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.
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.
concert18:00Danish reggae band Laid Back performs at Finlandia Hall with their classic hits including "Sunshine Reggae" and "Bakerman".
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.
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 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.
concert12:00Jami Faltin takes the stage at Ihku in Helsinki.
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.
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.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Helsinki Jokerit against Assat. The game starts at 18:30.
club23:00Club Fury's autumn season opener featuring Finland debuts from Cara Elizabeth, Johannes Schuster, and Mika Heggemann.
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.
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.
club21:00Funk Night at Storyville featuring two funk bands in one evening - East Funk Attack and Funk U2.
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.
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…
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.
concert20:00Asa performs at Gate A21 in Helsinki on Friday, October 16 at 8 PM.
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.
other10:00Free autumn break workshops at Comic Center where students learn manga techniques and develop their own comic characters. No advance registration required.
lecture(27 days)
Museum lecturer Aino Malminen leads two guided tours exploring school meals history and food culture at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum in Helsinki.
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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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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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.
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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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.
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