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.
concertGrindcore pioneers Napalm Death bring their ferocious live show to Korjaamo Baari & Keittiö in Helsinki.
concert07:00Finnish pop artist Maija Vilkkumaa takes the stage on board M/S Viking Gabriella for a morning concert in November 2026.
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.
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.
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.
concert18:00emma & matilda perform at Helsinki Ice Hall on 13 November 2026.
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.
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.
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.
concert21:00Ismo Haavisto takes the stage at Graniittiklubi in Helsinki on 13 November 2026, starting at 21:00.
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.
concert19:00Asa takes the stage at Puppet Theatre Sampo in Helsinki on 13 November 2026.
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.
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concertUusikuu at Private Event at 2026-11-13
exhibition12:00Ateneum Late hosts a fairy-themed event on 13 November at 12:00 in Helsinki.
concert21:00A tribute band performs Amy Winehouse classics at Storyville. A celebration of the legendary singer's music.
concert09:00Sámi singers from Inari present joik and songs for children in the Sámi language. An interactive performance about life, animals and the north.
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.
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.
ballet19:00A Christmas ballet by the Tanssila dance school, blending classical music with Finnish storytelling for the whole family.
other17:00"Mainokset määrittävät sen, mitä kulutamme, kuinka elämme ja millaisen identiteetin rakennamme itsellemme. Vastamainokset puolestaan kannustavat näkijäänsä huomaamaan myös muita toimintavaihtoehtoja. Ne ovat kokeellista…
other18:00☕💙 Cozy Hangout at Café Regatta 🌊 ESN Uni Helsinki hosts a relaxed hangout at Café Regatta by the seaside. Meet fellow international students over warm drinks and cinnamon buns. 🥐✨ 📍 Location: Café Regatta, Merikannonti…
theater20:00Puppet Theatre Sampo presents a unique performance with Mood Suprim and Asa. An evening of creativity and entertainment on Friday.
lecture12:00Helsinki-info offers free advice on Helsinki city services and immigration matters through in-person consultations, phone, and chat.
lecture10:15A hands-on workshop where you practise writing a job application based on a real vacancy you bring along. Advance registration is required, and participants must be Helsinki residents with sufficient language and basic computer skills.
lecture12:00Free guided tour of Kampin service centre for pensioners and unemployed visitors. Learn about the services and explore the premises.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Pekka Simojoki's hymn tour Häikäisevän kirkas visits Helsinki Cathedral with a large ensemble of singers and musicians.
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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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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.
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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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A sharp comedy about two recovering alcoholics whose AA sponsorship relationship unravels as moral self-examination pushes them toward crisis.
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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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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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Depa Kollektiivi's exhibition explores mental health challenges and stigma through art. Voices of experts, professionals, and people with lived experience come together to spark dialogue and break down silence.
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Night Visions is a film festival in Helsinki showcasing fantasy, horror, science fiction, and action films.
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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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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.
+ 780 more long-running events — see the calendar.