concert19:00Saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen and drummer Reiska Laine celebrate their 80th birthdays with a festive concert featuring a sextet and the Sibelius Academy Big Band.
concert19:00German prog-rock pioneers Nektar take the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki.
concert18:00Finnish band Absoluuttinen Nollapiste performs at G Livelab with new material from their upcoming album.
classical19:00Violinist Inmo Yang, winner of the 2022 Jean Sibelius Competition, performs Brahms' violin concerto with the Helsinki City Orchestra.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Vesala performs her pop music live at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki.
concert19:00Olga Myko performs at KULT in Helsinki.
concert19:00Oulu-based singer-songwriter Annieeva performs with her full band at Semifinal. Her debut EP, produced by Topi Kilpinen, draws influences from Apulanna and Anna Eriksson.
concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
cinema18:00The "Audience Favorites" series showcases the beloved Steel Sledges comedy, where three women embark on their final adventure. The film explores friendship, life and the courage to face its end.
club18:00The Mystery Wires and Mape Veijalainen bring 1960s youth music classics in the style of Cliff Richard & The Shadows to Vuotalo. A traditional club evening celebrating the era.
cinema17:30Kino Maunula presents Finnish documentaries with filmmakers in attendance. This evening features Jukka Kärkkäinen's "A Piece of Beautiful Finland - The Beauty of Errors", followed by a discussion with a film history expert.
concert18:30Luomuduo celebrates their first album release as a violin-guitar duo rooted in Finnish folk tradition. Singer-songwriter Satu Lii opens the show.
festival10:00Brain Health Fair 2026 is a free event at Kampi Service Centre in Helsinki focusing on brain health and wellbeing.
lecture18:00Author Mirva Karkinen discusses her debut novel Leviatan, which explores women's position and society's structures. The event features excerpts from the work and an opportunity to ask the author questions.
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.
lecture17:00A wellbeing-focused nature walk in the local landscape with mindfulness exercises and autumn magic. Approximately 2 kilometres at a leisurely pace, concluding with book recommendations.
concert20:00Three southern rock bands take the stage at Lepakkomies: Roots & Bones, Psykentucky, and DogDukes deliver blues, folk, and experimental rock.
other18:00Dance and nature workshops combining movement with the forests around Vuosaari. Instructors are dance artists Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen, with researchers visiting throughout the autumn. Open to all with no previous dance experience required.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the visual means of theatre and the development of stage technology from the Stone Age to the early 1900s. Two lectures explore the history of stages and the theatrical innovations of the Baroque era.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
lecture17:00An eight-part lecture series on Byzantine history and its influence on the ancient Russian principalities. Lecturer is Dr. Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola.
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theater18:00Kauri Honkakoski Company's physical theatre ensemble work explores the world's collapse and tipping points. A 60-minute non-verbal performance built on embodiment, recommended from age 12.
lecture11:00A singing group at Kinaport Senior Centre that meets on Thursdays. Music teacher Michaela Heimsch leads sessions ranging from folk melodies to classical music, with discussions about the songs' background and significance.
lecture(8 days)
Free two-day training for volunteers interested in leading exercise groups for older adults. Learn about the benefits of physical activity, instruction basics, and practical skills.
lecture17:30A beginner-friendly IoT workshop at Kannelmäki Library where you build a mini smart system and learn microcontroller basics. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
lecture18:00Photographer Eddie Iles presents his nature photographs from Vuosaari and shares his experiences photographing birds and wildlife during daily walks.
lecture16:30A monthly gathering where you can meet the artists and creators behind Stoa's upcoming exhibitions. Open to anyone interested in art.
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.
lecture10:00A lecture series on contemporary literature in autumn 2026 featuring writers, researchers, and journalists. Topics range from Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai to the Finlandia Prize candidates. Free admission.
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.
lecture17:00Creative writing course for young people aged 16-20, led by word artist Aamu Pulkkinen. Participants practice writing poetry and prose, share their texts, and receive feedback. Free, registration required.
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.
lecture13:00Free online workshop where you will receive guidance on creating a job seeker profile on the Labour Market Platform. The workshop is designed for Helsinki residents with basic computer skills.
lecture10:00A series of singing workshops for immigrants where Finnish is learned through music and movement. Advance registration is required.
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Guidance centre for young people 15-29 at Itäkeskus library offering employment advice, financial counselling, and youth support. Free and no appointment required.
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.
other13:00Guided 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.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
exhibition17:00Opening ceremony for exhibitions at Kalasatama Vapaakaupunki's lounge.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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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.
ballet(12 days)
Liisa Pentti's choreography for dance and poetry exploring the connection between humanity and Earth. Zone Critique merges Martin Enkell's verse with movement, creating a portrait of the critical zone where life emerges.
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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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.
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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.
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Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
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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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.
theater(7 days)
Entanglement collective's work installation explores the relationship between humans and trees through ritualistic movement, sound, and images. Based on long-term field research in a protected ancient forest, it raises questions about human responsibility for biological diversity.
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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.
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SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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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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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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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.
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The exhibition examines Nordic women artists' engagement with esoteric movements from the late 19th century onwards, revealing their overlooked networks and the significance of artistic collaboration.
concert(78 days)
An acoustic houseband plays Latin American music from Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and the Caribbean every Thursday at Tinku Café Bar in Helsinki.
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