concert19:00The duo Jorma Uotinen and Sami Sykkö return to the stage with their first farewell tour. The new show blends stories, singing, laughter and dance.
concert19:00Two Scottish groups present Celtic music with modern influences. Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy blend traditional harp and guitar, while Dàimh unite bagpipes and violin in a fresh sound.
concert20:00Finnish folk-rock band Viikate takes the stage at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinajoki.
concert19:00Finnish band Saimaa presents its new album A Journey to the Core of the Mind Vol. 2 on a release tour. Led by Matti Mikkola, they are known for their cover versions and won the Emma Award last year.
concert18:00Finnish pop artist Kaija Koo performs at Lahti Sport and Fair Centre with her greatest hits.
concert19:00Jenni Vartiainen performs her album "Vedenalaista" at Satama Areena in Kotka with a multi-instrumental live band.
concertGrindcore pioneers Napalm Death bring their ferocious live show to Korjaamo Baari & Keittiö in Helsinki.
concert18:30Captain Jack takes the stage at Kuopio Halli in November 2026.
concert18:00Vaasa City Orchestra presents a lecture-concert where Helena Åhman and Tommi Läntinen explore emotional resilience and difficult situations from scientific and artistic viewpoints.
concert21:00Finnish rock band Apulanta plays at Hullu Poro Areena in Levi on Friday evening.
concert21:00Suistamon Sähkö performs at Suisto-klubi in Hämeenlinna. Showtime 21:00, tickets at the door 28 € if available.
concert19:00Isaac Sene and Pesso perform at Tiivistämö. Opening act Pesso is an artist-producer blending indie-pop and R&B influences. Headliner Isaac Sene showcases his debut album featuring hits like Ympyrää and Palava ote.
concert07:00Finnish pop artist Maija Vilkkumaa takes the stage on board M/S Viking Gabriella for a morning concert in November 2026.
concertFinnish symphonic metal band Stratovarius performs at Oulu Halli.
concert18:30Jarkko Martikainen performs with his new trio at Espoo's Cellohall. The programme features material from his nine solo albums and selected YUP songs, newly arranged for the trio.
concert19:00Finnish artist Tuure Kilpeläinen takes the stage at Kangasala-talo in November 2026.
concert20:00Aino & Hajonneet and Flophouse Phonics perform at Skenesali. The acclaimed spring album "Pääkallokiitäjä" is followed by autumn tour dates.
concert20:00Finnish rapper Cledos takes the stage at Circus Live in Kuopio on 13 November 2026.
concert21:30Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen takes the stage at Sjundeå S:t Petri kyrka for an evening concert starting at 21:30.
theater(2 days)
Red Nose Company's English-language Don Quixote brings Cervantes' classic to life with swinging live music and windmills. Timo Ruuskanen and Tuukka Vasama perform on stage.
concert19:00Paara takes the stage at Olympia-kortteli in Tampere on 13 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish pop star VIIVI performs at Tavara-asema in Tampere. With her multi-million-streamed hits USA and Lääke, she has become one of Finland's leading pop artists.
classical18:30Kilven Kuoro, Kamarikuoro SonorEnsemble, and the Helsinki Police Band perform Karl Jenkins's classical Stabat Mater at Temppeliaukio Church. Soprano Pia Freund and composer-singer Säde Bartling perform the solo parts.
concert20:00Neljä Ruusua and Technicolour perform at Peurunka Arena. Tickets 35 €, doors open at 20.00, show starts at 21.00. Party bus available from Jyväskylä.
concertFinnish rock band Klamydia performs in Oulu.
concert18:00emma & matilda perform at Helsinki Ice Hall on 13 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish pop artist Vesala takes the stage at Kuusankoskitalo in November 2026 for a live concert starting at 19:00.
concert19:00BÄMÄ presents its debut album Bämäversumi at an album release concert at Kuudes Linja. The feminist concept album blends pop, rap and club music.
concert21:00Yona brings her tenth solo album on tour to Kerubi. The trio performs both beloved hits and rarely heard tracks from her extensive catalogue.
concert20:00Finnish rock band Happoradio performs at House of Olaf in Savonlinna as part of their autumn club tour.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match featuring Kouvola's KooKoo against JYP.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between SaiPa and Ilves in Lappeenranta.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between TPS Turku and Jokerit. The match starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Hämeenlinna and Jukurit. The game starts at 18:30.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Pelicans and Assat in Lahti.
sport18:30Liiga ice hockey match between Kuopio's KalPa and Kiekko-Espoo.
sport19:30Liiga ice hockey match between Tappara and IFK Helsinki in Tampere.
concert19:00Päkä takes the stage at 45 Special in Oulu on 13 November 2026 at 19:00.
classical19:00Conductor Janne Nisonen leads a classical concert featuring countertenor Maarten Engeltjes performing Händel arias. The programme also includes works by Clara Iannotta and Bernard Herrmann.
concert21:00Finnish artist Aliisa Syrjä takes the stage at Apollo Turku in November 2026.
concert18:00Valvomo returns to the stage in summer 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit "Mikä kesä". The band continues in autumn with a club tour across Finland.
concert18:00Music advisor Mikko Alatalo's biographical concert featuring songs, photographs, and stories from his career with Manserok, Autumn Melodies, and Juice.
concert19:00Laura Moisio takes the stage at Ö-Talo in Riihimäki on 13 November 2026.
concert22:00Industrial metal band Ruoska, formed in 2002, performs at Club B52. With their new album "Kade" from 2026, the band continues to deliver powerful metal.
concert19:00Tauski Peltonen performs an acoustic concert of his most beautiful love songs, accompanied by an orchestra and his sons.
theater18:00Stella Polaris presents a completely improvised theatre piece where actors, a musician, and a lighting designer create an entire performance based on the audience's ideas in real time.
club(2 days)
Pasi and Anssi perform at Himoksen from 21:00 to 03:00. Tickets cost 24 euros including the entry service fee.
concert18:00Helmi Marleena takes the stage at Louhisali in Espoo on 13 November 2026.
concert19:00Finnish artist Vilma Jää performs at Sjundeå S:t Petri kyrka in November 2026.
concert20:00Rap star Costi performs at Tavastia club with his World Cup Tour program. The show features both new music and classic tracks, with the Tampere-based rap duo uu$er as the opening act.
concert20:00Pandora takes the stage at Kuopio-halli in Kuopio on 13 November 2026, with doors and show from 20:00.
concert21:00Ismo Haavisto takes the stage at Graniittiklubi in Helsinki on 13 November 2026, starting at 21:00.
concert17:00Vesterinen Yhtyeineen presents Finnish schlager and popular music at Möysän Musaklubi in Lahti.
festival(2 days)
A two-day festival exploring malaria through art, music, and discussion. The programme features documentaries, theatre performances, a book launch, and international experts.
concert18:00American guitarist and singer Michael Mayo performs at Turku Music Hall Fuuga.
concert20:00Singer-songwriter Knipi performs at Kino Laika on Friday as part of her solo album tour. She is known from the band Egotrippi and her solo career.
concert19:00Asa takes the stage at Puppet Theatre Sampo in Helsinki on 13 November 2026.
concert20:00Modem takes the stage at Ravintola Torvi in Lahti, with the show kicking off at 20:00.
stand-up(9 days)
Iikka Kivi's full-evening stand-up special where the comedian tackles midlife crisis and global problems through humour. The show is rated K-18 and runs approximately 1.5-2 hours.
concert19:00Finnish band Lasten hautausmaa takes the stage at Haitaritehdas Areena in Kouvola on 13 November 2026.
concert20:00Finnish band Kilpi takes the stage at Ouluhalli in Oulu on 13 November 2026.
concert22:00Aston Kalmari performs at House of Rock Bar in Kouvola.
exhibition12:00Ateneum Late hosts a fairy-themed event on 13 November at 12:00 in Helsinki.
19:00Steve'n'Seagulls
concert20:00Violinist ONEVIOLIN performs at RioLive in Oulu.
concert21:30Minttu is one of the hottest new names in Finnish pop. Her hit Everest reached number one on Spotify and achieved platinum status. Concert in Vaasa on 13 November.
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.
concert17:00BESS takes the stage at BÖLE Arena & Club in Helsinki on 13 November 2026.
festival(3 days)
Mothers and Daughters Weekend at Karku Evangelical Institute in Sastamala 13.-15.11 with age-appropriate activities, lectures, physical activity and crafts for the whole family.
concert20:00Finnish act Luutarhatontut performs live at Nirvana Bar & Live Club in Turku on 13 November 2026.
concert21:00A tribute band performs Amy Winehouse classics at Storyville. A celebration of the legendary singer's music.
other22:00Dana Michel's new solo work YOU CANNOT CAN explores safety through a performance in a swimming pool at Hotel St. George's spa during the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival.
concert09:00Sámi singers from Inari present joik and songs for children in the Sámi language. An interactive performance about life, animals and the north.
stand-up18:30Award-winning mentalist Pete Poskiparta delivers a stunning blend of mentalism, magic, and comedy. A 1.5-hour show packed with mind reading, laughter, and surprises.
stand-up19:00Finland's Funniest Mammoths is a stand-up club for immigrant comedians from various backgrounds. Hosted by founder Mebe, the evening delivers humor and linguistic surprises.
concert19:00Ben Granfelt plays Pensselitehdas in Porvoo on 13 November 2026, starting at 19:00.
stand-up19:30Finnish stand up comedian Antti Haapala presents his first solo show Kasarilapsi, reflecting on life and cultural phenomena from the 1980s and 1990s.
theater14:00Sara Grotenfelt performs Last Hurrah, a work exploring different emotional aspects of celebration. Physicality and absurdity meet in a piece that is part of the Liikkeellä marraskuussa festival.
theater18:30A comedy about two women who accidentally board the wrong ship during a conference cruise. A play about friendship, love, and life's unexpected turns, performed by Lotta Ansakorvi and Jenna Teinilä.
21:00Vitun Iso Rotsi brings their 3XL album tour to Kotka, featuring new material and fan favourites.
ballet19:00A Christmas ballet by the Tanssila dance school, blending classical music with Finnish storytelling for the whole family.
theater09:00Dance Theatre Raatikko presents a playful performance where dance and humour create a unique story for all ages.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture14:30Five lecture series across the autumn: Japan, Thailand, Sweden's Age of Greatness, sacred places of religions, and Finnish women artists. All lectures are free.
lecture16:30A lecture series on opera's evolution from the 20th century to today. Covers impressionism, expressionism, modernism, and contemporary opera, exploring how composers transformed the form and expression of opera.
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.
market12:00Finland's largest handicraft fair in Tampere - Friday 13 November 2025.
other13:00Baby Meetups is a gathering place for families with infants at Perhetalo Kajuutta. Meetings are held four days a week with varied activities, guidance, and motor skill exercises.
other09:00Self-directed sewing club at Töölö service centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Open to retirees and unemployed residents of Helsinki.
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.
other09:30The Pilke group meets at Kinapori Senior Centre for conversation, peer support and shared activities. Breakfast is included.
other12:30A free art club for children in Kanneltalo's Tempo space, where participants learn various visual art techniques under the guidance of artist Karo Tapivaara.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
sport(3 days)
NHL games between Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken at Veikkaus Arena in November 2026 bring four Finnish players home to Finland.
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.
festivalin progress
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.
concertin progress
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(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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
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.
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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.
+ 1054 more long-running events — see the calendar.
