concert19:00Irina performs acoustically at Savoy Theatre with harmonica artist Niko Kumpuvaara and multi-instrumentalist Joakim Berghäll, presenting new arrangements of her classic songs.
concert19:00Boston blues trio with a powerful groove and two-guitar interplay, blending blues, rock'n'roll, and rhythm & blues.
concert19:00New York-based artist Mykki Blanco performs at Kuudes Linja. The concert coincides with the release of her new album Café Paradiso.
concert18:00Family-friendly concert featuring Ti-Ti Bear and friends from the forest. A musical adventure for children and parents with a meet & greet after the show.
concert19:00Swedish hard rock band Hardcore Superstar performs at Logomo in Turku.
concert19:00Three Finnish rock bands - Mount Palatine, Swarm, and Zombie Eater - perform together at Semifinal. An evening of fuzzrock and energetic live music.
concert20:00Norwegian folk-metal band Wardruna blends Nordic tradition with modern music.
concert18:00Finnish band Absoluuttinen Nollapiste performs at G Livelab in Tampere. The band releases its new album "Magneettipohjoinen" in 2026.
concert20:00Swedish hard rock band Hardcore Superstar performs at Teatro in Turku.
concert19:00Three bands at On The Rocks: Daze Dolls, The Feral Kids, and Dawn Noir. Tickets at the door 16 euros.
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.
concert18:00William and KERZA perform together at Lutakko in Jyväskylä. The duo has released several collaborative tracks including Love Song, Big Boy, and Rauhaa.
concert18:30indie222 vol. 7 is an evening of songs and spoken word poetry featuring independent queer and women artists. The event is free, open to all ages and fully accessible.
festival18:00Underground metal festival in Seinäjoki featuring six Finnish UG bands from various metal subgenres at Rytmikorjaamo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between SaiPa and Hämeenlinna. Game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Vaasan Sport and KooKoo in Vaasa.
concert18:00Pirkko Mannola shares stories from her life, music and memories of a long career in the spotlight. An evening of personal narratives and music with musician Pekka Pentikäinen.
concert18:00Suvi Teräsniska performs at the Koivu ja Tähti cultural centre with an intimate concert blending her own songs with traditional music.
cinema14:00Annantalo screens a family-friendly film based on Timo Parvela's popular children's book series. Free screening during the autumn break where Ella and her classmates encounter an otter family in the forest.
concert18:00Ti-Ti Nalle plays a children's concert at Kylpylahotelli Peurunka in Laukaa - a fun show for kids and families.
concert19:00Helmi Marleena celebrates her debut album release on her first album release tour at Tavastia-klubi. The young artist has already gained attention with Emma nominations and Spotify's most-played tracks.
concert12:00Mikkeli City Orchestra performs string orchestra music under the direction of Jyrki Lasonpalo on Stella Square.
concert18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs a concert at Madetojan Hall in Oulu.
concert18:00Pianist Iivari Aalto performs works by Chopin and Bacewicz, exploring the relationship between music and dance. The concert moves from a bright, sunlit dance world to a darker, almost revolutionary vision of how music and dance intertwine.
concert19:00Lirpo performs at Bar Loose in Helsinki.
festival(4 days)
Jumbo Library's opening 15-18 October features author visits, music, theatre, workshops and a treasure hunt. The programme includes troubadour Pasi Repo, a comic workshop and children's performances.
lecture16:30Philosopher Jussi Niinistö presents his historical works about Finnish volunteers in Estonia's War of Independence and the expedition to Vienan Karelia in 1918-1920.
cinemaKino Kosmos screens at Hi-Hat Art Bar in Helsinki.
cinema13:00Autumn holiday screening of the animated film Elio. Suitable for children over 4 years old with adult supervision.
cinema13:00Film screening for children during the autumn holiday at Kannelmäki Library. Free admission, age limit 7 years.
festival19:00Dance week at Keurusselkä Resort featuring different artists and orchestras each evening 12.-17.10. Visitors under 25 get free entry on Friday, with a dance course held in the evening.
concert20:00Three distinctive indie artists converge at RockNeck: L. Don Ōkami with roots music and electronics, Faarao Pirttikangas with blues-hymns, and Kesy with rock'n-pop'n-punk.
concert20:00Kino Kosmos performs at HI-HAT Art Bar in Helsinki.
festival(4 days)
Turun Wappuradio's 76-hour radio marathon Syssyradio runs 15-18 October 2026, offering the chance to reserve your own broadcast slot. Programmes are allocated on a first-come basis with a standard 2-hour length.
festival17:00Pet afternoon at Tykkipuisto featuring yoga, quiz, picnic and socialising. Welcome whether you have your own pet or not.
festival17:00Young people organize a culture festival featuring music, dance, crafts and games. The evening's highlight is Jambon performing in the theatre hall at 7 pm.
concert19:00Antti Railio performs at Taulumäen Kirkko in Jyväskylä.
cinema13:00Disney's classic reimagined as live-action, following a Hawaiian girl and an alien who discover the meaning of family. Suitable for children.
19:00Singer-songwriter Mariska performs her own compositions and covers on a concert tour. The show starts at 19:00 at Ohjelmaravintola Maxim in Kuopio.
cinema18:00The documentary Aki receives its European premiere at Kino Laika. A meditative portrait of Anishinaabe life in northern Ontario that unfolds through seasons, gestures, and the rhythms of nature rather than conventional storytelling.
exhibition12:00An exhibition presenting two artists named Saara: Saara Pylvänäinen's textiles and paintings alongside Saara Vallineva's visual art and book illustrations, where central Finnish nature and local cultural heritage converge.
festival09:30Family sports activities during the autumn break featuring movement, games and fun time together.
concert13:00Ari Klem shares stories and performs songs from his long career at Kontula service centre. The event is free for service centre card holders.
concert18:00Poet AP Kivinen performs verses from her latest collection celebrating nature's richness. A reading for audiences of all ages.
concert18:00Misha performs at Ambient Bar in Helsinki.
club(2 days)
A kittsöl and tiling enthusiasts' pub crawl in Espoo starting from Otaniemi and continuing at Aloha & Bar Ohana.
lecture18:15Author Mariia Niskavaara is a guest at the opening of Jumbo Library and discusses her debut work Ester, the Butcher. The event is open to all without advance registration.
other10:00Free autumn break workshops at Comic Center where students learn manga techniques and develop their own comic characters. No advance registration required.
theater(4 days)
A romantic comedy about a couple adapting to a law that limits the number of words they can speak each day. English-language production from the Soup Troupe theatre group.
club16:00Weekly board game evenings on Thursdays in Joensuu. Free and open to all who want to play together.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
club(2 days)
New student-run music club Y2K Student Club opens at Forte. The evening features 2000s pop, rap, and club bangers, with the first 80 guests receiving a commemorative badge.
other13:00Malmi Youth Unit organizes an autumn break outing to Rush trampoline park for ages 12-17. Departure from Pukinmäki Youth Centre at 13:00, entrance and transport included.
other10:00Tytyri Elämyskaivos becomes a Halloween adventure from October to November with a themed chamber, surprises, and orienteering for the whole family. The mine's historical and art exhibitions are open as usual.
other12:00A 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.
exhibition12:00An interactive media artwork where magical gloves control music and light. Suitable for all ages and requires no prior experience.
exhibition10:00An exhibition exploring a beloved character across three artistic mediums - textile, ceramic, and painting. The opening reception features live music from the Harput choir.
lecture18:00An archaeological lecture on the Stone Age settlement at Hiittenharjun in Harjavalta, presented by archaeologist Teemu Väisänen as part of the Emil Cedercreutz Museum's Culture Thursday series.
lecture17:00Pirjo and Reijo Toivanen discuss their book tracing Finnish artists' inspiration from Italian locations that influenced Finnish art over a century ago. The presentation explores Florence and other Italian towns that captivated Finnish painters and sculptors during the Golden Age.
lecture17:00Sign language short course with monthly sessions from September to December. Each session covers a new theme, from the alphabet to Christmas signs and deaf culture.
lecture17:30Introduction to microcontrollers and IoT at Kannelmäki Library. Learn to build circuits and program lights and sensors. Suitable for ages 12 and up, no previous experience needed.
lecture18:00Author Leena Sainio presents her new book Tammifilosofit at Tapiola Library. The event features an interview and an opportunity to purchase a signed copy.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other10:00An autumn holiday workshop where children build and program Lego robots. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
other10:00The Välkky library and culture bus visits Perkkaa Residents' Park during the autumn school holiday week. Books, activities, and the chance to get a Helmet library card on site for families with children.
other11:00Aalto University students lead robotics workshops where children explore Lego Spike robots. Three sessions between 11 and 14, free participation.
other13:00Autumn break program at Länsimäki Library where schoolchildren can create their own badges using ready-made images or their own drawings.
other13:00Free craft activity at Oulunkylä Library for children during the autumn school holidays.
other13:30A reading party for children and young people at Puistolan Library, featuring cosy reading time with juice and snacks.
lecture12:00Three-session K-pop dance course taught by Valentine Nguyen. The instructor brings five years of experience in K-pop and hiphop dance.
lecture17:00Guided walk through Katajanokka's Art Nouveau architecture. Explore Finland's largest unified Art Nouveau district and discover how a working-class area became an architectural masterpiece.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture10:00Free online workshop where you will receive guidance on creating a job seeker profile on the Labour Market Platform. The workshop is designed for Helsinki residents with basic computer skills.
lecture18:00Kallio Library's reading circle discusses Abdulrazak Gurnah's novel Stone Heart. The meeting is open to all without advance registration.
other13:00The library and culture mobile Välkky visits Leppävaara Sports Park during the autumn school holiday with books and activities for families.
other10:00Art camp for children aged 7-11 featuring drawing, painting, and construction. Lunch included.
other11:00An autumn holiday course for young people to learn how to refresh and customize their clothes using various techniques.
other14:00Autumn half-term workshops at the Finnish Craft Museum with different themes each day. Admission includes all workshop activities.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30Open 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.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other13:00Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other12:00Free craft session by MLL at Kansankulma for schoolchildren and families. Children can participate without an adult.
other09:00Kiipula's Kouvola facility opens its doors to showcase TELMA and TUVA training programmes and vocational qualifications. Visit Café Kiipula for refreshments.
other17:00Youth evening for K16-year-olds at the youth centre NuTa in Karkkila.
other14:00A fitness test tour offering simple measurements in everyday clothes for all municipal residents at Sysmä swimming hall.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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(4 days)
Mosaiikin Library offers activities for schoolchildren during the autumn holiday: a workshop, cooking, and a film screening.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
+ 1163 more long-running events — see the calendar.