concert18:00Laura Moisio presents her new album Aina jossain muualla with her long-standing band. The album explores human relationships and connection, blending folk's delicacy with warm synthesizers.
concert19:00Pauli Hanhiniemi's Potato Theatre performs at On The Rocks. Tickets from 32 euros.
concertSwedish metal band Humanity's Last Breath performs at Tavastia with Vildhjarta, Enterprise Earth, and Karmanjakah on their European tour.
concert14:30Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu take the stage at Messukeskus in Helsinki - a fun show for children and families.
festival(4 days)
The Nordic region's largest literature event featuring books, antiquarian editions, vinyl records, and collectibles. The programme includes author talks, discussions, and activities for children. One ticket covers both the Book Fair and the Wine & Food event.
festival(4 days)
Wine & Food brings together wine and food lovers at Messuhall in October. The programme includes author visits, professional competitions, wine tastings, and grape-stomping.
concert18:00Rautakoura and Paula Wolski perform modern folk music at Puistola Library. Admission is free.
concert19:00Helsinki guitar pop band Entäs Peltonen? performs at Dubrovnik. This is their only Helsinki show of the year.
festival17:00Finland's only short film festival for young people, where 13-25-year-old filmmakers can showcase their work, receive professional feedback, and connect with other young creators.
concert17:00Manala Afterwork Jazz brings New York jazz-restaurant atmosphere to Helsinki. On Thursday 22.10., trumpeter Mikko "Gunu" Karjalainen and his trio perform free of charge from 17 to 19.
cinema13:00A film series for seniors featuring new Finnish films with post-screening discussions led by filmmakers. October's film is a historical thriller about the 1930 abduction of Finland's first president.
concert20:00A live music night with Chainline at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
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Mozart's classic about a tangled love story involving four characters with conflicting desires. A funny and touching opera suitable for ages 12 and up.
concert19:30A metal night featuring Mexican band People As Machines alongside Finnish acts Chainline, Averlanche, and Louhi & Tropical Sauna at Lepakkomies.
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concert19:00Kadi Vija performs at Time Bar. The show starts at 19:00.
lecture14:00A lecture series exploring how ancient Rome shaped major European cities. This first session examines Paris as a Celtic settlement and its Roman heritage.
theater18:00Teatteri Mukamas explores forest secrets through live music and puppet theatre. Suitable for children aged 3 and up.
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theater18:00Kauri Honkakoski Company's apocalyptic drawing-room drama explores a tipping point through physical theatre. A wordless ensemble piece on paradise's final shore, where a group of people enjoy a picnic as the world crumbles around them.
other16:30Dance and nature workshops for grades 3-6 where students learn various dance techniques and create their own performances. Classes are held in the dance studio and outdoors near Vuosaari, led by experienced dancers.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
lecture18:00HERO offers free reading guidance at Tölö Library. Special education professionals provide information about dyslexia, practical tips, and recommendations for assistive tools.
classical18:00Four classical musicians perform works by Sibelius, Dvorák, Schumann, Davydov, Saariaho and Brahms at Svenska Klubben.
stand-up19:00English-language stand-up comedy night featuring Finnish and international comedians at Limbo Bar in Helsinki. Hosted by Mebe.
lecture17:00An eight-part lecture series on Byzantine history and its influence on the ancient Russian principalities. Lecturer is Dr. Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola.
theater18:00A dance performance for children exploring pollinators and their importance to nature through movement, knowledge, and play.
theater19:00A gamified circus performance where transpoli becomes an obstacle course. Participants can be players or spectators and experience the transpoli process through game and circus.
other18:00Dance and nature workshops combining movement, forest exploration, and research participation. Led by dancers Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen, open to all with no prior dance experience required.
lecture11:00A singing group that meets on Thursdays at Kinaport service centre to sing folk melodies, popular songs and classical music together. Led by music teacher Michaela Heimsch, participation is free.
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Record Council is an open music forum where participants listen to and discuss different music together.
lecture17:30An IoT workshop where you build simple circuits and program lights and sensors. Suitable for ages 12 and up, no previous experience required.
lecture18:00A discussion meeting on development projects in the Munkkivuori and Munkkiniemi area, covering church site planning, tram construction, and park road development.
lecture11:00Monthly volunteer meeting at Riistavuoren senior service centre. The gathering welcomes new people interested in volunteer work.
lecture11:15A lecture series on Benjamin Britten's operas, exploring his major works and themes. Six weeks of lectures for all interested listeners, no musical background required.
lecture17:00Lecture series on the history of money from Mesopotamia to the Bretton Woods system. Explores how money and debt have shaped society across different eras.
lecture17:00A lecture series tracing how Helsinki's natural world has transformed over two centuries. Nature guide Eero Haapanen covers birds, wildlife and fishing through a historical lens.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
lecture13:00Sing folk melodies, popular songs and classical music together under the guidance of music educator Satu Luomajoki. Weekly meetings at Norra Haaga Service Centre, free and no registration needed.
lecture13:00A ten-part webinar series teaches you how to use your smartphone effectively through practical examples. Topics include audiobooks, grocery shopping, language learning, travel, payments, health, phone protection, entertainment and online dating.
lecture14:00Music teacher Vesa Lintula leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture18:30Lecture series by FM Seppo Vepsäläinen on the history of the Alpine countries from the Baroque era to today. Free Zoom lectures with no registration required.
lecture18:45This lecture series examines the Soviet Union and Russia's development from Stalin's death to today through current research. It covers political, cultural and social changes and provides context for understanding contemporary Russia.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the great masters of painting from the Renaissance to modernism. Live streams on Google Meet each week.
lecture14:30An online workshop offering hands-on guidance for creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be residents of Helsinki.
lecture18:00Easy-read book club at Kallion Library. Discussions about books written in simple Finnish, open to all but especially for language learners and people with reading difficulties.
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A singing session for children featuring familiar songs and themed pieces. Perfect for young singers who want to develop their language skills and learn to work together in a group.
other13:00A communal knitting and crocheting session to make blankets for service home residents. All materials and instructions are provided.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30Open 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.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other09:30Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop where participants learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials. Taught by artist Satu Kalliokuusi for young people aged 16-20.
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A guided family morning indoors with gymnastics, singing, crafts and stories, followed by free play and refreshments.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
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.
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(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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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,
cinema(35 days)
Klaus Härö's drama about two women who meet during a healthcare crisis. Nurse Inka and mother Leni find support in each other through difficult moments as strike threats and personal tragedies intertwine.
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The exhibition showcases the Bentvueghels group and Mathias Withoos' work, combining Roman landscapes with lush botanical imagery.
exhibition(24 days)
Eetu Huhtala presents mechanical metal sculptures exploring human distance and shared spaces in the exhibition Going Nowhere.
+ 835 more long-running events — see the calendar.