concert18:00Norwegian pop star Kyle Alessandro performs at Tiivistämö. Her latest album AURA blends modern pop with spiritual influences and explores themes of identity and relationships.
concert19:00Legendary singer and songwriter Mikko Kuustonen takes the stage with his new band. The programme features classics and new material.
club19:00Pimento brings belly dance to metal music at On The Rocks. In its fourth edition with the theme "The Cemetery", the basement club becomes a full evening of performances featuring professional dancers and student groups.
concert19:00Sámi joik singer Wimme Saari and saxophonist Tapani Rinne perform a duo concert where traditional joik meets contemporary music and Nordic instrumental expression.
sport(4 days)
Finland's EHT Tournament at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki in November 2026, featuring matches between Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Sweden.
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Artists and audiences from the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival gather to discuss art over warm soup. Each session starts at 11.40 and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Advance registration is required.
concert18:00Tenor Jyrki Anttila celebrates his 60th birthday at Kanneltalo with a concert of his favourite songs, accompanied by pianist Anu Kosonen and accordionist Petri Ikkelä.
concert19:00Semmarit presents new material on the "Dosetit sekasin" tour, blending rock concert, male choir, and contemporary dance with old-fashioned evening traditions.
concert17:00Weekly jazz evenings in central Helsinki where music, food and drinks create a New York-inspired atmosphere. On Thursday 5.11., Hector Lepe, Arto Ikävalko and Ville Luukkonen take the stage.
concert11:30Piano music in the café at Arbis during Swedish Week, a relaxed midday concert series on two consecutive days.
concert18:00Rapper Laineen Kasperi is the third guest in the Vuosaari Live series. The evening features an interview about his musical inspirations followed by a short concert.
lecture14:00A lecture series exploring how ancient Rome shaped major European cities. This first session examines Paris as a Celtic settlement and its Roman heritage.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the visual means of theatre and the development of stage technology from the Stone Age to the early 1900s. Two lectures explore the history of stages and the theatrical innovations of the Baroque era.
other18:00Autumn dance and nature workshops for young people and adults led by dancers Jenni Koistinen and Virva Talonen. Explore dance and movement in the studio and Vuosaari forests, focusing on the forest ecosystem.
club10:00Billiards players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play against each other at Stadin yhteisótalo Saunabaarissa.
lecture17:00An eight-part lecture series on Byzantine history and its influence on the ancient Russian principalities. Lecturer is Dr. Hanna-Riitta Toivanen-Kola.
lecture11:00Music teacher Michaela Heimsch leads a singing group at Kinaport Service Center on Thursdays. The group sings together folk melodies, popular songs and classical music, discussing the memories and emotions they evoke.
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Open reception about safe relationships. A Suvanto ry event where you can discuss coercive situations with loved ones.
lecture17:00A lecture series tracing how Helsinki's natural world has transformed over two centuries. Nature guide Eero Haapanen covers birds, wildlife and fishing through a historical lens.
lecture17:30An open record panel where participants listen to and discuss summery tracks from different eras. A relaxed and conversational music event for everyone.
lecture11:00English conversation club at Stadin Community Centre Pihlajamäki on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to December. A volunteer leads the discussions, and no advance registration is needed.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
lecture13:00Sing folk melodies, popular songs and classical music together under the guidance of music educator Satu Luomajoki. Weekly meetings at Norra Haaga Service Centre, free and no registration needed.
lecture13:00A ten-part webinar series teaches you how to use your smartphone effectively through practical examples. Topics include audiobooks, grocery shopping, language learning, travel, payments, health, phone protection, entertainment and online dating.
lecture14:00Music teacher Vesa Lintula leads a group singing session featuring folk melodies, popular songs, and classical music. The event is free and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing.
lecture18:30Lecture series by FM Seppo Vepsäläinen on the history of the Alpine countries from the Baroque era to today. Free Zoom lectures with no registration required.
lecture18:45This lecture series examines the Soviet Union and Russia's development from Stalin's death to today through current research. It covers political, cultural and social changes and provides context for understanding contemporary Russia.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the great masters of painting from the Renaissance to modernism. Live streams on Google Meet each week.
lecture17:30Open reading circle exploring South and Latin American literature, led by poet Pilvi Pääkkönen. Weekly meetings throughout autumn, free admission.
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A peer support group for first-time mothers to share experiences and feelings about motherhood. Half the meetings are led, with the group organizing the rest independently.
other20:00A creative writing evening at Eurohostel for both beginners and experienced writers. Open atmosphere where you can write alongside others or in solitude, with the option to share your work.
other10:15Chair gymnastics is an exercise programme designed for people using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
other12:30Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
other13:00A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
other13:00Guided handicraft session at Riistavuoren service center with instructor support.
other18:00An ecological visual art workshop where participants learn drawing and painting techniques using natural materials. Taught by artist Satu Kalliokuusi for young people aged 16-20.
other13:00Guided exercise combined with art at the Kanneltalo gallery and Tempo's multipurpose space. Stretching, traditional games, Nordic walking, and resistance band work.
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.
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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.