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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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Open film screening for children and families every Friday at Tapiola Library. The first Friday of the month features a film for all ages, while other Fridays let the audience choose.
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A free event series combining literature and cooking. Books and films inspire the preparation of dishes from different cultures in a shared kitchen.
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Adult Culture Fridays at Lippulaiva Library. Free events featuring theatre, music, crafts, and discussion twice monthly.
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VocalEspoo is a festival celebrating vocal music in all its forms, from classical choral works to contemporary vocal art. Conductor Kaapo Ijas leads the festival as its new artistic director.
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A retrospective of American modernist Howard Smith, spanning ceramics to sculpture. At EMMA 5.9.2026-7.2.2027.
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A collection exhibition from the Saastamoinens Foundation filling EMMA's collection space and celebrating the museum's 20th anniversary. Featuring works by around 50 artists, the show explores how humans and other species can live together in a changing world.
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Elmuska's monthly singing evening at Ison Omenan library featuring rotating singers and classic songs with refreshments.
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Weekly board game club for adults at Lippulaiva Library. No experience needed, rules are taught, and you can bring your own games. Free entry, no registration.
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Chess club gathering at Kibe in Entressen Library, open to all.
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Casual ukulele jam on Fridays at Tapiola Library. Play different songs without preparation, focusing on accompaniment. All skill levels welcome, no commitment needed.
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Games club for seniors featuring card games, billiards, table tennis, and console games. All seniors welcome.
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Youth table tennis club with English-language instruction on Thursdays.
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A poetry slam organized by Espoo writers, featuring MC rapper Vaara and guest poet Pauli Jokinen. Performance slots are distributed on site.
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Connectoria gathers once a month at Ison Omenan library. The August meeting focuses on food culture - bring a dish, spice, or food memory from your home country.
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Free youth evening at Lippulaiva Library featuring games, discussions, and activities for young people from seventh grade and up.
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Men's Café brings together Arabic-speaking men for coffee and conversation.
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Exhibition of finalists from the international jewellery competition Aqua Ambra Aquila at Museo Kruunu in Espoo.
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Silversmith Mauri Haapamäki has been named Goldsmith of the Year 2026. The exhibition showcases the rare and endangered silversmith craft at the Espoo museum Kruunu.
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Weekly open film screening for children and families at Lippulaivan Library, with the programme chosen by audience vote.
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The exhibition presents Akseli Gallen-Kallela's personal collection of objects from his travels, Japanese art, and masks. It explores the roots of his collecting passion and its influence on his own artistic practice.
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Toastmasters group practices public speaking and presentation skills in an encouraging environment. Open meeting in English for all.
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The language studio offers personal study guidance for those wanting to learn Finnish. A teacher will help you choose the right course.
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The mystery book club meets ten times during autumn 2026 at Ison Omenan library in Espoo. Participants discuss their favorite detective novels from authors including Donna Leon, Peter James, and Fred Vargas.
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Hilma Support Centre opens a service point at Entressen Library every other Friday, offering free guidance to disabled immigrants and their families.
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Novellikoukku is a monthly reading group where short stories are read aloud and participants can do handicrafts at the same time.
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Free housing advice for Espoo residents facing accommodation challenges. Experienced social workers assist with finding housing and resolving housing-related issues. Available on Tuesdays.
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Poetry Bath is a rhyme and verse session for babies aged 4 months to 1 year. The rhythm of poetry supports language development and offers a first introduction to literature.
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Swedish-language reading circle that meets monthly at Tapiola Library to discuss books and reading experiences.
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A creative writing group for seniors meeting every other Tuesday at the library. No experience needed - just bring curiosity and a willingness to write.
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Open story time at Sellos Library where stories are read in Finnish for children, parents, and preschool groups.
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A beginner Finnish language group meeting on Thursdays at Sellos Library using the TOISTO method. Open to all with no prior language experience required.
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A beginner Finnish language course for multicultural children and youth in Espoo, meeting on Thursdays at Sello Library using the TOISTO method.
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Chinese story time for children at Ison Omena Library featuring tales and an introduction to Chinese culture.
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A wellbeing path addressing mental health, housing, sleep, recovery, legal planning, nutrition, physical activity and nature.
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Entressen's Swedish-language reading group meets monthly over afternoon coffee to discuss books.
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SPR's language café meets on Tuesdays at Entressen Library for informal Finnish practice. The group welcomes anyone looking to improve their Finnish language skills in a relaxed setting.
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A monthly reading circle at Sello Library where participants discuss various books together. In August, the group reads Sven Mikser's "Vareda".
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The Kalajärvi Library reading circle meets on Wednesday evenings in autumn 2026. The first sessions focus on works by Maria Turtschaninoff and Irene Zidan.
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Simple News Café is an open gathering where participants listen to simple news, read and discuss it together. A way to learn English and understand Finnish culture and history.
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A monthly reading circle at Entressen Library where participants discuss various books together.
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Open English story time at Lippulaiva Library in Espoo. Once a month on Thursdays from 5 to 5:30 pm, free entry for everyone.
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Open evening story time for all at Nöykkiö Library. Stories and reading on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
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Russian-language story time for children at Entresse Library. Parents are welcome to attend.
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English-language reading circle at Sello Library meets monthly to discuss books together. Participation is free and requires registration by email.
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Reading Club Lit & Light! showcases different literary genres and helps you find new favorite books.
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A storytelling session for children featuring tales in Spanish. Perfect for young listeners who want to discover the language through an engaging, playful experience.
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Open and free language café to practice speaking Finnish with native speakers. Beginners welcome, no registration needed.
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Tapiola Library's reading circle meets four times in autumn to discuss selected books.
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A knitting course for beginners and returning knitters, where you learn the fundamentals of knitting throughout the autumn.
+ 130 more long-running events — see the calendar.