festival(2 days)
Pagan Weekend 2026 brings northern metal and folk music to Helsinki. Six artists perform on Friday and Saturday at On the Rocks.
concert20:00Three Finnish melodic death metal bands share the stage in Vantaa.
concert19:00Finnish iskelmä band Saimaa presents its new album at Lutakko in Jyväskylä. Led by Matti Mikkola, the group has won the Emma Award and released several critically acclaimed albums.
concert20:00American blues band GA-20 takes the stage at Apollo Turku, delivering hard-driving sounds rooted in classic Chicago blues.
concert20:00Dingo celebrates 40 years of its classic album Pyhä klaani at Rytmikorjaamo. The concert features rarely performed tracks from the album alongside the band's biggest hits.
concert19:00Pihalla presents its debut album at a release show. The Finnish rock band blends traditional rock and blues in a performance at Kuudes Linja.
concert20:00Samuli Putro performs at Sawohouse club in Kuopio. Tickets are available in advance and at the door, and the entry ticket also functions as a public transport pass.
concert21:00Two rock bands perform at Kerubi Sal on Friday, October 16, starting at 21:30 with music until 02:00.
festival18:00A showcase evening featuring young women artists from the music industry. The programme includes an interview with Berta and performances by Miisa May, Sirna, Nukkuvat Linnut, LUMO, Leomi, and CALLA.
concert18:00Danish reggae band Laid Back performs at Finlandia Hall with their classic hits including "Sunshine Reggae" and "Bakerman".
concertFinnish rock band Lost Society performs at Logomo in Turku with support from HOKKA.
concert20:00VIIVI takes the stage at Tarkastamo in Oulu, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert21:00Folk-pop duo Kalevauva.fi celebrates a decade together with material spanning their entire career and invites the audience to join in singing.
musical19:00A French musical spectacle about Edith Piaf's life told through her classic songs, performed by Nathalie Lermitte. This touring production has been seen by over a million spectators worldwide.
concert19:00Finnish band Absoluuttinen Nollapiste performs at G Livelab in Tampere. The band releases its new album "Magneettipohjoinen" in 2026.
concert19:00Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki.
concert20:30Three Finnish punk rock bands - Himanes, Pykimät and Perseenpyyhkijät - perform at Bar Loose. An energetic evening filled with punk attitude and rock influences.
concert18:30Swedish pop artist Niklas Strömstedt takes the stage at Åbo Svenska Teater in Turku for an evening concert.
concert12:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Ihku in Helsinki.
concert19:00Finnish pop artist Ilta brings her Ystava tour to Ritz Vaasa.
concert19:00Diandra performs her "Hymn for Love" tour at Mikaeli. The programme features love songs from different eras, with Edith Piaf's classic as the concert's signature melody.
concert19:00Finnish singer Tuure Kilpeläinen performs his "Suomalaisii unelmii" programme at Kalevan Navetta in Vaasa.
concert20:00Moon Shot performs at Tavastia. The band features musicians from Lapko, Disco Ensemble and Children of Bodom. Their new album Thunderlust is out this autumn.
concert20:00Rap star Costi brings his World Cup Tour to Kuopio. Expect new tracks and classic hits, with Tampere rap duo uu$er as the opener.
festival(3 days)
A wellness trade show bringing together beauty, fashion, and health brands. The programme includes performances, expert presentations, and workshops featuring yoga and mindfulness.
concert17:00St. Aurora performs at Logomo Oy in Turku on Friday, October 16 at 5 p.m.
concert19:00SMC - Skatemaniacs Crew celebrates 30 years with a jubilee concert at Tavara-asema. A standing event with entry service included in the ticket price.
concert20:00Juno takes the stage at Tavara-asema in Tampere on 16 October 2026.
concert20:00Laura Närhi, former lead singer of Kemopetrol and Finnish pop-rock artist, performs at Maxim in Kuopio. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and features her biggest hits and new material.
sport(3 days)
A three nations tournament brings Finland, Sweden and Latvia to Kokkola Arena over three days in October with matches between the national teams.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Helsinki Jokerit against Assat. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Tappara and Lukko in Tampere.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Kiekko-Espoo.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Hämeenlinna and Ilves.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Vaasan Sport in Lahti.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match where JYP faces Karpat in Jyväskylä.
festival(2 days)
Assembly x PowerPark is an autumn half-term LAN festival in Härmä featuring competitions, gaming influencers, and a simracing final at Palace Arena.
concert18:00Finnish pop favourite Maija Vilkkumaa takes the stage at Espoon Hybridiarena Hype for an evening concert.
club20:00Lemmenpyssyt celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Party Special evening at Telakka in Tampere. The programme features Ghost of Bruce, Lemmenpyssyt, and Paulin Namidisco.
concert20:30Petri Nygård performs at House of Olaf with robust humor, hits and dancing.
club23:00Club Fury's autumn season opener featuring Finland debuts from Cara Elizabeth, Johannes Schuster, and Mika Heggemann.
concert19:00ANI takes the stage at Finlandia-klubi inside Sibeliustalo, Lahti, on an October evening in 2026.
concert18:00Laura Moisio presents her new album Aina jossain muualla with her band. The concert explores themes of human relationships and connection.
concert19:00Michael Monroe performs an acoustic solo tour across Finland. Pensselitehdas hosts an intimate concert with unnumbered seating.
concert19:00Finnish schlager and dance music star Suvi Teräsniska performs live at Pohjankartanon sali in Oulu.
concert21:00Kalevauva.fi performs at Suistoklubi in Hameenlinna, with the show kicking off at 21:00.
concert22:00Herra Ylppö performs in Jyväskylä, celebrating his long career with classics, TV hits, and solo material in new arrangements.
concert23:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Helsinki for a late-night set starting at 23:00.
concert18:00Maritta Kuula performs at KULT in Helsinki.
sport18:30Ice Hockey League regular season match between Jokerit and Ässät at Helsinki Areena.
festival(3 days)
Sodankylä Film Festival brings a three-day programme of Finnish and international films, advance screenings, and filmmaker guests to Karkkila.
concert18:00London-based blues musician Jo' Buddy celebrates career milestones at Kerubi Cellar's Roots & Blues Club. Blue Reflection also performs.
festival(2 days)
Autentin LAN is a two-day gaming event for students in Vaasa featuring competitions, games, and the chance to meet fellow players.
musical18:00The Moomin characters take the stage with new music. Henna Tanskanen's musical theatre production combines song, acting, and visual storytelling based on Tove Jansson's classic tale.
concert18:00Aatulove plays a show at Varsapuisto in Orimattila.
festival(3 days)
Argentine tango weekend with workshops, dance training and Milonga events at Tanhuvaara Sports Resort, including accommodation and full board.
concert20:00In Thorns performs at 45 Special in Oulu.
concert20:30Hopeasiivet duo performs at Ravintola Mallassauna. The band trusts in sincerity and draws from varied influences ranging from Kate Bush to Ultra Brata.
concert21:00Slack Bird takes the stage at Maanalainen in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 21:00.
club21:00Funk Night at Storyville featuring two funk bands in one evening - East Funk Attack and Funk U2.
cinema14:00Free film screening for children at Lumon Library during the autumn school break. The film will be announced later.
stand-up19:00Andreas Forsén Jonsson presents a comedy show about time and what we all say but few understand. Sista chansen tour is his final tour through Sweden and Finland.
festival20:00Dance 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.
concert19:00Edicti showcases the new album at Tuba. This carefully crafted pop is music that genuinely cares about its listeners.
concert19:00Omnivortex performs at House of Rock Bar in Kouvola.
concert19:00Weranta takes the stage at Hotel Keurusselkä in Keuruu for an evening concert in October.
theater19:00SKETSISHOW, Friday 16.10. at 7:00 PM The third Uusien klubi night brings a Sketsishow to the stage, with scripts written entirely by the theatre's new members. 🎭✨ Doors open an hour before the show, and the theatre's ba…
concert22:00Devil Dog Road takes the stage at Taverna Eskolanmäki in Kouvola.
concert22:00Aston Kalmari performs at Toppila Klubi in Oulu.
festival(3 days)
Interdisciplinary Christmas cruise on Silja Serenade between Helsinki and Stockholm featuring bingo, a Beer Pong tournament and a costume competition.
festival18:00Malmitalo becomes a cruise ship during the autumn break. Teenagers aged 13-17 can enjoy cruise entertainment, a disco, and a performer of their choice.
concert19:00Antti Railio performs at Luvian kirkko on Friday, 16 October.
18:50Join the programme committee for a trip to the Rush trampoline park on Friday 16.10. at 18:50, in time for one of the season's liveliest activity outings! The park covers 2,800 square metres and is the first of its kind…
concert19:00Morbid Intent performs at 45 Special in Oulu on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:00.
festival19:00Two evenings of classical music: a tenor gala and Donizetti's opera Rita paired with Silkkiperhonen.
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.
concert(2 days)
A historical musical performance honoring King Gustav III on Suomenlinna. An evening of baroque music and royal texts from the 1790 celebrations.
concert19:00Ceased Sunfire performs at Underground Club in Helsinki on Friday, October 16 at 7 PM.
concert19:00Room Full Of Hendrix presents an extensive 60-year anniversary tour of Jimi Hendrix, with each concert being unique. The programme features both classics and rare tracks from Hendrix's career.
concert20:00Asa performs at Gate A21 in Helsinki on Friday, October 16 at 8 PM.
concert20:00Finnish musician Miika Leivo performs at Bar Ö in Turku.
concert20:00Minttu performs at Möysä Musaklubi in Lahti on Friday. The club lounge ticket offers good stage visibility and seating options, with cloakroom included.
concert21:00American indie rock band The Feral Kids plays at Bar Kotelo in Tampere.
concert21:30Alter Annala performs live at BumBum Mama in Järvenpää, starting at 21:30.
concert22:00Vitun Iso Rotsi takes the stage at Fuusio in Turku, with the night kicking off at 22:00.
stand-up18:00Itäkuskus is a rapidly growing stand-up club featuring comedians from diverse backgrounds. Regular performer Fabe and host Mebe lead evenings with humor about cultural differences and the Finnish language - political correctness is not the focus.
club16:00AnnanHouse Disco for Storybook Day: dancing, workshops, storybook characters, and the Lastenkirjafestarit exhibition for the whole family.
club(2 days)
Neon Rave XIV at Smökki on 16.10. from 20:00. The theme is Mystical Forest - dress in neon colours and glitter. Tickets 13 € including overall badge.
other10:00Free autumn break workshops at Comic Center where students learn manga techniques and develop their own comic characters. No advance registration required.
lecture16:00YouTuber Joona Leppälä, known as ZoneVD, shares his career journey and how to discover your passions and the courage to pursue them.
stand-up18:30Antti Haapala presents his first solo show "Kasarilapsi", sharing personal observations from life and reflecting on phenomena from the 1980s and 1990s.
theater19:00A jubilee production of the humanistic spectacle where private detective Camille searches for a missing politician in the mysterious Happo Hostelli.
club19:00Traditional stage dancing at Maapirtti in Joutsa, with musician Pepe Niilahti and cafe service.
other18:30A guided ghost walk through the Vaasa barracks area featuring stories from the region's past and supernatural phenomena. Suitable for young people and adults, lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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.
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.
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The Keuruu Artists' Association's 61st annual exhibition welcomes submissions from anyone living in Keuruu or Multia. Works by both association members and outside artists are on display.
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Museum lecturer Aino Malminen leads two guided tours exploring school meals history and food culture at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum in Helsinki.
other10:00The library and culture bus Välkky visits Soukan Residents' Park during the autumn school holiday week with books and activities for families with children.
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Iryna leads a free painting workshop for beginners where you develop your own drawing style and learn to transform everyday objects into stylized forms.
other13:00Reissumiehet take the audience on a vacation adventure combining culture, sports, singing and movement. Everyone participates actively at their own pace.
other13:30Youth activity centre Kipinä organizes a free trip to Akedo Arcade game hall for grades 3-6 students.
other14:00Lauttasaari Youth Centre hosts a rainbow youth day for 13-25-year-olds. The programme includes billiards, frisbee, karaoke, crafts, cooking, and the chance to just hang out.
other14:00During autumn break, children at Itis library can create their own badges by drawing or using recycled materials.
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English-language guided tour of the Suomenlinna fortress, covering its history and main sights, with included entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture17:00A guided walk tracing Kronstad's ghosts with stories about the city's most famous mysteries and Art Nouveau architecture.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:15Free CV workshop for beginners where you learn to build and structure a CV. Participants can assemble their own CV on site with the necessary documents.
lecture14:00Open reading circle for adults at Martinlaakso Library. In August, Christy Leftier's "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" will be discussed. Free entry, no registration required.
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.
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.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
lecture10:00Education coaching session in Seinäjoki with career counsellor Aki-Pekka Koivusalo, covering studies, work, and funding options.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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