concert19:00Swedish melodic metal band Amaranthe plays Rytmikorjaamo in Seinajoki.
concert20:30Finnish rock band Happoradio presents its ninth album Me tarvitsemme toisiamme on a club tour in October.
concert19:00Finnish artist Jemina takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki for an evening concert.
concert18:00A premium ticket package for Kaija Koo's Tuuleen piirretyt vuodet concert at Veikkaus Arena, Helsinki - covering a lower-tier seat, dedicated entrance through Legazy Restaurant, welcome drink, small bites, and personal premium service throughout the evening.
concert20:30Insomnium tours Finland with their new album. The Joensuu show opens with Kaunis kuolematon. Doors open at 20:30, Kaunis kuolematon at 21:00, Insomnium at 22:00.
concert20:00Finnish metal band Battle Beast performs at Sawohouse Underground in Kuopio. The entrance ticket also functions as a public transport ticket on local buses.
concert19:00Finnish funk legend Eternal Erection returns to the stage after 2025. The band delivers irresistible groove, alter egos, and stylish clothes - an interactive funk prayer moment with no dull moments.
classical19:00Helsinki's Cantores Minores boys' choir gives a concert at Johanneksen kirkko on 30 October 2026 at 19:00.
concert19:00Finnish band Absoluuttinen Nollapiste performs at G Livelab with new material from their upcoming album.
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concert20:00DIRT hosts its Halloween Special for the fifth time at On The Rocks. The evening combines costumes, a rock concert, and carnival atmosphere, with the best costume rewarded. DIRT performs their own songs and pop, rock, and metal classics, with Pretty opening the evening.
concert19:00Päkä takes the stage at Skenesali in Vantaa on 30 October.
concert19:00American singer-songwriter Emma Swift performs at KULT in Helsinki.
concert19:00Finnish symphonic metal band Brymir performs in Hämeenlinna.
concert20:30SF Perkele brings Halloween night to Bar Loose with horror punk band The Ghoulstars and Dan Glennzig performing Danzig classics.
concert19:00Finnish tribute band The Miracle celebrates Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday with a concert spanning Queen's entire catalogue, from rock classics to ballads and symphonic masterpieces.
concert20:00Ursus Factory takes the stage at Olympia-kortteli in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
classical19:00Saimaa Sinfonietta performs Antonín Dvorák's Requiem at Temppeliaukio Church. Composed at the height of his career as a deliberate artistic statement, Dvorák considered this work one of his most significant creations.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Vesala performs her pop music live at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Anssi Kela brings his intimate acoustic performances to Espoo.
concert19:00Singer Maija Vilkkumaa performs at a karaoke night at Ikaalinen Spa.
concertD1 DANI performs at Tarkastamo in Oulu.
concert18:00Third Spaces Collective gathers indigenous artists from around the world to create new music through collaboration. The Etnosoi! Festival concert at Vuotalo brings together berimbau, joik, and Māori tradition with other vocal forms of expression.
concert19:00Finnish band Roope Salminen & Koirat take the stage on board Tallink m/s Victoria in Helsinki, starting at 19:00.
concert19:00Finnish singer-songwriter Eva Vikman performs at Lammi Church.
concert22:30Ressu Redford performs at Bar Ihku in Tampere late on Friday night.
concert22:00The Helsinki-based glam-gothic rock band The 69 Eyes performs at Club B52. Known for hits like Lost Boys and Feel Berlin, the band draws nearly 280,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
concert19:00Finnish rapper AHTI brings his autumn tour to Tampere with the new album "Mikä muutti kaiken". The concert features premieres from the new album alongside previous hits.
musical18:00A musical about the early careers and rise of Finnish schlager legends Katri Helena and Tapani Kansa. The production features classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
concert18:00Papi Santana performs at Tiivistämö in Helsinki.
concert19:00Conductor Kasmir Uusitupa and cellist Torleif Thedéen present a programme centred on two classical masterworks by Bach and Strauss, with works by Vasks and Venckute. Concert introduction at 18:15.
concert19:00Finnish act Saimaa takes the stage at Sellosali in Espoo for an evening concert in late October.
concert19:00Two cover bands perform Type O Negative and Depeche Mode classics with irony and humor. An evening full of hits, mishaps and regret.
concert21:00Jean S. performs at Himos Areena in Jämsä. Tickets must be booked in advance, and the 2 euro service fee is included in the ticket price.
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concert21:00Polish trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski brings his jazz projects to Tampere Hall, drawing on Individual Beings, Ocean Fanfare, Maluba and FUSK.
concert20:00Finnish folk-rock band Viikate takes the stage at Pato Areena in Kouvola.
concert20:00Joel Hallikainen & Herrasmiehet take the stage for a dance evening at Keurusselkä Resort in Keuruu.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Assat and IFK Helsinki in Pori.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match in Hämeenlinna where the home team faces Kiekko-Espoo.
sport18:30Liiga match between Kuopio KalPa and Helsinki Jokerit.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lukko and KooKoo in Rauma.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Pelicans.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Lappeenranta SaiPa and JYP.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between Tappara and Ilves in Tampere.
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concert21:00Finnish rock veterans Popeda play a live show at Ravintola Status in Forssa.
concert20:00Finnish band Steve'n'Seagulls performs in Oulu.
concert18:00Jarkko Martikainen performs with his new trio featuring Petri Tiainen and percussionist Janne Mathlin. The programme blends new compositions with classics from his solo career and his time in the band YUP.
concert19:00Suvi Teräsniska tours with a guitarist and keyboardist. The concert features new and old songs alongside the artist's personal stories.
concert20:00British prog-rock band Nektar takes the stage at Dynamo in Turku.
concert20:00Metal bands Assemble The Chariots and Kneel Before The Death perform together at Vaasa's Culture House Fanny.
concert20:00Finnish trio Younghearted performs two Halloween concerts at Semifinal, playing their biggest hits and newer songs.
concert01:30Nico Moreno performs at Kameleonten Sports Hall in Espoo.
classical18:30Oulu Sinfonia performs Verdi's Requiem, a monumental classical work.
concert19:00Finnish artist Yona performs at Oulu City Theatre in an intimate concert evening.
concert19:00Luciana García Ensemble gathers queer artists to explore voice through jazz and free improvisation. The project promotes equality and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community.
concert20:00Black Devils present Hurricanes' greatest hits and new releases alongside Ile Kallio and Janne Louhivuori. A jubilee concert celebrating the band's 30-year career in Lahti.
concert20:00Block of Flats performs at House of Rock Bar in Kouvola.
concert21:00Finnish artist Ilta performs at Kulturhuset Fiini in Pori as part of the Ystävä tour 2026.
concert22:30Finnish singer Eini takes the stage at Bar Ihku in Oulu for a late-night live show starting at 22:30.
concert19:00Swedish guitarist and singer Fredrik Lundin performs at Tampere Hall.
concert20:00Pauli Hanhiniemi's Potato Theatre performs at the Maxim restaurant in Kuopio. The band brings its classics and new songs to an autumn tour across seven towns.
concert20:00Yölintu and Kake Randelin perform at Peurunka Arena in Laukaa. Doors open at 20:00, the show starts at 21:00. Tickets 35 €.
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Warm Lights Film Fest showcases films from Sri Lanka, Finland, Germany, and Brazil at Merikeskus Vellamo. The festival is open to all and aims to promote cultural awareness and build bridges between cultures.
stand-up19:00Stand-up comedy evening at Kankaan Sauna hosted by experienced comedian Ida Grönlund, featuring a selection of other performing comedians.
concert15:45Pianist Heikki Hallanoro performs a mindfulness piano concert after work in Valve's Tanssisali hall.
musical18:30A musical about women's life experiences, told with sharp wit and humor. The production grew from a Facebook discussion about menopause and celebrates the power of sharing one's story.
concert20:00Agarwaen takes the stage at Maanalainen in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
Notkea Rotta launches their new album at Tavastia. The concert blends new material with classic Notkis favourites, and the best Halloween costume wins a prize.
stand-up18:30Aatu Raitala performs stand-up comedy about the everyday absurdities of middle-class life. Raitala is known for his sharp improvisations and surprising narrative turns.
club19:00DJ Kridlokk spins at a club night at 45 Special in Oulu.
stand-up19:00Stand-up comedian Tommi Ylimäinen presents his first solo show at Comedy Mayhem. The evening features raw dark humour and a warm-up from Joona Kotilainen.
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Jean S. performs at Himokset on Friday evening. Tickets cost 20 euros and can be reserved in advance.
club21:00Ignis Eternum night at Maanalainen in Tampere.
stand-up18:30Fredi Lilius's stand-up show ADHD Supervoima continues. The 54-year-old comedian opens through humour the challenges his ADHD brings to everyday life.
cinema22:00Film screening at Varjobaari cinema.
concert18:00BESS performs at Baltic Princess in Turku.
theaterMariska is a theatrical performance at Tampereen teatteri, Frenckell-näyttämö.
concertBlack Royal, Themata, and Murtuma perform together at Fuusio in Turku.
concert19:00Electronic music act Omnivortex takes the stage at Suistoklubi.
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Krzysztof Pastorin's choreography for Dracula returns to the repertoire. Bram Stoker's classic tale of a Transylvanian count comes to life in a ballet set to music by Wojciech Kilar.
festival10:00Lansimaki Library hosts Halloween for children and schoolchildren with word art, drawing, a scary book exhibition, and a pumpkin hunt.
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Two Sámi artists present works that unite traditional craftsmanship and modern materials, exploring universal emotions and the tension between nature and industrialisation.
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theater19:00Jennifer Haley's award-winning play "The Nether" explores how technology and virtual reality shape humanity. The drama follows a prosecutor who suspects a businessman of serious crimes in a story spanning two realities.
theater18:30Jyväskylä City Theatre presents the play Aino A., which tells the story of architect Aino Aalto's life and creative work alongside Alvar. History, passion and theatrical storytelling intertwine.
exhibition12:00An exhibition presenting two artists named Saara: Saara Pylvänäinen's textiles and paintings alongside Saara Vallineva's visual art and book illustrations, where central Finnish nature and local cultural heritage converge.
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Kakkosjatkis is a course event for confirmands and their older siblings in Karkku. The event is aimed at those born in years -10 and -09, with registration closing on 26.10.2026.
concertKitto and Pna Andersson perform at Kultainen Kulaus in Helsinki.
concert17:00Peltone takes the stage at Pub Simon in Tampere, with the show kicking off at 17:00.
concert18:00Harjula performs live at Neljä Pub & Live in Lohja.
concert19:00A live performance by Miika Leivo at Bistro Vilja in Tampere - an intimate evening of music in a cozy bistro setting.
concert19:00Alter Annala performs at Kannusali, an underground theater venue in Espoo.
concert20:00IRA, Sebastian Visa and Lehmus perform at Teerenpeli in Tampere. Three artists on one evening with performances starting at 21:00.
concert22:00Sofia Rubina performs at Storyville in Helsinki.
club17:00Children's Halloween disco at Malmitalo on the eve of All Saints' Day, featuring dancing and creepy fun entertainment.
club19:00Monthly dance nights at Uudenkylä community hall featuring Sanna Linna Trio. Held from August to November on the last Friday of each month.
stand-up18:00Mentalist Pete Poskiparta combines mentalism, magic, and comedy in a show where minds are read and every evening is unique.
stand-up19:00Ernest Lawson brings a school-themed stand-up show to Leppävirtaa. The comedian revisits primary school memories, Wilma messages, and staff room characters.
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Christian women's event featuring speakers Crista Tiainen and Birgitta Sihvo, with a screening of the film Sabina. Accommodation and meals are included.
concert19:00Finnish band Arppa performs an acoustic concert featuring material from all their albums, with both an expanded acoustic ensemble and the full band.
lecture16:30The Museum of Finnish Craft offers a guided tour through the exhibition about Huopaliike Lahtinen, a family business with over a century of history in felt manufacturing.
concert17:30Room Full of Hendrix performs Jimi Hendrix's classics and rare tracks on a 60th anniversary tour. Each concert is unique, featuring improvisation and music in the spirit of Hendrix.
other10:00Tytyri Elämyskaivos becomes a Halloween adventure from October to November with a themed chamber, surprises, and orienteering for the whole family. The mine's historical and art exhibitions are open as usual.
exhibition10:00An exhibition exploring a beloved character across three artistic mediums - textile, ceramic, and painting. The opening reception features live music from the Harput choir.
exhibition11:00Hakasalmen villa is open free of charge from 11:00 to 17:00. A worthwhile visit to see the Stefan Bremer - Helsinki by Night exhibition.
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Marketta Salakari's photography exhibition exploring nature's beauty and healing force at Vanha Räikkä.
concert21:00Peltone performs at Paja Bar in Tampere.
lecture13:30All Saints' Day service for pensioners and unemployed at Kontula Senior Centre. After the service, light a candle in the Garden of Memories.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
other(2 days)
A literature night with beer at Utran Uittotupa. A cosy gathering for book lovers and beer enthusiasts.
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Hallinnoijat rf's 43rd anniversary celebration in Vaasa featuring a cocktail reception with food, speeches, and music, followed by karaoke later in the evening.
other18:00Jimpo's 31st anniversary in Joensuu: three-course dinner, speeches and awards, followed by informal celebration at Las Palmas nightclub.
lecture19:00Guided ghost walk through Vaasa's city centre featuring stories of the city's ghosts, legends and history. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours and is designed for young people and adults.
lecture10:15A hands-on workshop guiding you through creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be Helsinki residents.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:30Five lecture series across the autumn: Japan, Thailand, Sweden's Age of Greatness, sacred places of religions, and Finnish women artists. All lectures are free.
lecture16:30A lecture series on opera's evolution from the 20th century to today. Covers impressionism, expressionism, modernism, and contemporary opera, exploring how composers transformed the form and expression of opera.
lecture16:30A vibroacoustic relaxation method using singing bowls to create deep relaxation through vibration and sound. A 40-minute session lying under a blanket.
lecture14:00A music devotion service for pensioners and unemployed people organized by Roihuvuori Parish, combining prayer, hymns, and spiritual songs.
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Weekend for couples under 30 at Karkun Evangelical Institute combining relationship education, shared activities and personal time. Full board from 93 euros per person.
other16:00A ghost walk through Helsinki featuring stories about the city's mysteries and urban legends, ending with a drink at a restaurant. Suitable for children over 10 and adults.
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.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
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.
other11:00A calm morning gymnastics session focusing on mobility, balance, and body-opening exercises. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, free, and no advance registration needed.
other13:00A handicraft club where participants work on their projects together and listen to stories. Meets every Friday from 13:00 to 14:30 at the library.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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The Savonlinna Opera Festival presents five classic operas in summer 2026, featuring Lisette Oropesa's debut in the title role of Norma.
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An international classical music festival featuring Finnish orchestras and artists alongside the London Philharmonia Orchestra.
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A classical music festival in Nurmes featuring concerts in various venues, lectures, and workshops throughout the summer.
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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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Juha Hurme directs his own version of Aleksis Kivi's classic Seven Brothers at Jyväskylä City Theatre. In the production, seven young people retreat to the forest to study, while Kivi's original story with its crises and meetings unfolds further.
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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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Ilmajoen Musiikkijuhlat presents a jubilee opera and concerts. Isoviha tells the story of Russia's invasion of Ostrobothnia through family bonds and maternal love.
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A Nordic dance festival with over a hundred events throughout the week, ranging from international guest performances to courses and seminars. GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents works by leading choreographers.
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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.
festival(4 days)
Tampere Jazz Happening returns for its 45th edition during All Saints' weekend, themed around the Netherlands. The festival features several Finnish premieres and an international jazz program across multiple venues.
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.
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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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WASAIL Halloween party at Domus Bothnica in Vaasa on 29 October. A night-time Halloween celebration.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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The Naantali Music Festival is an international chamber music festival held in historic churches and other concert venues. The festival presents leading Finnish and international musicians.
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Urkuyö and Aaria is one of Finland's oldest classical music festivals, held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer in Espoo. In 2026, the festival marks its 40th anniversary under the artistic direction of opera singer Tuomas Katajala.
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Taidekeskus Salmela is one of Finland's largest cultural events, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and concerts. Open daily throughout summer 2026.
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Vekara-Varkaus is a children's festival with diverse art forms, hobbies, adventures and workshops for kids of all ages.
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Iitti Music Festival is a chamber music festival centred on a wooden cross church over 300 years old. The highlights include a piano concert and a midnight concert.
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Film festival in Sodankylä featuring international and Finnish directors under the midnight sun.
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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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