concert19:00in 2 days
Blind Channel
Finnish rock band Blind Channel performs at Helsinki Ice Hall.
concert19:00in 2 days
Finnish rock band Blind Channel performs at Helsinki Ice Hall.
concert20:00in 2 days
Finnish heavy metal band Battle Beast performs at Tavastia-klubi in Helsinki. The concert features songs from the band's latest album "Steelbound".
concert20:00in 2 days
Russian rock band Nervy plays a live show at Ääniwalli in Helsinki on 14 November 2026.
concert19:00in 2 days
Edicti takes the stage at Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo in Helsinki on 14 November 2026.
concert18:00in 2 days
The Saimaa band's music performed in an intimate quartet with guitarist Petri Kautto and singers Kimmo Härmä, Unna Kortehisto and Liisa Anastasiadis.
festival12:00in 2 days
An anime and pop culture festival held in November at Tiivistämö in Helsinki. Applications are open for performers, art alley vendors, and open stage acts.
concert19:00in 2 days
ANI brings his Tuhlaajapoika concert hall tour to Savoy Theatre. The show combines striking visual design and an ambitious live experience with songs spanning his career.
concert19:00in 2 days
Yona performs on an intimate trio tour featuring "Lost Pearls", where classic hits meet rarely performed tracks from her extensive catalogue.
classical19:00in 2 days
Conductor Janne Nisonen leads a concert where countertenor Maarten Engeltjes performs Handel arias alongside works by Handel, Clara Iannotta, and Bernard Herrmann.
sport20:00in 2 days
NHL Global Series brings Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken to Helsinki's Veikkaus Arena for a regular-season NHL game. VIP packages are available.
concert20:00in 2 days
sport18:00in 2 days
Atlas (FIN) plays at Helsinki Ice Hall on 14 November, with the match kicking off at 18:00.
festivalin 2 days (2 days)
Children's Weekend at Töölö Library: an exhibition of Emilia Erfving's Kasa books, storytelling sessions, and creative activities. On Sunday, the author leads a workshop where children make their own pine martens.
concert18:00in 2 days
Ursus Factory takes the stage at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki on 14 November 2026.
concert12:00in 2 days
Organ Tale BUU is a creation by Kari Hotakainen and Jouni Hirvelä about young Kertu, swept away by a storm and befriended by a wolf. Eerik Ohtamaa plays organ and Martina Roos narrates.
theater20:00in 2 days
Johanna Karlberg, Antonia Atarah and Alen Nsambu present the provocative work Swedish Asshole with the Akademiska Sångföreningen choir. An absurd exploration of Finland-Swedish identity, belonging and cultural in-betweenness.
stand-up19:00in 2 days
The Comedy Store brings British stand-up comedy to Helsinki. The legendary London brand presents local and international humour at the KULT club.
theaterin 2 days (36 days)
A classic tale of a magical gnome and a secret pearl comes to life on the National Theatre's main stage. Follow the Master Gnome's adventure through enchanted worlds filled with mystery and danger.
theater16:30in 2 days
The Capital Karelians Youth's 60th anniversary concert is a dramatized folk dance theatre with over a hundred performers. The production combines folk dance, music, and theatre in an adventure story through Karelian parishes.
concert19:00in 2 days
A performance blending Irish music, song and dance inspired by Ireland's ancient myths and traditions. The Irish-Finnish ensemble Cúigear and guest artists bring the work to life.
concert19:00in 2 days
Two Finnish bands take the stage at Dubrovnik: Myrtsi blends soulpop and indietronica, while Ullalintulampi crafts music between everyday warmth and electronic energy.
festival13:00in 2 days
Book fair featuring local authors from the Maunula area. Free entry and café.
19:00in 2 days
Alfred Backa
concert20:00in 2 days
Musta Pönttö takes the stage at Morris in Helsinki on 14 November 2026, starting at 20:00.
concert20:00in 2 days
Rähinäremmi takes the stage at Hard Rock House in Helsinki on 14 November 2026, with the show starting at 20:00.
club12:00in 2 days
Echo Collective hosts open synthesizer jams for anyone interested in electronic music. Bring your synthesizer or come just to listen.
concert19:00in 2 days
Tero-Petri takes the stage at Ravintola Käpygrilli in Helsinki on 14 November 2026.
club19:00in 2 days
DISCO K-50® is a dance party for people over 50 featuring international disco music from different eras. The event welcomes everyone of the right age - come solo, as a couple, or with friends.
club20:00in 2 days
Storyville's regular disco night on Saturdays. With an advance ticket, skip the queue if you arrive before 21:00.
stand-up19:00in 2 days
Monthly comedy night at NoName Theatre featuring ten stand-up comedians and sketches in English.
ballet13:00in 2 days
A Christmas ballet by the Tanssila dance school, blending classical music with Finnish storytelling for the whole family.
other18:00in 2 days
Michael Turinsky presents his solo work Precarious Moves, exploring movement and mobilization from the perspective of a physically disabled person. An ironic and intellectual work that challenges established notions of movement and environment.
other12:00in 2 days
🏰❄️ Suomenlinna: Winter Fortress & Sea Walk 🌊 ESN Uni Helsinki walks Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ferry from Market Square, then the fortress, coastal paths and island streets. 💙 📍 Meeting point: HSL Suome…
other11:00in 2 days
A Sámi art workshop at Annantalo where participants craft their own protective amulets from reindeer antlers and wooden beads, inspired by Sámi culture and the natural world.
lecture11:00in 2 days
A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture12:00in 2 days
Free Mandarin Chinese course for adults at Itäkeskus Library, led by certified teacher Ning Li. Instruction is in Finnish, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
lecture14:00in 2 days
Youth film club for 15-18-year-olds at Malmitalo, where members watch and discuss films together under the guidance of film researcher Aatos Ketvel. Four meetings during autumn, free of charge, registration required.
other13:00in 2 days
Every Saturday you can paint on canvas at GTC Café under the guidance of an experienced instructor. All materials are included, and you take your finished artwork home.
other14:00in 2 days
Pottery workshop at GTC Café every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Shape and decorate your own piece under the guidance of a skilled instructor, suitable for ages 7 and up.
lecture15:00in 2 days
A discussion on the riot grrrl movement in Finland followed by the documentary The Punk Singer at Kino Regina.
other13:00in 2 days
The third workshop in the series on plastic and light. Participants experiment with plastic forming and light effects through practical 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.
exhibitionin progress
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 English-language Don Quixote brings Cervantes' classic to life with swinging live music and windmills. Timo Ruuskanen and Tuukka Vasama perform on stage.
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.
concertin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
A sharp comedy about two recovering alcoholics whose AA sponsorship relationship unravels as moral self-examination pushes them toward crisis.
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 progress
A musical drama about Vesa-Matti Loiri's life and career, from his iconic characters to the passion and struggle behind his art.
exhibitionin progress
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)
A two-day festival exploring malaria through art, music, and discussion. The programme features documentaries, theatre performances, a book launch, and international experts.
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.
clubin progress
Weekly jazz club at Manala bar in central Helsinki featuring a resident trio and guest musicians on Thursday evenings.
clubin progress
Gaming event for rainbow youth featuring computers, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, and VR equipment at Pelitalo Sture.
clubin progress
A peaceful book club where reading enthusiasts gather to read together in silence. Welcome to bring your own book or borrow one on site.
operain progress
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.
theaterin progress
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.
theaterin progress
Community theatre group for older adults exploring theatre, music, and visual art. No experience required and you can join at any time.
stand-upin progress
André Wickström marks 30 years as a stand-up comedian with a jubilee show featuring highlights from his career and fresh material.
stand-upin progress
Astrid Menasanch Tobieson performs her stand-up comedy at Lilla Teatern. A witty and personal comedy show from a Finnish comedian.
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.
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.
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.
lecturein progress
Guided tour of the Musiikkitalo concert organ with 124 stops. Discover the instrument's diverse sounds and special features with an organist and guide.
theaterin progress
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.
balletin progress
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
The Nordic region's largest multi-genre festival offers a programme ranging from classical music to pop and from visual art to contemporary dance.
festivalin progress
SAMPO is an international puppet theatre and visual theatre festival featuring performances for all ages, alongside discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.
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.
festivalin progress
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.
festivalin progress
A baby-friendly film screening at Malmi Library featuring Summer Book, based on Tove Jansson's novel, with English dialogue and Finnish subtitles.
festivalin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
Two Sámi artists present works that unite traditional craftsmanship and modern materials, exploring universal emotions and the tension between nature and industrialisation.
exhibitionin progress
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.
festivalin progress
Night Visions is a film festival in Helsinki showcasing fantasy, horror, science fiction, and action films.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
The exhibition showcases the Bentvueghels group and Mathias Withoos' work, combining Roman landscapes with lush botanical imagery.
exhibitionin progress
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.
exhibitionin progress
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.
+ 780 more long-running events — see the calendar.