concert15:00Miljoonasade celebrates 40 years with the Childhood Heroes tour. The concert showcases the band's most beloved songs and several newer tracks.
concertGrindcore pioneers Napalm Death play Olympia in Tampere on 15 November 2026.
concert18:00British organist Wayne Marshall and the Lahden Gospelkuoro combine classical organ music, improvisation, and gospel at Musiikkitalo. Their first joint performance features a jazz-influenced programme and highlights from American gospel.
theater14:00Red Nose Company's Frankenstein is a playful clown show where disco music and interactive comedy meet Mary Shelley's classic. Suitable for the whole family.
festival17:00Vaasa Baroque Autumn 2026 is a series of four baroque concerts throughout autumn and December featuring various ensembles and performances.
sport19:00Finland takes on San Marino in a Nations League match at Bolt Arena. A group victory would secure promotion to the B-League and a place in the Euro 2028 qualifying playoffs.
sport17:00Liiga ice hockey match between Tampere's Ilves and SaiPa.
concert19:00Finnish rock band Lasten Hautausmaa performs melancholic, dark music at Suisto club in Hämeenlinna.
concert18:00Acoustenced takes the stage at Cultural Centre Valve in Oulu on 15 November 2026.
theater20:00Johanna 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.
concert14:00Yes It's Ananias performs at Hakasalmi Villa.
concert19:00Yes It's Ananias takes the stage at Uusi Sauna in Helsinki for an evening performance.
festival13:00Photography Sunday's 10th anniversary brings together photography enthusiasts for exhibitions, a panel discussion, a light painting workshop, and the launch of an anniversary book.
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.
other12:30Illustrator Linda Bondestam leads a hands-on workshop where children build their own robots alongside an adult.
theater14:00Laukaa Theatre stages Aleksis Kivi's classic The Seven Brothers with over 30 children and young performers. A musical adventure about seven brothers in Jukola.
other18:00Michael 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.
theater15:00Agatha Christie's crime story on stage: Miss Marple investigates a murder mystery when a famous film star moves to an English village. Murmuu Theatre's production at Muuramesali.
other12:00A guided tour of Tytyri mine that takes you underground to explore the mine's history and miners' lives. The tour lasts one hour and includes admission to all exhibitions.
other11:00Guidad gruvabentyr för barn på Tytyri Upplevelsegruva där man gräver ädelstenar och lär sig om geologi. Passar barn från 4 år och uppåt.
exhibition12:00Discover Finland's oldest surviving artist's studio at the Helsinki City Museum. Severin Falkman's 1870s workspace preserves its original character and reveals the world of a once-overlooked painter.
other13:00Monthly embroidery gathering for all skill levels at Oodi library. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects in a welcoming community space.
marketThe Teivo Christmas Market is held in Teivo Hall on Sunday 15.11.2026 from 10:00 to 16:00. The market features handmade and self-processed products, and horse racing also takes place from 13:00.
market12:00Finland's largest handicraft fair in Tampere - a wide selection of crafts, materials, and inspiration for hobbyists and professionals alike.
market12:00A three-day craft and handmade arts fair in Tampere, showcasing Finnish craftsmanship and traditional skills.
other20:00Students showcase their own choreographies at a dance evening in Vantaa.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
theater(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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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.
concert(2 days)
Finnish electronic music band Suurlähettiläät plays at Himoka from late evening until early morning.
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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.
+ 1049 more long-running events — see the calendar.