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.
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.
concert19:00American singer-songwriter Emma Swift performs at KULT in Helsinki.
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.
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.
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.
concert18:00Papi Santana performs at Tiivistämö in Helsinki.
concert19:00Two cover bands perform Type O Negative and Depeche Mode classics with irony and humor. An evening full of hits, mishaps and regret.
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concert20:00Finnish trio Younghearted performs two Halloween concerts at Semifinal, playing their biggest hits and newer songs.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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concertKitto and Pna Andersson perform at Kultainen Kulaus in Helsinki.
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.
stand-up18:00Mentalist Pete Poskiparta combines mentalism, magic, and comedy in a show where minds are read and every evening is unique.
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.
lecture13:30All Saints' Day service for pensioners and unemployed at Kontula Senior Centre. After the service, light a candle in the Garden of Memories.
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.
lecture14:00A music devotion service for pensioners and unemployed people organized by Roihuvuori Parish, combining prayer, hymns, and spiritual songs.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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The musician collective Orivesi All Stars invites you to an open jam session where you can play any acoustic instrument.
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The senior choir at Kampin Service Centre in Helsinki welcomes retired and unemployed residents with a service centre card.
+ 815 more long-running events — see the calendar.