concert19:00in 3 days
Australian acoustic folk musician Stu Larsen performs his songs and stories at Korjaamo in Helsinki.
concert18:00in 3 days
SoulSisters Swing Noir is a show with three singers who give classics a fresh spin through swing arrangements and dark humor. The trio has performed at festivals and on television since 2007.
festival17:00in 3 days
KuoTra organises an interdisciplinary forest outing to Puijonnokka as part of Wellness Week. Free event with grilled sausages and marshmallows for all participants.
festivalin 3 days (2 days)
An appro tour for medical students featuring stations, student-priced drinks, and a raffle. The evening concludes with continuation at Desibel.
musicalin 3 days (93 days)
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
festival18:00in 3 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.
cinema17:00in 3 days
Lauri-Matti Parppei's award-winning debut about a flautist returning to his hometown and finding solace in strange music and friendship. Film historian lecture precedes the screening.
festival14:00in 3 days
Open doors day at Roihuvuoren Service Center featuring a presentation of services, coffee, and a grandma's disco with DJ Mikko Haapalainen.
concert19:15in 3 days
An evening at Factory Halli in Tampere where music and personal stories about life-defining songs take centre stage.
lecture17:00in 3 days
Author Leeni Peltonen presents her debut novel "Daalioita ja sipulinvarsia", set in the world of allotment gardens. Peltonen discusses the book's origins and reveals what lies ahead for protagonist Iiris Ruususen.
clubin 3 days (2 days)
Tampere Democratic students host a sauna evening with casual political discussion, food and drinks. The event is open to all.
club18:00in 3 days
Skinnarilan Sävel sitz in the Student House basement featuring singing of old and new songs with feedback for the new songbook.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Suvi Ratinen presents her novel about Finnish-Estonian writer Aino Kallas and her years as a refugee in Stockholm during the Second World War.
club18:00in 3 days
A bingo game organized in partnership with JIO, Syrinx, and MatkaRata at Teerenpeli.
clubin 3 days (2 days)
Dollaribileet is a late-night celebration for new members of the KY community, with overalls as the dress code. Admission costs 7 euros and includes an overall badge.
lecture12:00in 3 days
Warehouse operations short course offering a pathway to logistics jobs. The programme includes workplace safety certification, forklift operation, and first aid training. Recruitment event on 28.9.2026 from 12 to 3 pm.
lecture17:00in 3 days
Fire safety inspector Sami Lindfors from Pirkanmaa Rescue Service lectures on civil defence and cooperation with authorities. Free for everyone.
lecture17:15in 3 days
French comic artist Elene Usdin draws live before an audience and discusses her creative process. The event is open to all and free of charge.
in 3 days (2 days)
Efter en tung pluggperiod är det dags att fira! Ohi-On-festen går av stapeln på Bubbla med vänner, musik och dans 🍾🕺 På finska: Raskaan opiskelurupeaman jälkeen on aika juhlia!
ballet10:30in 3 days
A children's dance performance where you follow a busy rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
lecture20:00in 3 days
Guided walk through Jyväskylä's light artworks and permanent lighting installations from Lutakonaukio square to Rantaraitie and Ylistö bridge.
lecture17:00in 3 days
A lecture series on the significance of the starry sky for humanity. Space philosopher Tuukka Perhoniemi explores constellations, planets and galaxies and their connection to our everyday lives and worldview.
lecture17:00in 3 days
A five-part lecture series on Italian fascism's history from Mussolini to contemporary neo-fascism, exploring politics, aesthetics, and cinema.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Open reading circle exploring James Joyce's classic novel Odysseus. Meetings every two weeks, first meeting Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. Free entry.
lecture18:45in 3 days
Lecture series on Asian theatrical traditions from rituals to kabuki. Dance scholar Jukka O. Miettinen presents forms from Turkey to Japan through video materials and analysis.
13:00in 3 days
A wellbeing event for family carers featuring author Hanna Jensen, expert talks, and live music, with refreshments and information about local services.
lecture18:30in 3 days
Kanneltalo presents a literature lecture series in autumn 2026 covering classics, contemporary authors and literary history. Author interviews with notable guests are also held.
other12:00in 3 days
The luxury houseboat in Jyväskylä harbour features a unique glass igloo sauna with a wood-fired stove. A three-hour experience costs 590 euros for up to 10 people.
ballet09:00in 3 days
A children's dance performance where you follow a busy rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
other17:00in 3 days
A short weekly service with communion at Luther Church in Jyväskylä.
concert19:00in 3 days
An evening concert featuring brass players from Grankulla Music Institute, part of the Vallmogården series. Free admission.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Free information evening about international student exchanges, with insights from YFK students who have studied abroad and complimentary refreshments.
otherin 3 days (78 days)
Open sewing workshop with access to sewing machines and overlock for experienced users.
other17:00in 3 days
A design workshop where young people can influence the activities and spaces of a new youth centre. All ideas welcome.
other18:00in 3 days
Opening of the Youth Lounge at Ison Omena Library. A new space for children and young people to hang out, play, and create together. Light refreshments will be served on opening day.
other19:00in 3 days
Music quiz for teams at Sky Bar in Vaasa. Compete in groups of 2-4 and win prizes. Members 3€, others 6€.
other19:30in 3 days
An intense yet calming yoga session in near-total darkness with slow flowing movement, dim LED lights, and electronic music. Suitable for all levels.
lecturein 3 days (64 days)
Open morning story time for children at Saunalahti Library on Mondays at 9.45.
lecturein 3 days (5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture13:15in 3 days
Hands-on workshop exploring the hidden job market - learn where unadvertised positions are found and how to approach employers directly.
lecture14:15in 3 days
A work-life visit to Rovaniemi's city administration introducing public sector operations and career opportunities.
lecturein 3 days (57 days)
Russian-language comic book club for teenagers aged 14-17. Reading and discussing comics, manga, and graphic novels in Russian. Meetings on Mondays 28.9., 26.10., and 23.11. from 17.30 to 18.30 at Itäkeskus Library. Free entry.
lecture17:30in 3 days
Webinar on the new management and use plan for the Kallahden Strandeng nature reserve, presented by a Ramboll expert and the city's environmental specialist.
lecturein 3 days (71 days)
Experienced yoga teacher Markku Sosimäki leads a holistic yoga class focused on health and balance.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Author Pertti Sulasalmi lectures on Finnish emigration to Sweden in the 1970s and 1980s and the experiences of returnees. Free admission.
other10:00in 3 days
Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other09:30in 3 days
A musical and artistic session for infants where music, dance and drama are explored together with a parent or caregiver.
other10:15in 3 days
A musical session for 1-2-year-olds where child and parent explore the world together through music, dance, and drama.
other14:00in 3 days
Free pizza event for Jyväskylä students hosted by Emile ry, offering a chance to discuss studies and student life with the organization's representatives.
otherin 3 days (64 days)
Martinlaakso Library hosts Art Mondays where you can learn watercolor painting or digital art under the guidance of library staff.
other18:00in 3 days
Malmitalo Community Monday brings a tea house to the loft. Explore tea cultures from around the world with a guide and enjoy tea and delicacies.
other18:00in 3 days
Sauna evening for KUREO freshmen at Rauhanlahti Travel Centre. Meeting at the square at 17:15, transport by public bus. Ticket 2 €.
other18:00in 3 days
Täky's freshman sitsit is an academic dinner party celebrating your hometown. The evening features food, drinks, speeches, sitsit songs and table group activities.
other18:00in 3 days
Lööp's traditional fuksisitsit with a children's birthday party theme. Dress as a princess or in work clothes and celebrate together at Tilia on Monday 28 September.
other18:00in 3 days
A wine tasting event where you can explore different wines and their flavor profiles.
other18:00in 3 days
Craft club for adults at Malmitalo. This week focuses on visible mending and unravelling knitwear. No advance registration needed - space for the first 15 visitors.
lecture09:00in 3 days
Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:00in 3 days
Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture20:00in 3 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.
lecture11:00in 3 days
Music educator Minna Kurki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture13:00in 3 days
A group singing session at Munkkiniemi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Music educator Minna Kurki guides the group through songs and their stories.
lecture13:00in 3 days
A singing group at Kannelmäki Service Centre where participants sing folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music together under the guidance of music educator Satu Luomajoki.
lecture13:00in 3 days
Free financial advice for adults in Ylöjärvi, where you can discuss budgeting, debt, and other financial matters with professionals.
lecture14:00in 3 days
Group singing sessions at Laajasalo Service Centre throughout autumn and winter. Music educators Katja Vepsäläinen and Tarja Karkulehto lead the group, which sings folk melodies, popular hits, and classical music. The events are free.
lecture15:00in 3 days
An eight-part lecture series on Egyptian history from the pharaohs to today. Historian Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola examines ancient legacies, Ptolemaic Egypt, the arrival of Islam and the development of modern Egypt.
lecture16:30in 3 days
A ten-part lecture series on digital security. You can attend in person or online, and by participating in at least seven lectures, you can earn the national Digital Security competence badge.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Ten lectures on medieval art and symbolism. Explore the foundations of Christian visual language, church architecture, and medieval manuscripts.
lecture18:00in 3 days
A guided backstage tour of Jyväskylä City Theatre where professionals share theatre stories and show you the stage, set design studio, and storage areas.
lecture18:45in 3 days
A three-part lecture series on King Charles I's celebrated art collection, its assembly, most important works, and fate during the English Civil War.
lecture18:45in 3 days
Lecture series on the history of Hietaniemi Cemetery and the notable people buried there. Lecturer FM Soili Poikonen presents the cemetery's monumental art and its creators.
lecture10:00in 3 days
The Finnish Somali Association offers advice and support services for Somali-related matters. The service is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 15:00, with appointments available at other times.
lecturein 3 days (5 days)
A Bible course week exploring turning points in the Old Testament, focusing on Abraham and Israel's first kings. Teaching from three experts, with accommodation and meals included.
lecture15:00in 3 days
City council meeting in Nokia on 28 September at 15:00 at Ylöjärvi Museum.
lecture16:00in 3 days
The Children's Literature Institute Library presents its collections and services online. The focus is on the institute's extensive collection of children's and young adult books and information search services.
other13:00in 3 days
Baby 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.
other09:00in 3 days
Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other10:00in 3 days
Open craft group meeting at Stadin Community Centre Saunabaren on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Bring your tools and materials and create together with others.
other12:15in 3 days
Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:00in 3 days
Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
other09:30in 3 days
Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other11:00in 3 days
An open bridge group meets every Monday at Stadin Community House Saunabaari in Maunula. Participants are expected to know the rules of bridge.
other13:00in 3 days
Monthly community singing gathering with classic songs. Sometimes with a volunteer accompanist, sometimes to recorded music.
other18:00in 3 days
Zumba Sentao® class where a chair is used as a training aid for muscle work in the rhythm of traditional Zumba music. Suitable for all fitness levels.
other18:00in 3 days
Historical dance rehearsals at Joensuu University. Instruction in Finnish and English, new dances each week. Open to all, no partner or experience required.
other13:00in 3 days
Krankkulan's open Monday focuses on Karelian dolls. You can make a doll yourself with guidance and learn about this traditional craft.
other17:00in 3 days
A youth club for grades 5-6 at Nuorten Talo Varkaus, meeting Mondays and Thursdays with games and snacks.
lecture18:00in 3 days
Muhos municipal council meeting at Koivu ja Tähti cultural centre. The meeting is open to the public and streamed live on the municipality's YouTube channel.
other10:00in 3 days
Gentle morning exercise session at the library chamber for anyone looking to start the day with movement.
other20:00in 3 days
Youth cafe for 17-29-year-olds with neurodevelopmental needs, offering professional support and peer connection every Monday at Vinkkeli.
other11:30in 3 days
Free outdoor exercise group for older adults with the option to exercise while seated. Meets in courtyard areas, moving indoors to club facilities in rainy weather.
other12:30in 3 days
Free outdoor fitness for older adults with the option to exercise while seated. Sessions meet in courtyards, moving indoors during rain.
other10:00in 3 days
Handicraft group meeting Mondays on even weeks from 10:00 to 12:00 at Vesanto Valo. All are welcome!
other21:00in 3 days
The first Monday games of autumn at Aninkaisten A-hall. Join the new map group.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
theaterin progress
Two childhood sweethearts meet on a train after twenty years. A new play about old loves and the dreams that never came true.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
+ 1146 more long-running events — see the calendar.