concert19:00Maija Vilkkumaa brings her new album Karaoke Queen to Tavara-asema. An intense rock show opened by LINDA.
concert19:00Rock vocalist John Corabi performs in Helsinki with seasoned musicians from major rock bands.
concert19:00American jazz vocalist Michael Mayo performs with UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra at Savoy Theatre in Helsinki. The concert marks the start of his two-year tenure as principal guest with the orchestra.
concert19:00The Obsessed, the legendary doom metal band led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich, performs at Kuudes Linja. Swedish band Klastos opens the show.
concert19:00Club For Five and the Air Force Big Band perform the music of Pave Maijasen under conductor Ville Paakkunainen, featuring well-known songs in big band arrangements.
concert18:00Trumpeter Verneri Pohjola and pianist Tuomo Prättälä perform as a duo at G Livelab in Tampere. Their music blends traditional jazz with electronic sounds.
concert19:00British soul and electronic artist Jamie Woon takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki.
concert18:30Singer-songwriter Knipi Stierncreutz presents his new solo album Sivellinvetoja on tour at Seinäjoki Rytmikorjaamo. Concert on Thursday 12 November at 18:30.
sport(3 days)
NHL games between Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken at Veikkaus Arena in November 2026 bring four Finnish players home to Finland.
concert19:00Scottish Celtic band Dàimh performs traditional Gaelic folk music at Sellosali in Espoo.
cinema17:30The library film club screens the Icelandic comedy Rams, where two brothers compete to raise the most beautiful pedigree ram. Introduction before the screening and discussion afterwards. Free admission.
classical19:00Conductor Adam Fischer and soprano Bella Miah perform Viennese classical works at Musiikkitalo.
concert18:00Two leading Finnish folk music bands, Rautakoura and Paula Wolski Ensemble, perform at Ristikon Library. Free admission, concert starts at 6 p.m.
concert19:00Finnish artist Tuure Kilpeläinen takes the stage at Monikkosali in Klaukkala in November 2026.
concert19:00Ismo Haavisto takes the stage at Kangasala-talo in Kangasala in November 2026.
festival14:00A startup pitching competition where 10 teams present their ideas to a jury and compete for prizes. The event includes expert talks, coaching, and refreshments.
club20:00Club night at KULT in Helsinki.
concert18:15Students from Helsinki's music schools perform a concert at the Musiikkitalo. Free admission.
concert19:00Asa performs her new album at the recently renovated Tullikamarin Klubben in a standing concert format.
concert19:00Yona performs her Kadonneet helmet programme at Maxim in Kuopio. In an intimate trio setting, the artist combines audience favourites with lesser-played tracks and possible new material from her upcoming album.
concert19:00Asa performs at Ravintola Klubi in Tampere.
festival(2 days)
Themed cruise from Turku featuring dinner, DJ and a surprise artist. The theme is memes and pop culture, with the party continuing on shore the next day.
cinema17:00A collaborative film about dancers in Johannesburg by Gaby Saranouffi, deufert&plischke, Moeketsi Koena and Thabiso Heccius Pule. The work combines dance, music and spiritual practices.
concert19:00The Italian Tenors bring Italian classics and timeless hits to Peurunka Arena. The trio of Evans Tonon, Luca Sala and Bruno Almeida blend opera, art songs and pop music with an Italian ensemble.
festival15:00Mini-MaunuCon fills Maunula-talo with cosplay fashion show, K-pop dancing, mini art market, pin-making workshop, and anime screening. Free entry for all ages.
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.
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.
other22:00Dana Michel presents her solo work YOU CANNOT CAN in a swimming pool, exploring the history of swimming and the socioeconomic dimensions of water access. Part of the Liikkeellä in November festival.
club17:00A gathering place for podcast-loving young people where you can present your own podcast or simply listen to others in a laid-back setting.
lecture16:30The Museum of Finnish Craft offers a guided tour through the exhibition about Huopaliike Lahtinen, a family business with over a century of history in felt manufacturing.
concert09:00Sámi singers from Inari present joik and songs for children in the Sámi language. An interactive performance about life, animals and the north.
theater10:00A half-hour puppet theatre show that takes children to the African savannah with flamingo songs and elephant calls. Giraffe, hippopotamus and tortoise star in adventures from African tales and world stories.
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.
lecture16:30An exhibition tour at the Finnish Craft Museum about Huopaliike Lahtinen, a family business with over a century of felt-making tradition spanning four generations.
lecture10:00Nordic conference exploring how XR, AI and robotics reshape work, creativity and society. Decision-makers, experts and researchers discuss technological opportunities and ethical challenges.
lecture10:00Sari Sutela gives a lecture on how to meet and care for people living with dementia.
lecture11:00A singing group at Kinaporin Senior Centre where participants sing together under the guidance of music teacher Michaela Heimsch. Folk melodies, popular songs and classical music are on the programme. Free admission.
lecture14:00The third lecture in the University for the Elderly features Tapio Reinikainen from SYKE discussing world politics, environment, and economics.
lecture17:00Master of Arts Outi Martikainen and Professor Ana Nuutinen discuss definitions of textile craft and art, and their role in the art field. The lecture series explores the distinctions between art craft and craft art, and the significance of craft for small business enterprise.
lecture18:00Library Director Minna Sirnö meets library users at an informal coffee session where visitors can discuss library matters and share feedback.
other18:00Free clothing repair pop-up at Oodi where you can learn to repair, modify, and upcycle clothes. Materials and guidance are provided, no experience necessary.
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.
lecture10:00A lecture series on contemporary literature in autumn 2026 featuring writers, researchers, and journalists. Topics range from Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai to the Finlandia Prize candidates. Free admission.
lecture11:00A lecture series on Finnish sculpture history. FM Soili Poikonen explores major sculptors and their works in Helsinki. Free admission.
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.
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.
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.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the great masters of painting from the Renaissance to modernism. Live streams on Google Meet each week.
lecture17:00Creative writing course for young people aged 16-20, led by word artist Aamu Pulkkinen. Participants practice writing poetry and prose, share their texts, and receive feedback. Free, 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.
lecture17:00A lecture series on the forgotten achievements of women scientists and why their contributions have been overshadowed in history. Four lectures spanning from prehistoric times to the present day.
lecture17:00Two lectures on household preparedness: first the fundamentals of home supplies and surviving extended disruptions, then 72-hour preparedness from an outdoor enthusiast's angle.
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.
other17:00Youth evening for K16-year-olds at the youth centre NuTa in Karkkila.
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.
exhibition(143 days)
Oliver Beer's video opera transports viewers to prehistoric caves in southwestern France, where eight singers harness natural acoustics. The exhibition combines sound, video, and paintings created through sound vibrations.
theater(2 days)
Red Nose Company's production of Ilmari Kianto's classic about Finnish voting rights and equality. Two award-winning actors perform a humorous musical play set in a Kainuu cottage.
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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.
concert(6 days)
Pekka Simojoki's hymn tour Häikäisevän kirkas visits Helsinki Cathedral with a large ensemble of singers and musicians.
theaterin progress
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.
festival(11 days)
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.
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theater(30 days)
A sharp comedy about two recovering alcoholics whose AA sponsorship relationship unravels as moral self-examination pushes them toward crisis.
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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.
festival(11 days)
Palokka's 26th Culture Days in November 2026 feature exhibitions, concerts, dance performances and other cultural events, mostly at the area library. Most of the programme is free.
theaterin progress
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.
festival(2 days)
First-year students and other university members set sail on Viking Grace for an overall initiation cruise on 11.-12. November. The theme is fandom - dress according to your own fandom. The ticket includes the cruise, a drink, next day's buffet and fees.
festival(6 days)
Jazztori is Lahti's traditional jazz festival celebrating the "Jazz Finland 100" theme and the centenary of John Coltrane and Miles Davis' births. The festival presents a diverse programme of jazz and related genres across multiple venues in Lahti.
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.
clubin progress
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.
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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.
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.
theaterin progress
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.
+ 1059 more long-running events — see the calendar.