concert20:00American blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart takes the stage at Helsingin jäähalli in Helsinki.
concert18:00ARKAI performs at G Livelab in Helsinki. A music event on 4 November 2026.
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.
concertBoris at Kult at 2026-11-04
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.
concertCrooked Mouth at Lepakkomies Baari at 2026-11-04
concert19:00Crooked Mouth performs at Bar Lepakkomies in Helsinki.
concert11:30Piano music in the café at Arbis during Swedish Week, a relaxed midday concert series on two consecutive days.
concert19:00Country Couple performs live at Ravintola Manala in Helsinki.
concert11:00A group singing session featuring classic Finnish schlager songs, organized by music school Demo. Open to everyone regardless of prior experience.
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.
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.
theater16:45The improvisation theatre group performs "A Taste of Life", a show built on ensemble collaboration and attentive listening.
theater17:00Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
theater19:15Pitkä Impro Helsinki's advanced group presents a long-form improvisation performance exploring ensemble thinking and multi-layered storytelling. Free admission.
other11:00A guided painting group at the community centre where participants create art together under the instruction of Lidia.
lecture13:30An art history lecture series where FM Leena Reinilä presents five significant works spanning from van Eyck to van Gogh.
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A play shop for children where the gallery becomes a colorful supermarket world. Kids stock shelves, work the checkout, and run the grill station.
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.
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.
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Free health advice for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card, including blood pressure screening.
lecture12:30A lecture series on Verdi's most celebrated operas, open to all interested listeners regardless of prior musical knowledge.
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.
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.
lecture09:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
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.
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 examining how art and architecture have been used to express political power from classicism to the present day.
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.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the four fundamental forces and their role in shaping galaxies, stars, and life. No prior knowledge needed, free admission.
lecture18:00Open writers' meetup where you practice writing together, read your own texts, and receive encouraging feedback. No registration or fee required.
lecture10:00Free webinar on starting a business for aspiring entrepreneurs. Covers different business structures, practical requirements, and startup funding options.
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.
other18:00Free workshop using recycled materials where you paint stones. Bring your own stone, and the library will provide the remaining supplies.
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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Karuna Flow Music Duo performs mantra music with piano, guitar, and vocals. Free admission.
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Community singing for pensioners and unemployed in Helsinki with a service centre card. Free event at Kampi service centre.
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A singing event for pensioners and unemployed people at Helsinki's Kampi service centre.
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Sibelius Academy early music students perform lunch concerts in the book tower of Richardinkatu Library. Free admission.
+ 796 more long-running events — see the calendar.