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.
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.
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.
concert18:30indie222 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
concert20:00Kino Kosmos performs at HI-HAT Art Bar in Helsinki.
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.
cinema13:00Disney's classic reimagined as live-action, following a Hawaiian girl and an alien who discover the meaning of family. Suitable for children.
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.
concert18:00Misha performs at Ambient Bar in Helsinki.
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.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
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.
exhibition12:00An interactive media artwork where magical gloves control music and light. Suitable for all ages and requires no prior experience.
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.
lecture17:30Introduction 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.
other11:00Aalto University students lead robotics workshops where children explore Lego Spike robots. Three sessions between 11 and 14, free participation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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(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)
Helsinki-based painter Miisa Mäkeläinen's exhibition Lemmenlätäkkö presents works that reference nature and embodiment, where forms and colours create harmony.
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.
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
lecturein progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
+ 849 more long-running events — see the calendar.