concert20:00American blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart takes the stage at Helsingin jäähalli in Helsinki.
concert18:00Pekka Kuusisto and American Gabriel Kahane present their Council project - intimate and multifaceted music combining vocals, violin and chamber music.
concert18:00ARKAI performs at G Livelab in Helsinki. A music event on 4 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish bluegrass band Steve'n'Seagulls takes the stage at Krapin Paja in Tuusula.
concert19:00Finnish emopop artist Aatulove presents her new album at Suisto club. Melancholic melodies intertwine with personal stories about everyday struggles and relationships.
concert19:00The Gaala podcast comes to life as a liveshow at Savoy Theatre, featuring Hennariikka Laaksola, Thelma Siberg and Valtteri Lehtinen, with special guest Amelie Blauberg.
concert19:00Finnair Pilots' Big Band performs the legendary Rat Pack repertoire with Finnish soloists. The programme features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr classics, plus the relaxed entertainment style the Rat Pack was known for.
concert19:00Nemzzz takes the stage at Ääniwalli in Helsinki on 4 November, starting at 19:00.
concert19:00Finding Jens Hortling is a collaboration between singer Jens Hortling and musician Lauri Eloranta playing cinematic alternative rock with 1990s influences. Concert at Tavastia in November.
club18:00Stage dancing in Kotka harbour featuring Saija Tuupanen & eXmiehet. The evening includes a dance lesson and dancing for all ages.
concert19:00OMJ Jazz & Etno brings two acts to Oulu: Claude Tchamitchian's In Spirit project and the Poetic Power trio, for an evening of jazz and world music.
concert19:00Honey B & T-Bones perform live at Juttutupa in Helsinki. An energetic musical evening with groove and soul.
concert19:00Planning for Burial performs at KULT in Helsinki.
festival13:00A recruitment event at Helsinki City Hall where Swedish and English-speaking job seekers meet employers from the Uusimaa region.
concert19:00Aatulove performs live at Suistoklubi in Hämeenlinna on 4 November 2026, starting at 19:00.
lecture14:00A lecture series for older adults at Jyväskylä University meeting every other Wednesday. The lectures cover current topics from research and educational perspectives.
concert19:00Crooked Mouth performs at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
concert19:00Country Couple performs live at Ravintola Manala in Helsinki.
festival(2 days)
Tiksiralli is a staggered rally in Tikkurila where participants complete an appro round and collect stamps. The continuation is held at Tulisuudelmassa during badge distribution.
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.
concert11:00A group singing session featuring classic Finnish schlager songs, organized by music school Demo. Open to everyone regardless of prior experience.
concert19:00Ben Granfelt takes the stage at Poppari in Jyväskylä on 4 November 2026.
theater(3 days)
Teatteri Esko presents a political comedy where an association founds a new party over coffee and karaoke. The audience can influence the annual meeting and sing together.
lecture18:00Author Michaela von Kügelgen discusses writing and the future at Tikkurila Library. The conversation is held in Swedish.
club20:00Back To The Sixties Club hosts a The Sounds-themed night at Storyville. Advance tickets are valid even after 21:00, but queue-skipping is only before 21:00.
theater19:15Pitkä Impro Helsinki's advanced group presents a long-form improvisation performance exploring ensemble thinking and multi-layered storytelling. Free admission.
theater16:45The improvisation theatre group performs "A Taste of Life", a show built on ensemble collaboration and attentive listening.
lecture14:30Lecture series on East Karelia's history from the Middle Ages to the Soviet era, focusing on the region between Russia and Finland. Eight lectures cover the contested territory and the dramatic events of the late 19th century.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
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.
theater09:00A dance performance from Dance Theatre Raatikko where dance and humour create something entirely their own. A playful experience for anyone curious to see what happens when dance meets laughter.
lecture17:00Ylöjärvi Reserve Officers Association runs a four-evening information series about military service for young people and others interested. The first evening covers how to apply for service.
other12:00Young people from Viken youth work unit meet to vote and jointly decide how Helsinki's youth budget of 150,000 euros will be spent.
lecture13:30An art history lecture series where FM Leena Reinilä presents five significant works spanning from van Eyck to van Gogh.
lecture17:30Poet Marko Korvela appears at Karkkila City Library in an event hosted by the Writers of Uusimaa. Free admission.
lecture18:00Sociologist Riie Heikkilä visits Myyrmäki Library to discuss her book on changing reading habits in Finland. The event is part of Vantaa Libraries' autumn tour exploring the future.
other(24 days)
A play shop for children where the gallery becomes a colorful supermarket world. Kids stock shelves, work the checkout, and run the grill station.
other17:00Creative craft workshops where participants make decorations under the guidance of Chloé Mahy-Hulkko. Participation is free and refreshments are served at the café.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture12:00Seniors teach other seniors how to use digital devices. Bring your own device and charger.
lecture11:00Music educator Satu Luomajoki leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. Meets weekly at Maunula House, free with no advance registration required.
lecture12:30A lecture series on Verdi's most celebrated operas, open to all interested listeners regardless of prior musical knowledge.
lecture13:00Music educator Satu Luomajoki leads a weekly singing group at Gustavsgård Service Centre where participants sing folk melodies, schlager, and classical music together. Participation is free.
lecture14:00Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
lecture17:00A lecture series on war and peace from the perspective of working women. Six experts discuss historical and contemporary issues from the labour movement to the UN's human rights work.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup where you practice writing together, read your own texts, and receive encouraging feedback. No registration or fee required.
lecture18:30A lecture series on the history of clothing from prehistoric times to the end of the 20th century. Tuija Ekegren explores fashion's evolution through European art, court intrigues and cultural phenomena tied to dress.
lecture13:00Three literature lectures exploring classic works and their contexts, led by Katri Sola at Töölö Service Centre in Helsinki.
lecture13:00Open literature lecture series with FM Katri Sola. The first session explores Maggie O'Farrell's novel Lucrezia's Portrait.
lecture16:00Guided tour of rotating exhibitions at the Finnish Museum of Crafts, held every third Wednesday of the month. Admission is included in the ticket price.
lecture17:00A lecture series examining how art and architecture have been used to express political power from classicism to the present day.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the four fundamental forces and their role in shaping galaxies, stars, and life. No prior knowledge needed, free admission.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
other09:15Circus course for 1-2-year-olds and their caregivers. Sessions develop strength, coordination, and dexterity while introducing acrobatics. Parental participation in exercises is mandatory.
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.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other10:30Circus course for baby families with children aged 6-12 months, developing strength, coordination, and acrobatics together with a parent. Free at Stoa's music hall in September and October.
other12:00Group singing every other Wednesday at Kampi Service Centre featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classics. Led by vocal pedagogue Michaela Heimsch.
other15:00Two saunas on Lake Päijänne's shore open every Wednesday afternoon - a contemporary landscape sauna and a traditional wood-fired sauna with swimming opportunities between sessions.
lecture17:00A meeting of the youth council at Ylöjärvi Museum in Nokia.
other10:00Coffee bag craft workshop led by Leena Aro. Limited number of participants, registration required.
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.
theater(24 days)
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.
musicalin progress
A clown musical about creating art, aging, and mortality, inspired by ancient mythology and performed by two seasoned clowns and a musician.
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.
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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.
theater(56 days)
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.
musicalin 3 days (93 days)
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
exhibition(52 days)
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.
clubin progress
Traditional British folk dancing with live music from Helsinki Cèilidh Band. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
musicalin progress
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.
clubin progress
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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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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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.
festival(71 days)
Adult Culture Fridays at Lippulaiva Library. Free events featuring theatre, music, crafts, and discussion twice monthly.
opera(37 days)
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.
theaterin progress
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.
stand-up(40 days)
André Wickström marks 30 years as a stand-up comedian with a jubilee show featuring highlights from his career and fresh material.
stand-up(51 days)
Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
theaterin progress
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.
otherin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin 4 days (60 days)
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.
ballet(20 days)
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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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.
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Musiikin aika is a contemporary music festival in Viitasaari featuring Finnish and international composers and performers. The programme includes world premieres and academic activities.
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The Nordic region's oldest cultural festival offers a week of music, theatre, exhibitions, films and activities for the whole family.
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Finland's oldest and largest festival for poetry, recitation, and small-scale theatre. Performances, author meetings, and discussions for the whole family.
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A traditional chamber music festival presenting classical music in manor houses and churches on Kemiönsaari.
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Pori Jazz is Finland's largest rhythm music festival, featuring international and Finnish artists. The programme offers both paid concerts and free performances, plus a dedicated Pori Jazz Kids festival for children.
+ 1069 more long-running events — see the calendar.
