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.
stand-up19:00Monsterit Stand Up Show combines Halloween vibes with stand-up comedy. Featuring Ali Jahangiri, Heli Sutela, and Fabe.
concert20:00Business City performs at On The Rocks in Helsinki.
concert19:00Kekrikarnevaalit at Kutosella on Saturday 31.10. - Scales, Lemmenpyssyt, Tomi Puukko and Jytäpojat play psychedelic indie, classic sex rock and energetic Finnish rock.
concert20:00Mary Ann Hawkins presents a new collection and performs at Dubrovnik in Helsinki. The evening opens with The Horribly Ones.
concert20:00Finnish trio Younghearted performs two Halloween concerts at Semifinal, playing their biggest hits and newer songs.
concert19:00Punk rock band Nyrkkitappelu plays Tavastia-klubi on Halloween. Their new album "Nyrkkitappelu. Nyt!" became an instant success, and this show is already sold out.
concert18:30An immersive nature concert where kantele, Chinese zither, and voice are performed within an indoor forest installation. Barbora Xu's four-month research in Finland's old-growth forests merges with soundscapes and video projections.
concert23:30Daniel Hellman performs at John Scott's Arkadia in Helsinki on Halloween night.
club23:30Emodisko celebrates Halloween at Tavastia with the theme Take to the Skis. The evening opens with The Style Is Death club, followed by ED's dj sets late into the night. The costume contest draws inspiration from snow and cold.
concert19:00Peela takes the stage at Koko Jazz Club in Helsinki on 31 October.
festival15:00Fright for Cockatoos brings All Hallows' Eve spirit to Stoa for all ages. Come masked or as yourself, with art, activities, and Stoa's gentle dragon.
festival16:00A city festival on Suomenlinna featuring music, light, guided tours, and local food, rooted in traditional kekri customs.
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concert15:00Finland's longest-running hip hop event where freestyle rappers compete in improvisational skill. Open to all with a restricted service area.
concert19:00Zitter performs at Boothill club in Helsinki.
concert20:00Agarwaen takes the stage at Playhouse in Helsinki on Halloween night.
other10:00Silly Halloween crafts at Maunula-talo: creative activities with recycled materials, magic wands, ghosts and pumpkins. Free entry.
lecture11:00A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture12:00Free Mandarin Chinese course for adults at Itäkeskus Library, led by certified teacher Ning Li. Instruction is in Finnish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
other09:00The second day of lifting boats at Humallahti Yacht Club HVK in Helsinki. Boats are lifted from the water starting at 09:00.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
(57 days)
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.
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Accordion singers perform at Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card.
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