other16:00Young people plan and lead varied craft workshops in Vuotalo's foyer. Drop in once or come regularly, and stay as long as you like.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the history of Hinduism in the West. Theology doctorate holder Jyri Komulainen explores neo-Hinduism, gurus, and religious change across four lectures from October through November.
lecture18:00Open reading circle exploring James Joyce's classic novel Odysseus. Meetings every two weeks, first meeting Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. Free entry.
lecture18:45This lecture series traces Siberia's history from conquest and indigenous peoples through Stalin's camps to modern energy projects. Docent Marina Vituhnovskaja-Kauppala guides participants through the region's development and significance for understanding Russia.
lecture18:30Kanneltalo presents a literature lecture series in autumn 2026 covering classics, contemporary authors and literary history. Author interviews with notable guests are also held.
lecture11:00Free singing group for immigrants and adults learning Finnish. Sing together, practice pronunciation, and learn about Finnish traditions and holidays.
lecture13:00Group singing sessions featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music at Kanneltalo. Led by music educator Satu Luomajoki. Free admission.
lecture18:00Authors Tapio Liinoja and Timo Rossi discuss Liinoja's life and career. The event also features duets from Liinoja's body of work.
lecture18:00Actor Tapio Liinoja and writer Timo Rossi discuss Liinoja's life and career. They also perform together several well-known songs from his repertoire.
lecture18:00Meeting for housing cooperative representatives in Lauttasaari on cooperation and safety matters. Speakers from the association, property owners' association, and rescue department participate. Free admission, coffee service requires advance registration.
lecture18:45Lecture on power of attorney for interest protection and its importance in securing your future. Speaker: OTM Jussi-Pekka Hanhela.
other18:00A craft club for adults where you weave mini rugs on a net base. No pre-registration required, the first 15 arrivals are welcome.
lecture15:00An eight-part lecture series on Egyptian history from the pharaohs to today. Historian Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola examines ancient legacies, Ptolemaic Egypt, the arrival of Islam and the development of modern Egypt.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture11:00Music educator Minna Kurki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture11:00SeniorSurf teaches seniors practical Android skills in short sessions. The autumn programme is packed with useful tips for phone management and apps.
lecture13:00A group singing session at Munkkiniemi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Music educator Minna Kurki guides the group through songs and their stories.
lecture16:30A ten-part lecture series on digital security. You can attend in person or online, and by participating in at least seven lectures, you can earn the national Digital Security competence badge.
lecture17:00A seven-part lecture series on Finnish cultural history and heritage sites, presented by FM Soili Poikonen across different regions of Finland.
lecture18:00Ten lectures on medieval art and symbolism. Explore the foundations of Christian visual language, church architecture, and medieval manuscripts.
lecture13:15CV improvement workshop for job seekers in Helsinki. Bring your current CV and work on it with guidance during the session.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup for anyone wanting to develop their writing together. Share texts, receive feedback, and grow your craft in a supportive environment.
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Guided outdoor session for children aged 1-5 with physical activity, nature exploration and games. Parents can meet other families and use the playground's indoor facilities.
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Movement and play for the whole family at the playground. Children find playmates and parents meet other families.
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Physical activity group for 1½-under 2-year-olds and their parents. The sessions strengthen parent-child interaction and develop motor skills through play. Pre-registration by phone is required.
other10:15A musical art experience for toddlers with a parent or guardian, exploring play, music, dance, and drama together.
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.
other12:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:00Open 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.
other09:30Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
other11:00An open bridge group meets every Monday at Stadin Community House Saunabaari in Maunula. Participants are expected to know the rules of bridge.
other13:00Monthly community singing gathering with classic songs. Sometimes with a volunteer accompanist, sometimes to recorded music.
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Colour in Life is an art therapy course for children with special needs and their parents. Together they explore colours, techniques, and materials at their own pace under guidance.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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(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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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.
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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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The Children's Book Festival showcases Finnish picture books across three exhibition spaces from October 2026 to February 2027. The exhibitions offer reading corners, workshops, and visits from illustrators and authors.
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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.
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Torsdagar 10.9, 8.10 och 5.11.2026 kl. 15-16.30 Kottby bibliotek, Väinölägatan 5 Tycker du om att låta fantasin flyga, skriva roliga eller spännande texter, leka med ord,
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The exhibition showcases the Bentvueghels group and Mathias Withoos' work, combining Roman landscapes with lush botanical imagery.
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Eetu Huhtala presents mechanical metal sculptures exploring human distance and shared spaces in the exhibition Going Nowhere.
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An exhibition of the Sampo Group's art collection spanning from the 19th century to the present at Villa Gyllenberg. Open from October 2026 to February 2027.
+ 829 more long-running events — see the calendar.