concert15:00in 2 days
Swedish pop group Dolly Style performs at Kulturhuset Grand Kulttuuritalo in Porvoo.
concert15:30in 2 days
Tero Vesterinen's band performs at the Sámi Centre Sajos in Inari, presenting both new material and classic hits from their 20-year career.
sport17:00in 2 days
Liiga ice hockey match between Tampere's Ilves and TPS from Turku. The match starts at 17:00.
19:00in 2 days
Tunisialainen Myrath tuo "Blazing Desert Metal" -soundinsa Helsinkiin. Pohjoisafrikkalaisten, intialaisten ja eurooppalaisten vaikutteiden sekoitus moderniin metalliin.
sport14:00in 2 days
Women's Superpesis pesäpallo match between Jussittaret and Manse PP at Unico Areena in Seinäjoki.
sport15:00in 2 days
Aalto Badminton's open play session for badminton players of all levels. Play matches matched to your skill level.
exhibition15:00in 2 days
Photographer Jussi Ulkuniemi's long-term project Textures of Queer Intimacy presents queer bodies, nudity, and love relationships photographed from intimate distance. The exhibition combines film photographs with a lecture on embodied photographic practice.
festival16:30in 2 days
Demonstrations and discussions with dancers Laura Koistinen, Mimmi Salo and Taru Aho from the Liikeveistämö residency. Embodied explorations and choreographic ideas are presented to an audience with no prior experience required.
cinema20:35in 2 days
Student screening of The End of It, a film about a 250-year-old artist who decides to make her death her final artwork. Organized by Hämiksen for festival-goers at Rakkautta & Anarkiaa. Student tickets 6 €.
cinema18:00in 2 days
Two strangers meet at a wedding in Greece and discuss love, divorce, and the desire to be understood. Featuring Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, and Jenni Vartiainen.
concert15:00in 2 days
Peruvian guitarist Fernando Salazar Boza performs his own compositions in an acoustic solo concert as part of the Musical Instruments of the World series. His music blends Latin American traditions, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and improvisation.
festival18:00in 2 days
Light installations, artworks and sound design fill Toivola's old courtyard over a week. Visitors can enjoy food, drinks and several artistic experiences on site.
cinema16:00in 2 days
A rare Italian mondo-documentary from 1970 about Finnish life closes the Syrjäseutu-Vilimit festival. A sensationalist look at student celebrations, folk dancing, sports, and sauna culture.
festival11:00in 2 days
Street food festival in Lauttasaari with cuisine from around the world and entertainment for children. Free admission.
ballet17:00in 2 days
The duet Sense of Hope explores loneliness and exclusion through dance and text. Created by Carl Knif, Emil Nordman, and Eero Vesterinen, the performance seeks light despite its serious subject matter.
stand-up18:00in 2 days
Stand up night in Jyväskylä where comedians showcase new material under Inka Valima's hosting, featuring both debut and experienced performers.
concert15:30in 2 days
Pianist Risto-Matti Marin performs Finnish Bach adaptations with an introduction by culture influencer Tuulikki Närhinsalo in Helsinki.
festival12:30in 2 days
Dance Time festival combines a vegan brunch, somatic practice, and conversation about art. Curator Satu Herrala guides participants through the significance of embodiment in artistic practices.
musical15:00in 2 days
A musical drama about composer Unto Mononen and the women of 1960s tango-Finland, featuring his most beloved songs and the Quattro orchestra.
theater15:00in 2 days
Jennifer 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.
concertin 2 days
An evening of electronic and experimental music featuring shantidas, Inselberg, and Kimmo Helén at Pethaus in Tampere.
cinemain 2 days (4 days)
Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, and Jenni Vartiainen star in this drama about love and conflicting emotions unfolding at a wedding on Greek cliffs.
concert15:00in 2 days
Vocalist Matti Perälä guests at Kapu's song club with a programme of iskelmä classics and chanson.
other13:00in 2 days
A free knitting and crochet evening for all skill levels at Central Library Oodi. Yarn and needles are available to borrow, plus snacks and music. Organized by volunteers.
club17:00in 2 days
An electronic music night with DJs on the I'm On A Boat Electronic Cruise in Turku.
exhibitionin 2 days (21 days)
Nina Saarinen's macro photography exhibition explores the relationship between tenderness and resilience in nature's details. The exhibition is on view at Lippulaiva Library.
18:30in 2 days
BOWLING with ESN 🎳 📅 27th of September ⏰ 18:30-20:20 📍 Space Bowling 💸 12€ Two hours of bowling lanes, with shoes included in the price.
other10:00in 2 days
Jussi Ulkuniemi leads a workshop grounded in his artistic practice exploring queer intimacy. The exercises investigate dialogical performance work through shared gaze and mutual observation.
lecture20:00in 2 days
Guided walk through Jyväskylä's light artworks and permanent lighting installations from Lutakonaukio square to Rantaraitie and Ylistö bridge.
classical15:00in 2 days
String musicians from the Tampere Philharmonic perform a classical programme spanning Brahms to Piazzolla. The concert is held at the Ylöjärvi Museum on Sunday, 27 September.
exhibition10:00in 2 days
Entrance ticket to Tytyri Elämyskaivos mine with free access to exhibitions and the family-friendly Peikkoluola area approximately 100 metres underground.
other12:00in 2 days
A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other11:00in 2 days
Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
exhibition12:00in 2 days
The Valimomuseo's summer exhibition explores how artist Ilmari Huitin captured light and shadow in interior spaces and landscapes. Fourteen paintings from the 1930s-1950s, many shown for the first time, reveal his distinctive use of translucent curtains and the interplay of light and form.
lecturein 2 days (85 days)
A Russian-language book club gathering through autumn to discuss myths in modern literature. The first meeting on 27.9 focuses on Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus.
other10:00in 2 days
Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other14:00in 2 days
Muhos Pentecostal Church and the prayer house celebrate their anniversaries with a festive address and music from the ILOA choir, followed by coffee.
other16:00in 2 days
ESN Vaasa organizes a city walk with a colour hunt where participants search for and photograph predetermined locations in Vaasa. The walk starts at 16:00 from the ESN Vaasa office.
lecture20:00in 2 days
A 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.
other11:00in 2 days
Direct bus from Jyväskylä to Leivonmäki National Park on weekends in summer, with several hiking trails and mountain bike routes for different skill levels.
other14:00in 2 days
Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.
other13:00in 2 days
A monthly embroidery and craft group meeting at Oodi Central Library. Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced makers.
other10:00in 2 days
A word service at Lumijoki library exploring Christian freedom and its significance for life. The collection supports efforts to address the climate crisis.
exhibition12:00in 2 days
The National Workers' Hall Museum in Riihimäki welcomes visitors on Sundays from May to September, 12:00-16:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concertin progress
Timo Tuominen performs rare early songs by Jacques Brel with guitar. An intimate evening exploring the chanson master's multifaceted youthful work.
festivalin progress
A Bavarian-inspired Oktoberfest at Tahko with folk music, beer, and live performances from Popeda, Meiju Suvas, and other artists.
festivalin progress
The Savonlinna Opera Festival presents five classic operas in summer 2026, featuring Lisette Oropesa's debut in the title role of Norma.
festivalin progress
An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
festivalin progress
A classical music festival in Nurmes featuring concerts in various venues, lectures, and workshops throughout the summer.
concertin progress
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.
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.
theaterin progress
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.
club(2 days)
A reunion night for Hype Club's former residents, featuring resident DJs MAD JAY MELLIN and RALE alongside guest ORKIDEA in the Main Room, with IHANA ALL STARS in the Lounge Bar.
musicalin progress
A clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
exhibitionin progress
Viljami Heinonen's exhibition Threshold explores interiors, memories, and psychological spaces. The paintings unite decorative beauty with deeper meaning, layering and abstraction.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Helsinki-based painter Miisa Mäkeläinen's exhibition Lemmenlätäkkö presents works that reference nature and embodiment, where forms and colours create harmony.
exhibitionin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
festivalin progress
Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
festivalin progress
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.
theaterin progress
Red Nose Company reimagines Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring through four clowns who dance, dissect the classic, and build a ritual filled with silent comedy.
festivalin progress
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(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.
festival(3 days)
Spinni celebrates 30 years with a two-day festival at Muovitehdas featuring Finnish and international electronic music artists.
exhibition(30 days)
A photography exhibition featuring 16 Finnish entrepreneurs, each presented through a portrait and a word of their own choosing. The exhibition tours multiple venues and showcases the diversity and inspiring stories of entrepreneurship.
festival(2 days)
Demarian Students' Autumn Days gathers student activists in Pori for a finance hackathon exploring the welfare state and upcoming parliamentary elections.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Exhibition of three artists at Makasiini Contemporary: Tomáš Jetela, Riiko Sakkinen, and Perttu Mäkelä present works spanning figurative to abstract art. Free admission.
club(2 days)
House music, lights and visuals at Vesilinna with five local DJs. Entry 15 € includes a drink.
clubin progress
Traditional British folk dancing with live music from Helsinki Cèilidh Band. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
musicalin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
clubin progress
Gaming nights for women and girls aged 16-28 at Pelitalo Sture. Play on computers, consoles, and board games with support from youth coordinators.
clubin progress
Weekly jazz club at Manala bar in central Helsinki featuring a resident trio and guest musicians on Thursday evenings.
exhibitionin progress
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.
clubin progress
Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
clubin progress
A peaceful book club where reading enthusiasts gather to read together in silence. Welcome to bring your own book or borrow one on site.
festivalin progress
An annual celebration of contemporary art across Finland, Gallery Week showcases dozens of exhibitions, performances, and guided tours at galleries in Helsinki and beyond.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
Eppu Nuotio's play tells the stories of Karelian refugee children from the 1920s. Kaisa Leppänen stars at Karjalatalo.
theaterin progress
Director Saana Pohjonen explores the return of new spirituality and the power of faith amid ongoing crisis in JUMALA=RAKKAUS. Performance at Kiasma-teatteri in September.
+ 1179 more long-running events — see the calendar.