theater(4 days)
A one-act play by Sixten Lundberg exploring wartime history through letters discovered by a daughter. The story weaves together a young man's life at the front and everyday life at home, revealing how war's impact lingers long after peace returns.
theater19:15Pitkä Impro Helsinki's advanced group presents a long-form improvisation performance exploring ensemble thinking and multi-layered storytelling. Free admission.
theater09:00A children's dance performance where you follow the hurried rabbit and discover the path to Wonderland.
theater10:30A children's theatre performance about moving and how new neighbours become friends. Created together with kindergarten children from Malmi.
theater18:00A poetry performance featuring Ragnar Bengtström's verses, where words, cello and the actor's interpretation create a tender whole. Sharp humour meets warmth in poems about life's beauty, sorrow and absurdity.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
theater10:00A visual and humorous fable for the whole family about a wolf that changes everything. Teatteri QO combines object theatre, puppet theatre and storytelling in a performance that explores social and philosophical questions from a child's perspective.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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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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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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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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.
theaterin 5 days (8 days)
Pier Lorenzo Pisano's play Hiili explores two people's encounter with the unknown. Roosa Söderholm and Jari Virman star under the direction of David Kozma. At Konepajan näyttämö 1-8.10.2026.
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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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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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John Ajvide Lindqvist's "De Obehöriga" is performed at Lilla Teatern. A theatrical adaptation of the Swedish author and screenwriter's creation.
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KOM Theatre's autumn premiere examines Western indifference to global political crises. Director Susanna Kuparinen presents a fact-based farce and satire where news invades the home.
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A silent performance about a chicken named Candy who dreams of being a swan. A playful story about growing up and daring to be yourself, told through dance and clowning.
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Two childhood sweethearts meet on a train after twenty years. A new play about old loves and the dreams that never came true.
theaterin 3 days (60 days)
Dario Fo's Mysterio Buffo is a series of physical monologues where ordinary people take on power and authority. Actor Pyry Äikää performs four of Fo's stories at KOM-teatteri from September through November.
theaterin 3 days (37 days)
A visual theatre piece exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Russia, where expressing identity has become increasingly dangerous. Director Roman Boklanov transforms interviews and memories into a collage of objects, puppets, shadows, and physical performance.
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Helsinki City Theatre presents Fretti Mercury Etsii Onnea, a theatrical performance starting at 18:30.
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Robert Jägerhorn's close-up magic session where illusions unfold right before your eyes. An intimate performance for just 12 spectators, blending storytelling, humor, and magic.
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A play about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on a marriage. Markku falls ill and Pirjo becomes his caregiver. A humorous yet unsparing examination of the challenges memory disease brings.
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Duo Harha presents "Can You See Me?", a performance exploring overthinking through circus, light art, and physical expression.
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Teatteri ILMI Ö's TaideLiikutus is an open community theatre group using theatre, improvisation, movement, and music. You can join at any time and participate according to your availability.
theater(5 days)
A three-part streamed monologue series about three East Finnish housewives across a century. The performances explore farm life's everyday reality, joys and sorrows, and the traditions and practices of each era.