sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Helsinki Jokerit against Assat. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Ice Hockey League regular season match between Jokerit and Ässät at Helsinki Areena.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concert(732 days)
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.
theater(121 days)
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.
musical(136 days)
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.
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.
exhibition(356 days)
This exhibition presents Elga Sesemann's (1922-2007) extensive artistic output and her significant role in modern Finnish art. Ateneum Art Museum, 18.8.2026-8.8.2027.
club(288 days)
Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle at Jakomäki Library where participants discuss books together. Open group that welcomes new members at any time.
lecture(113 days)
An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
lecture(85 days)
A literary discussion group meeting four times in autumn to explore books by international authors, led by Susanne Ahlroth.
lecture(113 days)
A monthly crime fiction reading group at Maunulan Library where readers discuss detective novels together over coffee or tea.
lecture(106 days)
A volunteer-run conversation group for practising Finnish in a relaxed setting with coffee and tea.
clubin progress
A monthly silent reading circle at Pasila Library where participants read quietly together. Each person brings their own book and enjoys a peaceful reading session without discussion.
clubin progress
Bridge club meets every Friday at Kinaporin senior centre. A classic card game for all skill levels.
club(141 days)
A men's group meets at Laajasalo Service Centre for conversation and companionship. The event is for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
club(127 days)
Free knitting club at Puistola Library on Wednesday evenings. Suitable for both beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts.
club(120 days)
Karaoke for singers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. No singing talent required, and you can also just listen.
club(113 days)
Vesala youth centre opens its doors to rainbow youth and their allies. Welcome to 12-17-year-olds who are rainbow people or thinking about rainbow issues.
other(113 days)
Therapy dogs from the Finnish Kennel Club visit Töölö Library on Wednesdays. Come pet the dogs without booking in the library foyer.
lecture(120 days)
A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
lecture(120 days)
The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
theater(117 days)
Robert Jägerhorn's close-up magic session where illusions unfold right before your eyes. An intimate performance for just 12 spectators, blending storytelling, humor, and magic.
other(99 days)
A gathering place for babies and families at Kalasatama Library on Mondays. The programme features a nursery rhyme session and time to socialise with other families.
other(99 days)
Board game and PlayStation 5 day for grades 3-6. Every Tuesday, children learn a new game and play together.
other(99 days)
Open evening story time at Jätkäsaari Library where Finnish stories are read for children and their families.
other(99 days)
Evening programme for preschool children and parents at Kalasatama Library featuring storytelling and craft activities.
other(99 days)
Free after-school activities for primary school children at Kalasatama Library featuring crafts, games, and fun.
exhibitionin progress
The Architecture and Design Museum presents the Aalto legacy through a wellbeing lens, featuring drawings, furniture, artworks and rarely seen items from the museum's collections.
otherin progress
Epic Scape's location-based game guides you through the Old Church Park with five riddles. Follow Mrs. Granstedt and a mysterious being to uncover the park's hidden secrets.
lecturein progress
An open brain-teaser group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki. Exercise your memory with word games and puzzles.
lecturein progress
A peer-support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis. Meetings include news exchange and activities such as brain exercises, music, and physical activity.
lecturein 3 days (176 days)
Open memory support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis or memory challenges. The group offers peer support, discussion, and activities to support memory at Kannelmäki service centre.
lecturein 3 days (155 days)
Reading Hours is a free reading group for pensioners and unemployed people that meets on Wednesdays in even-numbered weeks at the Kannelmäki service centre. A volunteer reads stories followed by discussion over coffee.
lecture(113 days)
An English-language reading group meeting monthly at Richardsgatan Library. August's discussion focuses on Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.
lecture(113 days)
Tapanila Library's reading circle meets monthly to discuss books. This season explores norms and adaptation through five international works.
lecture(85 days)
Tapanila Library's craft circle meets monthly to explore various handicraft techniques with a focus on sustainability. In August, participants make reflectors for the autumn season.
lecture(113 days)
A reading circle exploring Russian literature from classics to contemporary authors, led by Pirjo Aaltonen and Martti Anhava at Richardsgatan Library.
lecture(106 days)
A monthly reading circle at Tapulikaupunki Library on Saturday mornings. This autumn's programme explores art through classic and contemporary works.
theater(111 days)
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.
lecture(106 days)
Stones Tell Stories event at Kinaport service centre. The Fossils group studies rocks, minerals and fossils and arranges excursions and visits. Intended for retirees and unemployed people with a service centre card.
lecture(92 days)
A monthly philosophical discussion group at Munkkiniemi Library where Severi Hämäri and the Critical University explore life-related questions - this time on independence and self-centeredness.
other(127 days)
Free library gym at Tölö Library led by Elina and Tapio. Stretching, muscle conditioning and socializing. Outdoors in summer.
other(113 days)
Practice reading aloud with a patient reading dog at Tölö Library. The dog reduces reading stress and is especially helpful for people with dyslexia.
otherin 2 days (176 days)
The Pilke Group is a guided peer support group for older adults with current or past substance abuse issues. The group meets regularly with shared breakfast and offers support, companionship, and meaningful activities.
other(127 days)
A half-hour chair gymnastics session guided by Helsinki city videos. Gentle exercise without equipment for everyone.
other(281 days)
Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
other(281 days)
UNICEF volunteers craft dolls whose sale supports children's wellbeing. Each doll goes to a family that donates 20-40 euros or more to UNICEF's work.
other(120 days)
Light exercise class for caregivers on Fridays at Kannelmäki service centre. Muscle-strengthening exercises performed standing and sitting, with chair support available.
other(106 days)
Free event for children at Tuorinniemi Playground in Helsinki. More details are available on the venue's notice board and social media.
other(113 days)
Guided activities for toddlers and preschoolers featuring music, movement, circus, and crafts. Families can suggest content for upcoming meetups.
other(113 days)
Open chess club at Tapulikaupungin library for players of all levels. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 17:00 to 19:00.
+ 96 more long-running events — see the calendar.