concert19:00Russian electronic rap group Little Big performs live at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki.
concert19:00Finnish hard rock classic Zero Nine takes the stage at Tavastia-klubi. The band has been a major force in the country's rock music since the 1970s.
concert19:00The world-renowned Mahler Chamber Orchestra performs at the Music House in Helsinki. Each member of the orchestra is a virtuoso on their instrument.
concert19:00Sebastian Visa launches his debut album "Mä panen" at On The Rocks with Lida Hey opening the show. An evening of varied music, humor and social commentary.
concert18:00Un1ty Works showcases emerging and established artists including MOMO, Baby Blu and Bhaly in a free evening event.
theater19:00Krista Siegfrids and Mark Levengood celebrate Finland-Swedish culture on stage - a show brimming with Runeberg tarts, crayfish parties, dialects and songs for those who miss home.
festival10:00A recruitment event where job seekers meet organizations, associations, and educational institutions to discuss employment opportunities and support services.
club16:30Open salsa event at Vuotalo Hall for everyone - dancers and spectators welcome. Guided salsa dancing, music, coffee and board games. Free, no advance registration needed.
stand-up18:00Semifinal's weekly stand-up club featuring mainly Finnish comedians and English-speaking guests. The show runs for approximately two hours and is for ages 18 and over only.
lecture18:00Marine biologist Juha Flinkman shares stories of Baltic Sea wrecks and research projects, including the discovery of the famous Vrouw Maria and World War I submarines.
theater(20 days)
Youth National Theatre presents "if we are asked", where young people from different countries collaborate with experienced artists. The production explores language, truth and tradition across multiple languages.
lecture18:00Eila Kautto shares stories about classic works and Spanish-Latin American culture. The series meets every other Wednesday in autumn at the North Haaga Library.
cinema13:00Animated hero Dog Man fuses a police dog and its owner in a wild operation. When supervillain Pete kidnaps Little Pete, old enemies must team up to save the day.
cinema19:00Documentary screening of Crossing (2024) at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki olohuone, starting at 19:00.
festival(5 days)
Cinemaissí brings Latin American and Caribbean cinema to Helsinki. The festival screens films from both emerging and established directors and hosts discussions exploring the region's culture, politics, and society.
concert18:00Duo Verde brings Argentine and Brazilian music to life through flute and guitar, featuring works by Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, and other Latin American composers.
club20:00Back To The Sixties Club at Storyville featuring Tinos. A retro evening with 1960s music.
other10:00Free autumn break workshops at Comic Center where students learn manga techniques and develop their own comic characters. No advance registration required.
concert17:00NUMI is a free music event for young artists aged 13-29. Eight performers present their songs and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
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Amos Rex's autumn exhibition presents contemporary art from artists on the African continent and in the Afro-Nordic diaspora. The show features 11 artists, nearly 60 works, and three newly commissioned pieces.
lecture18:00The Kellarluckan book club meets at North Haaga Library to discuss James Joyce's Ulysses. Free entry and refreshments provided.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
lecture17:00Writer Vanessa Kairulahti explores Helsinki's ghost stories and their historical roots. Discover tales of restless spirits who refuse to leave the world of the living.
lecture18:30Author Anu Kaaja visits Tapanila Library to discuss her latest novel Siluetinleikkaaja with journalist Pietari Kylmälä.
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A community sing-along at Töölö service centre featuring familiar songs performed together with accompaniment.
other11:00Aalto University students lead a finance workshop for 10-12-year-olds where participants learn about money management and saving through a board game. The workshop is offered in multiple languages.
other13:00Make beaded jewellery for all ages at Kallio Library during the autumn holidays. The library supplies everything you need - just come and create.
other14:00During autumn break week, Itäkeskus Library invites you to play board games and work on puzzles together on Wednesday. Come solo or with a friend and enjoy some shared gaming.
other14:00A Wonderland-themed escape game at Paloheinä Library where players solve puzzles to rescue a talking rabbit. Suitable for children aged 8 and up.
lecture10:00Personal guidance on hearing aids and assistive devices. Batteries and accessories for sale.
lecture17:00A three-day DJ course for teenagers covering equipment basics, beatmatching, and set building. Taught by Sainey Gibba from the internationally performing drum and bass duo Askel & Elere.
lecture12:00Three-session K-pop dance course taught by Valentine Nguyen. The instructor brings five years of experience in K-pop and hiphop dance.
lecture10:15A hands-on workshop guiding you through creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be Helsinki residents.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture13:30Women from the greater Helsinki area gather to read Kanteletar, the female counterpart to the Kalevala epic.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture13:00Free webinar on starting a business for aspiring entrepreneurs. Covers different business structures, practical requirements, and startup funding options.
other10:00Free autumn holiday workshops in ecological art using recycled paper at Kanneltalo. Two sessions: paper pulp and collage techniques.
other10:00Summer activity for babies and small children at the playground. During the guided session, participants sing, play and recite nursery rhymes together for about 20 minutes.
other10:00Baby meetups for infants under 1 year old featuring togetherness, play, movement, nursery rhymes and music with a rotating theme.
other10:00An autumn holiday camp for children featuring craft activities and a celebration. Kids make felted donuts, jewelry, and keychains, followed by sweet treats.
other10:00Art camp for children aged 7-11 featuring drawing, painting, and construction. Lunch included.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival(10 days)
Linnanmäki's traditional Light Carnival illuminates the amusement park from 9-18 October. The opening on 9.10. features an adults-only evening with Maija Vilkkumaa as the headline performer.
concert(62 days)
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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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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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 clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
exhibition(25 days)
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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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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Four international artists collaborate on a live collage performance blending choreography, performance art, and theatre. A simultaneously funny, tragic, and absurd experience that challenges traditional artistic forms.
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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.
exhibition(31 days)
Viljami Heinonen's exhibition Threshold explores interiors, memories, and psychological spaces. The paintings unite decorative beauty with deeper meaning, layering and abstraction.
exhibition(31 days)
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.
exhibition(31 days)
Helsinki-based painter Miisa Mäkeläinen's exhibition Lemmenlätäkkö presents works that reference nature and embodiment, where forms and colours create harmony.
musicalin progress
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
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Iiris Elena Rusi's exhibition explores the sale of sex and erotic services from the artist's perspective. The show also features other workers in the industry and reflects public attitudes toward the subject.
festival(3 days)
Autumn school break sports event for primary school children and families featuring a bouncy castle, wall climbing, gymnastics, and ball games.
exhibition(32 days)
Luke Jerram's Helios is a seven-metre illuminated sun model combining image, light and sound. The work is displayed at Helsinki Cathedral throughout October and November.
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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.
exhibition(28 days)
Exhibition featuring works by artists living at the Vuosaaren Aurinkolahti artist house in Helsinki.
exhibition(25 days)
An art exhibition by Kurki Activity Centre clients showcasing creativity and humor. Opening on 5.10. from 18:00 to 19:00.
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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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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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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.
theater(87 days)
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.
theater(59 days)
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.
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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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Guided tour of the Musiikkitalo concert organ with 124 stops. Discover the instrument's diverse sounds and special features with an organist and guide.
theater(31 days)
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.
theater(37 days)
Two childhood sweethearts meet on a train after twenty years. A new play about old loves and the dreams that never came true.
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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.
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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 Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
exhibition(65 days)
Daniel Kruger's exhibition combines precious metals, ceramics and found materials. His works reflect his youth in Africa and decades of work in Germany.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
exhibition(58 days)
Artist Heli Heikkinen presents a vibrant exhibition exploring Helsinki and everyday life through colour and form. The works are displayed at Tauko Gallery in Myllypuro from August through October.
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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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Open meetings for members of the Uusimaa CP Association featuring various group activities and discussions. The autumn schedule includes outings, relaxation exercises, themed evenings, and museum visits.
festival(35 days)
Helsinki City Library is hosting a love poetry competition for anyone aged 15 and over. Poems can be written in Finnish, Swedish, or English, and winners are chosen by actress Alma Pöysti and performance poet Kasper Salonen.
festival(33 days)
Sirkus Finlandia brings a new circus programme to Käpylä Sports Park in autumn 2026. International and Finnish performers present clowns, juggling, animal acts and acrobatics.
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A baby-friendly film screening at Malmi Library featuring Summer Book, based on Tove Jansson's novel, with English dialogue and Finnish subtitles.
festival(31 days)
Halloweeks is a family-friendly autumn festival featuring over a thousand glowing pumpkin lanterns and harvest-themed installations at Puotila Manor in Helsinki.
+ 854 more long-running events — see the calendar.