and theoretical instruction. Maximum 13 participants, advance registration required.
other19:00Night adventure at Seikkailupuiston Huippu: the familiar course lit by headlamps and lanterns, with a cable crossing through dark forest. Friday 25.9., 19:00-22:00.
other(9 days)
An illuminated rowing tour on Lake Jyväsjärvi with calming music. A 20-minute experience as part of the City of Light event.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:15CV improvement workshop for job seekers in Helsinki. Bring your current CV and work on it with guidance during the session.
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.
lecture14:00An online workshop offering hands-on guidance for creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be residents of Helsinki.
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 ghost walk through Helsinki's oldest streets with City Museum guides, where you encounter legendary spirits and mysterious tales from the city's past.
lecture20:00A guided walk through light art installations from the City of Light event in Jyväskylä. Learn about light art and its creators on a 1.5-hour tour from Torujo to the city centre.
lecture09:30Short story time sessions at Lumijoki library on Friday. Two sessions: 9.30 and 10.00.
lecture10:00A seminar on freedom of speech in children's and young adult literature, examining whose voices are represented in books and which topics are permitted.
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.
other(85 days)
Traditional Friday bingo at Oulunkylä community hall with coffee packages and treats as prizes.
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.
other(2 days)
Heidi Miik's vertical dance work Extracts of Hope explores freedom and hope by climbing buildings. The work dialogues with local architecture and reveals the power of individual and community.
other(9 days)
Evening brunch at the Old Rectory during the Light City event. Fridays and Saturdays 18-22.
other09:00Family-friendly event at Karkkila City Library featuring mother-baby gymnastics, massage, art activities, reading recommendations, and robot toys for infants and toddlers.
other13:00Story Hook is a weekly handicraft group where people gather to do crafts, discuss, and enjoy coffee and tea.
otherA hazardous waste collection vehicle visits three locations in Sysmä on Friday, 25 September. You can drop off paints, solvents, waste oil and batteries free of charge.
lecture10:00The Heart Club of the Vesanto-Tervo Heart Association starts its autumn season. Instructor Terttu Laitinen discusses challenging situations.
other11:00The second part of an African cultural music workshop exploring traditional instruments and musical principles through hands-on learning.
other16:00Hukkakeittiö is an event about sustainable food use and reducing food waste, held in Helsinki.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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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A Bavarian-inspired Oktoberfest at Tahko with folk music, beer, and live performances from Popeda, Meiju Suvas, and other artists.
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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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LiskoDisco is the official after-party for Tursajais with an end-of-the-world theme at Apollo Live Club. The best costume matching the theme will be rewarded, and everyone is welcome to attend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Susanne Bier's Practical Magic: The Sisterhood follows two sisters haunted by an ancient family curse. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
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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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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.
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Malmitalo gallery opens Veikko Ruuskanen's steampunk-inspired spatial installation of recycled machines and imagined inventions. Timo Kaukolampi (K-X-P) performs at the opening, free admission.
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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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Martti Suosalo plays the interstellar soldier Starman, who arrives on Earth to intervene in humanity's biodiversity crisis. Raila Leppäkoski's minimalist monologue explores the state of nature and humanity's future.
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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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Student party with Finnish pop music at Fame Club, featuring Tuure Boelius at midnight. Student prices, beerpong, and entertainment from Kielari.
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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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TROKaus 11.0 is a traditional relay race where groups of 3-5 people compete with a villain theme. After the race, the party continues at VEGAS club, where winners are rewarded.
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Tero Saarinen Company presents a trilogy of choreographies spanning three generations, exploring human nature and the dancers' personal expression. The programme features a Carolyn Carlson classic, a new duet and a world premiere with live trumpet.
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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.
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The Mid-Level Intermediate Exam is a traditional student event where participants complete various exams with stamps. The afterparty takes place at Entertainment World Ilona with performances by Jaakko Kulta and Jorma Fortune.
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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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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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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.
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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.
+ 1180 more long-running events — see the calendar.
