concert18:00Lost Society and HOKKA tour together, presenting their latest material. St. Aurora is the special guest on this Helsinki concert.
concert18:00Michael Monroe, the legendary vocalist of Hanoi Rocks, takes the stage with his band on a solo tour. A 75-minute rock show without intermission.
musical14:00A 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.
concert20:00Helsinki band Haavat performs at Semifinal. The group blends pop elements with traditional band sound and has released four singles under Sony Music Finland.
concert19:00Noiduin performs at On The Rocks in Helsinki.
concert19:00Jere Garcia celebrates his new single with a full orchestra at Kuudes Linja. The evening opens with the hammond n' drum band Nieminen & Litmanen.
festival17:00A youth gala celebrating influencers and artists who combat bullying and promote empathy. Award presentations, live music, and opportunities to meet social media personalities.
concert19:00Finnish rock legend Wigwam performs. The band is renowned for its landmark progressive and art rock albums from the 1970s.
concert15:00Swedish singer-songwriter Niklas Strömstedt performs at Svenska Teatern in Helsinki.
concert18:00Finnish instrumental ensemble Piirpauke performs its latest album featuring classical Finnish compositions at Kanneltalo.
club19:00DJ Kridlokk takes to the decks at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki for a night of music and dancing.
concert20:00Juno performs at Tavastia Club in Helsinki.
sport18:00Europe's top FMX, stunt and BMX athletes perform a spectacular show featuring high-flying tricks, acrobatics and fire stunts at Helsinki Ice Hall.
concert20:30Luut Kasaan and The Komets celebrate Chuck Berry's 100th birthday with rock'n'roll classics in Bar Loose's basement.
stand-up19:00André Wickström celebrates 30 years of stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A jubilee show packed with classic material, fresh jokes, and plenty of laughs.
concert20:00SMC Skatemaniacs Crew celebrates 30 years with a comeback concert at Tavastia. Pre-order beverages and choose an environmental ticket to support forest conservation.
concertMetal band Sewer Altar performs at Olarin Panimo in Helsinki. An evening of unearthly rites and dark atmosphere.
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André Wickström marks 30 years as a stand-up comedian with a jubilee show featuring highlights from his career and fresh material.
concert20:00King Of None take the stage at Lepakkomies in Helsinki on 17 October 2026, with doors from 20:00.
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An interdisciplinary festival combining research, art, and animal rights advocacy. The programme includes music, discussions, and food for everyone interested in the topic.
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concert18:00Finland's selection for the European Blues Challenge, where four bands compete for a spot at EBC 2027. An independent jury chooses Finland's representative.
concert21:00Theatrical rock band Deaf To The Truth delivers a high-energy live show at Boothill Rock Club. Free entry, 18+.
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Retro Helsinki fills Merikaapelihalli with antique, vintage and design sellers. The programme features Vesa & Masa Vintageduo, a cafe and restaurant.
other13:00Learn to repair clothes and textiles by hand sewing at this practical workshop. Bring your own items or practice new techniques under the guidance of the Korjauskaupunki community.
club18:00Mafia Night is a board game evening held on Saturdays at GTC Cafe, where you play the Mafia game and other games. The participation fee is 5 euros, and during the evening you can play over 130 other board games at the cafe without extra charge.
club(2 days)
BONFIRE is a late-night club event in Helsinki starting at 22:00 and running until early morning. Dance, music, and moments worth remembering.
club19:00DISCO K-50® is a dance party for people over 50 featuring international disco music from different eras. The event welcomes everyone of the right age - come solo, as a couple, or with friends.
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Häiriköt Headquarters and the Animal Rights Academy present an exhibition about the invisibility of animals in society. Four artists explore industrial animal farming through counter-ads, documentary imagery and comic art.
theater14:00Teatteri Rollo presents a fun superhero story where ordinary heroes discover what true heroism really means. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
concert20:00Music evening with JAAVA and friends at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki olohuone.
other11:00Families can create their own violets under the guidance of illustrator Karoliina Pertamo at Annantalo Art Saturday. The event is free and offers support for children with sensory needs.
lecture11:00A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture12:00Free Mandarin Chinese course for adults at Itäkeskus Library, led by certified teacher Ning Li. Instruction is in Finnish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
other13:00Every Saturday you can paint on canvas at GTC Café under the guidance of an experienced instructor. All materials are included, and you take your finished artwork home.
other14:00Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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