concert19:00Amaranthe, the Swedish-Danish melodic metal band, takes the stage at Tanssisali Lutakko in Jyväskylä.
concert17:00Two Finnish blues legends, Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist, perform classic and contemporary blues on the Walkin' Blues tour.
concert14:00Finnish children's heavy metal band Hevisaurus performs at Tullisali in Oulu.
concert16:30Six schlager legends perform together in Pori. The orchestra is conducted by Jari Puhakka and the concert is hosted by Markku Veijalainen.
concert16:00Singer-songwriter and composer Gabriel Kahane takes the stage at Kino Tapiola in Espoo.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match featuring Tappara from Tampere against Hämeenlinna.
club17:00Salsa con Sabor launches a new season at Tiivistämö. Salsa Borealis hosts salsa events on the first Sunday of each month throughout the autumn.
concert20:00Dynalectric Orchestra performs at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
concert13:00An 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.
concert19:00Ben Granfelt and Jarmo Nikku perform classic guitar rock with Masa Maijanen and Jari Salminen. The concert features songs from both artists' careers and well-known rock interpretations.
classical18:30Michael Haydn's Requiem in C minor is performed at Temppeliaukio Church. This classical Requiem Mass features soloists and two ensembles under conductor Matias Häkkinen, with Purcell's funeral music on the programme.
ballet16:00Balletto di Milano presents a ballet tribute to Giuseppe Verdi, where the music of his operas is transformed into dance and dramatic expression on stage.
concert15:00Diandra takes the stage at Lumon liikuntahalli in Vantaa on 1 November 2026.
concert17:00Heikki Hallanoro performs at Vaskikankaan päiväkoti in Oulu.
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Oulainen Music Weeks presents classical music, jazz, folk music and children's music alongside entertainment programming.
16:00Kuninkaantien muusikot perform Guillaume de Machaut's medieval masterpiece Messe de Nostre Dame under Belgian conductor Marnix De Cat.
theater15:00Jennifer 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.
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.
14:45ESN Aalto is organising a group visit to the Fazer Experience Center on 1 November 2026. The tour starts at 15:00 - arrive by 14:45 at the latest. The one-hour guided tour…
theater15:00Agatha Christie's crime story on stage: Miss Marple investigates a murder mystery when a famous film star moves to an English village. Murmuu Theatre's production at Muuramesali.
theater12:00Laukaa Theatre stages Aleksis Kivi's classic The Seven Brothers with over 30 children and young performers. A musical adventure about seven brothers in Jukola.
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.
other11:00Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
other12:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
exhibition12:00Discover Finland's oldest surviving artist's studio at the Helsinki City Museum. Severin Falkman's 1870s workspace preserves its original character and reveals the world of a once-overlooked painter.
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Graphic designer Marika Säkkinen's exhibition explores visual koans through nature-themed and sketch-like works. The show combines finished and unfinished details alongside diary-style observations.
lecture12:00A free three-hour wellbeing session at Sellos Library exploring interaction, emotions, and chocolate meditation.
other10:00Ranua Resort Wildlife Park is one of Finland's northernmost zoos, home to Arctic and native Finnish animals in a natural Lapland setting.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
concert(2 days)
Finnish rock legends Popeda take the stage at Himokset on Halloween night. The concert runs from 21:00 to 03:00.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Eurodance legend Pandora performs at Keurusselkä Resort. The 1990s hit artist brings classics like Trust Me and Tell the World to Keuruu.
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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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The Sommelo Folk Music Festival in Kuhmo showcases traditional and oral music through both classical and contemporary interpretations, from rune singing to modern artistic expression.
+ 1120 more long-running events — see the calendar.